Cochon Volant

Great brunch option for those who live around the Loop and are not willing to travel during a lazy Sunday morning/afternoon. The menu offers everything we crave during a good brunch: waffles, pancakes, Benedict’s and sandwiches. The super green Benedict was super tasty: perfect blend of avocado, crispy artichoke and creamy spinach with a “yolky” poached egg! Nothing better than 2 thick slices of delicious bacon to complement i!

Excellent service, food menu was pretty solid but mostly uninspiring. I was happy with the meal, but at this price point I would expect better vision from the kitchen. For example, the mussel frites--the presentation with the fries was somewhat bizarre, as they were already starting to get soggy and the mussel sauce was soso. The bruschetta was on high quality sourdough, but was primarily just a massive amount of bland peas. The salad was kind of confusing, the fry ball was a weird addition and the vinaigrette was kind of oppressive, without any refreshing notes. Cocktails were good, and the wine list was alright--definitely not priced to sell bottles, but by the glass was fine. I think the staff is a huge plus (our server was lovely), with some rework of the menu I could definitely consider coming back. It's a crowded market segment in Chicago, I would like to see some differentiation.

I really like this place. I've been here many times and the only bad thing I have to say is that it can be a bit loud. But the food is always great! The drinks and wines are excellent. Todd the bartender too care of me today and did an excellent job. One of the few French restaurant in the downtown area and what an excellent place to go.

If you want delicious breakfast and are in the mood for a drawn out morning and several cups of great coffee, this is your place. Unusual and delicious breakfast items, superb service and strong delicious coffee. The ambiance is quite pleasant with one side of the restaurant for leisurely breakfast, and the other side for quick takeouts. Best of both worlds. The French version of biscuits and gravy with duck confit and foie gravy was absolutely delicious. I am sure lunch is just as good.

Cochon Volant French Brasserie offers appetizing Grilled Oysters and fresh Smoked Whitefish Avocado Salad, as well as a Cuban de Paris Sandwich brimming with lots of sliced roasted pork, ham, and lots of bacon...along with three (3) cornichons, mayonnaise for French fries, Dijon mustard, and a great service. Add a hot cup of tea, honey and lemon and you have a perfect brunch at the Cochon Volant. Delicious French menu for everyone's eclectic taste!

Went for breakfast on a Saturday and although it was busy, we didn't have to wait for a table. The biscuits and gravy were fantastic! Waffles were good, too. The atmosphere was great and we stayed for drinks after the food. Overall, the portions were generous and prices were very reasonable (under $15 for most dishes). The only downside was that service was slow at the beginning, although it got better as the place got less busy.

Scrambled eggs here were outstanding and the pancakes are delicious. The eggs benedict are not only tasty, but beautiful. This corner Cafe is conveniently located in the Theater District and has a quaint, yet trendy atmosphere. The only downfall was an extremely rude, inattentive server. She seemed bothered by the need to serve. But the food was outstanding.

I came here on a whim after church last Sunday for breakfast. I walk by it all the time so finally decided to try out my first French brasserie. The interior is quite nice and had a lively, brunch-like atmosphere even though not many people were drinking. We were seated immediately near the pastry display, which contained dozens of various donuts, croissants and other bread products. I took the waitress's suggestion and ordered the corned beef hash with a side of bacon. The cocktails were all $12, so I decided to just get a coffee and save the drinking for later. There was only one waitress in our area (or maybe the entire restaurant), so the service was a little erratic. After forgetting my coffee at first, and then the cream after that, I finally had my drink by the time the food came. The corned beef hash was savory but not extremely flavorful, however the poached eggs I ordered on it were nice and runny. The bacon was thick and crispy, but I couldn't help but with it was the jalepeno bacon at 25 Degrees. Overall, this place is a nice place to stop for an expensive, sober brunch downtown. However, if you want a boozy brunch I suggest you look elsewhere.

This place offers really great breakfast and lunch menus. Really solid. You may think they are bit pricey, but for what you get it is definitely worth that price. They come out good and big - you will get your system filled up in this place. I'll definitely recommend this place to others, great place.