Tempo - Good Late Night & Brunch Spot

Posted by admin on April 10th, 2007 at 11:17pm

Anybody who tells you they haven’t grubbed tempo when they’re bent out of their minds at 4 in the morning is lying. Well I suppose there are those who have never graced the Windy City with their presence and those who have but have been unfortunate enough not to stumble on this detoxifying goldmine both during their all-night drinking session and during the day of recovery that followed it.

While there is always a line popping at any reasonable time of day, (between 4am and 2pm maybe) and this spot is slower than McDonalds to get into the credit card game, I am still a big advocate.

The biggest reason I love Tempo for satisfying all my late-night and brunchly urges is the sheer size of their offerings. Most of the menu is served in large skillets that easily fill even me up. This is not to say that the food is not also delicious. I was worried the first time I visited sober that like so many other spots and hookups all my late night dreams of greatness would come crashing down when I saw just how much the goods sucked with the lights on.

However, I was gloriously surprised. The spinach and feta omelet I ate was not only huge, it also tasted really good. Throw in some eggs and potatoes that I barely even got to as they were hiding beneath this monster of an omelet, and I was presently surprised.

I strongly advise brunch enthusiasts and boozehounds alike to visit Tempo. There will be a line but I feel as though it is well worth it. Just remember to bring cash money.

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