Nookies
7 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Nookies receives breakfast recommendations across Chicago, including Wells Street. One diner particularly likes the Hangover Helper skillet and another usually orders the Farmer's Skillet, without naming a branch. At Wells, one visitor praises the food and relaxed atmosphere, while another describes portions larger than they can finish. The dish endorsements are broader than those specific Wells Street experiences.
Address
Nookies on Wells, 1746 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Hangover Helper skillet, Farmer's Skillet
- Best for
- Breakfast
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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/SnooWoofers8994 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026portion
Says they never finish their plate there, which suggests large portions.
- Recommendsu/Wild-Earth-1365 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Names Nookie's as the answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Skankmofo in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Lists Nookies among breakfast or brunch picks.
- Recommendsu/Pkkush27 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Names Nookies as its breakfast suggestion with no extra detail.
- Recommendsu/CyberDalek in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Seconds the Nookies pick and says they went to a lot of trouble for it.
- Recommendsu/No-Cockroach1013 in r/AskChicago · May 2024taste
Recommends Nookies on Wells for Sunday breakfast if none is planned; walkable from the zoo and praises the food.
- Recommendsu/thejaff1 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Lists the Hangover Helper skillet there among their favorite breakfasts.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.