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Chicago Brunches

Chicago Brunches

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Created by Shana Blair • Updated On: March 17, 2013

Brunch places to try out (or keep trying)!

Yolk is one of Chicago Brunches.

1. Yolk

7.8
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel West: The Strawberry Orange Juice is the best thing on the menu

Tweet is one of Chicago Brunches.

2. Tweet

8.9
5020 N Sheridan Rd (btwn W Argyle St & W Carmen Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Uptown · 142 tips and reviews

Kelly B.Kelly Butler: Try the Wasabi Bloody Mary. It's so good!

The Red Canary is one of Chicago Brunches.

3. The Red Canary

695 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · River West · 33 tips and reviews

Alexis T.Alexis Thomas: Go to the Red Canary and check out their patio

Bongo Room is one of Chicago Brunches.

4. Bongo Room

8.5
1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews
Moonshine is one of Chicago Brunches.

5. Moonshine

1824 W Division St (at Marion Ct.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 64 tips and reviews

Shana B.Shana Blair: Great dog-friendly alfresco brunch! Try the large bloody mary or the bloody mary bar with the steak and eggs or three-meat omelette!

Nana is one of Chicago Brunches.

6. Nana

3267 S Halsted St (W 33rd St), Chicago, IL
Café · Bridgeport · 82 tips and reviews
Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of Chicago Brunches.

7. Southport Grocery & Cafe

9.0
3552 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 90 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The breakfast menu will please fans of cream cheese; the gooey stuff makes an appearance in the stuffed French toast, topped with maple-pecan syrup. Try it with the rosemary-roasted ham. Read more.

Jam is one of Chicago Brunches.

8. Jam

3057 W Logan Blvd (at Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Logan Square · 55 tips and reviews
Bite Café is one of Chicago Brunches.

9. Bite Café

1039 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 100 tips and reviews
The Bristol is one of Chicago Brunches.

10. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago Brunches.

11. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago Brunches.

12. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews
Nightwood Restaurant is one of Chicago Brunches.

13. Nightwood Restaurant

2119 S Halsted St (at 21st Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · East Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews
Perrenial is one of Chicago Brunches.

14. Perrenial

Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Old Town Triangle · No tips or reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago Brunches.

15. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Sola is one of Chicago Brunches.

16. Sola

3868 N Lincoln Ave (at Byron), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · North Center · 49 tips and reviews
Tre Kronor is one of Chicago Brunches.

17. Tre Kronor

8.8
3258 W Foster Ave (at Spaulding Ave), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · North Park · 83 tips and reviews
Flo is one of Chicago Brunches.

18. Flo

8.7
1434 W Chicago Ave (btwn Greenview Ave. & Bishop St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · West Town · 83 tips and reviews
Orange is one of Chicago Brunches.

19. Orange

730 W Grand Ave (at Halsted St & Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Fulton River District · 25 tips and reviews
Old Town Social is one of Chicago Brunches.

20. Old Town Social

455 W North Ave (at N Cleveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Old Town · 121 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago Brunches.

21. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Chicago Brunches.

22. Julius Meinl Coffee House

3601 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews
Sweet Maple Cafe is one of Chicago Brunches.

23. Sweet Maple Cafe

8.6
1339 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Throop), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews
Pump Room is one of Chicago Brunches.

24. Pump Room

1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 94 tips and reviews
City Provisions Deli is one of Chicago Brunches.

25. City Provisions Deli

1820 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL
Deli · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews
Markethouse Restaurant is one of Chicago Brunches.

26. Markethouse Restaurant

7.8
611 N Fairbanks Ct (btwn Ohio St. & Ontario St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 46 tips and reviews
Glenn's Diner & Seafood House is one of Chicago Brunches.

27. Glenn's Diner & Seafood House

1820 W Montrose Ave (at Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Ravenswood · 113 tips and reviews
Toast Two is one of Chicago Brunches.

28. Toast Two

2046 N Damen Ave (btwn Dickens & McLean Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews
Mercat a la Planxa is one of Chicago Brunches.

29. Mercat a la Planxa

7.6
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Bin Wine Cafe is one of Chicago Brunches.

30. Bin Wine Cafe

1559 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn North Ave. & Honore St.), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Wicker Park · 26 tips and reviews
Ina's is one of Chicago Brunches.

31. Ina's

1235 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Town · 30 tips and reviews
Victory's Banner Restaurant is one of Chicago Brunches.

32. Victory's Banner Restaurant

2100 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Roscoe Village · 43 tips and reviews
Milk & Honey Café is one of Chicago Brunches.

33. Milk & Honey Café

8.2
1920 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Wicker Park · 92 tips and reviews
Gaudi Cafe & Grill is one of Chicago Brunches.

34. Gaudi Cafe & Grill

624 N Ashland Ave (at Erie), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · West Town · 14 tips and reviews
Jane's is one of Chicago Brunches.

35. Jane's

1655 W Cortland St (at N Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 29 tips and reviews
Branch 27 is one of Chicago Brunches.

36. Branch 27

1371 W Chicago Ave (at Noble St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · West Town · 25 tips and reviews
Bistrot Margot is one of Chicago Brunches.

37. Bistrot Margot

1437 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Old Town · 37 tips and reviews
Filter is one of Chicago Brunches.

38. Filter

1373 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 109 tips and reviews
Rocking Horse is one of Chicago Brunches.

39. Rocking Horse

2535 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Logan Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews
Dunlay's on the Square is one of Chicago Brunches.

40. Dunlay's on the Square

3137 W Logan Blvd (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Logan Square · 98 tips and reviews
Feast Restaurant & Bar is one of Chicago Brunches.

41. Feast Restaurant & Bar

1616 N Damen Ave (at North Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 76 tips and reviews
HUB 51 is one of Chicago Brunches.

42. HUB 51

8.2
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews
Kingsbury Street Cafe is one of Chicago Brunches.

43. Kingsbury Street Cafe

1523 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL
Café · 52 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the carrot-whole-wheat pancakes from our 100 Best list: This cafe's changed the breakfast game with its tender, sweet and maybe (but probably not) healthy pancakes.

The Bedford is one of Chicago Brunches.

44. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the The Bedford Bloody Mary from our 100 Best list: The kimchi actually belongs in this drink. It adds a pleasant background of earthiness to what otherwise would be just tomato juice and spice.