Toast It IZ - River North

4.2 (161)

$31 to $50

Breakfast

22 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611-3513

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Toast It IZ - River North

4.2

$31 to $50

Breakfast

Streeterville

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

22:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Hot spot

Opening October 4th in River North! Toast It Iz brings bold brunch flavors, creative cocktails, and a vibrant vibe to Chicago. From Lobster Deviled Eggs to Banana Pudding Waffles, every dish is made to impress and every visit is an experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Breakfast, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 08:00–19:00
Phone number
(708) 866-4211
Website
http://Www.toastitiz.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
22 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611-3513
Area
Streeterville
Parking Details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Shell Yeah! Weekday Special at Toast It Iz
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
Shell Yeah! Your new weekday move is at Toast It Iz. Pull up Monday through Friday from 3PM–7PM and enjoy our weekday special featuring $3 Chargrilled Oysters Rockefeller and $10 Lemon Drops. Whether you’re stopping in after work, meeting friends for drinks, or just craving good food and good vibes, this is the perfect reason to make Toast It Iz your weekday spot. Available for dine-in only during the promotional window. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Days Available: Monday through Friday Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM **restrictions apply**
✨ Vibes After 5: Reverse Happy Hour at Toast It Iz
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
Where the workday ends & the vibes begin. Kick off your Friday night the right way at Toast It Iz with Vibes After 5, our weekly Reverse Happy Hour experience in the heart of River North. As the evening begins, unwind with curated drink specials, delicious appetizers, and an elevated lounge atmosphere designed for after-work energy and late-night vibes. Whether you're meeting friends, planning a date night, or starting your Friday celebration early, Vibes After 5 is the perfect way to transition from work mode to weekend mode. Because Fridays deserve great drinks, great food, and even better company. 🍸 Experience Highlights Reverse Happy Hour Drink Specials Appetizer Specials Vibrant lounge atmosphere Perfect start to your Friday night in River North
Industry Mondays at Toast It Iz 🍸
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
Clock Out. Pour Up. Connect. Start your week with Chicago’s hospitality community at Industry Mondays — a weekly hangout for service industry pros to relax, network, and enjoy exclusive specials after the shift. Every Monday evening, Toast It Iz opens the doors for bartenders, servers, chefs, and hospitality workers to unwind together with curated cocktail specials and shareable bites in a vibrant lounge atmosphere. Whether you're coming off a double shift or just looking to connect with others in the industry, this is the place to reset your week. Experience Includes: 🍽 20% Off Bill 🎶 Relaxed lounge atmosphere & networking with hospitality professionals

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I found your next Taco Tuesday! If you’re looking for a midweek spot with great food and even better deals, @toast_it_iz has you covered 🙌🏽 Every Tuesday: 3 Tacos + Margarita for just $15 But don’t stop there… Monday–Wednesday 3pm-7pm: Chargrilled oysters for $3 each and $10 Lemon Drops We tried the steak and chicken tacos, chargrilled oysters and of course had to take advantage of the margaritas and lemon drops. Everything was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 📍 Toast It IZ 22 E Hubbard Chicago #planesandplates #chicago #tacotuesday #chicagorestaurants #chicagoloop Food, foodie, Chicago food, travel, things to do in Chicago, Chicago restaurants, the loop Chicago, restaurants in the loop, content creator, traveling, wander, wanderlust, 312food, choose Chicago, food photography, food, foodies, the loop, content creator, influencer, Chicago influencer, travel creator, travel influencer, foodporn
najahla_eats
I finally got to check out Toast It Iz on Hubbard for a creator event and I’m not exaggerating when I say that oxtail empanada might be one of the most unique appetizers I’ve had in Chicago. Toast It Iz is giving: • Southern comfort food • Black-owned Chicago vibes • Happy hour in River North • Live DJs on the weekend They’ve got Taco Tuesdays ($10 Patrón cocktails), weekday happy hour (3–7 PM), reverse happy hour Fridays, and Industry Night on Mondays. This is definitely a “save this for later” Chicago brunch + happy hour spot. Shoutout to @toast_it_iz @cravinwithraven @infamiscollective for an amazing event and absolutely delicious meal 🤎 My name is Najahla, follow @najahla_eats for more food and fun in Chicago. #ChicagoFoodScene #RiverNorthEats #ChicagoBrunchSpots #BlackOwnedChicago #ChicagoHappyHour

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4.2

(161)

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Great for brunch
Chicago
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toast It IZ - River North offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food" and friendly service. Popular dishes include shrimp and grits, and pancake tacos. It's a "fun" spot, ideal for brunches, though the venue can be "very loud" and service times may vary. Reservations recommended due to high demand.

