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The Bongo Room Chicago Reviews from The Last Year
Great place for tasty pancakes.
I had banana and blackberry with a guava mousse. Sweet, but not too over the top. Great music playlist. Service was friendly and attentive.
This was my first time at this restaurant.
The Andersonville location. I didn't know what to expect. I had regular pancakes covered in White chocolate and caramel sauce. It was delicious. It was dessert for breakfast.
I have a racist experience with a waitress.
Brown people do not come here unless you want to be ignored and given eye rolls. The other lighter skinned customers got smiles and help immediately meanwhile we had to keep trying to flag down people. Disgusting place.
SOME food is good.
the service was great! i ordered the special lemon ricotta pancakes and they were like hockey pucks. there was no lemon or ricotta in the pancakes. they were basic white flour pancakes that must have been reheated in the microwave. so disappointed. my friend got the blueberry pancakes and they were fabulous. i just chose poorly. I've always loved the ambiance.
I really enjoyed The Bongo Room! While out and about we saw
I really enjoyed The Bongo Room! While out and about we saw a long line for here so decided we had to try it out. The interior is very welcoming, nice decorations everywhere. We were sat at the bar which wasn't my favorite, but that's just cause it was so so busy. Our waitress was so friendly and the food was unique and so good! We ordered the pumpkin pancakes, and chocolate tower French toast. Both were really sweet, and very yummy. I'd love to try more of the menu in the future. Also had a chai latte which did not disappoint. I love brunch places so this is definitely one to revisit
The vibe for this location is cozy and it's easy to get to
The vibe for this location is cozy and it's easy to get to from the blue line! Great food, especially the Ube pancakes (tasted like the latte) and their juices. The service was good, we were able to put our name down and they were very accommodating when some of my party was running late and I could sit at the bar as well. Surrounding the restaurant are so many stores in wicker so you can easily kill time while waiting for your table.
Met friends here for brunch, and I unfortunately ate my
Met friends here for brunch, and I unfortunately ate my food before they got there due to how long I was waiting, lol, however I took pics of theirs which looked really good as well. The staff were very friendly, comfortable seating, and my meal was delicious. I made my own omelette and added the breakfast potatoes to it. There was intriguing artwork in the space as well, and would love to take my teen here in the future.
So, I've been eyeing The Bongo Room forever, and this
So, I've been eyeing The Bongo Room forever, and this Saturday, fueled by an epic 12-hour sleep, I finally rolled in right at 9 am when they opened. Usually, I'm all about brunch, but after such a knockout night of rest, breakfast was calling my name. The place was already buzzing, - got seated quick, and our server wasted no time hitting us with menu suggestions. Fresh juice on tap? Heck yes! Went for the orange-pineapple-some-mystery-fruit combo, and it was a tiny glass of pure deliciousness. Wish it was bigger, but hey, taste over quantity, right? Now, let's talk about the Vanilla Latte - absolute perfection. They didn't serve it scalding hot, so I could actually enjoy it without burning my face off. Major points for that, Bongo Room! The Breakfast Burrito.... that tortilla embraced the eggs, guacamole, and melted cheese like a long-lost friend. House potatoes? Seasoned just right with a satisfying crunch. The Italian Breakfast Sandwich!!!!!! Toasted tomato focaccia, basil pesto, roasted peppers, buffalo mozzarella, lemony arugula, and scrambled eggs. Holy flavor explosion! If you go, do yourself a favor and order this masterpiece. Now, let's talk about those mini pancakes. I'm not a pancake person, never have been. But when the server said "mini" and "purple," I caved. Those fluffy, moist, tender bites were like a pancake rebellion in my mouth. I need another round ASAP. Now, here's where the vibe shifted. We got a bit of a side-eye from a dude eyeing our plates, practically begging to clear them. We were trying to chill, enjoy the moment, but suddenly the check magically appeared. Not cool, Bongo Room. Nobody likes feeling rushed while grubbing. Despite the sprint to the finish, The Bongo Room delivered on the taste front. I'll be back for those purple pancakes, but next time, I want to linger over the last bite at my own pace.
This place was eh.
I was visiting friends in Chi and this was a close-by spot. I got the breakfast burrito and it was a little bit bland. The special was ube pancakes. They were tasty but a little sweet for me- just a bite was enough. Service was good and decently easy to get a table. Probably wouldn't go back but not bad at all.
One word: pancakes.
Literally one of the best pancakes of my life. So fluffy and moist with the most delicious toppings. YUM! The rest of the meal was pretty good too. I was not overly impressed by the potatoes or chorizo omelette but based on my friends recommendation, the shrimp scampi benedict was to die for. There was no wait around 10am on a Sunday but there was a small line when we left. Service was very quick and efficient as well.
Update 12/11/23 - I'm afraid this place is just a bit
Update 12/11/23 - I'm afraid this place is just a bit overrated. I like that they have fun pancake options and they're pretty good but $15+ and you can't make them into combos so if you want a balanced breakfast, you have to order two entrees. This time, my husband got the lobster Benedict and I got the ham and eggs and we shared the ube pancakes on special. They charged extra for ham and for egg whites. Our total after tip was $77 for two for breakfast, just kinda insane. My ham and potatoes were cold. Our potatoes were mushy and unappetizing. Especially after asking for extra crispy. Possibly the worst bfast potatoes I've ever had. The redeeming qualities: the ube pancakes were fun and different. Not super flavorful but good texture. My husband enjoyed his lobster Benedict.
So many things on the menu I want to try!
So many things on the menu that we wanted to try! The lemon blackberry pancakes were outstanding! My husband had the Deconstructed Lobster Roll Benedict and it was a magical experience for our tummies! I wish we had this restaurant in southeastern Michigan.
What a pleasure!
Exceptional, the best breakfast here in the States. Very attentive staff and delicious food. We enjoyed some excellent pancakes
A pleasant find while walking on Milwaukee Ave
In Chicago for friends daughters wedding and we were walking on Milwaukee Ave. searching for a breakfast spot and came upon The Bongo Room. The host at the front door apologized in advanced that two servers were a “no show” and service may be a little slow. There was only one open table so we took it. In less than a minute we had water on the table and couple of minutes later, our server Casey was taking our order. Our food was promptly served and we had no wait whatsoever which was a tribute to the well organized operation and Casey’s excellent service. Our food was very good and we found The Bongo Room to be top notched. When back in Chicago, we will definitely return.
We'll be back!
There are so many great menu options at the Bongo Room, we ordered three items to share. The chocolate and banana french toast was amazing, and surprising not too sweet. The smoked salmon scramble and tomatillo salsa scramble were also fantastic. Our waiter was really nice and gave us suggestions for next time - because we'll definitely be back!
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
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Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
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Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
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Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
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Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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What happens if my bid expires unanswered?
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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