Breakfast place near the Sofitel

[rebus1805]

I will be in Chicago in the River North area and someone recommended a fantastic breakfast spot near the Sofitel Hotel. He did not remember the name but loved the food and said it has been there a long time. Can anyone help?

[profjmm]

Pierrot Gourmet on the ground level of the Peninsula also has a great breakfast. Especially the "European" with meats and cheeses.

[jbontario]

Agree with the others, Tempo is a passable greek-influenced diner, that I think is only good for hangovers or for 3 AM eggs, not really a fantastic breakfast. I have had great brunch in the Cafe de Architect in Sofitel, wonderful pastry. There is an Original Pancake House just up the street on Bellevue (it's the chain, but I still really like it). Beyond that, the best breakfasts are a cab ride away. For a truly fantastic mexican-influenced breakfast, go to Flo on W Chicago, but on the weekend you must be there by 10:30 ish or you'll wait at least 30 minutes. It's worth it.

[kareless]

Sofitel probably has the best breakfast in the neighborhood. Definitely worth a try.

[NDJ]

It must be Tempo on Chestnut/State. It is 1 block away and the best omelet you'll ever have. Cash only.

[aelph]

Tempo's adequate, maybe. They do those huge skillets(urgh...) and are typically packed to the gills...lines out the front door(why...I have no idea...it's just diner fare...it's a lemming-like confluence of factors, really). They *do* know how to baste an egg...a disappearing art.

[rubinow]

I heard R. Kelly hangs out there (for what it's worth).