Every Saturday and Sunday, between 10-3 pm, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba hosts one of the most enjoyable brunches in the city. This restaurant is known for tapas and being able to have brunch tapas is nothing short of delightful. The crowd is always diverse, with groups of old friends, groups of co-workers, baby showers, families, old, young and above all happy Chicagoans and visitors. Treat this brunch as a marathon, not a sprint.
I recommend starting with an order of the short stack for each member at the table. The pitcher of cava sangria is a great drink to share for the table -- or opt for the Bloody Mary bar, which can be a meal in itself. Come back to the table with shrimp and bacon in your Bloody and your table mates will be envious. You will never feel rushed here, and you can order at will if you notice something on the menu that sounds delicious.
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The lentils are filling and creamy; the veggies are lightly cooked and nourishing; the injera bread is the perfect balance of slightly tangy and spongey.
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OMI has many good menu options, but their Japanese dessert toast is their all-star. Think of it as a fluffy French toast served with vanilla ice cream.
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Choose from multigrain sourdough, their house sourdough and miso rye sourdough; pastry choices include croissants, morning buns, and fruit danishes.
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Momos are bite-sized dumplings from Nepal and Tibet, usually filled with meat that is seasoned with spices like turmeric, garlic, cumin, and chili peppers.
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Their bread that has the perfect ratio of chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The 1979 multigrain sourdough is some of the best bread I've had!
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They are arguably most known for their "Kurdish breakfast" an elaborate spread of cheese, jams, fried cheese, olives, fries, cucumbers, tomatoes and bread.
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The tent is run by Adan, who mans the booth entirely alone. His ingredients are kept fresh in coolers which are grilled on the spot in front of customers.
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There are many pastry options like croissants, an assortment of macaron flavors, fruit danishes, quiches... My favorites are the fruit-stuffed beignets!
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While most croissants are buttery and flakey, the ones at Hendrickx are denser and chewier. In my opinion, this makes them even better.
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BULSHO serves a traditional Somalian breakfast that is comprised of seasoned meat or veggie stew served with anjero - a fermented flatbread.
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Start with a freshly steeped cup of sweet mint tea, a staple of any Senegalese meal. Then order fataya, triangular fried pastries with a savory filling.
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I absolutely adore coming to Chiu Quon Bakery right when it opens and devouring their sweet and savory buns and steamed dumplings. Delicious!
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