Dove's Cafe in Tewkesbury

Cutest location, aesthetic and seating. Such a unique breakfast spot to bring friends or family from out of town. Love the old school vibes and this place always puts a smile on my face.

Everything was exceptional. The service and atmosphere is phenomenal and the food is to die for. Every member of their team is fantastic. You can’t go wrong with anything on this menu. Definitely a must try!!

I’ve been here many times and I love the food/diner vibes. The burnt ends hash is one of my favorite things to each for brunch in Chicago, and this time got the chicken fried chicken and tried their new burger as well. The chicken was a mountain of food and was delicious. And the burger was fantastic. Light, sesame seed but was great and the sauce was amazing. Also got the Al pastor seasoned fries. Delicious, and the side of Chipotle aioli had a real nice kick. Only downside was we had to wait 1.5 hours for a table. Longest I’ve had to wait here before. Still worth it though, highly recommend.

Our friend who lives in this neighborhood recommended this restaurant and we went this weekend for brunch. There was a 20-30 minutes wait because the place is not big, but the wait is worth it! The restaurant is cozy and has many cool details. My favorite is that the music is played on a turn table. We sat in the bar, and enjoyed a house made tortilla with crispy cheese and brisket and potatoes. Both dishes were delicious! We also had good coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and an amazing pineapple, cucumber, and basil juice. As long as you don’t mind a little wait and seating close-by to other people, you will love it because is tasty. The bartender, Al, was super nice and recommended us places to explore in Chicago. We would love to be back and highly recommend it to you! Whatever you order, please try the salsa macha! 🔥

This is a go to place when I go to Chicago! The food, the vibe, the coffee, the service... it is all great! Definitely recommend the brisket hash with the sauces! Delicious!

Great food, excellent service, and awesome overall vibe. Expect a wait when coming during busy times but worth it. Highly recommend trying this gem out.

Always a pleasure eating and drinking here.

Fourth time to Dove’s, our favourite place in that area of Chicago for breakfast or lunch. Brisket delicious, hortada iced coffee is great and service always super friendly and quick

Food was so good I forgot to take a “before” picture with my good camera. Dove’s Deluxe 5/5 Al pastor fries with chipotle aioli 5/5 Brisket Hash 5/5 Horchata oat coffee beverage was just ok 3/5 (probably would not order again)

The coolest little place with absolutely delicious food. We will definitely be back!

Every time we are in Chicago we make a trip on the Blue line to eat at Dove's. Soooo gooood!! The cocktails are delicious (hello gin pineapple agua fresca!), the meals all have a creative twist, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. I recommend the burnt ends brisket dish, the fried chicken and peas, or the Ceasar salad with a sunny side up egg. The portions are big and we rarely finish our meals...leftovers!!! Woohoo! They always spin good tunes and have a fantastic selection of tequila and mezcal. It can be quite busy but the turnover of tables usually isn't too bad. Plus it's super convenient right off the Blue line. Can't recommend Dove's Luncheonette enough!!

I will dream of the mole maple syrup that comes with the masa pancakes. Best place I ate in chicago. Portions are big, great place to go and share so you can try more of the menu. Can’t wait to come back!

Everything was perfect! The food was fantastic. The servers were fun and friendly, it will definitely be revisited when we get back to Chicago! We love Wicker Park!

Inventive dishes in addition to simple classics executed flawlessly; experimenting with table sauces are also a must.

Really enjoyed the experience here :) I had the burnt ends hash and it was probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. I ordered with corn tortillas instead of toast because I can’t have gluten, and the tortillas were incredible. Our server was also very helpful with directing me to menu items that could be accommodated to be gluten free!

A retro diner with Mexican fusion dishes. The fried chicken and potato hashes are done quite well here. The portions are also generous and dishes are reasonably priced. The Burnt Ends Hash is the most popular dish here but I preferred the Chicken Fried Chicken - it was nice and crispy. The hash didn’t end up having as much brisket as I had hoped. Seating is communal and mainly consists of bar and window seating. You can expect to be sitting beside strangers. Interior is unique with retro features and they play music with vinyl records which is cute. The staff are friendly and are knowledgeable about the menu. They seem to be friends with the locals that come here.

