Honeybear Cafe, Rogers Park
11 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Honeybear Cafe is a Rogers Park brunch spot recommended for its very large portions, with the chilaquiles trio drawing particular praise. Visitors warn that weekends bring long lines, so arriving early or booking ahead is advised. One diner finds the food only mediocre despite the big plates.
Address
Honeybear Cafe, 7036 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chilaquiles trio
- Best for
- Brunch
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/borla78 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Says a sandwich they had there is the only other one that comes close, though it is meal-sized and aimed at a different niche.
- Recommendsu/lpython in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026portion
Says this Rogers Park cafe serves very big portions.
- Caveatu/Sea-Condition991 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Says they like the Brunchery much more than Honeybear.
- Recommendsu/ElectronicDuck3718 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Recommends this cafe, with no further detail.
- Caveatu/unfriend1ygh0st in r/AskChicago · Jan 2025ambience
Visited before and found it very chaotic, though it stays on the friends' shortlist.
- Recommendsu/capncaveman27 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026wait time
Strongly endorses Honeybear but advises booking ahead to avoid a long wait.
- Recommendsu/fellowsquare in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Names this cafe as a brunch recommendation, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Formula6277 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026portion
Agrees the portions are large and calls the chilaquiles trio especially good.
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- Recommendsu/ph1l1st1ne in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025wait time
Calls it good, but advises arriving early to avoid a line; notes portions are big.
- Mixedu/ilmype99 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Says portions are large but finds the food only mediocre in taste.
- Recommendsu/Cuuita in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026variety
Suggests trying the chilaquiles trio at this Rogers Park spot.
- Caveatu/KidK0smos in r/AskChicago · Jan 2025wait time
Lives nearby and finds Honey Bear very crowded on weekends, with long lines at times.
- Recommendsu/isitsnarkoclockyet in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Self-described non-expert who still really likes this Rogers Park cafe's chilaquiles.
- Recommendsu/Far-Friendship582 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Lists this cafe among brunch picks alongside several other places.
- Recommendsu/Da_Stallion-JCI_7 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Finds this cafe's regular coffee surprisingly delicious and worth the cost.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.