Illinois’ Best Breakfast Sandwich Isn’t from a Chain—Here’s Where to Find It

I’ve never been someone who jumps out of bed hungry, but on the rare morning when I do eat breakfast, give me a sandwich over pancakes any day. There’s just something about eggs, cheese, meat, and bread all working together like a well-fed symphony.

This Isn’t Your Average Breakfast Sandwich

According to a recent ChowHound deep dive, Illinois' best breakfast sandwich isn’t from a drive-thru or a national chain. It’s tucked inside a cozy Chicago café called Allez Café, and it’s anything but basic.

Picture this: a perfectly square, fluffy egg patty stacked on a crispy hash brown cake. Then comes thick-cut bacon, smoked Gouda, jalapeño jam, and a swipe of onion aioli. All of that is tucked into a soft potato roll like it was designed by a breakfast architect.

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The Buzz Is Real and Deserved

Locals are obsessed. Yelp, Reddit, and breakfast lovers everywhere are calling this sandwich “next-level” and “worth the hype.”

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After watching an Instagram video of this sandwich being built… yes, I’m embedding it… I immediately added Allez Café to my Chicago food bucket list. I haven’t had it yet, but I already know it’s going to ruin all other breakfast sandwiches for me.

According to the café's Instagram, there are two locations:

📍2239 N. Western Ave. 8am-2pm

📍2545 N. Kedzie Blvrd. 7am-1pm

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