Thursday, January 26, 2017
Kingsbury Street Cafe
Kingsbury Street Cafe
Location: 1523 N Kingsbury
Cost: About $15 per person
The other week my friends Julie and Jeff wanted to grab some brunch. Jeff was walking out of one of his favorite spots, VIPs, when he saw that a new brunch restaurant opened up right next door, Kingsbury Street Cafe. So, like good Chicagoans, we bundled up a bit earlier on Saturday morning than we wouldve liked to grab some food. Also, Jenny was there.
Logistics
Kingsbury Street Cafe is a little bit South of North Avenue, right across from the Whole Foods. They have a pleasant looking front patio, but it was covered in snow the day we went. Interestingly, they take reservations for brunch (relatively unheard of elsewhere). We didnt have the foresight to make one though and ended up with a good 40 minute wait. My buddy Ricky says that if you dont have to wait at least an hour then youre probably not at the right place (but hes a schmuck). Once seated, our service was efficient and friendly. The cost is what youd expect with most brunch dishes running around $11.
The Food
I should mention that they do quite a bit with their coffee service. I went with the Vietnamese drip coffee that came with sweetened condensed milk. It wasnt bad, but Im relatively caffeine sensitive and was way too amped up after. For the main dishes, Jenny got a Parfait and a Chocolate Chip Muffin, Jeff and Julie both got the Kingsbury Cafe Breakfast, and I got the Salmon Hash with Poached Eggs. The standard breakfast was well performed with fluffy eggs, well seasoned potatoes, crispy bacon, roasted tomatoes, and a homemade cheddar scone. The scone was flaky with a warm center. The chocolate chip muffin was probably the best item on the table. It was light with plenty of melted chips throughout. The parfait was standard with fresh berries. My hash had plenty of salmon and leeks, and the egg was appropriately poached. The base of tater tots got a bit too soggy, but otherwise it was a great dish.
Overall
Kingsbury Street Cafe served up one of the best brunches Ive had in a while. The baked goods were exceptional while the rest of the menu was creative and well executed. I wish wed made a reservation and plan to go back soon. Im giving them 4.5 out of 5 Pearls.
Cost: About $15 per person
The other week my friends Julie and Jeff wanted to grab some brunch. Jeff was walking out of one of his favorite spots, VIPs, when he saw that a new brunch restaurant opened up right next door, Kingsbury Street Cafe. So, like good Chicagoans, we bundled up a bit earlier on Saturday morning than we wouldve liked to grab some food. Also, Jenny was there.
Logistics
Kingsbury Street Cafe is a little bit South of North Avenue, right across from the Whole Foods. They have a pleasant looking front patio, but it was covered in snow the day we went. Interestingly, they take reservations for brunch (relatively unheard of elsewhere). We didnt have the foresight to make one though and ended up with a good 40 minute wait. My buddy Ricky says that if you dont have to wait at least an hour then youre probably not at the right place (but hes a schmuck). Once seated, our service was efficient and friendly. The cost is what youd expect with most brunch dishes running around $11.
The Food
I should mention that they do quite a bit with their coffee service. I went with the Vietnamese drip coffee that came with sweetened condensed milk. It wasnt bad, but Im relatively caffeine sensitive and was way too amped up after. For the main dishes, Jenny got a Parfait and a Chocolate Chip Muffin, Jeff and Julie both got the Kingsbury Cafe Breakfast, and I got the Salmon Hash with Poached Eggs. The standard breakfast was well performed with fluffy eggs, well seasoned potatoes, crispy bacon, roasted tomatoes, and a homemade cheddar scone. The scone was flaky with a warm center. The chocolate chip muffin was probably the best item on the table. It was light with plenty of melted chips throughout. The parfait was standard with fresh berries. My hash had plenty of salmon and leeks, and the egg was appropriately poached. The base of tater tots got a bit too soggy, but otherwise it was a great dish.
The Chocolate Chip Muffin
The Cheddar Scone
The Kingsbury Cafe Breakfast
The Parfait
The Salmon Hash
Overall
Kingsbury Street Cafe served up one of the best brunches Ive had in a while. The baked goods were exceptional while the rest of the menu was creative and well executed. I wish wed made a reservation and plan to go back soon. Im giving them 4.5 out of 5 Pearls.
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