| Occasion: Breakfast/Lunch | Cuisine: Comfort | Price: $$ | Ambiance: Casual | Service: 4.5/5 | Taste: 4.7/5 |
Overall: 4.7/5
Contents
- 1 Sweet Maple Cafe: Experience the Best Breakfast in Chicago Little Italy
- 2 Warm Cafe Ambiance
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- 4 Homestyle Comfort Food at Sweet Maple Cafe
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- 8 Exceptional Service and Food Allergy Safety: Best Breakfast in Chicago, Little Italy
- 9 Overall Impression: A Hidden Gem for the Best Breakfast in Chicago Little Italy
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- 11 Other Restaurant Reviews from MyFearlessFoodie:
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Sweet Maple Cafe: Experience the Best Breakfast in Chicago Little Italy
Location: Sweet Maple Cafe, 1339 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 243-8908
Hours: Open Wed- Sun 7 am – 1:30 pm (Breakfast served all day)
Website: https://www.sweetmaplecafechicago.com/
Sweet Maple Cafe, Interior Dining Room, Chicago, IL
Sweet Maple Cafe, known for serving the best breakfast in Chicago’s Little Italy, welcomes you to experience its warm and inviting dining experience. As you step into the modest storefront, it feels like you’re walking into a brightly lit family dining room. When you’re being seated at your table, you’re greeted by the aroma of freshly prepared comfort food and friendly faces.
Warm Cafe Ambiance
The ambiance at Sweet Maple Cafe radiates a cozy charm. The inside reminds me of our beloved elderly neighbor, Ms. Clary, who we used to visit weekly as children. She always had a warm slice of homemade apple or pecan pie to offer, freshly baked using the fruit from the trees in her own backyard. Whether you’re a regular patron or a first-time visitor, you’ll instantly feel at ease, and this type of nostalgia, in this inviting space.
2 Eggs Any Style (Scrambled) with Sweet Biscuit and Bacon
Homestyle Comfort Food at Sweet Maple Cafe
At Sweet Maple Cafe, you’ll find hearty, homestyle fare served with love and care. The menu features classic dishes with a Southern twist, all prepared from fresh, high-quality ingredients. From the indulgent Sweet Milk Biscuits to the flavorful Bone-in-Ham and the decadent Good-Ole-Fashioned Pancakes, each dish showcases the cafe’s dedication to delicious, soul-satisfying cuisine.
2 Eggs Any Style (Over easy) with Sweet Biscuit and Bone-In-Ham
Pancake Options at Sweet Maple Cafe
Lily and her father always choose the Good-Ole-Fashioned Pancakes, priced at $12. Lily adds chocolate chips; her father prefers blueberries. Other favorites include the Very Fresh Banana Pancakes, Bursting with Blueberries Pancakes ($13), and Chocolate Chip Pancakes ($13). Add $2.50 for Country Sausage or Bacon; $3.50 for Bone-In Ham or Turkey Sausage.
Good-Ole-Fashioned Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
Good Eggs and Breakfast Deals
During our last visit, we enjoyed the “Good Eggs” section, opting for 2 Eggs Any Style for $13. This option included a favorite bone-in-ham and sweet biscuit ($1.75 each). Alternatively, you can choose A Couple of Eggs for $11, a simpler option with 2 eggs any style, biscuit or toast, and a side of bacon or country sausage for $2 less.
Additional Breakfast Options
Creamy Hot Chocolate at Sweet Maple Cafe, Chicago, IL
The menu offers various omelets, Country Scramble Entrees, and Holiday French Toast ($12). Cereals include Hot Steel-Cut Oatmeal, Hot Cheddar Grits, or Plain Ol’ Grits. Homemade Muffins ($3.25 each) include blueberry, chocolate-chip, lemon-poppy seed, banana-chocolate chip, and apple-cinnamon flavors. For heartier options, try the Heavenly Home Fries, with 5 variations from Monterrey to Create Your Own Bliss. Our friend, Torica’s go-to is the Chick-n Egg and Cheeser ($11) from the Day Break Sandwiches list ($8-$11). It’s a grilled or fried chicken breast topped with eggs, fried or scrambled, and cheese on a sweet milk biscuit, served with a side of homemade applesauce. Finally, there’s a variety of hot and cold beverages. We recommend the Creamy Hot Chocolate ($5) if you’re looking for something warm and toasty on a cool morning like we do every time we are here.
Exceptional Service and Food Allergy Safety: Best Breakfast in Chicago, Little Italy
Sweet Maple Cafe: A Peanut-Free and Shellfish-free Zone
The service mirrors the warm ambiance, with staff members ensuring every guest feels like part of the family. Whether you’re a regular or first-time visitor, expect attentive service and genuine hospitality from the moment you arrive.
Meet Laurene Hynson: Owner of Sweet Maple Cafe
At Sweet Maple Cafe, guest safety is a priority. With a peanut-free and shellfish-free environment, customers can dine with confidence. Owner, Laurene Hynson, who shares food allergies with guests like us, dedicates herself to providing a safe experience. Upon entering, a laminated sign in the window greets patrons affirming its status as a safe haven for those with allergies.
Overall Impression: A Hidden Gem for the Best Breakfast in Chicago Little Italy
Dining at Sweet Maple Cafe offers more than just delicious food. The warmth and dedication of this neighborhood gem has made it an institution since 1999. Rooted in family recipes and a passion for creating a welcoming environment, the cafe provides a haven for guests to savor homemade meals and genuine hospitality. Join us in celebrating good food and positive impact at this beloved Black-owned business in Chicago’s Little Italy. Your support helps us thrive and contributes to the vibrancy of the surrounding community.
Sweet Maple Cafe, Black-Owned & Proud
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