Nookies: Delightful Sunday Brunch

This was a random choice on another walking tour of the city and this time it paid off. I was warned against spontaneous exploratory pop-ins by the locals but old habits die hard. Anyway, Nookies Tree in Lakeview (http://www.nookiesrestaurants.net/edgewater/facts.html) did not disappoint. It was a beautiful Sunday - warm and sunshiny. We got a table outside surrounded by greenery and what looked like neighborhood locals. I say this because they all seemed to know the guy at the door. Others walked by every now and then and shook hands with him. It was all very neighborhoody. The people-watching was excellent.

We got an Acapulco Burger with avocado, salsa and pepperjack cheese and a Tuna Melt. Both were delicious. The Burger was big, juicy and spicy. The Tuna Melt was great with finely chopped celery, not too much mayo and melted American cheese carefully served on a toasted english muffin. Yum yum! The cole slaw and the home-made fries that came with the dishes were good too and the whole meal cost us just over $20.

Now why don't they have places like this in the Loop or in Streeterville? Seriously, Nookies has three locations: Old Town, Lincoln Park and Lakeview. I bet if they opened one in Streeterville, they'd have to fight customers off with a stick!