Brunch is a serious business in Chicago.
Ask anyone for recommendations and they’ll likely already have a list of their favorites locked and loaded. That’s what makes narrowing down the best brunch spots in the city so hard. It’s nearly impossible, but you’ll never go wrong with these classics.
Updated April 2025
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1616 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Wicker Park
The bottomless mimosas brunch special remains somewhat elusive in Chicago, however, the is one spot where you can get it all day long, four days a week. At Cafe Robey (on the ground level of Wicker Park's Hotel Robey), $28 will get you two hours of unlimited OJ and champagne that you can enjoy with an array of delicious breakfast sammies, biscuits and gravy, chilaquilies and other brunch classics on the menu. Cafe Robey's all-day brunch is available Thursday through Sunday.
Photo via Instagram/Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N. Damen Ave. - Wicker Park
After a long closure, Dove's is finally back and our brunches just got better! Stop in for Southern-inspired Mexican cuisine and breakfast margaritas. Don't skip one of our favorite meals, the chicken fried chicken!
Photo via Facebook/Uncommon Ground
3800 N. Clark St. - Lakeview
We've never met a brunch dish we didn't love at Uncommon Ground. Savory faves like biscuits and gravy and chilaquiles have just as big of a spot on the menu as sweet treats like pancakes and french toast. With two locations to try, you'd better get a visit on your calendar now!
230 W North Ave. - Old Town
Brunch is always a little bit better with laughs. Make sure you check out Second City's Improv Brunch, an 80-minute show on Saturdays and Sundays at noon. Make sure you buy your tickets ahead of time so they don't sell out.
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2748 N. Lincoln Ave. - Lakeview
It’s not a proper brunch guide without Batter & Berries, let’s be real. This spot remains a staple by offering their signature french toast, and more unique dishes like their sweet potato waffle stuffed with bits of fried chicken. Everything on their menu is made from scratch – including their hash browns and sausages.
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3325 N Southport - Southport
Would you really expect Stephanie Izard to bring anything less than her best to the brunch game? Little Goat has a big breakfast menu, in-house bakery, and coffee bars to help reach any level of fullness you're looking to achieve!
Photo via Facebook/Flo Cafe
1434 W. Chicago Ave. - West Town
Name another restaurant with Fruity Pebble French Toast...we'll wait. Flo serves up some unique flair in West Town with a heavy Southwestern influence, plus mimosa flights during brunch!
PHOTO via Lula Cafe
2537 N. Kedzie Ave. - Logan Square
Don't you dare talk about brunch options in Logan Square without mentioning Lula Cafe! Bread Pudding French Toast and a mimosa on the patio overlooking the square sounds like a good start to the weekend.
501 N. Ogden Ave. - West Town
The spinning skeletal biker that sits atop Twisted Spoke is like a beacon of hope after nights that go a little too late. The heavy, hearty brunch options and multiple incarnations of the Bloody Mary here will have you back on your feet in no time.
3258 N. Sheffield Ave. - Lakeview
With BBQ Benedict, Irish Chilaquiles, and Banana Bread French Toast on the menu, Sheffield's Wine and Beer Garden puts other Wrigleyville brunch spots to shame. Also on the menu...IPA salad. We're not sure what that entails but anything with beer sounds good to us.
Photo via Facebook/Chicago's Chicken & Waffles
3947 S. King Dr. - Douglas
543 Madison St. - Oak Park
Breakfast food does the best job of bringing together savory and sweet flavors and no dish does so more justly than chicken and waffles. If that’s what you’re craving on Sunday morning, there’s only one place to get it: Chicago’s Home Of Chicken & Waffles. This place is a Southside gem with plenty of other southern comfort foods to boot.
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1470 N. Milwaukee Ave - Wicker Park
The Bongo Room is a Chicago brunch classic! Its decadent menu (lobster roll benedicts, chocolate tower french toast) has amassed such a fanbase that The Bongo Room now has two locations—Wicker Park, and Andersonville.
Photo via Facebook/Angelina's Ristorante
3561. N. Broadway St. - Lakeview
If you catch yourself in need of Northalsted brunch options, Angelina Ristorante’s champagne brunch is a sure bet. Get a brunch item (including go-to’s like omelets, french toast, a croissant sandwich, and bagel and lox) and bottomless mimosas for a cool $25.
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / UNCLE MIKE'S PLACE
1700 W. Grand Ave - West Town
Open seven days a week from 6am - 2pm, technically everything on Uncle Mike's menu is brunch. This Filipino restaurant is a staple in West Town with their authentic Filipino breakfasts served with two eggs and garlic rice.
