K Rating: 20/20
Sherman Kaplan: WBBM Radio and Northshore Magazine

"I’m kind of static about my breakfasts, usually a bowl of oatmeal, a slice of toast
and coffee. But, when I want to splurge, Victory’s Banner is the place..."

Rated: 3 R’s (Top 10%)
Chicago Reader

"Victory's Banner is one of the best breakfast houses in Chicago, period; the owner told me he learned how to make his omelets from the immortal Lou Mitchell himself. Satisfaction Promise is a scrambled-egg dish with spinach, sun-dried tomato, and feta. But the killer is the French toast, in a batter made with cream (not milk) and orange marmalade, served with peach butter and real maple syrup..."

Rated: Excellent food, Superb, strong coffee, Everything else
Overall user rating: Highly Recommended
Chicago City Search

"We’re in awe of VB... Everything we tried was absolutely wonderful, hot and fresh tasting..."

Chicago Centerstage

"Continually rated one of the city’s best breakfast joints, Victory’s Banner is an unrivaled spot for a.m. eats..."

Rated: Excellent
VegOut - Vegetarian Guide to Chicago

"From the demeanor of the wait staff, to the New Age music, to the soothing paint colors, there’s something inherently calming about Victory’s Banner. By the time you’ve enjoyed fresh squeezed orange juice, French toast with peach butter, or a Veggie Delight omelette with soy sausage, it is like you’ve gone on a mini relaxation retreat..."

Victory's Banner Inspires a Delightful Lightness of Being
Conscious Choice Magazine

"Victory's Banner is an airy haven, awash in sun and light, where smiling waitresses in saris remind you of brilliantly colored birds. With robin's-egg blue walls evoking sky, and yellow banquettes evoking sun, windows — windows everywhere — suspend you in light. It seems appropriate that Victory's Banner is only open for breakfast and lunch — when light is best. You could say this simple Roscoe Village perch creates its own universe of great vibes, where the gentle atmosphere alone makes it a worthwhile jaunt..."

WLS-TV
The Hungry Hound

"At Victory's Banner - which has attracted diners well beyond it's Roscoe Village address - all of the employees are into meditation and personal spirituality, which they say transcends the breakfast and lunch fare..."