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 Rachael 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
