Best Brunch in Chicago

The best brunch in Chicago including everything from chicken and waffles to french toast, pancakes and boozy options this weekend.

Last Updated on May 6, 2022 by Top Brunch Spots Staff

Looking for the best brunch Chicago this weekend? Great! Top Brunch Spots is the go to resource for brunch each and every weekend. On top of that, we’ve already done all the hard work for you. That includes filtering through the noise to provide you only the best bottomless, boozy drinks and tasty brunches in this weekend. Don’t forget to check out our guides for mother’s day brunch and easter brunch too.

So how does this work?

We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for brunch in Chicago and then follow up with links to different types of brunches in different neighborhoods ( and more) at the end of this page.

Best Brunch Chicago

Nico Osteria

Nico Osteria Description Sophisticated spot for Italian seafood. Chic venue featuring Italian seafood specialties, cocktails & wines, located in the Thompson Hotel. Address: 1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States Phone: +1 312-994-7100 Website: https://nicoosteria.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10am-9:30pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: 11am-9:30pm| Thursday: 11am-9:30pm| Friday: 11am-10:30pm| Saturday: 10am-10:30pm

Smoke Daddy BBQ – Wicker Park

Smoke Daddy BBQ – Wicker Park Description Casual barbecue joint with live music. Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music. Address: 1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, United States Phone: +1 773-772-6656 Website: https://www.thesmokedaddy.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10am-10pm| Monday: 11am-10pm| Tuesday: 11am-10pm| Wednesday: 11am-10pm|

The Madison Bar & Kitchen

The Madison Bar & Kitchen Description Chic New American tavern. Stylish, relaxed tavern & cocktail bar with creative, globally inspired plates & signature drinks. Address: 1027 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States Phone: +1 312-566-4121 Website: https://www.eatatmadison.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30am-2:30pm, 5-9:30pm| Monday: 5-10:30pm| Tuesday: 5-10:30pm| Wednesday: 5-10:30pm| Thursday: 5-10:30pm| Friday: 5pm-12am| Saturday:

Meli Cafe

Meli Cafe Description Homey setting for breakfast & lunch. Breakfast & lunch served with fresh-squeezed juices, handmade marmalades & coffees in a cozy space. Address: 500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605, United States Phone: +1 312-834-0500 Website: https://www.melicafe.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7am-3pm| Monday: 7am-3pm| Tuesday: 7am-3pm| Wednesday: 7am-3pm| Thursday: 7am-3pm| Friday: 7am-3pm| Saturday: 7am-3pm

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Description Lively Spanish cafe. Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant. Address: 2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States Phone: +1 773-935-5000 Website: https://www.cafebabareeba.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=CBBR-GBiz Store Hours: Sunday: 10am-9pm| Monday: 4-9pm| Tuesday: 4-9pm| Wednesday: 4-9pm| Thursday: 4-9pm| Friday: 11:30am-11pm| Saturday: 10am-11pm

Lula Cafe

Lula Cafe Description Farm-to-table fare in a funky space. Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular weekend brunch with brunch menu dishes like brioche french toast. Address: 2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, United States Phone: +1 773-489-9554 Website: https://lulacafe.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-1pm, 5-7pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday:

Bongo Room

Bongo Room Description American breakfast & lunch fare. Popular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items. Address: 1470 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States Phone: +1 773-489-0690 Website: https://www.thebongoroom.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-2pm| Monday: 9am-2pm| Tuesday: 9am-2pm| Wednesday: 9am-2pm| Thursday: 9am-2pm| Friday: 9am-2pm| Saturday: 9am-2pm

Batter & Berries

Batter & Berries Description Breakfast & lunch spot. Bright cafe with creative pancakes, omelets & other breakfast eats plus sandwiches & lunch fare too. Address: 2748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States Phone: +1 773-248-7710 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-3pm| Monday: 8am-3pm| Tuesday: 9am-2pm| Wednesday: 9am-2pm| Thursday: 9am-2pm| Friday: 8am-3pm| Saturday: 8am-3pm

FIG & OLIVE

FIG & OLIVE Description Refined pick for Mediterranean fare. Upscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils. Address: 934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States Phone: +1 202-559-5004 Website: https://www.figandolive.com/location/fig-and-olive-dc/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-8pm| Monday: 4-8pm| Tuesday: 4-8pm| Wednesday: 4-8pm| Thursday: 4-8pm| Friday: 4-9pm| Saturday: 12-9pm

Hash

Hash Description Breakfast & lunch amid retro 1970s decor. Eatery serves its namesake dish, plus other breakfast & lunch fare amid ’70s rock-inspired decor. Address: 1357 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States Phone: +1 773-661-2964 Website: https://www.hashchicago.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-3pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: 8am-3pm| Thursday: 8am-3pm| Friday: 8am-3pm| Saturday: 8am-3pm

Frances’ Deli and Brunchery

Frances’ Deli and Brunchery Description Classic deli & diner grub. Deli that’s been serving up traditional comfort food in an old-fashioned diner setting since 1938. Address: 2552 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States Phone: +1 773-248-4580 Website: https://www.francesdeli.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-3pm| Monday: 9am-3pm| Tuesday: 9am-3pm| Wednesday: 9am-3pm| Thursday: 9am-3pm| Friday: 9am-3pm| Saturday:

m.henry

m.henry Description Bakery & cafe open mornings & afternoons. Breakfast, lunch & brunch spot known for American comfort food with a twist & bakery carryout. Address: 5707 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660, United States Phone: +1 773-561-1600 Website: https://www.mhenry.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-3pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday: 8am-2:30pm| Wednesday: 8am-2:30pm| Thursday: 8am-2:30pm| Friday: 8am-2:30pm| