Restaurant Review – Kanela Breakfast Club

Brunch in Chicago is practically a ritual and this week was no exception. However, weekday brunches can be more difficult to come by. Thank goodness for Kanela Breakfast Club! The menu is extensive, with a variety of sweet and savory options that are sure to delight any palette. My mom and I were overwhelmed by the choices and decided to share two plates. The first was the Black Bean Wrap. The soft tomato basil wrap was stuffed with warm black beans, avocado, tomato, corn, pesto, hunks of goat cheese, fresh spinach, and jalapeno. I am not normally one for vegetarian entrees, but this was top-notch. The combination of flavors was delightful! We also tried the Avocado Toast. This is an increasingly popular dish at restaurants, but I especially loved Kanela’s twist: adding roasted chickpeas and a sunny side up egg. My best friend ordered the California Benedict. She added peppered bacon to hers, which really completed the dish. The srircha hollandaise was also particularly tasty. Finally, my dad ordered the Breakfast Sandwich: an English muffin topped with house made pork sausage, cheddar cheese, a sunny side up egg, arugula, and a spicy pepper jam. The bite I had was mouthwatering; I may want to order this the next time I come in.

Kanela Breakfast Club has five locations in Chicago. We visited the Andersonville outpost, located at 5413 N Clark St. Their hours (and the hours of all other locations) are 7 am to 3 pm daily. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate, ideal for a brunch or lunch date.