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    Usually a little less busy than the other nookies on Halsted in Lincoln park and its much easier to find parking.  Food is just as good, I have really only ever eaten breakfast here.  

    I would highly recommend the farmers skillet, its the bees knees.  

    Great waitstaff, very friendly hosts.

    No complaints, a great place breakfast.

    Also, pretty sure it is BYOB.

    Check out more of my reviews at <a href="http://www.ShawnKemp.yelp.com">http://www.ShawnKemp.yel…</a>

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    LOVED THIS PLACE!!! (Thanks @Yelp!) Had the "Paris Benedict" ... Grilled brioche topped with melted gruyere, grilled fresh asparagus, thick cherrywood smoked bacon, poached eggs and TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE.... Danijela provided excellent service. (from 6/28/12)

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    If I could remember anything I ate here I'd review it... unfortunately I ate here after a long bender and all I remember is that I was satisfied. I'd actually recommend coming here over Clarke's after a hard night of drinking. Clarke's gets busy and is a little sketch at night, where as this place had no wait and the food didn't take too long. So from now on I'm drunkenly stumbling here after the bars.

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    I'm torn between a 3 star review or a 4 star review.

    3 stars because when we first arrived, the host was no where to be found and a waiter at the register counting money ignored us for about 5-10 minutes. The restaurant was completely empty and he didn't even greet us. It seemed like he had some harsh feelings about the host. I finally asked if we could sit, and he said (rudely) that the host is somewhere outside, "as usual", and he didn't help us at all.

    It took another waiter to come over and seat us. After that, everything else was good. My boyfriend got the meatloaf which was so good and filling! I got the corn beef hash and it was pretty good but nothing amazing.

    Our waiter was awesome! He brought out a little cup of clam chowder for me since I said I wanted some but didn't end up ordering it. :)

    I'd come back to try more of their breakfast items!

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    Since a friend treated me to eat here one night, I've been back 4 or 5 times.  I've enjoyed most of the meals I've tried...

    It's also nice that during the weekend, they're open all-night.

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    Nookies Tree is divine!

    I have been dining at this Nookies location for more than 12 years

    The whole experience over the past 12 years has been quite wonderful.
    The service is really great. The food is far above average diner food and always has been.
    Many memories. My first time dining in a gay restaurant at age 17 was here. My first time smoking in a gay restaurant at age 18 was here. After age 21 very many drunk nights I visited Nookie's with friends. Now at age 30 I still continue to visit a few times monthly. I love you Nookie's Tree!

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    Haven't been at Nookies in a couple of years. Food had always being great. Tuscan Chicken Salad with some goat cheese is absolutely delicious. Chicken on the salad was freshly grilled and was very tender and juicy. My partner also had a Chicken Breast sandwich. He liked it as well. We will be back!

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    Nookie Tree. You are the perfect neighborhood brunch place. You tempt me with your pancake/French toast specials that make me swoon. You deliver fresh squeezed orange juice -- right from the juicer I can actually see. You place amazing egg skillets on my place mat.

    I could do without the waiting. Why oh why do you have so many lovers! You get around you loose thing and make me wait for a table if I don't get my butt out of bed to come for breakfast. But my taste buds say you're worth it.

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    Good food.  Long wait.

    I've been to this place about four times.

    Really love the crunchy French toast.  It's a lot of food.  

    The Apple Cranberry Crunch  pancakes were less successful.

    The big downfall of Nookies is the long, long wait time for your food.  The kitchen is slow.  And the servers aren't exactly racing to refill your water carafe.

    If you have time to burn, Nookies is a nice option.  If you're in a hurry, look elsewhere.

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    This used to be a fun place to dine at, with consistently good food and pleasant service. Now, a big change in recent months. In the past four visits (including my final vist this week) I have observed lazy managers, inattentive and attitude-slinging waiters, an incredible decline in food quality, and an overall lackluster dining experience.

    Our waiter this week actually stood there gawking at our empty soda glasses. Finally the attentive latino busboy came over and politely/professionally gave us refills. Eggs ordered scrambled were runny (ewww, just ewww), bacon was burnt to a crisp (nuked is more apt), the table had dried sticky jelly on it, and there was a burning-egg type of smell throughout the place. Many areas need attention, yet the manager at the time as well as one of the waiters were heavily engaged in texting. I hope they were texting the kitchen to get orders correct, and hot, because ours sure wasn't.