One of the best brunch spots in the city. Anything on the menu plus a michelada

Worth the wait as a bigger group! The chili sauce was the perfect topping on the deluxe.

The best brunch place in wicker park

Tex mex style diner with laid back vibes. I got the burnt ends hash and classic breakfast with sausage. Both were fantastic but would try a different menu item next time. Delish and will return.

Fantastic time! Beth was an excellent server we enjoyed sitting outside on the patio and our brunch. Would deff go again and recommend 💖

We had the pancakes, brisket hash and chicken were amazing

Very tasty breakfast and friendly service. Prices okay for USA. 👍🏼

Got delivery for a late brunch - I’m obsessed with the masa pancakes. Seriously SO GOOD.

Great people-watching in their outdoor (sidewalk) seating. The brisket hash & eggs was excellent with tons of tender brisket, small cheesy? potato wedges, and a light chipotle sauce that added a little bit of zing. Add an iced coffee and it was a perfect Sunday brunch.

We got there right before they opened, no lines! Food is affordable and delicious. We liked everything we ordered.

Felt very unhappy with my experience hearing the server talk about me for not tipping him for a service that might have been tipped had I not heard him immediately turn to a coworker and belittle me so openly. Enjoyed food here before but it was very rude to me that good experience and food should be conditional on the reservation that a customer can’t just pay for the food. You’ll get your tips from other people, it’s not the end of the world. Really ruined my time there. Forgiving the price point and all for a very limited menu.

What a great find! We wandered into this place on a first visit to the area and were pleasantly surprised by the great service, food and drinks. Ariel and a woman with gorgeous green eye makeup served us. Both were awesome. Ariel recommended a delicious mezcal grown via solar power, plus a unique tasty dish I’d never had called tlayuda. The general vibe was really comfortable and casual and the decor was homey, hip and welcoming. Would love to go back someday.

Oh how I love Dove's. My friend and I visited Chicago in July 2024, and we were staying in Wicker Park just around the corner from the Damen stop. Dove's looked cool so we went in, and we were both thrilled with the results. It was breakfast time, and we sat at the bar and looked over the menu while the bartender, who we soon learned was a Kraftwerk-loving fellow named Courtland, gave us some suggestions. We ordered, and chatted with him while we waited. Courtland and I talked about cumbia, and mezcal, and Chicago. We realized that he and my friend had grown up in the same neighborhood. In summary, Courtland is rad. The food came, and it was fantastic. I had Dove's Deluxe, complete with salsa matcha and a little hot sauce. My buddy had Brisket Hash. We both had perfect cups of house coffee. We finished our breakfast, said our goodbye's and went about our business. Later that day I said "Can we go back to Dove's for drinks now?" My buddy obliged, and we ventured forth. We jumped head-first into "Dove's After Dark," drank cocktails, shot mezcal, and made new friends. Dove's is A+++ Highly recommended

A gem in wicker Park. Great mezcal selection. Must try everything on menu :)

Great breakfasr, brunch, and lunch. Excellent people all around, exceptional environment.

The brisket hash was good. But, it came with mostly potatoes. I wish they either gave more brisket or added some other kind of vegetable. It was a large portion of potatoes. And the egg on top should have been cooked longer The friend chicken was good. Nice and crispy. The fries were good. Not too crispy, not too soggy. The drinks were bad. We got the horchata latte. Which tasted like watered down coffee and cinnamon. Did not taste like horchata. And we got the blueberry tea, which tasted like watered down tea. Not even a hint of blueberry.

This must be the vibiest breakfast in Chicago. Absolutely lovely.

