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Patio Brunch Guide: CHI
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1. Bridge House Tavern

321 N Clark St (at the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 62 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: With views overlooking the Chicago river, Bridge House Tavern is everything we want in a brunch spot—affordable, beautiful, and has an outstanding patio! Read more.

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2. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: In the heart of River North lies Frontera Grill, a Rick Bayless gem that boasts an incredible menu and even better patio. Read more.

3. The Dawson

8.9
732 W Grand Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 96 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: With a new build-your-own Bloody bar, and creative twists on brunch classics, The Dawson will be one of the busiest patios this season, guaranteed. Read more.

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4. WHISK

2018 W Chicago Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 53 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: We recommend getting here early, so you can take part in the beautiful outdoor space with your own BYOB options. Read more.

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5. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Publican Quality Meats is one of those small and unassuming spots that deserves lots of praise for the food they serve. Read more.

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6. Chop Shop

8.6
2033 W North Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: A popular spot for it’s lively patio and awarded best patio brunch for our Best and Worst Brunches of 2015, Chop Shop should be on your list of places to brunch in the sun. Read more.

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7. Buck's

1700 W Division St (Paulina), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Wicker Park · 12 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The double stack is easily one of the best meals the Bitches have had this year, and that’s a bold statement! Read more.

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8. Lovely: A Bake Shop

1130 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Noble Square · 44 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: In the heart of Wicker Park, head to Lovely if you are in the mood for fresh baked pastries or a perfectly cooked quiche—Lovely has both in stock 24/7. Read more.

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9. Taus Authentic

6.5
1846 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Wicker Park · 12 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: A brand new spot in Wicker has everyone talking. Taus Authentic is a new, beautiful restaurant in Wicker that not only has amazing food, but rave reviews as well. Read more.

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10. hutch

7.5
3301 N Clark St (at W School St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lakeview · 46 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Well, Hutch not only has amazing food, but also has a fantastic outdoor space for you to soak up the sun, while trying the unbelievable croissant French toast. Read more.

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11. Bar Pastoral

2947 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Lake View East · 29 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Meat and cheese? Yes, please! Bar Pastoral is known for the high-quality food throughout the menu, but also for the terrific ambiance throughout the space, including the patio. Read more.

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12. Kanela Breakfast Club

8.8
1408 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 33 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: With locations all around the city, Kanela is a fan favorite for brunch. The newest location in Streeterville not only boasts a beautiful interior, but an exquisite exterior. Read more.

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13. Pinstripes

8.4
435 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL
Bowling Alley · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: With the gourmet brunch menu, amazing patio, and bowling lanes, Pinstripes is for the group that loves to have fun while they eat. Read more.

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14. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: After winning our best overall brunch spot in our Best & Worst Brunches, Lula Cafe continues to be one of the most popular brunch spots, and since spring has sprung, it’s only becoming more popular. Read more.

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15. Nookies

7.8
1746 N Wells St (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Old Town Triangle · 77 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Nookies is the ultimate go-to when it comes to comfort food. With its simple menu, Nookies will make choosing an entree a breeze and with its outdoor patio open, brunch will be even more of a delight. Read more.

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16. Delightful Pastries

1710 N Wells St (btwn W Saint Paul Ave & W Eugenie St), Chicago, IL
Café · Old Town Triangle · 23 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: If you’re looking for a spot off the beaten path, try Delightful Pastries in Old Town! Not only does Delightful Pastries have an exquisite brunch, but they also have some incredible pastries to try. Read more.

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17. Nellcôte

833 W Randolph St (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 98 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Nellcôte is known for its upscale decor, and for its outdoor patio that is to die for. Let Nellcôte’s menu and feel transport you to Europe, if only for brunch. Read more.