The January "Saturday Morning Breakfast Club" met today. Our intended destination was Alexander's in Skokie. Unfortunately, we got a late start due to Audrey's 9:30 a.m. ballet costume fitting. We arrived at the restaurant at approximately 10:20. There was a 30-40 minute wait and no indoor space left to wait in. Several groups were standing around both entrances. Clearly this place is popular. Neither girl was up for the wait though.
We checked our phone maps and decided to head up the street to Atelier Kale. I believe it's relatively new. You place your order at the counter, pay, and take a number stand to your table. They bring the drinks and food to you.

We all loved our drinks - Latte, Pink Latte (caffeine-free made with beetroot & rose petals,) & a Matcha Latte.

Audrey was happy with her Croissant French Toast.

I enjoyed the Avocado Tartine with Eggs. It was very fresh and lemony. The eggs were cooked perfectly for me. A little runny but not so runny that it's super messy to eat.
Audrey's friend was very pleased with her Grilled Avocado & Cheese Sandwich.
Note that their sign says "Blue Kale" but everything else (menu, website, etc...) refers to them as "Atelier Kale”.
Atelier Kale
Address
4907 Oakton st, Skokie IL 60077
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri
08:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sat-Sun
08:00 am - 2:30 pm
We plan to try again for Alexander's when we are able to be there around 8:30 am.