Dove’s brings a unique, lively Tex Mex flair to traditional diner food and vibes, and the service is excellent. The dishes are fresh, flavorful, and come out fast. It’s kind of pricey, but the portions are large and filling and my group of 4 had some leftovers afterwards. Make a reservation if you can— seating is limited and it gets quite busy for brunch especially on weekends. Food I tried: - Taco Norteno (4.2/5): The brisket in the taco was delicious, flavorful, and well-seasoned, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the tortilla which felt too thick and dough-y for me. - Tlayuda (4.3/5): I enjoyed the crispiness of the tortilla and the freshness of the ingredients, though it could have used a bit more vibrant flavors. It was simultaneously light and filling. - Brisket Hash (4.4/5): Great flavors all around. The potatoes were crispy and well-sauced and the brisket was meaty and umami. - Masa Pancakes (4/5): Probably my least favorite out of everything we ordered, but I’m also just not the biggest fan of pancakes. The flavors here were just okay. — Price (relative to peers): 4.2/5 Food: 4.2/5 Ambience: 4.8/5 Service: 4.8/5 Overall Value: 4.4/5

Twice in a row!!! can’t missed when you came of the L at Damen from ORD. This place is a must stop their hash and secret sauce is to go.

Dove’s is a fantastic spot whether you’re popping in for brunch or dinner. The inside brings you back to that old school diner vibe but it’s a significant upgrade when it comes to the food. If you like Mezcal, they also have a wide range of mezcal offerings straight up or in their cocktails. I think there needs to be a conversation about their OK Style Smash burger being one of the best in Chicago with a perfectly soft bun, great sauce, and a nice crispy lace on the patty. If you’re there for dinner you can’t skip it, and throw in some of their Al pastor fries. I’d also recommend the chicken fried chicken and their deviled eggs. For Brunch I don’t think you can go wrong with anything. Great service every time from their staff!

Loved it the first time around but was disappointed the second time, after ordering the Taco Norte that was 70% fat pieces ): However I’m leaving 4 stars because the place is great and the food was amazing the first time around. There’s room for improvement on the Taco Norte so therefore I give it 4 stars.

Beth was an excellent server, and our food was delicious kudos to the chefs. A+

Would be nice if they actually let you eat there when the place is half empty. They took my name, said it wouldn’t be long but it was so I left.

Recommend everything we tried: taco norteno, broccoli caesar, masa pancakes. It’s busy even on a Wednesday but our party of two arrived and left in an hour (including the wait)

The Dove’s special is one of my all time favorite breakfasts!

The perfect hidden gem. Great food, wonderful staff.

Super cute diner. Great service

The best spot in the neighborhood. The masa pancakes and the Dove's deluxe were awesome. And the tlayuda looked amazing - I wish I could've eaten my way through the whole menu.

Dove's is the best brunch spot in Wicker Park. A fantastic menu from top to bottom and always kind welcoming service. The horchata cold brew, brisket hash and Chicken fried chicken are standouts, but you can't go wrong here. If you're near Wicker Parker, don't miss it.

I would compare my experience here similar to eating on a Spirit airliner. No elbow or leg room while also being price gouged. It's fairly cramped. The restaurant is not very big and the the amount of seats relative to it's size is kinda absurd. It's also fairly pricey, and the portions are fairly small. I had the "Dove's Deluxe" which comes with 2 eggs, 1 link of sausage, 1 piece of toast, and approximately a half a potato. I also had a regular coffee. The food was "meh", nothing that blew me away or would justify the price. Total with tip came out to $24 and some change. I feel 3 stars is too generous and 2 Stars is too harsh. So 2½

My first time experience coming back to chicago and everything was amazing. I felt very comfortable. However, I was able to vibe with the bartender and the female manager. Although I did not order food, for the customers sitting beside me I could tell that the food is amazing. If you need a quick breakfast, lunch, or a top notch burger. I recommend this place.

Best potatoes. Cool ambience and great food. Sausage and bacon was great.

Great service, lovely food, fantastic vibes.

Had a great breakfast here while on a visit to Chicago. Breakfast was incredibly delicious. Mezcal selection is fantastic. Will definitely return when I'm back in town.

Great retro breakfast place and great food!

Best atmosphere, best service & best breakfast in Wicker Park! If you like a cozy diner vibe, Dove's is for you. The food is always amazing. A must-order is the Dove's Deluxe, Tlayuda & the horchata latte. Grab a seat by the window for fun people watching!

We've been here a few times now on different trips to Chicago, and I'm not sure we'll go back. The seating is so uncomfortable and we always have to sit at the long table shared with other guests which is fine, if it was comfortable. But it's not. The seats are stools there and hard and short, and we're always right next to the area where the servers stand and sitting close to strangers. And it's so small and loud, I noticed several wearing ear buds which was a good idea. But we went with our friends and just had a hard time having a conversation, music was loud and everyone has to practically scream to talk. The food is ok, we got the dove special breakfast, the sausage and bacon were both really good, the toast was burnt, the hash browns were ok, service was ok. Overall, just not the breakfast experience we're looking for.

