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Big Jones
Southern Food Restaurant and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Andersonville, Chicago
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"Andouille Bloody Marys, Beignet and Fried Green Tomatoes Heaven!"(18 Tips)
"Try the Eggs New Orleans"(6 Tips)
"Chef Paul Fehribach was nominated for Best chef"(3 Tips)
"... staples such as gumbo, shrimp & grits and the popular Eggs New..."(9 Tips)
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Chicago TribuneFebruary 4, 2015A "Louisiana Mardi Gras Odyssey" will be the theme for this year's Restaurant Week menu. Alligator and andouille sauce, crawfish etouffee, gateaux de roix (king cake) among their great options. Read more
Bitches Who BrunchApril 29, 2015Yes, complimentary beignets are provided to welcome you in, while getting you in the mood for rich, southern, dishes inspired by New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, Carolina Lowcountry, and Appalachia. Read more
Eggs New Orleans (crab cakes and poached eggs on a popover) is incredible. Plus great cocktails and complimentary beignets for all!
Stacy Bo BacyDecember 31, 2021The mushrooms on grits were amazing! Will order those again! Garlicky bacon fat fries were okay, and the gumbo ya-ya and cornbread were a little less than okay.
Ed LevineFebruary 12, 2014You can't go wrong, no matter the choice! We had the blood sausage, salad, brussel sprouts, duck, flatiron steak and coconut creme pie. Service, atmosphere and food were absolutely fabulous.
Tasting TableMarch 17, 2016In the mood for some good 'ol southern home-cooking? Head to Big Jones for everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to gumbo. And don't forget to try their delicious bread made in-house! Read more
Serious EatsMay 14, 2013The Toasted Pimiento Cheese Sandwich is one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches--housemade Sally Lunn bread is loaded with butter and slathered with flavorful pimiento cheese.
MikeAugust 2, 2015Best Cajun food I've ever had. Possibly one of the best brunch spots in the city. Make sure to try the biscuits and gravy - don't sleep on the Bloody Mary either.
JKAugust 15, 2021Try Cheddar-corn fritters with a chili pepper-vinegar dip and bread pudding & south-of-the-border slant on chicken and dumplings.
MarcJanuary 25, 2016Eater '16 BEST FRIED CHX: bird soaks in herbed brine; dusted in flour coating & fine white cornmeal, gilded w/spices like sage and nutmeg; & finished in a combination of lard, ham drippings, & butter
Jaye JalsoNovember 28, 2015Service was friendly and the food is as good as they say. Had the catfish and black beans for breakfast and it was delicious. Biscuits & gravy pretty good, but very different.
Time Out ChicagoMarch 27, 2012Chicken cooked in ham hock–flavored lard and butter, in a cast-iron skillet. Crispy as hell, juicy as hell—this stuff is heaven. Biscuits had pie crust edges; mashed potatoes were rich with butter. Read more- Time Out ChicagoApril 17, 2012From that one-off Kentucky dinner (rice biscuits, pearl onion soup and mince pie) to the weekday lunch (fried chicken, greens, biscuits c. 1933), Big Jones is making history of any dining plans we had Read more
Expect delicious beignets for the table but by all means try the salt & pepper biscuits because they are amazing! Delicious benedict, and coffee drinks!
Kenny UgelDecember 17, 2019The fried chicken and cocktails were amazing. Unfortunately, the hush puppies seemed overcooked and the cornbread was dry. I would love to come back for brunch though.
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014The sweet potato pone really takes the johnnycake. Mixed with bourbon-soaked bacon, it leans toward the savory side, though the corn crust could also serve as some solid tart material. Read more
Lisa WMay 13, 2012If you have a day off for lunch M-F, get the fried chicken meal for the whole table. So much food! Everything is great but the biscuits are meh. House hot chocolate was a wonderful surprise as well.
Daniel Di TomasoJanuary 23, 2015The chicken sandwich is by far the best I've ever had. Bloody Mary's are also good and spicy.
