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Azul 18

Restaurant Bar Breakfast restaurant Diner Brunch restaurant Lunch restaurant Latin american restaurant

Relaxed cafe serving New American cuisine with Latin American accents for breakfast & brunch. People often mention great, service, good, delicious, Azul, breakfast, eggs, brunch,


Address

1236 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States

Contact

+1 312-285-2964

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (796 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (11) service (10) good (10) delicious (8) Azul (6) breakfast (6) eggs (6) brunch (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Aaron Roberts Jr. (. 2 years ago on Google
    Azul 18 was a great place to grab breakfast. The next time I’m in Chicago, I’ll definitely be back again. The house pancakes were on point! I didn’t even have to use syrup. Hash browns and bacon were A1 as well! I also recommend their Tequila Sunrise !
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle F. 1 year ago on Google
    Azul 18 is a fun and relaxing restaurant for great Latin food. They have nice outdoor seating as well as plenty of indoor comfortable seating too. A lot of free parking is available on the street. We went for breakfast and it was delicious. They have a great variety of items to choose from and there is something for everyone. I ordered the Chilaquiles which was excellent! Red and green sauces were freshly made and eggs were perfectly cooked. They make it with turkey chorizo which is a really nice change of pace. My niece ordered the Mole Crepes which had a wonderful authentic flavor. We ordered beignets that were fresh and hot with Nutella and strawberry sauces to dip. They give you really generous portions. The coffee tastes fresh ground gourmet and has a nice robust flavor. The staff is super friendly and attend to your every need. We really love this place. I’ll be back!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amalia 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to have lunch! Food was very delicious, service was friendly & fast. Everything was prepared to perfection. Good value for what you order. Highly recommend their beignets with chocolate & raspberry sauce.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul L. 7 months ago on Google • 287 reviews
    It was a beautiful afternoon to eat outside. Pilsen is a lively area. My Cochanita Pibil Benedect was very good, but needed a bit of habanero.

  • 3/5 Christine K. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here. Nice place and good food. The problem was $19.95 for chorizo eggs Benedict! Overpriced for that dish. We also had French toast, it came out with no syrup or butter. It took a while to get the servers attention. Food was very good but a little disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mr. K. 2 years ago on Google
    Grabbed some lunch from Azul 18, food was great, service was on the slower side but by no means poor. The steak tacos were cooked as asked for and the chicken burger was also cooked to perfection. The only mistake was when we asked for the salad to have the dressing on the side but it was mixed into the salad. Overall good value for the food and Being so close I will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 reinaldo l. 8 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Great mexican brunch place with a lot of options in the menu. We had Chilaquiles, Pork Belly hash, vanilla late and Orange/Carrot juice (from another planet). Highly recommended, see photos and video below:

  • 5/5 Nayeli B. 1 year ago on Google
    Super friendly staff, quick service, and delicious food! It's been a few years since I visited and I enjoyed the restaurant's improved interior decor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 King Levi R. 8 months ago on Google
    Came here on a date for brunch and got lucky 😎 the food was excellent, the atmosphere was excellent, and the crowd was easygoing win-win
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike M. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the beignets and chilaquiles the server was speedy and attentive without being pushy. A welcoming diner like atmosphere. The food was great although I would have enjoyed it as little spicier. There is something on the menu to please everyone from pancakes and French toast, to steal and eggs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin M. 2 years ago on Google
    We ate our food too fast to take pictures! Incredibly extensive brunch menu, so many options! Shared delicious beignets and chillaquilles and it was a perfect brunch for two. Literally the best orange juice I’ve ever had. Service was super fast and attentive without rushing us. Great service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shenyun W. 2 years ago on Google
    Got a quick brunch on a Friday. The ambiance is open and family friendly. Ordered Beignets and pork belly hash. Beignets were a bit overcooked, but the ones that were not overcooked had a soft texture on the inside. Beignets are served with a chocolate sauce that was nice. Pork Belly Hash was delicious. Pork belly was soft and flavorful, I just wish there were more pork belly in the dish!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elon van Rhein (. 8 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    I liked this place, one thing I noticed though is that the orange juice tastes different and that they put ice cubes in it, maybe that’s just a preference. I loved the eggs Benedict and breakfast potatoes, the fruit they serve is fresh and tasty and I would 100%recommend the latte. The restaurant itself is very nice and clean. I was not terribly impressed with the service here as my waitress was a tiny bit rude and condescending but overall this is a great restaurant for breakfast/brunch.

  • 5/5 Yesenia M. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Intimate setting in the heart of Pilsen. Perfect walking distance from my niece's apartment. Service was great! Food was yummy, authentic, and hot and fast. We had a pork torta, green chilaquiles, and avocado toast. Brunch cocktails were a great start to the day!

  • 5/5 Tania C. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    The welcoming was phenomenal, the service was absolutely great, and the food was delicious. Super recommended. I had the French toast with peaches side with sausage

  • 5/5 Lily A. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Excellent experience at Azul 18. The atmosphere was great and me and my family had an amazing time eating here. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the Azul 18 French Toast alonh with the Mango Mimosa. The service was wonderful and very attentive and made sure everything was good. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Jennifer A. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time at Azul and customer service was amazing. The food was hot and extremely fresh. Nayeli was so helpful and welcoming. She offered many favorite dishes to choose from and made it easy to pick what we wanted to eat. I will definitely be back with my family and we enjoyed the service and the food.

  • 5/5 Philip G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ended up here on accident for breakfast when the place we were heading was closed. Very glad it worked on this way! The breakfast burrito was so good. The ingredients tasted fresh and blended very well together. Hope to come back and get some tacos and drinks!

  • 5/5 Joe P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, food is Fresh wow flavors of Mexico. Nayeli give great smiles and advised about food options.

  • 4/5 Lucy B. 2 years ago on Google
    Passed by this in our neighborhood a few times now and stopped in today for brunch--we were STARVING after a long walk from Pilsen to Grant Park and back--and they did not disappoint. Husb ordered the Turkey Chorizo Hash special; loved the corn tortillas and the avocado crema was delicious. I stole his poached eggs and some of the crema with them, so I can attest--really good. My Steak Salad being mainly an attempt to avoid carbs, I was pleasantly surprised; the brightness of the Chimichurri vinaigrette was on point and I really enjoyed the steak. It had a perfect char (something I don't usually find with a skirt steak, since I like it best medium rare). I also got the Paloma and I have to say; though it wasn't bad, it was a lot sweeter than I prefer. Next time, I think I'll try the cucumber margarita (I feel like it may have been the one that got away)...

  • 1/5 iv 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Saw some reviews and thought the food looked appetizing but experienced tasting bland, bad food. bland meat and veggies. Wanted my eggs more well done but the yolk was still running. The french toast was the only “good” thing but it was still not deliciously good. Save your money and visit another place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariah E. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The food here was so good! I had the house lobster Benedict with a side of potatoes, everything was cooked well & seasoned perfectly. & it’s not too pricey. I went around 1pm on a Saturday & was seated immediately (I was solo, not sure how long the wait is for groups)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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