Nellie’s Restaurant
Puerto Rican restaurant · Humboldt Park ·
Coconut oatmeal, Puerto Rican breakfast & lunch, espresso bar
Coconut oatmeal, Puerto Rican breakfast & lunch, espresso bar
"This Puerto Rican restaurant has its full menu available for curbside pickup and delivery. So, while you can’t have their entire breakfast buffet delivered, it’s a good start." - adrian kane
"Nellie’s is a breakfast lover’s paradise where corn-flake-battered french toast coexists peacefully alongside breakfast jibaritos on the same menu. On weekends they serve breakfast buffet-style, but their weekday special is an omelet with salchichon and maduros, which is a great way to thread the sweet-savory needle if you’re the type of person who can never choose. The special also comes with a cup of their coconut oatmeal, which is so popular that they sell it to go—by the gallon." - josh barnett, john ringor
"This classic Puerto Rican restaurant features a weekend brunch buffet that’s legendary. For about $25, adults can feast on pastelón, roasted pork, and more. But the jewel is the coconut oatmeal. Nellie’s avena de coco is an addictive and simple dish that will give diners cravings at random times. There’s also breakfast jibaritos served with eggs." - Ashok Selvam
"Nellie’s is known for its breakfast buffet that features a mix of continental American and Puerto Rican favorites. It’s never a real visit unless customers order a bowl of coconut oatmeal (avena de coco). Gluten-free diners may find solace in the breakfast jibarito. Make a reservation through OpenTable or order ahead online." - Sam Nelson
"The Deal: $25 Breakfast Buffet, Sat and Sun 9am-2pm Nellie’s is the only Puerto Rican spot in Chicago with a breakfast buffet. So if you want to kick start your weekend with some arroz con gandules and some pastelon de huevo, head to this Humboldt Park restaurant. Make sure their coconut oatmeal also gets onto your table—you might even be convinced to get a gallon (yes, they sell it by the gallon) of it to go." - john ringor
