Batter & Berries South Loop

Stopped in this morning. Was seated right away. The food was so delicious! We got the special which was a jerk chicken omelette. It was delicious and a really creative offering. The French toast flight was fabulous! Perfect amount of sweetness and flavor. The staff was friendly and helpful and the restaurant was nice and clean!

BEST DECISION OF THE DAY!!!!!! I wanted to try a new breakfast spot on hopes of finding an above average experience…. Batter & Berries exceeded my expectations!!! I was BLOWN away by the amazing customer experience, the beautiful decorated walls, amazing staff and food that left me wanting more!! I recommend the salmon croquettes, the beautifully seasoned tenders, and French toast flight that will excite your taste buds. This is the BEST breakfast spot in downtown Chicago area, MUST visit the State St. location. You will not be disappointed.

Great atmosphere and friendly service but for a breakfast place eggs and protein should come with French toast. I ordered French toast and coffee. Nothing comes with the French toast so it felt like I paid 20.00 for a few slices of bread and a cup of coffee. They did have a traditional breakfast consisting of eggs, bacon and hash browns for 19.00 but if I wanted french toast I had to pay an extra 8.00 to add a half side of French toast. :/ It was nothing to rave about just to support a new business in the south loop but you can get better breakfast options at other places. It seemed like I had to purchase everything seperate to get the traditional breakfast I was hoping for.

We had an amazing time at Batter & Berries! Our server Ari was an absolute gem—so knowledgeable, kind, and made the whole experience even better. And let me tell you… the Caramel French Toast?? UNMATCHED. Melt-in-your-mouth, flavor-packed perfection. If you’re in the area and haven’t been—run, don’t walk. Batter & Berries is that spot! 🍓🍞🍳

The food was good although it was a little cold and food came out at separate times. We ordered herb fries, sweet potato waffles with fried chicken, and a half order of the blueberry French toast. Staff members were friendly. The chef was incredibly kind and welcoming, taking the time to greet guests and get to know people. Glad we arrived early to check it out, because the place filled up quickly.

This place was incredible! The food was amazing and they honestly had the best service that we have had in Chicago all week. Their in house homemade sausage was delicious and their French Toast Flight was soooo good!

Staff was very attentive. Considering this was their opening couple of weeks of course there might be some kinks to work out but it was handled great IMO. If they work out their online and in person waitlist and perhaps reservations I think it will help. Food was great. We took a walk and enjoyed the weather while waiting for our table and we enjoyed each others company while waiting for our food. Just a note Would also put specials on tables because I missed those on the board with my back to the board. But 3 different people came by to check on us. Have been in other establishments where we only got seen once. Will definitely continue to support!

We recently checked out the new Batter & Berries in the South Loop and were impressed with the overall experience. We ordered the French Toast Flight and the Traditional Breakfast, and both delivered on flavor and freshness. The French Toast Flight was a standout – beautifully presented with fresh strawberries and blueberries and topped with a delicious house-made sauce that tied it all together. Each slice was flavorful and indulgent without being overly sweet. The eggs were perfectly cooked, fluffy, and had a subtle smokiness thanks to the addition of Gouda, which was a nice touch that elevated the usual breakfast plate. The bacon was meaty and satisfying – not overly fatty, which we appreciated. While the food was excellent, there were a few small service hiccups. The hostess had a headphone in, which felt a bit unprofessional (could be for phone call orders though). Service was a little slow, likely due to the new opening – but once we placed our order, the food came out very quickly. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which helped offset the minor delays. Price-wise, it’s a little on the higher end, but totally worth it for the quality, portion sizes, and freshness of the ingredients. Overall, a strong addition to the neighborhood brunch scene – we'll definitely be back!

Walked in on a Friday at 2pm and was seated right away. Instantly greeted with water and menus. Ordered a Cluck-N-Gauffe (Goof), Salmon Croquette, BFF Chicken Sandwich, Super Flight (special pineapple upside down, strawberry, blueberry, lemon, and caramel) Our food came within 11 mins of ordering. Everything was fresh! Good service overall, checked on periodically. Favs were the caramel friend toast and BFF chicken sandwich. Ambiance is cute and quiet. Wished we knew it was BYOB!

