Roux - Southern restaurant (US) in Chicago - 1055 E 55th St, USA

Well-designed, with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. The environment is cool, and the food, although tasty, leans towards the indulgent side rather than being healthy. The wait time and line can be a bit lengthy. The bathrooms are generally clean. Dessert options are limited but satisfying.

I had a great experience here. The music created a great ambiance and vibe. I ordered the catfish and the portion was very generous. The catfish was delicious. I did substitute the slaw for sourdough toast which had some delicious jam. Be mindful that the online menu was different than the in store menu. I will definitely be coming back to work out of here one day since it is also a coffee shop.

I have been here a handful of times and I wish they sold their sausage gravy in a jar. Something about it is just so tasty. Definitely get the biscuits and gravy, and may as well add an egg for $2. The dishes are expensive for what you get. The sausage and gravy dish only has one biscuit, which I would consider a side dish, not a main. The beignets are to die for. I've had their loaded grits, which are also very good. I just wish you got more bang for your buck here and I would come here more often - it's only a place where I treat myself.

My best friend invited me to Roux about a month ago and I’ve been back at least 5 times since. The shrimp and grits was my go-to 3 times and I absolutely loved it. The seasoning, texture, and taste was superb. Then I switched and tried the Brisket Hash that’s so filling with tender meat and more than enough potatoes plus my eggs were made exactly how I ordered them (scrambled light). The catfish is great too with the sauce on the side. And you must try the Cinnamon Roll; so fresh, hot and melts in your mouth good! The prices are just right, the customer service is kind, courteous, and patient. The music choice is inviting. Plus, you can earn points that add up to money-off later through the toast app. It’s just a win-win experience. If I hear anything bad about this place, I won’t believe it. I’ll be bringing everyone I know to Roux, you should too! Let’s continue to support the staples in our neighborhood that gives quality food, service and more. Thanks Roux. Keep it up!

The food was delicious. Great flavor, I didn’t have to add any seasoning. Food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. A bit expensive.

So being born and raised in Louisiana I was excited to try it out. I ordered quite a bit of food to go. I ordered the Beignets which were good, but a bit denser than a normal Beignet and kinda tasted like a roll. I also got the biscuit which was good and flaky. The shrimp and grits were good but I wasnt a fan of the sauce they had on top.The potatoes lacked salt. As for the chicken and waffles... The chicken was great, but my waffle was barely there. I'll post a pic below

The food came out really fast, hot, and fresh. Staff was very polite and patient with the people in line who still didn’t know what they wanted to order by the time they got to the front. We enjoyed everything that we ordered! Eating on the patio was nice and there was plenty of seating when we went on a Friday morning. Will be back!

Absolutely fantastic! The food, service, and ambience were spectacular! I visited today with a group of 4. I had shrimp and grits with scrambled egg and seasonal fruit. The shrimp, grits, and eggs were full of flavor and the perfect temperature. The fruit was fresh and sweet! Others in my group thoroughly enjoyed their selections: catfish & fries with coleslaw, chicken & waffles, and 3-egg omelette with potatoes and biscuit with honey & sausage gravy. The line moved quickly, we were seated promptly after ordering, and our meals were delivered to our table within 5 minutes of being seated.