If you’re looking for a boutique breakfast experience in the Chicago area, look no further than LizzyJ Cafe, located on West Montrose Avenue.  Run by chef and caterer LizzyJ, this cafe’s tagline, “Love the difference you can taste,” rings true.  

An offshoot of the catering business that offers services for a range of two to 200 diners, LizzyJ Cafe is a recent addition with familiar flavors.  Their menu features classics like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and french toasts. 

Beyond the cafe, LizzyJ also offers a meal prep service that ensures you’ll have great food on the table after hours. As LizzyJ herself says on her website, “My passion is to combine my love of food with my passion for planning to create special moments for your family.”  

Another highlight is their wide selection of teas (both hot and iced) and lemonades. With flavors like blueberry mint, wildly orange, and strawberry lemonade in eye-catching LizzyJ-branded bottles, there’s an option for everyone. 

LizzyJ Cafe is a small space with an avid following, so be sure to show up with some extra time to get a table. Nevertheless, there’s no doubt it will be worth the wait.