Best Home Fries in Chicago

5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Nellie's
Nellie's
82/100 (2483 ratings)
Restaurants
Puerto Rican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Spanish
Puerto Rican
Latin
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fresh Fruit
Home Fries
Mimosas
Rice Pudding
Coconut Oatmeal
Side of Avocado
Mofongo Con Caldito De Pollo Y Carne Frita
Avena De Coco
Chuleta En Salsa
Chicken Jibarito
Nellies Breakfast
Omelette & Egg Station
Jibarito Bowl Bistec
Arris Con Gandules Tostones Y Beefsteak Encebollado
3 Pancakes Topped with Whipped Butter and Powdered Sugar
Eggs Any Style and a Choice of Bacon or Sausage
Avena De Coco Oatmeal Made with Coconut Milk with a Cinnamon Star Garnish Outstanding
Bistec Encebollado
Potato
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Caribbean
Puerto Rican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Overall Thoughts: The food was solid with hearty portions, but the flavors were blander / more mild than expected. Despite having a reservation for..."
Mona Tong
"You can always count on Nellie's for a delicious breakfast/brunch. Whether ordering a la carte or taking advantage of the weekend brunch buffet, the..."
Loiza DeJesus
"I went to eat today with my sister and let me just say that the food was delicious. The atmosphere was very homey and not to mention we had the best..."
Evalydi Rodriguez
"Nice service and good food. I got there right one they opened so we got a table Right away but I think they need to either expand more or fix the..."
Jorge Martinez
"10/10 Nellie’s is one of my favorite spots in Chicago. Service is amazing - Alex and Collana (might have butchered the name) were excellent and..."
Michael J. Pineda
"Came for lunch with a friend, and I absolutely loved it! I got the Steak Jibarito (side of Arroz con Gandules) and asked the waitress for a Cola..."
Eva Scott
"1st time coming here. I tried the coqui sandwich came with potatoes on the side. Very delicious! The only reason why I gave it 4 stars was because it..."
Yesi C
"My server Shirley was absolutely outstanding! Very friendly and quick. Accommodated to our needs ! very Patient with us! would definitely say one of..."
Jacquelyn Rodriguez
"Very clean and cute interior. Staff was super friendly and attentive. We went with the buffet for breakfast and it did not disappoint. Everything was..."
Erin McKechnie
"Stopped in here to meet with a colleague who grew up in the area and enjoyed our breakfast. Tried the oatmeal as I heard it was good, and it is!..."
David Camp
"What a hidden gem! This place cares about the food they prepare and serving the customers. We will be..."
Annette
"Great place to eat. Came here on my birthday. Arroz con gandules was great! The server and bartender were very attentive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you..."
Moises Cartagena
"Boricua influencer Ivelissa Rios recommended this place and we tried it on a Sunday while visiting Chicago. It met all expectations and more!! The..."
Dania Ramirez
"My bf and I finally stopped inside. We have been ordering from here for years now and woww so much better of course dining in. 😋 always get the..."
Bianca Huerta
"Found this place when searching for a bite before heading to Garfield Conservatory. Happy we found it. Great Puerto Rican food. Eclectic menu, and..."
Michael S. Chandler
"The food and the service were honestly amazing.. We are definitely coming..."
Desiree Morales
Bongo Room
Bongo Room
81/100 (2249 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Lobster Roll
Breakfast Burrito
Juice
Chocolate French Toast
Strawberry Banana Pancakes
Shrimp Scampi Benedict
Sandwiches
Burrito
White Chocolate Carmel Pretzel Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Butter Omelette
French Toast
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
Breakfast Burrito
Italian Breakfast Sandwich
Toasts
Apple Pie Mimosa
Lobster
Chorizo Potato Avocado Omelette
Pancakes
Omelette
Mini Pancakes Topped with a Banana Brulee Sauce Vanilla Drizzle and Oreo Crumbles
Cheesecakes
Mini Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Cream Sauce Raspberry Coulis and Fresh Raspberries
Pasta
BLT
Salad
Bloody Mary
Cakes
Home Fries
Red Velvet Pancakes
Pesto
Burrito Bowl
Latte
Cheesecake
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A friend and I got lunch and it was amazing! I got the white chocolate pretzel pancakes. The pretzels gave them a nice texture. He got their daily..."
Danielle Roy
"Came in for French toast and it was delicious. I don't like French toast that's super custardy in the middle, so this was great. My friend got the..."
Ashley Williams
"Food is always awesome! The staff is amazing! Someone is always walking around pouring coffee ☕️ and cleaning off your table. If you pour a..."
