Flying Saucer is hands down one of the best brunch spots in Chicago. Locally-owned and I’ve been a frequent visitor for 10+ years. The staff is amazing and the food is wonderful. Friendly for vegetarians too! They are cash only, but have an ATM for anyone to use. This place is so special and I hope you check it out when you’re in the area!

Did a Google search for vegan food before adventuring with a friend. They had just enough space for me at the counter. I had the Cuban coffee to get me up and moving and it was super tasty.I went for the breakfast burrito with soy chorizo included, home fries on the side. I was surprised by the kale and other veggies in there, but they were a great addition.The staff were very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back.

This is a great neighborhood spot for brunch.Theres a small outdoor patio thats dog friendly. Staff was very attentive and took great care of us and the pup we brought along. Make sure you bring cash as its cash only.

Came here to have brunch with my girlfriend and we loved everything. Coffee is nice and strong. The food is scrumptious! Will be a regular brunch place for us.

Great food, good coffee, service was on the spot!

Fun neighborhood restaurant with good food and friendly staff. A favorite for breakfast when visiting family in Chicago.

Went for breakfast and really enjoyed it. I had an omelette and it was perfectly cooked! It wasnt dry or greasy. Needed a bit more veggies, but the amount if goat cheese was great and not overpowering. The veggies were sauteed and delicious! We had the sampler plate, it was great as well. The coffee is so good, just wish they had decaf, due to medical reasons. But they were accommodating and added some water. It was still strong flavored, it is Metropolis coffee.Well definitely be back. Wanted to try the vegan cinnamon swirl muffin, but was too full. Wait staff was very friendly and continued to refill our coffee!!

I need to warn ppl that their outdoor seating (the benches) are used by crackheads trickling out of HP to sleep on and shoot up. I’ve witnessed this as a neighbor and I’m sickened that these benches are used for Sunday brunch service. Maybe they wipe them down, maybe they don’t, I don’t know; the ground right there is disturbing to serve food on.

Delicious food and atmosphere. Very gluten free and vegan friendly options and they make accommodations for a tasty dish youd need to take 1 or 2 ingredients out of. Id go again.

I’m so happy Flying Saucer is back to dine-in! This is a diner for vegans and meat eaters alike who favor a classic, no-frills diner breakfast, a great spot for a casual date or a family meal. They are cash only but there is an atm inside.

I was immediately seated during brunch on Thursday! There was no wait the entire time I was eating, so it seems like weekday mornings are your best best for minimal waits.I ordered the Rutherford and tried two specialty pancakes: Banana Coconut Cream Pie and the Signature Berry Bliss. If it is your first time here I recommend getting either a skillet or a omelette and upgrading your regular pancakes to specialty so you can try one of the delicious pancakes that Wild-berry is known for.Everything I tried was delicious, but I actually enjoyed my omelette more than the pancakes! The goat cheese in the omelet was REALLY GOOD and such a smart, unique way to add creaminess to the eggs. I wish the pancakes came with mascarpone on the side or cream filling on the side, or if they had more of it in between the pancake layers. Thats my only complaint because I thought the pancakes were good otherwise. The berries on the Signature Berries were very sweet and complemented the dish well.

Cute interior super cozy food was average but kind of exactly what you’re looking for on a slow Sunday morning?

Great atmosphere, friendly people and great food. Cash only but theres an ATM inside.

Improv Jam on Wednesdays! My partner and I had a lot of fun there. Its a very supportive group of people at this theater. Im excited to go back!

Fantastic little breafast and lunch spot. Great ambiance, music and atmosphere. Loads of food options and great for parties of 2-4 people!

One of my absolutely favorite places in the city. The staff too to bottom is just a joy to be around. Please do yourself a favor and go here!

Great food at a great price. Excellent and friendly service. They also serve Metropolis coffee!

One of my all time favorite gems in Chicago. I love that they have options for both meatheads and vegans.Delightful decor and people too.

Amazing food, friendly staff. They were super busy but still got us our food quickly and made sure our coffee cups were always full!

Arrived an hour before they closed for them to turn us away because they decided to close early due to “not enough staff”. We called an hour in advance before coming and failed to share with us that they would be closing early today. Take out also was not an option and there was no signs saying they were closing early. Don’t waste your time like we did driving 40 minutes to get here only to be shared later when you get there they are closed, when they had the opportunity to share with you they were going to.