Almost all counter seating in this cute diner, definitely better for smaller groups. HIGHLY recommend the broccoli caeser salad, it was my favorite thing we ordered. The potatoes that came with both the brisket and the basic breakfast have a delicious aioli vibe that made them the highlight of both dishes. Bread was also outstanding. Brisket was a little tough and slightly cold - maybe just an off day. Would recommend!

It's like someone said "Let's make the BEST food ever so everyone wants to try it but choose seats that are as UNCOMFORTABLE as humanly possible”

Cortland behind the counter was great!

Two egg breakfast is perfect, some of the best breakfast potatoes around (smash-fried), old school lunch counter vibes and solid service. Diner coffee like you’d expect and which is perfect for the scene. Excited to try more on the awesome, concise, and curated menu…. brisket, tlayuda, etc.

Still thinking about those crispy potatoes days later. Dangerously good. 😭

Edit: 5th time here, it's good again! Edit: 4th time here, this was previously my #1 spot to eat in Chicago but there has been a noticable decline in quality. The sunny side eggs were overcooked and the meat tasted like it had gone bad - how do you serve overcooked sunny side eggs at a diner charging what Dove's charges?... The service was also rushed and cold. I left feeling overall very diasapointed with our $50 meal. I had to check my previous pictures to make sure I wasnt imagining things - even the pictures of the food look like a poor imitation of what I had been served on previous occasions. Seriously, take a look at customer pictures of the dishes from the last couple months, vs earlier in the year. The food quality has taken a nose-dive. Hopefully they can bring the quality back but I will not be recommending this place anymore.

Great food, impressive agave beverage selection, and music from their LP collection.

Best potato preparation of all time. Masa pancakes so smooth they’re silky. Total A+ combination of food, vibes, and service.

I walked in here without any expectations, as it just happened to be the nearest breakfast spot at the exact moment I searched for a place. HOLY HELL. This is such an incredible little spot. It definitely has a latino theme in the cuisine— my partner ordered a taco situation for breakfast that was absolutely SLAMMIN. I ordered the patty melt which usually comes on sourdough, but they were out of sourdough so they put it on rye and hot damn. I found myself gasping and clutching my chest between bites and I AM NOT A DRAMATIC PERSON. The fresh squeezed orange juice was divine. The service was fast. The ambiance was quintessential diner. 1000% will come again and will be adding this to the list of places I must bring guests when they visit Chicago.

Food is normally pretty great, but Doves are clearly making a conscious decision to rip-off their customers. Prices have risen, but it’s their decision to configure their handheld payment terminals to calculate the tip amounts based on your subtotal + taxes, and now they have started to add an opt-out 3% hospitality fee. I won’t be eating here frequently anymore so I hope your policies work out for you.

The food here was great! The staff was friendly and I really like the photos on the walls inside. I'd definitely come back. Thank you!

Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes…. First of all, the portions of the dishes are very Texan. However, the burnt ends hash was way too fatty, it was like every piece of burnt ends hash was just a big piece of fat, not brisket. The French toast was way too sweet and no layers of flavor but sweet. If you want healthier option, order something else. The reason I give 4 stars overall because the service and the atmosphere were nice.

Cute diner in a location that feels like quintessential Chicago. There’s nowhere in Wicker Park that’s better for breakfast. Our waiter was adamant that we try the chili oil that sits at each dining area - it was delicious and only added to the texmex fusion feel of the menu. This is the kind of laid back, quirky, fusion spot that you can’t quite put into one category. There is nowhere in Chicago quite like Dove’s!

favorite breakfast place in wicker park

Beth was our server today and as always we had a great time! We always bring out of town guests here and they’re always impressed. Highly recommend for the food, vibes, and music :)

Great spin on classic diner fare. Had the pancakes with mole syrup which were excellent. The potatoes with crema and cheese and spices were next level. Highly recommend this place.

