West Egg

I had discovered West Egg over St. Patrick’s Day when downtown revealed too many bars and not enough restaurants.  It was packed with patrons spilling over in the “waiting room” at the adjacent building. We were seated quite efficiently and proceeded to eagerly pore over the menu.

I settled for my dependable Country Fried Steak and Eggs (sunny side-up), and a side order of their homemade bran muffin. I have to admit that my knowledge of Country Fried Steaks have been limited to the likes of Denny’s and Marie Callendar’s. The “famous country gravy” was thick and laden with intense flavors. Just what I needed with my chunk of fried meat. Pair that with the yolky goodness of the eggs and the hash browns, I left satisfied and appreciating life.

For those who would like to avoid a heart attack, West Egg’s menu also has a health-conscious option, toasting “To Your Health”. Judging by the homemade bran muffin, which was just the right consistency of toasty softness, I have complete faith that their healthy menu would be just as decent.

I will make sure to get on that once I complete all my omelet and skillet orders the next time around!

620 N Fairbanks Ct
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-8366

Comments

[Nick]

West Egg has great breakfast and they are almost always packed, but beware- they have a serious insect problem. The last time I was there (3 weeks ago) we were seated in a booth in the corner of the restaurant. We saw no less than four cockroaches crawl under the table and near the baseboard. We ended up leaving. Anyone who has worked in food service knows that by the time there are insects in the dining area the kitchen is probably far gone.

[barred owl]

Meh - too crowded, overpriced, indifferent service and snotty attitude.

Try my favorite brunch place next time!

Over Easy
4943 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 506-2605

Tiny and kinda crowded, but WORTH IT (unlike West Egg)
fantastic cordial service
stunning menu
never had a bad bite!
occasionally gotten freebies of sublime chilled strawberry-melon soup and other tasty morsels
the Chef circulates and meet&greets, he's really invested in the place

You MUST try the Sassy Eggs!

(btw i am not affiliated with Over Easy in any way shape or form, check out my blog barredowl.wordpress.com!)

[Betty Chen]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely have to try it! I'm always looking for good brunch places :]

[Katherine]

I can also attest to the goodness of Over Easy - just went there for brunch this morning, and yowza! Frazzled eggs was amazing (although I did have a bite of my friend's Sassy Eggs, mmm) and we finished with the baked apple pancake. Out of this world! Again, no affiliation. We were also impressed by the chef circulating, along with our waitress.