    I know this is Boystown, and hence some attitude might be expected on occasion from any given gay male waiter,... but geez, this was ridiculous! Won't be back, and I've heard similar comments from many in the neighborhood.

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    Nookies is one of my favorite spots in Lakeview. I've tried everything from their Amish chicken to several salads to practically the entire brunch menu, and it's all been delicious. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is literally worth the squeeze, and the customer service is some of the best in the area. The brunch food is more on the greasy spoon end of the spectrum; there are plenty of other nearby spots to check out if you want something trendy or fancy.

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    Basic diner-style breakfast. Nice to find fresh fruit on the waffles and fresh-squeezed orange juice.

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    I've been here a couple of times after Roscoe's/Hydate closed. Most recently, I was there the other night with a bunch of guy friends.

    I'm not a particular fan of breakfast food, so this wouldn't be my first choice. However, my friend was drunk and he needed sobering up. We were probably the third table in the restaurant? We waited about 25-35 minutes for 4 dishes. Everyone else either got a cup of coffee or a cup of soup. I think that's a little bit ridiculous.

    I'll go here only because it's convenient if we're drunk at night and can't drive, but other than that, no.

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    A friend, the boy, and I ambled over to Nookies Tree one brisk morning for a bit of hangover brunch. We actually walked past the front door at first and went in the kitchen part. Oops. This was pre-food and pre-coffee, so whatever.

    Anyway, we finally got to the right place, were seated pretty quickly, and before I knew it, we were noshing on some well-made brunch fare. There was nothing particularly adventurous or spectacular about it, it was just a well-made meal that hit the spot just right. Prices were very good considering the heaping portions, and we all left very satisfied. I'd definitely recommend stopping by here!

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    The environment of Nookie's is very pleasing; a nice quaint breakfast/ lunch place. The service was terrible!! It took forever to get waited on, then to get our lunch, then I even ended up taking our bills to the register because the waiter never came to get our bills. Even though, I really liked my turkey Ruben and sweet potato fries, my friends were disappointed in there food. My friend Laura lives down the street and she feels that she is consistently disappointed every time she goes there.
    Needless to say...there are so many other places to get lunch and breakfast, when you come to Nookies, keep on walkin'.

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    Hmm.  The food is ok, but they need to work on the ordering part!  We called last night and the man who took our order had to stop and focus on each item for like a minute, repeating it over and over.  It wasn't a huge deal, but there were a few words after the call between me and my friend, as in "what the hell was that - he must have said our order back 15 times".

    So then we go get the food and get home, and surprise!!!  The order is all messed up.  How do you repeat things like that and then make such a huge fail!?

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  • 0

    I live a stone's throw from Nookies. If I want some comfort food to pick-up, I call in an order and it's ready in 10-15 minutes. Their burgers are good. For less than $10, you get a big burger, fries, and soup. It's a lot of food. They've never screwed up my order.

    I agree with another comment that their decor is boring. But, it doesn't bother me. I love the value and don't want to pay for a fancy looking restaurant. I noticed they don't always have a host, so the waiters or busboys sometimes seat people. Service might take a little longer but I think people have to accept a trade-off for a reasonably priced meal in a high-rent area like the heart of Boystown. You want great prompt service,excellent food, and a fancy decorated restaurant??? Go across the street to Wood. But, bring your fanny pack filled with the Gold Amex.

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    Went there for breakfast and the service was sweet and nice. Waiter was quick to recommend and consult with me about our choices and there were a lot of things that sounded really good.

    Nevertheless, we had some trio pancake thing with different fruit toppings. Those were disappointing because they had a weird smell and bitter taste to them that wasn't very appealing. That item was a seasonal summer item I believe.

    We also ordered some omelettes and they were good. It's definitely a place I'd try again because I feel hopeful that there are some good items on that menu.

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    I enjoyed the food I had at Nookies Tree, which I decided to try after the Chicago Diner was full out the door. I tried the veggie burger made "Amsterdam style," and I like that I could have the veggie burger in any style that a regular burger is available, and it was quite good. My meal was only about $10 and a good portion.

    But the general ambiance and inside was pretty underwhelming. It seemed somewhat dirty (even if it really wasn't) and almost like they were trying to make me not want to come back. I did not feel entirely comfortable, but I did not feel like an intruder or anything like that. Hard to describe, but generally... meh.

    Probably a good late night spot after the bars close--they have breakfast served anytime and are 24-hours on Friday and Saturday. Plus if you're drunk, you probably would not notice the lack of decor.

