Third Floor over Yonder (Closed)

I love Wabash Avenue. Under the girders of the El walk a mix of impatient jewelers, disaffected SAIC kids, clueless tourists, and crispy critters (Erik's term for the especially rough-looking homeless). Three of my favorite lunch joints reside there- Heaven on Seven, Oasis, and The Pittsfield Cafe. 

Not many restaurants can succeed above street level, besides maybe Tilted Kilt, but I hope Yonder is one of them. Going through the "Mallers Building" at 5 S. Wabash is a fun treasure hunt that ends in a theater tech nerd's pastoral breakfast dream.

Photo from Eater.Com

Yonder is brought to you by the Wishbone people, so you'll find the some similar soul food staples like jambalaya and cornbread muffins.
Shown below under purple theater lights and in the shade of the 'bacon tree' are the black bean cakes, mac and cheese, and a side of greens (though the greens look poop-brown in this light). Looking equally unappetizing below is the brisket. Though fatty, it was quite succulent and flavorful.  

Tips: Always get the mac and cheese as a side and don't skip the unsweetened iced tea. It's not too watery, not too bitter. Enjoy the fried egg clouds and pretend you're in the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. 

Rating, each category out of 5: 

Taste           * * * *

Value           * * 
Atmosphere  * * * * (Extra credit for featuring multiple Spuds Mckenzie dogs!)
Service         * * * *

Links: Yelp, Yonder Website