Uncle Mike's Place sits on West Grand Avenue in West Town, serving what it bills as Chicago's Filipino breakfast. The marinated skirt steak — offered in full or half portions — is the signature, and the Filipino breakfasts (longanisa, tocino, bangus, spam) come with two eggs and garlic rice, with combos letting you pair two proteins on one plate.
The menu doesn't stop there — omelettes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, club sandwiches, burgers, and a Reuben round out a full American breakfast and lunch operation, making this as much a neighborhood diner as a Filipino spot. Regulars mention a complimentary bowl of soup or lugaw as part of the experience, and word-of-mouth has built a loyal following willing to wait for a table.
The Infatuation rated it 8/10.
The menu doesn't stop there — omelettes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, club sandwiches, burgers, and a Reuben round out a full American breakfast and lunch operation, making this as much a neighborhood diner as a Filipino spot. Regulars mention a complimentary bowl of soup or lugaw as part of the experience, and word-of-mouth has built a loyal following willing to wait for a table.
The Infatuation rated it 8/10.