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Brunch in Chicago
Yolk is one of Brunch in Chicago.

1. Yolk

8.5
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews
Little Branch Cafe South Loop is one of Brunch in Chicago.

2. Little Branch Cafe South Loop

7.6
1251 S Prairie Ave (at S. Indiana Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · South Loop · 44 tips and reviews
Ina's is one of Brunch in Chicago.

3. Ina's

1235 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Town · 30 tips and reviews
M. Henry is one of Brunch in Chicago.

4. M. Henry

8.7
5707 N Clark St (at W Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 138 tips and reviews
Kingsbury Street Cafe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

5. Kingsbury Street Cafe

1523 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL
Café · 52 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Brunch in Chicago.

6. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
Bakin' & Eggs is one of Brunch in Chicago.

7. Bakin' & Eggs

3120 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Barry Ave & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 97 tips and reviews
M. Henrietta is one of Brunch in Chicago.

8. M. Henrietta

1133 W Granville Ave (btwn N Broadway & N Winthrop Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 31 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The base of the lemon crab-and-shrimp cake is brioche, and yet this Benedict feels light. Chalk that up to the bright lemon notes in the hollandaise, and the crab-and-shrimp cake atop the bread. Read more.

Nana is one of Brunch in Chicago.

9. Nana

3267 S Halsted St (W 33rd St), Chicago, IL
Café · Bridgeport · 82 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Deep-fried tortillas make poufy, crunchy pillows for any-style eggs, refried pinto beans and sauce with a kick (on my visit, smoky chipotle ranchero). Add pulled pork, chorizo or soyrizo for $2. Read more.

Efebina's Café is one of Brunch in Chicago.

10. Efebina's Café

1640 S Blue Island Ave (at 18th St), Chicago, IL
Café · Pilsen · 17 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

11. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews
Iguana Cafe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

12. Iguana Cafe

8.5
517 N Halsted St (btwn W Grand Ave & N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Fulton River District · 70 tips and reviews
3rd Coast Cafe & Wine Bar is one of Brunch in Chicago.

13. 3rd Coast Cafe & Wine Bar

8.6
1260 N Dearborn St (at W Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Gold Coast · 84 tips and reviews

Sruts S.Sruts Sam: Away from the bustle of packed brunch places. Cozy atmosphere and good food!

Pierrot Gourmet is one of Brunch in Chicago.

14. Pierrot Gourmet

8.4
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Café · Streeterville · 95 tips and reviews
Tweet is one of Brunch in Chicago.

15. Tweet

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the “Bib im Bop,” a play on bibimbap, the Korean casserole of rice, veggies and egg; organic corn arepas topped with organic eggs and avocado; and biscuits and gravy made with Amish sausages. Read more.

Milk & Honey Café is one of Brunch in Chicago.

16. Milk & Honey Café

8.2
1920 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Wicker Park · 92 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the BLT made with extra-thick bacon and rosemary-and-thyme–encrusted roast beef. Be prepared to either fight your way to the front of the line or just head home with a bag of signature granola. Read more.

Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

17. 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.

Birchwood Kitchen is one of Brunch in Chicago.

18. Birchwood Kitchen

2211 W North Ave (btwn Leavitt St. & Bell Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The brunch here is so good—and so affordable—that we're beginning to consider the shaded back patio more as our personal backyard. Read more.

E.Leaven Food Company is one of Brunch in Chicago.

19. E.Leaven Food Company

54 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Café · Near North Side · 64 tips and reviews
Tempo Cafe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

20. Tempo Cafe

7.7
6 E Chestnut St (at N State St.), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near North Side · 104 tips and reviews
Chicago Waffles is one of Brunch in Chicago.

21. Chicago Waffles

6.7
1400 South Michigan Avenue (at E 14th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 91 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Brunch in Chicago.

22. Yolk

8.0
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews
Bongo Room is one of Brunch in Chicago.

23. Bongo Room

1152 S Wabash Ave (at Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 116 tips and reviews
Meli Cafe & Juice Bar is one of Brunch in Chicago.

24. Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

8.2
540 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · River North · 85 tips and reviews
Toast is one of Brunch in Chicago.

25. Toast

746 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lincoln Park · 80 tips and reviews
Eggsperience Cafe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

26. Eggsperience Cafe

35 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Near North Side · 171 tips and reviews
Batter & Berries is one of Brunch in Chicago.

27. Batter & Berries

8.3
2748 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · North Side · 168 tips and reviews
Sunny Side Up & Coffee Shoppe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

28. Sunny Side Up & Coffee Shoppe

8.0
42 E Superior St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Near North Side · 74 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Brunch in Chicago.

29. Lula Cafe

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Every dish (sliced flat iron steak with kimchi; pork loin paired with candied peanuts) is at home in the renovated space, which transformed the cramped bar into an expansive, light-filled room.

2 Sparrows is one of Brunch in Chicago.

30. 2 Sparrows

553 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Lehmann Ct), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lake View East · 58 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the belly sandwich, topped with an oozy egg and mellow pickled onions, and it clicks. It’s thicker and juicier than other breakfast meats, and better suited to a home in a secret-recipe biscuit. Read more.

Bite Café is one of Brunch in Chicago.

31. Bite Café

1039 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 100 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: From the breakfast “mashbrown” (a genius combination of mashed potatoes and hash browns) to the crisp and juicy half-chicken with roasted garlic for dinner, the new food is simple and satisfying. Read more.

Feast Restaurant & Bar is one of Brunch in Chicago.

32. Feast Restaurant & Bar

1616 N Damen Ave (at North Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 76 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Perfection is: French toast that’s crisp and browned on the outside, custardy on the inside and topped with a blueberry-peach compote that tastes fresh even in winter. Read more.

Nookies is one of Brunch in Chicago.

33. Nookies

8.1
1746 N Wells St (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Old Town Triangle · 77 tips and reviews
Orange on Roscoe at Damen is one of Brunch in Chicago.

34. Orange on Roscoe at Damen

6.9
2011 W Roscoe St (at Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Roscoe Village · 39 tips and reviews
Kanela Breakfast Club is one of Brunch in Chicago.

35. Kanela Breakfast Club

3231 N Clark St (btwn W Aldine Ave & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 68 tips and reviews
The Flower Flat is one of Brunch in Chicago.

36. The Flower Flat

7.9
620 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lake View East · 17 tips and reviews
Pick Me Up Café is one of Brunch in Chicago.

37. Pick Me Up Café

3408 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 140 tips and reviews
Sam & George's Restaurant is one of Brunch in Chicago.

38. Sam & George's Restaurant

8.5
3000 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Wellington Ave. & N Southport Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 33 tips and reviews
Ann Sather is one of Brunch in Chicago.

39. Ann Sather

8.6
909 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Wilton Ave & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lakeview · 112 tips and reviews