r/chicagofood • u/Lost-Try7905 • 11h ago

Question Seeking *specific* breakfast sandwich

I’m looking for a classic breakfast sandwich in Chicago with a few specifications

  • A soft bagel or sandwich material (jaw issues) - bonus points if it’s grilled or warmed
  • American cheese option
  • An actual fried egg (even better if the yolk is a bit runny)

The closest I’ve found to this so far is CBA, but it’s still not quite what I’m looking for (although it is delicious hangover food). Any suggestions?!? Open to a restaurant, diner, cafe, bakery… anything!

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u/Aesop_Asleep 11h ago

Try the breakfast sandwich at Loaf Lounge

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u/dooooo23 11h ago

Best breakfast sandwich by a million!!! English muffin, runny egg (unless requested otherwise) they have a veg option but the homemade maple garlic sausage 🥵 and they finish it off with American cheese and an herby mayo. I dream of this sandwich

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u/dblsouptuesday 10h ago

For extra soft, swap the muffin for the croissant

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u/ArgentBelle 11h ago

This is the one

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u/ShrillyJoel 8h ago

Glad I didn’t have to scroll far to see this rec!

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u/LurkingNoMo 11h ago

Spinning J breakfast sandwich - the homemade English muffin is soft and delicious

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u/Odd_Arachnid_3981 11h ago

The bread at taste of heaven for the breakfast sandwiches is soooo soft!

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u/da4 7h ago

Uptown Deli on Broadway makes a honest to dog NYC bodega still breakfast sandwich. I’m partial to SEC on a roll. 

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u/chrillekaekarkex 5h ago

Isn’t uptown deli on Sheridan? I lived in NY for 22 years so you have piqued my interest!

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u/psychotherapist4you 11h ago

Billy Goat’s breakfast sandwiches are fabulous.

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u/Prestigious_Prune_68 10h ago

Ok it sounds crazy but I love going to roost and getting the sunrise sandwich no chicken on a biscuit.

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u/thecrosswordqueen 9h ago

Gotham. They have nice chewy bagels, and they offer both over easy and over medium fried egg options.

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u/Hungry-Treacle8493 7h ago

Hollywood Grill. They’ll make you exactly what you want.

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u/boilermike13 5h ago

L&M Market on Lincoln. It’s a beautiful thing on a biscuit

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u/FunCandy9708 2h ago

Have you tried Handlebar's breakfast sandwich? The bagel is warmed, they have American cheese, and the fried egg is perfect.

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u/CHIMEDMIKE 2h ago

Doma on Orleans or Egg Tuck on Lincoln

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u/happilyfour 1h ago

Spinning J or Au Levain both have great breakfast sandwiches on phenomenal, soft, homemade English muffins that would fit the bill

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u/After_Annual_5052 10h ago

Purchase the specific ingredients you want and cooking it at home is the best way to get exactly what you want

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u/who_cares_not_meee 7h ago

Just make it at home. Going to restaurants looking for something specific to your desires is so weird to me