Dove's Luncheonette, Wicker
18 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago20 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 14 threads.
What people say, in short
People name Dove's Luncheonette as a brunch pick, and a few call it a favorite. One diner praises the breakfast and the masa pancakes, and another prefers it to Wildberry because similar food is easy to find elsewhere while Dove's stands out. Commenters place it in Wicker Park. Two commenters push back on the pick, one in a single word.
Address
Dove's Luncheonette, 1545 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Masa pancakes, mole syrup, agave butter
- Best for
- Brunch
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Dove's Luncheonette, Wicker, as the crow flies.
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/spilla__ in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Names Dove's Luncheonette as a direct answer to the brunch request.
- Recommendsu/ColForbin2020 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
One-word direct answer naming Doves for brunch.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Cryptographer7424 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Offers Doves as a suggestion for the weekday brunch request.
- Recommendsu/OyFranch in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Suggests Doves as an answer to the brunch request.
- Recommendsu/destroys_burritos in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Calls Dove's a favorite; not really into Bloody Marys, but rates its cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Wise_Variety_796 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Suggests Dove's Luncheonette as a fit for the weekday brunch request.
- Mixedu/Brendannelly in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024wait time
Calls it their favorite brunch spot, with one practical caveat.
- Recommendsu/Emotional-Cut-1998 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Includes Doves in a list of suggested Wicker spots for the request.
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- Recommendsu/grace88199 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Lists Dove's among suggested spots without giving details.
- Recommendsu/Hungry-Treacle8493 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Names it among several brunch picks in a list reply.
- Recommendsu/Only-Phase-7661 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026
Listed among brunch suggestions for the group, without further comment.
- Recommendsu/sourdoughcultist in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Lists it among options for a Monday meal before the flight.
- Caveatu/saxscrapers in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Dismisses the Doves suggestion above with a single word.
- Recommendsu/amypaddel in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026
Names Doves Luncheonette as a brunch suggestion for a West Town search.
- Recommendsu/Realistic_Call_9203 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Seconds Doves Luncheonette enthusiastically as a suggested pick.
- Recommendsu/No_Assignment3023 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Prefers Dove's in Wicker over Wildberry, saying similar food is easy to find elsewhere while Dove's stands out.
- Caveatu/eriruthe in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025price
Pushes back on the Dove's Luncheonette pick.
- Recommendsu/Hairy-Dingo-7462 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Calls its breakfast killer and its masa pancakes a personal favorite; food and vibe praised.
- Recommendsu/mogeh98 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Suggests it as a brunch option worth a short detour.
- Recommendsu/Tr1xler in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Calls Dove's Luncheonette a cool brunch pick outside that neighborhood.
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