Photo via Facebook/M.henry
5707 N. Clark St. - Andersonville
M. Henry's all-day breakfast menu doesn't break from tradition too often. It's very egg-centric with a few quiches and pastries to round it out. But what this restaurant does, it does well. Like, really well. Its Sunday brunch steps the game up even further, delivering an additional full menu of more extravagant sweet and savory dishes. Plus, M. Henry is BYOB. There won't be any shortage of champagne in your mimosas when you're making your own!
Photo via Facebook/The Publican
837 W. Fulton Market - Fulton Market
The Publican's focus on bringing a sense of delicacy to farmhouse fare shines through in each of its menus but brunch here is especially charming. You'll find plenty of sausage and other iterations of pork on the menu, but vegetarians will never leave hungry either.
5412 W. Madison St. - South Austin
MacArthur's simple but delicious breakfast menu is served daily until 10:45 a.m., but it's hearty lunch specials like baked turkey legs and smothered pork chops that keep a steady post-Sunday service crowd coming here week after week. And don't forget the sides! We know you're not going to turn down some mac & cheese or sweet corn.
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5020 W. Sheridan Rd. - Uptown
We've tried finding a less-than-delicious dish on Tweet's massive menu and have determined such a dish does not exist. The cute, cozy, cash-only breakfast and lunch spot in Uptown truly has something for everyone. From huevos rancheros to bagels and lox to vegan-friendly faves, good luck eating your way through all of it!
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2229 S. Michigan Ave. - Chinatown
One of the most iconic drag brunches in the city, The Gospel Brunch hosted by Mz. Ruff N Stuff brings all the fun elements of the church right to your table (with your mimosa). Catch some of Chicago's most exceptional drag performers hit the dazzling stage of LIPS as you chow down.
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2863 N. Clark St. - Lakeview
3938 N. Central Ave. - Portage Park
A cozy brunch spot focusing on American comfort food made from scratch using fresh and local ingredients! Guests are always raving about favorites like chicken and waffles, challah French toast, sweet potato and pork belly hash, and loco moco — a Hawaiian dish of rice topped with a burger patty, egg, and truffle mushroom gravy. Check it out. You won't be disappointed!
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2043 N Milwaukee Ave. - Logan Square
Stay Cafe is a new addition to Logan Square and serves up a fire breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu. Catch them daily, 7 am-2 pm. The spot works for a solo work session, brunch date, or even family time.
PHOTO VIA: FACEBOOK/BEARD & BELLY
6157 N Broadway Ave. - Edgewater
Indulge in a delightful brunch at this Chicago gem, which offers slow-cooked tavern-style dishes made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. From their award-winning grilled cheese to mouthwatering burgers, every item on their menu is crafted with care. Plus, their irresistible fruit and cream pies are complete with a beautiful bar, a spacious patio, and a walk-up bakery counter. Brunch at Beard & Belly is a must-try!
PHOTO VIA: FACEBOOK/TRE KRONOR
3258 W Foster Ave - Albany Park
Savor an unforgettable brunch at Tre Kronor, where your cravings are expertly satisfied. Owners/Chefs Patty and Larry infuse their Scandinavian roots into every dish, creating a passion-filled and delicious brunch experience that will keep you coming back for more years to come.
PHOTO VIA: FACEBOOK/AMERIKAS RESTAURANT
734 Lake St - Oak Park
Indulge in an unforgettable brunch experience at Amerikas Restaurant, where flavors from around the world come together in perfect harmony. With a passion for culinary excellence, their talented chefs infuse Latin American and American influences into every dish, creating a brunch that will leave you craving for more. Visit Amerikas and enjoy a flavorful brunch journey that will surely keep you coming back for more.
PHOTO VIA: FACEBOOK/CESAR'S KILLER MARGARITAS
2924 N Broadway - North Broadway & West Oakdale Ave
Discover the ultimate brunch experience at Cesar's Killer Margaritas, the best place to indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine in Chicago. With over 50 handmade menu items and a dozen tantalizing margarita flavors, their family-owned restaurant offers a fiesta for your taste buds. From the savory brunch options to the delectable dinner favorites and traditional handmade desserts, every bite is a celebration of flavor.
PHOTO VIA: FACEBOOK/VINCI RESTAURANT
1732 North Halsted St - Lincoln Park
When you think of Italian food, brunch might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But Vinci's brunch is truly one you'll want to visit again and again. Start with the Breakfast Bruschetta, toasted bread topped with "eggs your way", ricotta, tomato, arugula, and balsamic, with a side of potatoes. Or opt for Vinci's unique twist on the classic Chicken and Waffle dish, a crispy chicken breast with bacon waffle and spicy balsamic syrup. Vinci's brunch even lets you create your own frittata, by picking one cheese, one meat, and two vegetables from a preselected menu featuring goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, bacon, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, and more!
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