Wake ‘n Bacon

Wake ‘N Bacon From Former Dragonfly Owners Debuts in Lakeview | Eater Chicago

"A Lakeview breakfast-and-brunch concept from Sarah and Gabriel Ayala that blends Filipino and Chinese influences with other family flavors, offering creative dishes like an Adobo Philly Dip (Filipino-style adobo chicken Philly sandwich with adobo au jus), Halo Halo Chia Chia (chia pudding with fruit, green coconut jelly, and Fruity Pebbles), and an Ube Flap Jack Stack (ube pancakes with bacon, sunny-side-up eggs, cheddar, potatoes, pickled peppers, and spiced maple syrup). The drink program — originally conceived as large, over-the-top cocktails but later redesigned to be takeout-friendly — includes nods to the owners’ backgrounds (the Fernando, with Fernet Branca and La Colombe cold brew, references Argentina) alongside options like the Liquid Sunshine and the Banano. Customers can add CBD to any dish or drink (the team researched cooking with CBD and works with local supplier Half Day), and the space features a bright, high‑ceiling dining room with a hanging garden of ferns and flowers plus a touch‑screen photo‑booth mirror. After announcing the project in July 2019, the owners navigated construction delays and a shift to carryout during the indoor dining ban by implementing a text-to-landline ordering system and offering a retail/grocery selection of pantry favorites such as Spam, Chaokoh coconut milk, and Mae Ploy sweet‑chili sauce." - Naomi Waxman