The Bongo Room

The Bongo Room Established July, 5, 1993, the first The Bongo Room was located on Damen Avenue and now calls the Milwaukee Ave location home. Interested in Lunch? No problem!
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Our original concept was simple: to serve fresh, seasonal Breakfast and Brunch food in a unique way. While the idea took some time to develop, within a year our customers' feedback was fantastic. In fact, a few of the original items remain on the menu to this day - the Breakfast Burrito, Croissant Sandwich and Vegetarian Croissant Sandwich are as popular now as they were then. Our seasonally chan

ging pancakes and french toast creations continue to draw in new customers, tourists, and die-hard fans alike to the point that we've expanded to 2 more Chicago-based locations: South Loop and Andersonville! Monday through Friday we offer a special lunch menu from 11-2:30pm at each location.

01/23/2026
Two years and it seems like yesterday you left for a place with no worries, no fears and no fires to put out. You are mi...
01/11/2026

Two years and it seems like yesterday you left for a place with no worries, no fears and no fires to put out. You are missed every day and I fight the good fight in your name. BR❤️JL

AnniversaryThrough windows eyes peek in. 9 o’clock, time to begin.We flipped more than pancakes side by side.Built drea...
07/05/2025

Anniversary

Through windows eyes peek in. 9 o’clock, time to begin.
We flipped more than pancakes side by side.
Built dreams in batter, with hearts open wide.
You knew the rhythm, the recipe’s flow,
An unspoken bond only best friends know.
In every plate, in every cup,
Your spirit tells me, “Don’t give up”
With coffee’s warmth, in morning’s grace,
You live forever in our place.

We’ve been working on a spring cocktail menu and offering some items as specials in the preceding weeks before release. ...
03/13/2025

We’ve been working on a spring cocktail menu and offering some items as specials in the preceding weeks before release. This one has proven a fan favorite. Super clear. Super smooth. 🔥🔥🔥

Spring is just around the corner and we couldn’t wait to drop this special for March!
03/02/2025

Spring is just around the corner and we couldn’t wait to drop this special for March!

You are missed every minute of everyday. The new normal is anything but. John, remain in the hearts of those that love y...
01/11/2025

You are missed every minute of everyday. The new normal is anything but. John, remain in the hearts of those that love you.

+2, thanks again for stopping by and being a part of a pivotal moment. Safe travels and hope to see you all again!Derr...
11/04/2024

+2, thanks again for stopping by and being a part of a pivotal moment. Safe travels and hope to see you all again!

Derrick

Septembers pancake: Vanilla pancakes with fresh strawberries and bananas with drizzled dark caramel and light salted car...
09/02/2024

Septembers pancake: Vanilla pancakes with fresh strawberries and bananas with drizzled dark caramel and light salted caramel. Flavors hit the sweet spot between summer and fall.

Watercolor of JL at Bongo from 1993, maybe 94.Today was the only day we would pat each other on the back and say we’re s...
07/05/2024

Watercolor of JL at Bongo from 1993, maybe 94.
Today was the only day we would pat each other on the back and say we’re still here. Good job.

Happy anniversary. 31 and counting.

To celebrate our 31st birthday we thought we’d give the exterior a refresh. We’ll be open everyday of the extended holid...
07/03/2024

To celebrate our 31st birthday we thought we’d give the exterior a refresh. We’ll be open everyday of the extended holiday weekend (9am-2pm). Thanks for helping keep us around all these years.

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Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+17734890690

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