I don't recommend this place!!! Our waitress was awesome!! She was not the reason for this poor review. The inside is so cute but we were very quickly dissatisfied. My friend and I ordered breakfast sandwiches and they got my order wrong. I asked for ham but received bacon. I told our waitress and she took it back to the kitchen, apologized, and then got my food around 10 minutes later. Mind you, it took like 30 minutes to get our food after we ordered. Also, the eggs made my friend and I sick. We asked for them scrambled but they were very runny. My friend couldn't even finish them and I had a stomach ache later on. Make sure you check in with the host if you get in the yelp waiting line!! Normally I will receive a text saying "your table is ready, please see host" but my text said "please check in with host upon arrival." This was just a misunderstanding on my part so I wasn't too upset. I'm more disappointed with the over priced food, wait times for service, and the quality/accuracy of the food. Not worth it.

I truly wanted to leave a 5-star review because I've enjoyed meals here before, but I feel it's important to share our recent experience to help others make an informed decision. My daughter and I ordered the salmon croquettes with scrambled eggs and hash browns--a dish I've had in the past and was looking forward to enjoying again. Unfortunately, when the food arrived, my plate was served cold--not lukewarm, but completely cold. It was disappointing, especially considering the reputation this place has. I brought it to our waitress's attention, and to her credit, she did apologize and promptly took the plate back to have it remade. While I appreciated her professionalism, we still had to wait a considerable amount of time for the corrected dish to be brought out. When the food finally arrived hot, it was good, but by then, the experience had already taken a turn. What made matters worse was the pricing. The waitress never mentioned any price upfront, and nothing on the menu suggests that this dish would cost $30--especially since no item listed is over $28. We were both shocked to see that amount on the bill for a single plate. No special pricing was disclosed, no upgrades mentioned--just a surprise charge that felt completely out of line with the rest of the menu. While I appreciate the apology and the eventual meal, the lack of transparency around pricing and the initial quality control really soured the experience. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures both better communication with customers and consistency in food quality. The manager did arrive and she remembered the day we came since it was a celebration for my nephews graduation as a Chicago Fireman. Sadly, this visit has made me hesitant to return.

Batters and Berries - 2318 S. State Street (2 out of 5 stars) "Seated fast, served cold--hoping for better next time." Sometimes, you just gotta be honest. This was my second visit to Batters and Berries, and my first at their new State Street location. My sister had gone earlier in the week and loved it. We came on a Sunday expecting a long wait, but were seated in under 10 minutes. That's where the good part ended. Our table was directly under a freezing A/C vent--so strong it blew napkins and plasticware off the table. We told our server, who admitted it's a frequent complaint, but nothing could be done. Within seconds of our food arriving, everything--eggs, hash browns, chicken, and French toast--went cold. The coffee cooled immediately. I asked to move and have my food remade. Sadly, most items were just reheated. The eggs were chewy and browned at the bottom, the chicken dry, and the hash browns bland (especially without cheese). The French toast was slightly better after being warmed but still underwhelming. Also, I was initially served plastic utensils--for a $40+ meal. Real silverware came later, but by then, the food was already a miss. My sister enjoyed the French toast flight (especially lemon and strawberry), and our friend liked the salmon croquettes. But even they said the food could've been warmer. The worst part? Minutes after we moved, another group was seated at that same cold table--and started complaining too. I want to support Black-owned restaurants and see them thrive. But comfort and consistency matter. I'd give it another shot if they can make the proper adjustments. For my personal experience 2 out of 5

First off, I'm glad there's a location on the south side. The price point - three breakfast dishes, with a standard tip - was $100, which is WILD. While the food was good (French toast flight, two seasonal entrees with seemingly six eggs per entree), it wasn't worth that, especially for breakfast meals. I don't mind going back for a special occasion or if I have out of town visitors, but there's no way I would go back outside of that.

