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06/19/2026
In the language of flowers, the Coreopsis means "always cheerful." Truth to that. The varying bright yellows, oranges, and orange-red of the flowers last through most of the summer, cheering pollinators like native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds. Stop by and see if you can find at least seven coreopsis plants in our garden -- most are native to prairies (much of the original land of Illinois) and so are drought resistant. A great plant for home gardens.
06/13/2026
Consider a special Father's Day gift with a choice of genuine La Selva caps available at Tom's Place! Choose from 3 colors of BOTY caps (sporting 47 on the side); or the Chicago/Back of the Yards flag, Born and Raised in Back of the Yards, or Las Yardas. Supply is limited so come by soon!
06/10/2026
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." (The Lorax) The re-design of our garden space is complete, and the major plantings are done, with priority to pollinator friendly perennials. Pollinators are essential to most all the foods we eat. So meet the Echinacea. There are several types throughout the garden, and many are now blooming. Also known as a Coneflower, and native to prairie areas, they attract bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds! Be sure to look for the Echnaceas next time you visit!
06/03/2026
These days recognizing Eggs and Cheese are a perfect time to talk about our omelets. Shown here is our Chorizo Omelet (with toast). While we will remove ingredients if desired, we will not add, as this affects the integrity of this omelet, with chihuahua cheese inside and topped with onion, cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of sour cream and sprinkle of cilantro and cotija. Our meat omelet contains pork sausage and bacon; our veggie omelet includes onion, bell pepper, spinach, mushroom and tomato. The 'everything' omelet has those meat and veggie offerings. Those three omelets offer a choice of cheddar, chihuahua, or pepper jack cheese. The combo with all four types include our great hash browns. A great way to start the day!
05/26/2026
Its that favorite summer taste -- and we have it ready for you, with our Blueberry Pancakes! The lemon zest within each pancake just heightens the flavor and sweetness of the berries. Stop in soon to try them -- along with our Blueberry Muffins, starting this week.
05/22/2026
As we transition from Spring into Summer this weekend, we will offer our Pulled Pork Pancakes every Sunday from 5.25 - 7.5 Over four ounces of seasoned pulled pork nestled between two classic buttermilk pancakes, served with our house Whisky Maple Syrup. This Sunday will mark the end of our springtime favorite Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes as we prepare for our classic Blueberry offering this coming week - and yes, we are closed Memorial Day, which is of course, a Monday....
05/19/2026
This week is National "Little Free Library" week and we celebrate the fourth year of our own! Please stop in and see what books we have to offer. You are more than welcome to choose a book or two to take home -- and if you have one to share bring it along! No food purchase necessary (but please don't bring in outside food)
05/16/2026
This Sunday, 5.17 is National Walnut Day, and we want to salute this nutritional powerhouse. Walnuts are a great plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids, important for heart and brain health. Enjoy these super nuts on top of our chia or oatmeal, as well as within (and on top) of our Orange Nut Pancakes. And let's not forget our house-sweetened walnuts on top of our Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast (shown here)
05/07/2026
We are busy preparing for Mother's Day weekend. Please help us by calling ahead for reservations from 8 am - 1 pm at 773-823-9335, so that we are ready to welcome you! Plan to enjoy your favorite menu items -- and we want to remind you that Sunday is the final day for the Banana Coconut Seasonal Pancakes until next January.
04/30/2026
This Saturday is the annual Peace and Education Coalition scholarship fundraiser, a cause dear to our hearts, seeing through the years the strong community leadership this scholarship has helped build. In order to participate, we will take our last order at 11 am this Saturday, May 2, so we hope you come early for breakfast! If you’d like to support the fund, please go to www.peaceandeducation.org!
Address
1509 W 47 Street
Chicago, IL
60609
If you are planning to visit a restaurant located on W 47th street in Chicago, here are the travel directions:
Public Transport: Take the bus to the corner of W 47th street and Ashland Avenue, which is just a few steps away from the restaurant.
Driving/Parking: The restaurant is on W 47th street. If you are driving, there is ample parking available along the street.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 1pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 1pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 1pm |
| Friday |
8am - 1pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 1pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 1pm |
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What people say
Tom's Place - Back of the Yards is more than just a restaurant, it's a community hub. Located on W 47 Street in Chicago, this homestyle American breakfast spot offers not only delicious food but also a chance to meet and connect with others in the area.
One thing that sets Tom's Place apart is their commitment to supporting local causes. Recently, they announced that they would be closing early on a Saturday to support the Peace and Education Scholarship fund, which has awarded about $1 million over the years to students involved in volunteer service in the Back of the Yards community. It's heartwarming to see a business giving back like this.
But let's talk about the food. Tom's Place is known for their seasonal pancakes, and their latest creation - Blueberry Pancakes with fresh blueberries and lemon zest - is no exception. They also offer other classic breakfast dishes like omelets and waffles.
In addition to being a great place to grab breakfast or brunch, Tom's Place has also created a Little Free Library outside of their restaurant. This initiative has been going strong for a year now, with locals contributing and taking books as they please. It's wonderful to see businesses like Tom's Place fostering literacy and community engagement.
Overall, if you're looking for delicious food served with a side of community spirit, look no further than Tom's Place - Back of the Yards.