161 Reviews

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Mj Gold
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Took a little while for the food but was definitely worth it food was very good
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Steve Gold
Chicago / Illinois123 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The hostess was rude and dismissive when we arrived. One member of our party stated that she had called repeatedly and the phone was never answered. The host stated she answered every call. This conversation occurred between 11:00 and 11:30 on 11/8/26. In essence, she called my fiancé a liar. Then she told us the wait would be an hour and waved her hand to motion us away. I discovered that I could make reservations on OpenTable. I made a reservation for 12:15, which was 30 minutes instead of the hour we were originally told. This entire interaction totally turned me off on this restaurant. The food did turn out to be delicious. The restaurant is understaffed, which makes it difficult to get service or refills. The food is excellent. This doesn't excuse the nastiness from the person working the host stand. The host stand sets a restaurant's first impression. In this case, the impression was abysmal.
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Tamya
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The wait was very long the food was decent but my wife didn’t get her food until me and her friend finished we ended up canceling her salmon burger and they brought it out anyway and it still had everything we told them not to put on there.
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Nancy
Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing. The food was fantastic! The grilled calamari was fresh and so flavorful! Two thumbs up!!!
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Ariel
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 November 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great experience went for our birthday brunch was amazing
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Charisse Gold
Chicago / Illinois19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Third time here this year and came with some out-of-town friends. They saw the reviews on TikTok and left VERY pleased. Loved the food and time together!
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Amy
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was great! Slow to prepare. It was Saturday so maybe that’s why things were slow. We had reservations. Sat quickly. Server was great. Very loud. Lively atmosphere and crowd if that’s your thing. Hard to have conversation. Happy place.
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Stacy Gold
Wisconsin13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good spot for brunch! The food was delicious! The pancake taco were refreshing. The catfish and grits were so good. Catfish was seasoned well. The grits were creamy and the sauce was 🔥🔥My friend could not stop talking about how good her egg skillet was. Definitely will be back
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TRINA
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing the fried green tomatoes along with the shrimp and grits Will definitely go back on my next trip to Chicago
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Jennifer Gold
New York City9 reviews
1.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a reservation for 4….after an hour wait, with 5 parties still ahead of us, we left. I told the hostess we had tickets so it was important to get seated, they didn’t care. I will never go back
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Breakfast, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 08:00–19:00
Phone number
(708) 866-4211
Website
http://Www.toastitiz.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
22 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611-3513
Area
Streeterville
Parking Details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a calmer visit, try a weekday, guests report weekday visits were fine, while Sundays and holiday brunches often feel much busier and louder.

Tuesdays are a standout, reviewers recommend Taco Tuesday, praising the three-taco-and-margarita special as a fun, good-value night out.

Casual dress is the guide, come relaxed and comfortable; nothing formal is expected for dining at Toast It IZ - River North.

Toast It IZ - River North radiates a vibrant, DJ-driven brunch vibe, guests praise the upbeat music, colorful decor, and lively energy that make it a fun spot for celebrations and social meals.

Yes, reviewers reference other Toast It IZ locations, mentioning an Alabama location and the brand’s original south-side Chicago spot alongside the River North site.

Yes, reviewers commonly describe portions as generous, saying the kitchen 'is not stingy with the portions' and that they left 'belly full, ' with some items (for example, oxtail rolls) noted as more than enough to share.

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Toast It IZ - River North

4.2

$31 to $50

Breakfast

Streeterville

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

22:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Toast It IZ - River North

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Toast It IZ - River North

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Shell Yeah! Weekday Special at Toast It Iz

✨ Vibes After 5: Reverse Happy Hour at Toast It Iz

Industry Mondays at Toast It Iz 🍸

Concierge
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Videos

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