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    Oh, Nookie's. Maybe I'm missing the boat here, and the long waits and hapless service are just all part of the old-school charm? Or maybe (most likely) I've been spoiled by the brunch mecca that is the South Loop. Because after a long wait to be seated, a long wait for drinks, and a long wait for food, all I could think of was "give me back my Yolk, you bastards!" I'm not sure who the bastards are...? I guess me and my selfish need to live Lakeview.

    The food was just okay. The menu isn't very exciting and the dishes are pretty no-frills. It's not truck stop bad but with so many good brunch places in this city, Nookie's isn't doing itself any favors. And the older guys running the show in front seemed overwhelmed even with not that many people to deal with. Sigh. I wish I was one of those people whose been coming in for years. Legacy helps erase a lot of the negatives about places like this, or at least turn them into charming "quirks."

    The one big plus is that Nookie's is open 24 hours. I can definitely see myself tearing into some french fries or pancakes (or both) after a night out in Boystown. But this comes from a girl who has eaten several-day-old pizza rolls after said nights out, so let's be real that I am not a discerning customer in that state. Yeah, I'll venture to say the location and not the food is what's kept the Nook around for so long.

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    I'm not generally a breakfast person, but sometimes filling your belly with stodge is a great way to start a non-productive weekend day. I like all three branches of Nookies I've visited (the others being in Lincoln Park and Old Town). The corned beef hash here was good, and filled a hole. I'm sure I'll be back again soon.

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    Nookies Tree Restaurant has been a staple on Halsted Street for years.  When I first moved to the Lakeview area, I went to this restaurant weekly.  Bella  and the other servers were fantastic.  Slowly, the food and the service went "south" so I had stopped going there.  

    About a year ago, I had stopped there with a buddy and we had great service and food.  I had stopped in there couple more times with great service until my most recent visit..

    I had stopped in at 12:29pm and the restaurant was not busy.  It was a beautiful day, so I decided to sit in the patio.  I was given couple of menus and find a table - okay.  Few minutes later, the server asked if I was ready in a tune that I was a bother.  

    I had ordered the BLT sandwich including a cup of soup.  The "cream" of vegatable soup was ok but very watered down.  I had only finished half of the cup then my BLT sandwich came.  I wasn't able to finish the "soup".  The sandwich itself was good.  You really can't mess up a BLT sandwich.  The training server did check in on my towards the end of the meal.  

    I found out the "server" was Henry when I had inquired.  He had dropped off the check and walked away.  The busboy, had brought another soda - right before I paid the bill.... The BLT was reasonbility priced but the soda at $2.95???  

    I really don't I would be back so quickly.  Would I recommend this place???

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    I'm new to the area and a friend recommended Nookies for breakfast.  

    Having been a waitress in the past, I know how hard of a job it is.  So it takes a seriously inexcusable experience for me to not tip well. Let me just say that It took everything in me to put a pen to that tip line on the receipt.  After my friend was presented with food he did not order, he was scolded that he did, in fact, request that particular meal in a rude, non-negotiable manner. I had asked to substitute toast for a fruit cup, however, when my plate came, there were no hash browns. I was told that since I requested fruit I didn't get hash browns because evidently toast was complimentary. So I had to pay extra for a side of hash browns that were supposed to be included in my meal. Why wasn't I explained this when I ordered? When our waiter finally came to check on us, we had already finished our mediocre (at best) food. It took about 10 minutes for the guy to come pick up my card to charge it and when he came back with a receipt, he neither thanked us nor left me with a pen. So I dug for a pen in my purse to leave a tip for this guy.

    It was just inexcusable. No restaurant should be letting people represent their brand if they are not respectful and don't give two shits about customers.

    The one thing I will say, though, is that their fresh squeezed OJ was refreshing and delicious.

    So, I guess I would come back and get orange juice, but only if they had take-out.

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    I've been going to this place for more years than I care to remember. I've always had good food, good service and the prices are very low, given the quantity of food (I often cannot finish my meal). It's a classic Chicago style diner in almost every respect, except the waitresses don't look at you over cat-eye glasses and say, "What can I get ya, Sweetie?" like they used to at the original old Oak Tree on Rush. But the staff are very friendly, especially the waiters.

    The menu has incredible variety of both traditional and homey comfort food. The grilled meatloaf and post roast are to die for.  Don't just think of this place for breakfast or brunch, when you see the lines outside waiting to get in. It's great food any time of day.

    One of the last places in Lakeview too to have a counter you can sit at. Oh, how I miss the counter at the old Ann Sathers. If eat alone, counters are great and you can always strike up a conversation.

