Chicago’s Most Exciting Pop-Ups Happen Before 10 a.m. | Eater Chicago

"At this West Loop cafe, out-the-door lines were the norm during the July 2024–March 2025 Chubby Boys residency, and the breakfast buzz clearly lifted business. What started as a one-off collaboration expanded into months of crowds, with co-owner Francis Almeda noting that the pop-up’s menu was exactly what customers wanted — and that after it ended, people, including the staff, missed them. Hosting the residency showed how the energy of a great pop-up can galvanize a daytime cafe just as powerfully as the food itself." - Lauren Brocato