This was my 3rd experience with Batter & Berries & my first time at their new location. This experience wasn't as good as before. Only 1/2 of my party of 4 were satisfied with our meal. I enjoyed my French toast super flight, hash browns and bacon. My cousin sent back her sweet potato waffle with chicken because it did not have the taste of sweet potato nor any chicken pieces inside the waffle as the description on the menu indicated. Her eggs were brought out after the full meal was brought out too. We had to remind the server about the eggs. The waffle was replaced but still no cinside the waffle. The manager/chef came to the table & said she personally remade the waffle & it included chicken. It did not & my cousin took apart the waffle to show the manager. The manager insisted there was chicken in the batter. (See picture). The blueberry waffle was overcooked & also came out later than the other meals. Overall this experience at the new location wasn't anything like the original.

I'm so glad they finally opened their South Loop location! I'm gonna be honest and say that I wasn't expecting the food to be this good but it was so amazing and worth the prices for sure. I ended up getting the salmon croquet Benedict, which was a special that they're running and my friend got the catfish executive which is also a special that they're doing. The head chef came by our table and talked and joked with us, which was really cool very welcoming and nice. The space is not huge so it may feel a little tight if it's a lot of people in there. our waitress had no issue with moving our table when we asked her which was great because we didn't want to be right up on the people sitting beside us. Also, you're able to scan and pay electronically which I love. Overall this is a great experience in parking is plentiful in this area of South Loop on side streets, as well as in front of the restaurant. This will definitely be one of my go to brunch places in the neighborhood.

We had the jerk chicken omelette, catfish and the world famous French toast flight. Everything was phenomenal, including our waiter Daniel. Just fyi it's BYOB so if you'd like a mimosa with your brunch don't forget your favorite bottle of champagne or prosecco. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Chicago .

I visited batters and berries south loop for the first time. my wife and I both ordered food. She received her food and ate it. my food didn't come out until her entire meal was finished. I returned the food after my wife had eaten all of hers. They didn't offer any type of compensation for the terrible service. I will never visit there again.

Everything was sort of good but a little bad. Highlight was the Caramel French Toast in the french toast flight. Brisket Sandwich: very fatty, and they didn't tell us they were out of the brisket sauce until they brought it rather than before we ordered it. Apple Waffle: good waffle but oddly had no syrup or sauce. Something felt missing. Grown up Grilled Cheese: They forgot the tomato sauce. Chicken Fajita Omelette: ok, Noisy environment and hard to hear the folks on the other side of the table. Overall, we had a decent experience, but probably won't come back.

We arrived and were told that it would be a 20 minute wait for a table so we made a to go order, waited 20 minutes and were told that they lost our order so it would be another 20 minutes and ended up waiting a total of an hour just to get a to go order.

Service was very slow Took 30m for a breakfast sandwich and 2 orders of hashbrowns and then the food wasn't even that good....

This location just opened. The food was great! Tastes exactly like the original location. The service was amazing. The wait time was substantially less than what we typically experience in Lincoln Park. Everyone was friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back.

I typically don't give reviews but I was extremely disappointed in this place. I've been to the Lincoln Park location and had a much better experience. The food was good but came out at different times. The reason given was because French toast is considered an appetizer. Who wants to eat eggs and sausage without their main course?! The waitress never came back to ask how the food was or if we needed anything. We had to continue to ask other staff members who kept walking by. When we asked for the manager, we were told she/her was busy and to fill out a card for a review. I have never been to a restaurant where the manager was too busy to speak with a customer. When we asked for the bill the waitress said she was getting it with an attitude and when she brought it she slid it on the table and said you can pay with the QR code on the receipt and walked away. I have never experienced such horrible customer service in my life and will not be going back. I understand that this location just opened but I don't appreciate the horrible customer service and they need to get it together.