Yummmmmmy brunch place. Not a big fan of breakfast foods but damn does this place serve some good eats!!

Amazing food my favorite in Chicago , quaint and cozy atmosphere

Chill retro atmosphere, great service and excellent comfort food. Went for the After Dark menu on a Monday night in January. Seating is very limited and no reservations so get there early. There are a few seats that face each other, but otherwise you will likely sit side by side diner style. Menu changes frequently but it's all good choices. Love the homemade salsa matcha on the table as a condiment. Had the smashburger with crispy fries that were seasoned with an al pastor spice. Fantastic. Order the chipotle aioli to dip the fries too.. its a must have. You can order some really unique cocktails here too. I'll be coming back!

@lydieats 💕 You will find Dove’s on every Chicago breakfast list ✍️ It’s your usual neighborhood diner but with a Mexican & Southern twist. They have the old school, vintage-y vibes and friendly staff, making it a great spot to start your weekend. Space is limited, mostly counter seating with one communal table so prepare to wait in line! My pick is the chicken fried chicken. Buttermilk fried & covered in chorizo verde gravy. Appreciate the crunch - fried rly well and the chicken is juicy 😋 Gravy is pretty rich so the sweet peas and pearl onions help cut through it all. Dove’s deluxe is your classic option. Solid execution but nothing too special. If I lived in Wicker Park, I would go more often but it’s not worth a commute AND a thirty minute wait imo. 💕 Chicken Fried Chicken $19 💕 Dove’s Deluxe $15 시카고 브런치 리스트에 꼭 있는 Dove’s. 미쿡스러운 다이너 갬성이랑 친절한 직원들 덕분에 주말을 시작/마무리 하기 좋은 곳이다. 공간 자체는 협소해서 웨이팅이 필수고 메뉴는 멕시칸 & 남부 스타일을 적절하게 조합했다 🤝 맛은 낫배드. 흔한 다이너 보다 좀 더 맛있는 정도? 추천 메뉴는 치킨! 요걸 제일 많이 시키는것같음. 굳이 찾아갈 필요는 없는데 근처라면 가볼만하다. 파머스 마켓 열릴때 가면 이름 적어놓고 한바퀴 돌면되니까 그때가 베스트!

Immaculate, perfect drinks, stellar food, off the charts service. Maxwell deserves a raise. Your life is worse if you've never been to Dove's.

Love this place. Burnt ends hash is my favorite.

When we first arrived, the staff was attentive and we were seated immediately - lucky us! It took us awhile to select what we wanted - the prices aren’t cheap so we wanted to choose wisely. We ended up getting Burnt Ends Hash, the deviled eggs and Pozole Rojo. Deviled eggs are okay - not worth $4 for one egg in my opinion but we were glad to try it. The Burnt Ends Hash was excellent - great portion and seasoning. We got the pozole rojo as it stated online it is one of their more popular dishes. We felt it lacked seasoning, the chicken was flavorless and chewy, and the tostada was rock hard. We didn’t eat it and they did take it off of our bill thankfully. Not sure if our feedback was well received - it took awhile to get our waiter’s attention - so long that we had finished one of our meals before they came to check on us. And when we gave our feedback, our waiter seemed very annoyed with us. We’ve never sent food back at a restaurant before and felt very awkward about it. But we cannot justify eating such a tasteless dish at an $18 price point and at a restaurant with such positive reviews overall. We wouldn’t go again unfortunately but to each their own.

Small place. Very loud you can’t have a conversation here. The waitresses were nice but I felt like they were rushing you out the door. Not the place if you want to take your time and enjoy your company. I had the burnt ends and the seasoned al pastor fries. Skip on the fries they were nasty. Overall it was ok but would not return.

There are many great breakfast places fishing up the standards- Dove’s chose to blaze its own path with a menu that is wholly original and deeply, deliriously delicious. The Tlayuda was a giant tostada slathered in bean paste with grilled squash and cheese and arugula and scrambled eggs on top. Also recommend the Burnt Ends Brisket Hash and the Taco Noteno. We couldn’t let it go at just one dish so we split the apple butter French toast. All this serves with smiles and alacrity in a milieu straight out of the best 70s nostalgia. Unmissable.