    Nookies Tree is going on a new list I'm creating, called "Lakeview Classics", along with Ann Sathers, Leona's and Eat-A-Pita. If only Muskies was still around, it would go there too.

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    Went to Nookies after a very long/late night and it was just what I needed!  Great staff and good food with a huge selection of breakfast items from the healthier egg white omelettes to more indulgent benedicts and Belgian waffles.  I ordered pancakes with apples, cranberries, and granola cooked right in and they were delicious.  The portion was huge and the prices were good.  The only caveat here is that you will likely be waiting if you come at peak times (Saturday and Sunday mornings), so if you are starving you should go elsewhere or have a snack to tide you over.

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    I went here on a Saturday morning at 10 am with 2 other people, and there wasn't a wait at all!!!!  That's a huge bonus for a brunch place on a weekend.

    The waitstaff was friendly, constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything and if they could recommend anything.  There was a lot of space and we weren't crowded or anything.

    2 of the things we ordered were on their summer menu, but we ordered:

    Artichoke fritatta- really yummy although a bit greasy/oily and came with good hash  browns
    Summer Trio- this was really good (Belgian waffles w/blueberries & strawberries and marscapone cheese; mango hotcakes; peach/raspberry pancakes)
    Steak and Eggs tostada- done just right (meat wasn't overcooked, eggs weren't dry)
    OJ- I'm from Florida and am particularly picky, and this was extremely fresh squeezed, but it needs a bit of TLC or tweaking or something- it didn't blow me away)

    Almost none of us could finish our meals because the servings were big which is great.

    It was all modestly priced and we really enjoyed eating here!  Would definitely come back another time to try more dishes!!! Especially with no wait on a Saturday morning :)

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    This location is definitely the best out of all the locations.  It is not only just down my block, but they serve their AWESOME mac and cheese everyday opposed to just on weekends (like Nookies too).

    I definitely come here enough that the staff knows me and greets me whenever I walk in.  Sometimes, they even briefly sit down with me and a friend if it isn't too busy just to chat.  Barre is, by far, my favourite waiter there!  Not only is he extremely amusing, but he will help you decide what to eat if you have no idea what you are craving.

    Their Monday soup, tomato barley, is the best ever!  They have anything you could ever think of and/or want on the menu!

    Whenever in doubt of where to go with a friend, we always fall back on Nookies; definitely a go-to spot for any meal of the day!

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    Their online menu is here:
    <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nookiesrestaurants.net%2Fpdf%2Fnookies-tree-menu.pdf&s=64af18d9396ff2594271f4feb565e330077514899403699102b7d20c480e977b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.nookiesrestau…</a>

    I have loved this place for the last 7 years and go as often as I can. They have a huge varirty on their manu. I love the hot turkey, the french dip, the awesome cottage fries, and their soups are fabulous and home made.

    This is my favorite location because it is in the heart of Boystown. You can dine in or sit on their outdoor patio. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere just makes it all the more fun.
    It is a definite must during a day such as the Chicago Pride Parade, Market Days, or before a night club show.

    I just love this place as well as the neighborhood itself. Nookies fits in perfectly!

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    This place is hit or miss.  Never bad, but not always mind blowing.  

    I go there about once a month for a good greasy brunch, and occasionally it's amazing.  Fried ravioli is always good if you go for lunch.

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    I have NEVER been disappointed here with anything! Years ago I used to love to order  the Chicken Livers (well done of course) and Eggs - esp after a night of drinking - beats White Castle any day!  Not sure if they even have that anymore, but since I'm on a diet it doesn't matter at this point.

    Yesterday for lunch I had a Tuscan Chicken salad with EZ Goat cheese over mixed greens! IT WAS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE BEST SALADS I HAVE EVER EATEN! Whatever they marinated that huge amount of chicken in was perfect!

    This place does some of the best breakfasts, sandwiches and soups as well - very consistent and always high quality ingredients!

    Bravo!!

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    Decent food at decent prices without the absurd brunch wait, and a lifesaver when  spending a sweaty weekend in the Chicago summer heat. I've enjoyed both sweet and savoury items here and neither disappointed - the two eggs with hash browns and toast were a steal at $5.25. My dining companion Damien S had a hard time confronting a piece of toast bigger than his head (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/xsXMevIKJijVq2uNN6vILw?select=WgZNpH6M33vqH83Rm7CE8w">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>), which is a good thing if you come armed with an appetite.

