What are the Best Chicago Brunch Places?
Chicago is known for its world famous food scene and past posts have provided insight on some Chicago Best Restaurants and best taco places in the area. Now we take a look at some of the best brunch places in Chicago.
We take a look at eight (8) frequently recommended brunch places among Facebook users in the Chicago area.
Lou Mitchell's
Brunch Menu Includes: Fluffy Jumbo Omelettes, Pancakes and Waffles, Eggs Benedict, Biscuits and Country Style Sausage Gravy, Coffee Cake, Doughnuts, Marinated Skirt Steak, Baked Meat Loaf, Burgers, Chicken, etc.
Address: 565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 939-3111
Google Stars: 4.6
Price Range: $$
Cindy’s Rooftop
About: This restaurant offers one of the best rooftop dining and brunch experiences Chicago has to offer. Frequently recommended by folks on Facebook. Cindy’s is atop the Chicago Athletic Association north of the Art Institute and across the street from Millennium Park.
Brunch Menu includes:
- Drinks: DIY Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Coffee, Tea, Espresso
- Food: Oysters On The Half Shell, Smoked Salmon, and Buttermilk Pancakes.
Address: 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 792-3502
Google Stars: 4.5
Price Range: $$$
Honeybear café
About: Local, family-owned restaurant in the Rogers Park neighborhood offering a full service menu of breakfast and lunch items. Frequently mentioned on Facebook as a great Chicago Brunch spot.
Breakfast Menu includes: Biscuits and Gravy, Huevos Rancheros, Skillets, Vegan Tofu Scrambler, Omelets, Crepes, French Toast, and lots more
Address: 7036 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 754-7450
Google Stars: 4.5
Price Range: $$
Beatrix
About: Neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook and Loop neighborhoods. Brunch Served Saturday & Sunday until 3:00pm
Brunch Menu includes:
- Drinks: Mimosas, Bloody Mary, Martinis, Margarita, Fresh squeezed juices
- Food: Prime Steak & Eggs, French Toast, Pancakes, and more . . .
Locations:
- City: River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop
- Suburbs: Oak Brook
Google Stars: 4.5
Price Range: $$
Frances' Brunchery
About: Landmark in Lincoln Park for over eighty (80) years – serving diners breakfast, lunch, and brunch (before it was even a thing). Serving daily 9 AM – 3 PM.
Breakfast Menu includes: French Toast, Omelets, Pancakes, Waffles, Homemade Sausage patties, Skillets, and more.
Address: 2552 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 248-4580
Google Stars: 4.4
Price Range: $$
Beatnik On The River
About: Mediterranean restaurant with a funky-ornate setting with riverfront seats offers a favorite Weekend Brunch experience. Hear world beats by DJs in a riverfront terrace (heated and enclosed with clear panels during cooler months), and sip on tropical drinks while enjoying brunch.
Brunch Menu includes: Tomato & Avocado Toast, Cubano Breakfast Sandwich, Vegan Chilaquiles, bakery items, and more
Address: 180 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 526-3345
Google Stars: 4.2
Price Range: $$$
Wake ‘n Bacon
About: Trendy destination with extensive, locally sourced international brunch menu. A unique brunch with American, Asian, and Latin flavors paired with fun cocktails. Note: Reservations Are Required For a Table
Breakfast Menu includes:
- Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Specialty Drinks, Cocktails, Beer
- Food: Spiced Maple Chicken 'n Waffles, Berry Bliss Crepes, French Toast, Pancakes, Eggs, and a variety of other unique dishes
Address: 420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 880-5100
Google Stars: 4.2
Price Range: $$
Yolk
About: Café chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
Breakfast Menu includes: Eggs Benedict, Combos, Avocado Toast, Skillets, Omelets, pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more
Address: Multiple locations throughout Chicago and Illinois – see website for addresses
Google Stars: 4.1 – 4.4 **Depending on the location
Price Range: $$
