The first bite of perfectly crisp hash browns at Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House sends a clear message: this is breakfast done right, with no apologies and no shortcuts.
This Milwaukee Avenue mainstay in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood has mastered the morning meal while trendier spots come and go with their deconstructed avocado toasts and activated charcoal lattes.
In a city brimming with culinary innovation, sometimes what you really need is a place where the coffee keeps coming, the portions require a strategy to finish, and nobody’s trying to reinvent the humble pancake.
Let’s explore why breakfast enthusiasts should consider this spot worthy of a special journey, even if it means crossing a few county lines…