James Bond
"Decided to try Bongo Room for breakfast on long weekend trip to Chicago. Right away we loved the atmosphere. They were very welcoming right from the..."
Shane Johnson
"Been coming here for years. They always have a new take on breakfast. The food is always delicious and that misphere is very homey and that misphere..."
CS
"Outstanding! We were in town for two days and both days, we had breakfast here. Tow of us split everything on each day: the lemon blackberry pancakes..."
Gail Shuck
"When it comes to casual brunch, nothing beats Bongo. Whether you want sweet or savory, they have you covered with inventive offerings made from..."
Wendy Luxenburg
"One of my roommates and I came here for the Labor Day weekend brunch 😉! It was a bit of a wait (30 min+), but totally understandable. They only..."
MJ Kim
"Haven't been here in 10 years, still as crowded, but still great food. Worth the..."
Marquis Edward
"A great spot to go to fro Breakfast/lunch, will have to return to try out brunch! Service was good & so was the food. Had red velvet pancakes, a..."
Johnny Johnson
Huck Finn Restaurant
Huck Finn Restaurant
81/100 (4152 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Veggie Skillet
Strawberry French Toast
Hot Meatloaf
The Alaska Donut
Donut Delight
Strawberry Belgium Waffle
Crushed Strawberry Banana Split
Minced Ham and Scrambled Eggs
Chocolate Banana Split
Chicken noodle soup
Pizza burger
muffins
Milk Shakes
Cafe
Home Fries
Cream of chicken soup
Sausage Links
Club Sándwich
Biscuits and Gravy
Mexican Omelette
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The food was mediocre, but the price was decent. Everybody was very very friendly. The food was okay but it just didn’t seem much different than..."
Symon Says
"Everything I have tried at Huck Finn I have not been disappointed. I would recommend this place for the whole family. The atmosphere has been calm..."
Angelica Negrete
"Loved it here! Pleasant atmosphere, professional and amazing customer service!!!! I went to the Archer..."
C Dioume (Passportprincess)
"Just visited Huck Finn after 37 year absence. My wife and I used to go here while we were dating. It was just down the street from her home. Place..."
Mike S
"Absolutely wonderful classic Chicago south side diner! I come here every so often for lunch and occasional breakfast. I am seated promptly and the..."
Walter Gorman
"Chorizo skillet with sunnyside or scribbled eggs is my favorite dish..."
s.b garcia
"Quick service, good food. Not many non-egg options. Loved veggie skillet. Location accessible by orange line. Good breakfast place but it was jam..."
nivya sharma
"Amazing food, my favorite restaurant of all time so..."
Dax Kindle
"This is my favorite diner in all of chicago, cheap prices with the best diner food i’ve ever had. The soup is amazing and the portions are great..."
Adrian
"What a gem in the city. Ordered the steak and eggs and everything was perfect, steak was cooked perfect, hash browns and eggs were seasoned to..."
Henry M
"Went in half an hour or so before close and the staff were kind, the BLT and Patty melt were good, the Frenchfries were perfect. It hit the spot. I..."
Dolores Hernandez
"Y'all, this was just cozy and delicious and wonderful. The home cut fries are too good, the service staff is down to Earth like a proper Midwestern..."
Twist R. Harrison
"A major staple of a find restaurant, right in the middle of Bridgeport McKinley Park area. The food is just phenomenal and family run. Still after..."
Bill Altmayer
"I was in the area for work and it was almost lunch time so strolled in. Tha place is taking care of covid restrictions and social distancing. The..."
Dr. Ratna Chaudhary
John's Place
John's Place
80/100 (1022 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheese Curds
Challah French Toast
Spicy Bloody Mary
Harvest Bowl
Burger
Southwest Wrap
Skillet Cookie with Vanilla Ice Cream
The 1 Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Pancakes from Heaven
John's Chopped Salad
Chilaquiles w Pulled Pork
Lunch Peanut Bowl
Shrimp & Crab Roll
Caesar Salad with Steak
John's Place Coffee Mug
Migas
Home Fries
Beer
Brussels Sprouts
Fish Tacos
The Cowboy Burger
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"All good was excellent - and hot! Pork Mac and cheese, double cheese burger, steak tacos, al pastor tacos and the harvest..."
J Gould
"We like to stop here and get yummy food and great service. Very cozy spot. Don't forget to get..."
Gretchen
"I'll be back John. Excellent atmosphere the owner is kind the employees are incredible the food was excellent I recommended..."
Joe Bakery
"Went just after the children’s Halloween parade on Roscoe this past weekend. Ordered the Greek salad, fish tacos, and from the kid’s menu..."