Very friendly staff with good service. However I found the food to be under seasoned and lack creativity. No complaints but just don’t have any urge to go back

Fresh food, real food. Ambiance is akin to eating at the home of your favorite saucy aunt.

Such a great find! Love places that cater to vegans as well as meat eaters. Couldn’t have been happier with my breakfast burrito. They also have oat milk for coffee. Yes!

IF YOU’RE A PERSON OF COLOR DO NOT EAT HERE. it was my first and absolute last time eating in that predominantly white establishment. I told the waitress that it was my first time eating here and she was incredibly rude off the bat. I asked if I can have regular potatos instead of “home style fries” and she rolled her eyes and said it’s the same. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT I ALREADLY SAID ITS MY FIRST TIME BEING THERE? Every interaction with the staff felt disrespectful. I ordered the quiche and it was so salty that it was INEDIBLE. Save your self the trouble and go to literally any other restaurant in the area.

Great brunch. Really good service.

I really enjoyed my breakfast at Flying Saucer. I ordered the breakfast sampler which was really great. The restaurant was decorated nicely inside and I can tell it would be a fun place to sit in during not-COVID times.

I love Flying Saucer. The spiced apples are next level, the breakfast burrito is enough to make a grown man swoon and DO NOT, i repeat, DO NOT get me started on the steak and eggs. 6 stars

Excellent! Marvelous! Neat little corner spot for some fantastic food with exceptional service.

The service and food were excellent and delicious!Excellent spot for vegans.

Good spot especially if your a vegan

In love with the kiwi/aussie man that works here

Best affordable breakfast in the city must try

The burrito was huge. I also don’t think this place has ac. I think I was so hot I lost my appetite. If I ever stop through here again I’ll stick to the French toast... people eating some at the table in front of me looked way more satisfied with their better breakfast decision.

They provided me with an adequate amount of almond milk for me to add to my coffee. ☕️. i enjoyed the food very much as well as the service. they even had O blood type cheese, motzerela, so i got lucky. 🍀. they normally dont and i was told not to expect it next time :D

White people food. If you have taste buds, skip this place.

Insanely good breakfast as far as the eggs Benedict & the sweet potato /tofu scramble. A place that felt welcoming.

Great breakfast take out! They also have Some amazing chai-like granola as an offering. Can’t wait to dine in again.

The food was OK that the only reason I’m giving it 2 stars the staff was horrible definite you can get better customer service elsewhere and more bang for your buck spent 12 bucks on a breakfast meal two eggs one piece of toast with 2 strips of bacon like I said you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere

Their biscuits and gravy are fantastic. Staff are wonderful. We order brunch here regularly and are always happy with our food.

Good coffee / food was average

Undercooked eggs, worst biscuits and gravy I have ever had. Little one felt sick and ate only pancakes from the sampler plate. Waste of our money. Tried something new but was not worth it.

Amazing food and service. I love they have the option to make everything vegan! Heavenly french toast, delictible vegan biscuits and gravy, and spicy Thai tofu yummm!

My fave breakfast spot.

Great spot to a quick bite! A neighborhood staple!

Yum! Best vegan nachos. And do not skip the vegan carrot cake - so.good

Solid diner run by cool people

Good place for breakfast food, and the staff has a great sense of humor!

Ive loved this place for years. All the menu options are fantastic and well-considered. The coffee is great. The way the light streams into this place is spectacular and the staff are the coolest friendliest people. You cant go wrong!

Reasonable prices, but food is okay (didnt have much salt or flavor). Theres parking nearby. They accept cash, venmo, and paypal, but no other forms of payments (no credit cards).

Simply the best. Better than all the rest.

Wish it was a bit cheaper, but good food and nice decor - lovely sitting outside on the patio on a nice day

Im sure its been said, but the service at Flying Saucer is out of this world. Not only was our server engaging, he remembered our daughters name immediately and asked if she wanted to play with some toys they had behind the counter!I had the BST (vegetarian BLT) and if I hadnt read that it was vegetarian I would never have suspected. It was absolutely delicious especially paired with their home fries. My daughter also enjoyed starting at all the signed pictures and paintings on the wall.My wife is vegetarian and Ill definitely be bringing her back here again!

The food is great and staff is always nice. I love that they have fun with their specials. Lots of options for vegan food lovers! Very accommodating!

So good! Love the food & vibe. Friendly and conscious local spot, walking distance to Humboldt Park.

