When I was dogsitting in Roscoe Village it was a given that I’d go to Kitsch’n 1) because I love that place and 2) because it was only a couple blocks from where I was staying. Ironically, we had a Chicagoist staff brunch that same weekend and the place that was chosen was Kitsch’n, but the River North location that I didn’t even realize existed. I favor the Roscoe Village location because it’s the original, it’s kitschy, it’s cozy, and it’s easy to get to. The River North location gets props for not even batting an eye when we made a reservation for 15, which is usually crazy talk when planning a Saturday brunch, but it just doesn’t feel like Kitsch’n. It’s in the first floor of an office/condo building, the same building where fancy dancy Japonais is located. It’s big and wide open and has no kitsch. There’s sort of a loungey/diner feel. And it’s located in a forgotten pocket of River North that’s not the easiest to get to.
The menu is the same at both places. On Saturday at the River North location I had the Bayou Crabcake Benedict. I saw Joanna had the Coconut Crusted French Toast and it looked great so I had to try it on Monday at the Roscoe Village location. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. So good. BTW, I was totally NOT ordering the things that cheap-ass Rachel Ray got when she visited Kitsch’n for $40 a Day. I hate her and her voice and that show! I don’t care how cute a menu item called Green Eggs and Ham is, I’m not getting it!
Here are some photos from each Kitsch’n location so you can see the differences in atmosphere for yourself:
Kitsch’n Roscoe Village
Kitsch’n River North
5 responses so far ↓
1 Megan // Mar 15, 2006 at 8:53 pm
Is that one picture of *gasp* Tony the Tiger, aka Frosted Flakes Tony?! Also, the food looks pretty good.
2 franklin // Mar 16, 2006 at 6:52 am
Thanks for a great post. Your pic of the French Toast deserves a gilt frame and a spot over the fireplace!
3 Richard // Mar 17, 2006 at 12:19 pm
I didn’t know you and Rachel Ray had such a falling out. I mean, you still have her cookbook on your withlist…
4 Crissy // Mar 17, 2006 at 1:37 pm
I don’t hate Rachael Ray — in fact, don’thateme, but I love “30-Minute Meals” — but you’re right, “$40 a Day” does kind of suck. Just the tips alone are shudder-worthy.
Great photos of both locations, btw. I’ll probably check out the River North location if I can pry myself away from the delight in my Chicago routine that is Corner Bakery.
5 rachelle // Mar 18, 2006 at 1:02 pm
i heard that book on my wishlist is good.. not sure if it is or not. but i dont have to listen to her voice if i get the book. and crissy is right. she’s a major cheapskate on $40 a Day. like leaving less than a dollar tips and stuff to keep in the budget!
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