Flower Flat Cafe

I had a good lunch at Flower Flat Cafe last week and was surprised not to see it mentioned anywhere I could find on LTH. Not that I'm shocked it's been flying under the radar. A Center Stage review calls the space "precious" and I think that's pretty on-point. Tiny might also be appropriate. On one side of the entrance is a flower store, take a left instead and the other side has 5 tables or so.

Menu is larger than I expected, but not unrestrained. Some breakfast fare, salads, sandwiches, etc. I got a waffle, gently but noticeably spiced, that was topped with incredibly sweet, fresh fruit. Nice crispy crust and fluffy interior, just a touch denser than I would have liked. My DC got a rather ample sandwich, 3 meats (which have since been forgotten) with a basil mayo. I didn't taste it but she was a big fan. IIRC, the waffle and sandwich were each about $6-7. Service was very friendly and attentive, great neighborhood vibe to the whole place.



Flower Flat Cafe
620 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613-4402
(773) 697-3682‎
Open Wed-Fri 10:30am-7pm; Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-3pm

I'm a huge fan of this place. My girlfriend used to live a few blocks away and we were regulars here. The breakfast sandwich was a particular favorite -- great presentation with everything erupting from a hole torn into the top of a light, lovely roll. The owner/proprietor is a hoot to chat with and happily shares her recipes. And, as mentioned, everything is quite cheap. A great little hole-in-the-wall.

I used to live just down the street, but have never gone in. I mostly remember it for the bulldog that used to hang out by the front door.

I'm ashamed to admit that for a long time, I thought it was a florist shop...