- Chicago TribuneFebruary 25, 2015Check out the seasonal pickle tasting plate including pickled watermelon rind, seasoned heavily with ginger and coriander. Read more
John AmundsenAugust 3, 2011Really good cajun food in A'ville. Particularly great for brunch - the Eggs New Orleans is basically Benedict with crab cakes. Also, beignets are served. The fried chicken is also quite nice.
Andersonville Chamber Of CommerceNovember 30, 2012Their family-style fried chicken lunch is guaranteed to put you (and the rest of your party) into a blissful, food-induced coma. It's a great deal for 3 meals' worth of food!- Time Out ChicagoFebruary 21, 2012The chefs pay homage to Fat Tuesday Run, in which partyers run from house to house adding to a communal gumbo pot. This pot will include chicken, ham, alligator, crawfish and who knows what else. Read more
The cocktails at Big Jones are worth every penny and then some. On Mondays though they're half the price, which makes everything right with the world.
Lori O.August 28, 2013We had a fabulous brunch! The food was super tasty yumminess and the cocktails were fun, interesting and delicious. Good service too!
Kathryn HDecember 19, 2010My new favorite brunch place in town. The food is fresh and comes out perfect every time. Try the corn cakes, they are gluten free and phenomenal! Delightful staff and atmosphere to boot.- Chicago TribuneJune 22, 2012The Gumbo Ya-Ya ($12) is rooted in Cajun Country, outside New Orleans, where roux tends to be darker, edging toward black. A must-try! Read more
Jane BlankFebruary 23, 2020Delicious food but be aware you will be booted out after 90 minutes, so don’t take a group of 7 who want to chat and haven’t seen each other in a long time.
Karen KelleyMay 11, 2013The chef needs to learn how to cook collard greens. I am from the South and I have never seen nor eaten bright green collard greens. There's a reason why you cook them to death.
I think this place might be my favorite brunch in Chicago. Love the shrimp & grits. And those beignets are divine.
Karen BowersMay 28, 2016Buckwheat banana pancakes with creme anglais and pecans are like dessert. So order some bacon to make it more savory.
Time Out Chicago KidsMarch 21, 2012Light and airy popovers, blue crab cakes with poached eggs, free beignets while you wait: three reasons this is among the best brunches in the city. Read more- Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012Housemade lard biscuits come topped with poached eggs and a distinctive cured-and smoked-in-house ham, simmered in Kilgus Farmstead cream and cut into thick slices. Read more
Erika DavisFebruary 13, 2016Fried chicken is a must. It's sooo delicious. Loved their jalapeño bread too. I can eat that forever.
Jennifer NewhamJuly 12, 2015Brunch - fantastic benedicts, French toast, omelettes, and great coffee and wonderful tea selection!
The food is AMAZING. I don't even have the words to express how phenomenally delicious it is. Eat here. If you don't you are truly missing out.- Chicago TribuneJanuary 6, 2017This Andersonville restaurant would be worth putting on this list for its fried chicken alone, but Big Jones has so much more going on. Read more
- Serious EatsMay 21, 2013Plan ahead! The fried chicken is delicious, but only available for lunch, and it takes 30 minutes to make.
Pickled vegetables plate is plenty big enough to share and a nice beginning to a meal with friends...
Laura D.November 10, 2014Sweet potato pancakes and crawfish/andouille/cream cheese omelette were a little too good. Beignets while you wait for your food.
LaurenFebruary 8, 2023Crab cakes & catfish were highlights. Desserts were good, too. Service was passable. Would come back.- Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013The pimiento cheeseburger at Big Jones is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk
- Tasting TableJune 20, 2012Take advantage of the $25 "family meal" menu. It changes monthly and takes culinary history as inspiration: Read more
Diego ReynosoFebruary 29, 2016Souther cooking at its best from the fried chicken to the homemade charcuterie
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Big Jones
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave)
Chicago, IL 60640
United States
Chicago, IL 60640
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
(773) 275-5725
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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"The fried chicken- adult option and kids boneless option was great!! Shrimp and grits were amazing too."
Lindsay Holub - 7.7
"Everything is made to order so it comes out hot and fresh. The special honey mustard sauce is delicious."
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