Bourgeois Pig Cafe — Restaurant in Lake View Township

Ok... Just remember three stars is still "it's ok" I did a delivery order from here once and it was horrible... I was told to go into the place and try it again, which I did. Everybody's very friendly in there, the atmosphere is great, really comfy looking and cozy. Looks like a pretty big hang out for DePaul students. The guy at the front counter was perfectly nice, I have no issues with any humans but I will say, everything was pretty slow, which wasn't even really the issue for me so much as it being a little inconsistent.

The food is incredibly expensive for what you get. I ordered a ham and butter baguette and added brie, asked for salt and pepper on the sandwich, to go. I didn't get any butter it was just Brie and the ham no salt pepper. The first time I ordered everything was not as I had requested either. For almost $11, I got a maybe 1.5 oz piece of ham on a pretty large baguette... I will say it was a good amount of Brie, however - I don't think that the baguette was incredibly authentic or good, and for a slice of ham across about 8 in of baguette, didn't really seem like enough for the price. Ordered a piece of pie and he cut me off a miniature piece of pie which I could see he didn't start from The Middle it was the first cut, always hit or miss... But I even looked at it and made a face and he just handed it to me; I know he could tell it wasn't quite right, but it was a little busy in there, I guess. I think maybe the owner popped in there? He was talking to the workers at the same time it seemed to be kind of busy in there, didn't really offer to help, looked like he was maybe making sure they were on time for a meeting or something.

All in all, I'll probably give this one more shot, but I'll be making sure that I hang out there as the atmosphere is awesome. You're paying for the atmosphere not the speed, value. I think if it wasn't twice now that they've forgotten my order requests, it wouldn't be so three star, maybe just a four-star...

There’s something magical about stepping into Bourgeois Pig Cafe—like stumbling into an old storybook where every corner is filled with charm and history. Tucked away in what was once a Lincoln Park apartment, this café has transformed into a cozy, vintage hideaway with warm lighting, mismatched furniture, and the kind of character that makes you want to settle in with a good book and stay for hours. It was packed when I arrived, buzzing with conversations and the comforting hum of an espresso machine, yet somehow it still felt intimate, like a well-kept secret.

I ordered The Old Man & The Sea, and let me tell you, this was no ordinary tuna sandwich. It arrived stacked between two thick slices of house-made multigrain bread, its golden crust speckled with seeds, offering the perfect balance of softness and structure. The first bite was a revelation, the World Famous Tuna Dill Salad was creamy yet airy, with fresh dill adding a bright, herbaceous lift. The celery brought a subtle crunch, while a whisper of red onion gave just enough sharpness to keep things interesting. The ripe tomato slices added a juicy sweetness, and the crisp romaine lettuce gave a refreshing contrast, preventing the sandwich from feeling too heavy.

But the real standout? That multigrain bread. Slightly nutty, with a gentle chew and a toasted edge that gave just the right amount of resistance, it elevated the sandwich from simple to spectacular. Every ingredient worked in harmony, making each bite more satisfying than the last.

Bourgeois Pig Cafe isn’t just a place to grab a bite, it’s a place to experience food in a way that feels nostalgic and comforting, yet refined. I already know I’ll be coming back, not just for the food, but for that feeling of finding something special, hidden in...

Hi, former employee here! I can’t stress enough how absolutely awful this place is. I’m all about shopping small and supporting local businesses, but the Bourgeois Pig is not worth your time or money. The owner can’t properly manage his inventory or his finances, constantly running out of multiple ingredients for both the kitchen and coffee bar; he also frequently bounces employees’ paychecks, causing them to go several weeks to even months unpaid. The prices here would make you think you’re getting high-quality food, but spoiler alert: If it’s in stock at all, it’s probably because someone grabbed it from the CVS down the street. Most of the food is reheated in the microwave; nothing is made to order, aside from the sandwiches (if you can get one!). The kitchen staff is often unable to make half (or more) of the menu due to the lack of ingredients. I mean, what kind of coffee shop can’t even keep coffee in stock? The facility is a dump; nothing is ever properly sanitized or cleaned, and I can only imagine what the health department would have to say about the condition of their food prep area. On one occasion, I was grinding coffee and some of it sprayed out of the grinder onto the counter (because the grinder was probably older than I am), and when I went to sweep it into the garbage can, I was instructed not to waste product and put it back in the coffee machine instead. The owner was (and probably still is) in so much debt with the towel sanitizing company that we had to “wash” the towels we used to clean kitchen equipment ourselves by soaking them overnight in buckets of water. He also treats his employees like garbage and creates an extremely stressful environment. I could go on, but I’d hope this has been enough to encourage you to take your...