Chicago Food Hunt | Wake'N Bacon: A Restaurant Like a Hanging Garden Above Chicago

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In October 2020, a picturesque restaurant opened in Chicago. It's called Wake'N Bacon. If you enjoy eating while taking in the city view and snapping photos, you must not miss this place, because whether it's the food, the interior decor, or the window-side view, everything here can be described as breathtaking.

Wake'N Bacon is located at 420 Belmont Avenue in Chicago. The number 420 also holds special significance for this restaurant, because its drinks emphasize the addition of plant extracts to achieve unique flavors. To the east of the restaurant lies the vast Lake Michigan. If you want to dine there, be sure to choose a window seat, so you can enjoy the delicious food while also capturing the beautiful lake view.

On the ceiling of the restaurant, there is an "upside-down" hanging garden. Various green ferns and colorful flowers are suspended in the air, making you feel as if you are eating above this hanging garden, while also filling the restaurant with a romantic atmosphere.

Let's first take care of our hunger. One brunch dish officially recommended by Wake'N Bacon is #BAEgoal, a bagel sandwich with two fried eggs, herb cream cheese, tomato, and your choice of bacon or Spam. It looks appetizing and is simply a work of art in the bagel world.

Another popular dish is The Phatty, a breakfast burrito. Inside the simple tortilla, there are not-so-simple ingredients: crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, black beans, cheese, smoked meat, and fresh salsa verde. This burrito is full of flavor, and its enticing appearance makes it hard not to take a bite.

The official recommendation is the Ube Flap Jack Stack. On top of simple pancakes, they stack house-made bacon, sunny-side-up eggs, cheddar cheese, and maple syrup. One bite and you'll experience an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Pair it with the Spiced Maple Chicken 'n Waffles to satisfy your taste buds while filling your stomach.

There is also a very beautiful and popular item: the CocoRazz Stuffed French Toast. French toast stuffed with sweet raspberries and cream cheese, topped with toasted coconut and pecans. It's both delicious and visually appealing.

Now let's take a look at the special desserts at Wake'N Bacon. In such a design-forward and Instagram-worthy restaurant, I'm sure their desserts are also very stylish and will delight your taste buds.

The first interesting dessert to introduce is called Halo Halo Chia Chia. Just from the name, you can tell it's a fun dessert. Look at the colors in the picture — it's definitely a flavorful treat. In this bowl, there is chia pudding at the bottom, topped with seasonal fresh fruits, green nata de coco, and colorful cereal and fruit candies. Doesn't it look appetizing?

Another very fun and delicious dessert is Mama Jean's Brownies. This brownie looks anything but simple and is truly packed with ingredients! Semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, caramel, condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and more. One bite and you might even get a burst of filling — it's definitely your taste buds' best friend!

If you still want a little more, try a Turtle Waffle. A fluffy bubble waffle topped with house-made Mexican chocolate sauce, house-made caramel, candied pecans, and whipped cream. The softness of the bubble waffle will make you crave it even in your dreams.

With all this food, we must not forget about the drinks at Wake'N Bacon, because their beverages are very distinctive. As for their uniqueness, you might need to taste them yourself to experience it. If you like coffee, try this delicious and visually appealing Purple Haze Ube Sweet Latte Style Coffee. This coffee is made with ube coconut milk, Stargazer coffee, and oat milk. If you like the double-walled glass, you can get it for just $10, whether you pick up in-store, takeout, or delivery.

If you think just drinking coffee is too boring, then have a little cocktail. Wake'N Bacon's new CALAMAJITO is made with Casa Magdalena rum, lime, mint water, and soda water. I believe this drink won't give you a strong alcohol kick, but instead will offer a refreshing sweetness.

Also, Wake'N Bacon occasionally releases holiday gift packs. By purchasing a gift pack, you can get fun gifts and drinks, as well as a stylish tote bag. Carrying it around town will definitely keep you fashionable.