This place has never disappointed. Their Bagel of Champions is one of the best lox plates Ive had in the city. Delicious OJ and ice tea. Very good coffee. BYOB! Even when its busy the place doesnt feel overly loud. Attentive staff see to it that you get everything you need, and some are very friendly too.

The best brunch place in Chicago with metropolis coffee, what more do you want. Everything on the menu is delicious, vegan options available and the staff is super nice and down to earth. I love it here so much 🙋🏼‍♀️

Opening only at 9am on a Saturday? Yikes

The coffee was really great and the waiters refilled our cups every few minutes. Thanks for the amazing service! But good lord, it was humid, congested, and hard to breathe. Please get fans and crack some windows...!!! We all noticed that our food seriously lacked flavor and variety. The vegan options were literally all the same, just slightly different. The portions were hit or miss. Some were good portions, some were quite small. I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit this place again, unless they get some air circulation to alleviate the stuffiness and add some flavor + variety to the vegan options.

Best biscuits and gravy in the area

The service was cool but the food wasnt all that great. I ordered an omelette and it was essentially an egg wrap sandwich. They cooked the eggs and then put the filling on there, off of the stove, Im assuming, and folded the egg on top of it. Thats not an omelette. It was a cool place though. And the other options looked good, but based on the omelette... it was the worst Ive ever had. I wouldnt recommend.

Food is good. Service is fine. No credit cards, seemingly no AC, plastic cups with no ice feel unnecessarily cheap. Would gladly pay 20% more to feel comfortable eating there.

Awesome food, owner was great! The Benedict and sausage and gravy was so good! Cinnamon roll pancakes are a real treat!

Great place for breakfast. Good vegetarian/vegan options. Cool owner-operators.

We live very close to here, and have been several times. Due to the limited hours, we dont get to go as often as wed like. The food is excellent. Eggs are like chess. Easy to learn but difficult to master. All of the eggs we ordered were made to perfection. Thats not the only reason the food is great, but its a potent example.

Love this place! Good coffee and awesome breakfast. Im not vegetarian but appreciate more options sans meat for others. The quiche is really good too.

They have breakfast and a bespectacled Australian who serves the breakfast.

Vegetarian friendly and wonderful breakfast/brunch menu. Staff was kind and attentive. Good coffee. Comfortable environment. Will definitely be back!

Always great service from the nicest crew and one of my favorite spots for a late breakfast. I highly recommend the trucker bowl if youre hungry!

The servers are great- friendly and quick on their feet. I had the quiche which was great. Just remember its cash only but they *do* have an atm on site.

Cash only! So be ready. Always the most healthiest brunch/lunch spot in the area. Owners are always there and apart of serving and talking to customers. Interior is warm with a vintage feel. Dont neglect their specials. 👌

Delicious food in an earth friendly establishment. If you want options for vegan, vegetarian friends along with your carnivore friends, this place has got you covered. Quick service, fair prices and wholesome food that will stick to ribs, and a good playlist on in the background. I dig it man, and you will, too.

Always great food and service! Cash only, but they do have an atm. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options as well. Very cool interior, and the coffee is great!

It used to be a cool place however the menu has changed over time and I miss a couple of items from the old menu. Such as the jibarito bowl and frosted flakes French toast. Also, some of the servers and patrons are a bit bougie. I think I wont be going back.

Great food, awesome service. Thinking about moving to the area, this place definitely helped with my decision. I’ll be back. Keep up the great work!

Excellent food and a great value. Everything is from scratch. Their fruit bowls are fresh fruit and beautifully presented. The biscuits and gravy are solid. Staff are amazing at dealing with children, bringing small toys to the table and entertaining them.

So happy to visit this gem in Humboldt Park! I felt very welcome, the coffee and my meal (The trucker bowl) was truly delicious.My food was out to me about 10 minutes after ordering and Im very ready to go back again!

This is a great local place. Menu is vegan friendly if needed but they have plenty of great normal breakfast and lunch options. Coffee is good and the food is superior. I love the jiborito bowl and the Andy special. The French toast items are good too. Really the whole menu is well executed. Great staff make this place my go to brunch place in the neighborhood. Just remember its cash only but they do have an ATM in the restaurant if you forget to bring it.

Had a tasty steak and Swiss sammich and got to watch my Butler Bulldogs, so it was going to be a successful outing.But then I tried a couple of the beers.Outstanding beers. Beer to write reviews about. Beers to savor.This is a hipster beer bar where everybody has a beard and wears plaid, but did I mention the beers are very good?

