Longman & Eagle
12 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Longman & Eagle's biscuits and gravy are the recurring breakfast recommendation, with endorsements from recent visitors as well as longer-time fans. One diner ranks the dish among the city's best. The less certain reports matter too: a commenter wonders whether earlier quality has held up, while another still finds brunch solid despite feeling the restaurant has lost some popularity.
Address
Longman & Eagle, 2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Biscuits and gravy
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/trustme1maDR in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Names Longman & Eagle among the suggestions for breakfast and lunch.
- Mixedu/Jen_Kathleen in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Says the place has lost some popularity, yet still finds its brunch solid.
- Recommendsu/Competitive-Age3016 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Says recent brunch visits there have kept impressing them with the food.
- Recommendsu/soulexpectation in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Says the place was always good before, but wonders whether quality has held up.
- Recommendsu/Independent_Tone_570 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Praises Longman and Eagle's biscuits and gravy as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Guido300 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Rates Longman and Eagle as the region's top option.
- Recommendsu/LetMeTellYaSomething in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Recently visited and calls it top tier, agreeing with the earlier suggestion.
- Mixedu/AdExciting759 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Previously liked its brunch a lot but hasn't visited recently and asks why it's declined.
Show all 14 cited comments
- Recommendsu/xt1nm4nx in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Had it a few months back and ranks its biscuits and gravy among the city's best.
- Recommendsu/kjvp in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Calls it pretty good and says it comes with plenty of gravy.
- Recommendsu/fellowsquare in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Says Longman and Eagle is very good in reply to the post.
- Recommendsu/roroboy in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Seconds the Longman and Eagle recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Legs914 in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Calls it decadent but worth it occasionally.
- Recommendsu/ChiefBearClaw in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Reports a good experience on their most recent visit.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.