I was given Doves location as a recommendation from another local business to go eat for lunch. When I arrived the place was fully pack with no seating area available. I still decided to stay and consider trying the food there. I was greeted by a waitress who decided to show me the menu. I became disappointed when I was not offered a seat or even asked would be dining in or take out. I got the impression since I was African American that they did not want me to stay or eat inside the restaurant but automatically presumed that I would have my food to go. I asked the waitress, "Do you think I would like to eat outside in the cold?". She then went on to servicing other customers who were not black and asked them would they like seats inside the restaurant.

such good chicken, atmosphere, and drinks

Great food and amazing service. Love the atmosphere !

The food and drink was excellent. Our server recommended chicken friend chicken and that was right on the money. Some tequila and house made sangria were fantastic. Really friendly service and good energy.

Great place for a diner vibe with plates clinking, wonderful menu, great tunes and great people.

Dove’s Luncheonette was my first stop on a brief stay in Chicago. Excellent neighborhood vibe, great service, eclectic music mix courtesy of a regularly rotated record player, and plenty of counter seating for this party of one. Everything was right in the world as I sipped coffee waiting on the arrival of a smoked brisket taco. It landed with a thud, unfortunately. Flavors were good, but tough as shoe leather. A fall-apart tender cut like brisket needs long cook time at low temps to bring out the best of it. They missed the mark on this. Food coming out looked good, so hope to get a chance to try something else next time I’m in the area. TL;DR…Skip the brisket

A creative menu, great service, and incredible mezcal selection. I had masa pancakes with mole maple syrup for breakfast and they were amazing!!

Great place for breakfast/lunch in Wicker Park. Food is amazing and service is great. There is a bit of a wait to get seated especially on a weekend.

I ordered the “Smash Burger” and it was good. Don’t get me wrong. However, it is $16! It does not come with any sides at all. No fries. No side salad. Nothing. Not worth the price in the slightest. We sat at the bar and the bartender was not pleasant. He diss not greet us or say “you’re welcome” after I said “Thank you” for taking my plate away. My friend tried to make conversation and ask about the menu and he was very dismissive. He had no opinion as to what was the most ordered dish on the menu. He just repeated “They all are ordered regularly”. Would I recommend this place? If you want mediocre service and overly priced food, then sure. For anything else, no. Absolutely not.

Every time I visit Chicago, I make it my mission to come here. It slaps every time! 🔥

Visiting Chicago; friend recommended this place. This is probably my favorite spot I’ve been to in town. Atmosphere was great—comfy diner vibe with a jukebox, b&w photos and old posters on the wall; my placemat had a picture of agaves being processed. I loved it. I had the Taco Norteño and it was incredible with the salsa macha that was already on the table. Thank you Maxwell for the great conversation and great service! I came for breakfast so I didn’t order spirits or cocktails but next time I visit Chicago, I will definitely come back here! Can’t recommend enough!

Dove's has been on my Chicago list for at least 10 years; I finally went for lunch and my only regret was not going sooner. The food was incredible. It was crowded at lunch, and the service was a bit slow as a result, but I would go back for every meal if I could.

Pricey but delicious and filling, as well as a great historical vibe and friendly staff!

Wow what an incredible place. Great food, generous portions, staff super nice and the cocktails were delicious! Defo want to come back

Highly recommend 10/10. Absolutely delicious food & great service.

Favorite dining experience in Chicago thus far. Chip, our server, was amazing! Food was amazing! Ambiance is impossible to replicate. We will be back. Cheers ✨

It's such a great place. Breakfast is amazing!!!

Just a great, cozy, neighborhood place to go. Food was good and staff was friendly. The dishes with the brisket are really good, too.

This place slaps. Hearty and delicious brunch food. Great hash and bloody mary’s.

Delicious food, friendly service!

edit: Our food came out cold and my dish was missing an egg. we also got a passive aggressive comment about being late despite arriving two minutes after we were told our table was ready. for how pricy this place is, the standard should be raised. disappointed. a little bit of a wait but delish food and good atmosphere. we got the fried chicken, hash, and pancakes; took home a lot of leftovers and had a good lunch. i’ll definitely be back!

The food was ok. It's not worth the money, though.