Hands down the most versatile brunch spot with something for everyone. Many vegan and vegetarian options and solid staples for those who eat meat/dairy/eggs. Its a laid back atmosphere with a regular service team, familiar faces each time I stop in. It is very close to my ideal brunch and the best I can get without making it myself. Thanks for being awesome!

Awesome food we lots of vegan and vegetarian options available. They can also make most of their menu into a vegan option as well.

Owner is sassy and brilliant. Rest of the staff is cute. Food is solid.

As usual a great, quickly served meal. This was my first time with a child in my group. A very well behaved 9 year old. I was a bit surprised when a waiter told her to get her shoes off the chair. Also, the signs on the 5 cent menu holders which say this is not a toy. As others have said, this may not be the family friendly place others have talked about. Maybe Im just getting too old to deal with brooding hipsters.

The vegan options lack a bit in flavor and style. Pancakes options are different every month, seasonally based, and generally very creative. The bowls are very good, and very large. The diner itself is nice, cozy, and a good place for brunch after a night out.

They must emit a vapor of confusion upon the patrons who enter this place. Either that or those that eat here have never had good food. Its just not good at all. I would say its downright tasteless. I went here with my GF and we both were super stoked based upon the reviews. The staff was nice and the place seemed like it should be tasty, but there was no taste to the food at all. Id have to say its one of the worst places for breakfast we ever had and we go out a lot. There was a random plastic brush piece in our food that looked like a worm and the server was very apologetic. I would have assumed she could have at least given us free coffees for that bit of nastiness. The coffee was good so there is the two star rating.

I wasnt expecting much from this place, but my wife and I were pleasantly surprised. Ive never had fluffier pancakes, and those sweet potato pancakes though... Its for the best they only take cash, I need those limits.

Good diner food. Great location. Excellent friendly staff. Lots of vegetarian options. Kinda wish the water was served in glasses that didnt smell like old dish soap.

Great food, nice people, vibes

Place is clean friendly. And there food is delicious, very healthy. Been coming here since they first open .

The place is small and only have a few tables so you might need to wait for a seat during weekends! The food is good and price is reasonable... The trucker bowl is a must have, comes with all the breakfast goodies - hash brows, eggs, ham, sausage, gravy and biscuit - it is a lot of food so share might be a good option!

The food at the Flying Saucer is SO GOOD! Its almost too good, I think, because the service feels like youre at a restaurant in Europe where the servers arent working for tips and therefore dont really care at all if you need water or an extra fork or what have you. Usually there is a long wait for brunch on the weekend, they are only open until 3pm. They also have some weird thing about not giving you water unless you ask for it, which I think it pretty silly policy at a restaurant, especially since its nearly impossible to get the attention of a waiter even when you do get a seat. Anyway, none of this really matters-- I will continue to go back since the food is so awesome and its located nearby Humboldt park, a perfect spot to walk off some of that to-die-for organic steak and eggs. Just too good for their own good.

Ive been coming here for at least a decade, and the quality and service has remained consistent, thankfully. Its vegetarian friendly without being exclusive, and every dish has healthy options. Of course, you can always load up on carbs of you so desire. I think of it as one step up from the typical diner fare.

Nice lil neighborhood spot! Its our first time here and the food was great.Only concern we had was the loud music in the back ground, along with the plates banging against one another, peoples chatter, the music was just way tooo loud and distractingOh and its CASH ONLY so be prepared for that!

Food is nasty!Only came because it had really good reviews.I got a veggie omelet. Honestly very disgusting and a waste of money.

Wonderful experience. Unique menu with great tasting food. Very friendly staff.

Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Good food and convenient location. Highly recommend

Cash only, tasty, friendly, amazing pancakes, vegan options, bottomless coffee. Love it.

Great food, they can make most of their menu vegan and it was excellent. You should check them out.

I love this place. It had been over 15 years since I have eaten at Flying Saucer. I met my friend there for breakfast a few days ago and everything was delicious. We went early & were the only patrons there for a while. Nice bonus. I had the Huevos Volcanado ( very tasty!) and an almond milk latte. The wait staff is charming. Im sure Ill head back soon. Love.

The food and prices were pretty good, and the atmosphere is very laid back. It did take some time to get drinks and then order food even with only a few other patrons but the food came out relatively quickly once ordered.

After all the hype from my friends, I finally visited - the flavor is just ok.... (maybe I got the wrong thing...).I do like the look of the restaurant, it adds character to the neighborhood.