Todd Raymond
"It was our first meal eating outside since Covid and it was delicious! I commend the staff and the way they handled everything, cleaning and..."
Stephen Kaplus
"Great breakfast! One of best scrambles in the hood. Tasty bloody and decent beer selection. Super nice waitresses..."
Shaun Burke
"I ordered the lamb flatbread with a side salad. We got 2 cheese curds for the table. The food and service as great. If you go here, you have to try..."
Aisha Imtiaz
"My family and I had a great lunch while visiting the area. The burger I had is in the conversation for the best burger I've ever eaten. Servers were..."
Jim Reynolds
"Food is great, atmosphere is good but customer service is hit or miss. We had a great first experience with a younger woman. However, we have since..."
Betsy Barthel
"The food was good and the service was great. Very friendly and we enjoyed our..."
Rick Hogan
"Homey food. Satisfying. Great family place. They have a good variety on their menu without being overwhelming. We started our meal with cheese..."
Pauline Mellon
"Nice breakfast place. Good food . Good..."
Mary Johnston
"Tried the Impossible burger and their breakfast burrito with sweet potato fries. Both of these choices were great . The service that day was slow..."
Minal Varma
"Great place for morning after bar night brunch with friends..."
G Dunlap
"Loved this walk-to restaurant in a cute neighborhood in Chicago. Service was great. Food good. Worth the..."
Tammy Brookins
"We like John’s place, my favorite is the fried chicken sandwich, but have tested a few things at this point and never been..."
Simon
"Great local restaurant! We came for a late lunch on a Sunday. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was just as good. I had one of the..."
Bryan Nagy
"We walked in for lunch with a group of 8b and were about to be sat right w/1to our kiddos, and there were about 6 kids menu options (chicken nuggets,..."
Shauna Santare
Yolk - Lakeview
Yolk - Lakeview
76/100 (1205 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
muffins
Crunch Berry Oatmeal
Michelada
Pancakes Viene Con Los Omelets
Avocado toast
Burger
Lemonade
Home Fries
Chicken and Waffles
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Country Skillet
Croque Madame
Pancakes
California Omelet
Chilaquiles Verde
Yolk All-Star Combo
Waffle Benny
Nutty Monkey Cake SS
South of the Boarder Eggs Benedict
Well Done Eggs on the Side
West Coast Crepes
Yolk Signature Blend Drip Coffee
Cakes
Sit down
Café
American
Contemporary
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We made a quick stop at this spot for breakfast on our way to Diversey Harbor. Friendly service. It seemed like the people working were all friends &..."
danicajhey
"The food is a little hit or miss. Croque madame is great, the potatoes are wonderful, the crepes were underseasoned, and the grits were watery. great..."
Fanny Mendoza
"We stopped here for breakfast and were blown away. Food was great, but the real star was our server August. One of the best servers we've ever had!..."
Patricia Garrison
"The food is always solid here. No frills, but delicious. The only issue I have is with the coffee. It’s a bit bitter and I always forget this until..."
Brian Harder
"Stopped in for breakfast while visiting the old neighborhood. Service was quick and attentive. Breakfast was decent. My husband ordered French toast..."
Michelle
"Ate here twice in a row because we loved it so much! The breakfast mac and cheese was gooey and delicious, the French toast was also sweet and..."
Melissa Bedell
"Wonderful food and wonderful service! While visiting Chicago, my friends and I ate here two mornings in a row. Both meals were phenomenal! What you..."
Lauralyn Taylor
"I had this place all wrong! We used to order from Doordash and we thought it wasn't very good, but it's a much nicer experience in person. My son and..."
Anelise Patton
"Update Sep-2021: My wife and I have become regulars at Yolk Lakeview. The service and food quality hold up every time. I would rate them 6 stars..."
Glen Trebilcock
"The whole place was packed for brunch, but we got in very quickly without a reservation. Food was delicious. Waitress was busy, so she wasn't super..."
Stephanie A. Nguyen Janes
"Checked this place out last week of Jan. 2020, and I tell you I was very pleased with what was offered. There was definitely too many choices so I..."
clantz_b _trippin
"Was hoping for a 5 star review from what we heard from others. Food was good, service was good, coffee was good. No complaints, just not at 5 stars...."
MaxxLite LED Signs
"Amazing chicken and waffles! The cinnamon roll French toast was so delicious and they had some of the best cheese grits I've ever eaten. Service was..."
Emily Butler
"Food is good and servers are nice and friendly. The downside is that it takes a while for food to be ready, but it’s worth..."
Ivan Shatilo
"The ENTIRE team at this location works incredibly hard. Every time I go in there you can’t tell the difference between the MANAGER and the staff..."
Nick Heineman