    Brunch is good but dinner is better. I took a chance on the Blackened Tilapia with cilantro-lime butter and whipped sweet potatoes and sautéed greens and I'm thrilled that I did - a total showstopper for only $11.95. The portion was HUGE.

    Tons of great eye candy if you heart men.

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    I am a college student who likes to eat out, and so price is always on my mind.
    This place is VERY fairly priced.

    I had an orange juice and the Dixie Benedict. The orange juice was divine, especially considering the fact that it's winter. The Dixie Benedict, I'll admit, I had high hopes for-- Biscuits and Gravy/Eggs Benedict are about my favorite breakfast foods ever, and I was excited to see a combination of the two!

    It was good, but not amazing. Surprisingly, it was better reheated that evening. I thought the gravy could use more salt and sausage, but I'm my father's daughter; there is no such thing as too much salt and sausage.

    I loved this place, and I want to go back! There were tons of things on the menu that I wanted to try!

    Also, I thought this place would be more "gay" than it turned out to be. It's definitely GBLT friendly, but it's not filled to the brim. We were on a double date and fit right in.

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    Okay, I woke up thinking about their sonoma turkey burger. Nookies, that ain't even right.

    I will sum up my experience with Nookies in one word: yum. Is yum a real word? Because my phone keeps autocorrecting it to yam. But I digress. I will definitely make another trip, as I need to try their breakfast as well.

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    I've been here for breakfast which was amazing, and dinner which was amazing.

    Breakfast has great portions and everything is fresh. I don't need to say much more. The fresh squeezed OJ is a must.

    This place is a BYOB so when my cousin came in from the burbs with his gf, we all went here one night and between the four of us brought two 6 packs. haha. The pot roast here is to die for. I think mine is pretty damn good, but always manage to find a restaurant that does it better. The fish is good and like I said earlier, it's all fresh.

    Man, I really miss good, cheap places to grab great grub!

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    There are a few things you should know about me before continuing on with this review:

    I'm an absolute fag hag. Like, HUGE fag hag. As in, my gay uncle's been calling me a fag hag since I was 10.

    I LOVE breakfast food. It's the best food out there. I'd eat it for every meal.

    I'm an insomniac and will go out hunting for breakfast food at all hours of the night.

    These three things collide with cosmic perfection when I go visit one of my closest friends, who just so happens to live a 3 minute walk down the street from Nookies. Everything I've ever had at Nookies has been absolutely delectable, from the simplest scrambled eggs to the toast to the omelettes. My friend who lives down the street from them teases me with photos of their food when I'm not visiting here. She's a real jerk sometimes.

    Their service is always REALLY fast, the staff always attentive and super sweet, and exceptionally friendly. And, let's be real - the staff is always eye candy, too. I love it.

    Oh, one last thing.... They know how to make my heart beat 1000000 beats per minute when they bring me those amazing, perfect, crispy yet fluffy, buttery, tasty, heavenly hashbrowns. I would take a bullet for those things.

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    I love eating big, gay breakfasts. And this is the biggest, gayest breakfast I ate in Chicago.

    Massive, MASSIVE servings with toast pieces the size of your head. And Kat F has documented proof of that.
    EDIT: And now you do too! <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/xsXMevIKJijVq2uNN6vILw?select=WgZNpH6M33vqH83Rm7CE8w">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>

    Reasonably priced, and not so busy to scare away n00bz, Nookies wins the Yelp search race and repeat business should I return to Lakeview.

    And I will, because the omelet is flippin' massive.

    ** Overly attentive service asked how we were 5 time in 8 minutes. FACT! **

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    Every Saturday morning, I run with the Jeff Galloway group (if you don't know them, check them out. It's an awesome training - injury proof!! - and people are just real darlings). I joined them to train for my first marathon and just behind switching from Jif peanut butter to Skippy and going from lipstick to lip stain, that was my best decision of the year, hands down.

    My favorite part? when we are done with all our sweating, puffing and pounding of the lakefront path we go out for breakfast.
    OH YEAH, make mama happy!

    This last Saturday, after 15 miles in the heat and humidity of a glorious Chicago summer day started at 5:30am we decided to head to Nookies Tree. We carpooled, parked and jumped in there, wet and stinky, to request a table for 10.
    Which seemed to be a little problematic at first.....but not for long. In a few minutes we had our own little corner of the restaurant to stink up. Woohoo.
    And we were not the only runners out there. Word to the wise: if your nostrils are uncommonly sensitive, choose another place to indulge on Saturday mornings. Or wait for a table outside.

    Food was good (but seriously - what is not after 15 miles??!?!?) and their menu offers everything you can dream of in the morning (hulllooooooo, yummy summer specials, omelets, skillets, frittatas, pancakes, waffles and fresh fruit!) but what really blew up my mind was the service. Quick, efficient and friendly.
    And...........
    They split up the bill without us asking, brought everyone their ticket without the SLIGHTEST problem or mishap and took credit cards, cash and even managed to break bills to accommodate us with a smile.

    Impressive.

    We'll back this week with champagne.

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    Okay I have to start out by saying my overall rating would actually be "Meh, I've experienced better" but because of my wife and daughter I'm going with "A-OK". I ordered the Mac n Cheese with the Chili Mac mixed in. At best it was just average or okay. I also had a cup of the Chicken Noodle soup which seemed watery and again just average or okay. I swear my wife makes far better Chicken Noodle soup (much more flavor and ingredients) and my kids have made better and cheesier Mac n Cheese (even with me adding some Chili from a can to it). My meal cost $9.50 with a glass of ice water.

    My wife ordered a Grilled Cheese with Bacon for $6.95 that included a cup of Cream of Mushroom soup. The soup was okay even though I will say Maria loved it. She thought the soup had huge pieces of mushrooms and was really tasty. The Grilled Cheese was bland even though I will say it did have quite a bit of bacon on it. It just wasn't cheesy enough (just like the Mac n Cheese wasn't)! Again this is something my wife, Maria has made far better with more cheese flavor at home. She also had a $2.25 ice tea drink.

    My oldest daughter ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad for $9.45 that she enjoyed. I thought the chicken had more of an Italian dressing flavoring to it then an actual Caesar flavoring to it. Again for almost $10 dollars I thought the salad could be a heck of a lot better.

    Overall I was not impressed with Nookies at all. But again to be fair to my wife and daughter we can as a family give it an overall three star rating. So dear Yelpers try Nookies at your own risk.

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    The period of U.S. History between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War One is the most boring period of history in my opinion.  If you remember your U.S. History classes, you probably recall learning about something called the Sherman Anti-Trust Act that was passed during that time that made conspiratorial monopolies illegal.  Yawn, right?

    If you wake up in the West Loop or South Loop and crave breakfast, you'll have a bevy of quality establishments from which to choose.

    If you wake up in Lakeview and crave breakfast, you're going to Nookies.  End of story.  Nookies has a virtual monopoly on breakfast in Lakeview.  It's not illegal to be fabulous and the best.  Legal and hot is soo sex-ay.  I don't talk like that, but when in Rome...

    I'm not much of a breakfast guy, but I have been to Nookies twice.  It's your standard breakfast diner.  Side of hash browns.  Side of corned beef hash.  Coffee.  Done.  And done quite well.  

    Of course, the other notable thing about the Nookies experience is the clientele.  Wow.  Mimosas at 10:30 on a Sunday on my right.  Some guy who thinks he's fabulous and wants me to know it on my left.  And tables that are nestled much too close to one another in a nook to escape any of it.  

    Nookies won't top my list of best breakfast joints in the city, but since it's virtually the only breakfast place in Lakeview I'll place it on top for that neighborhood.  

    Four stars.

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    Nookies Tree has been the brunch locale we have frequented the most over the years as it is close by, has a vast menu, very reasonable prices, good coffee and the food is consistently above average. I would rate Nookies higher if not for a couple of issues:

    1) More often then not (and this is across over two dozen occasions) we have had below average servers (and a couple of times downright grouchy servers). I find this odd as the manager is often present and is extremely friendly, but unfortunately the same cannot be said for the majority of the waitstaff. Hopefully they remedy this issue eventually.

    2) They are also often so busy that there can be long waits and slow service on weekends during prime times.

    3) Despite a ton of options on the menu there is a dearth of more gourmet, creative type dishes that some of the more hip brunch joints create (though occasionally Nookies does offer a seasonal special that fits the bill). Be sure to take a close look at the specials as I have often found these to be the best options at Nookies.

    While there are other restaurants I feel are better for brunch in the neighborhood, Nookies provides a good enough experience that we always end up going back.

    One additional nice perk about Nookies is they are BYOB and have great orange juice, so it is nice to bring a bottle of sparkling wine and make some Mimosas when in the mood.  They also have some delicious candies in a bowl by the exit; be sure to grab a couple on the way out.

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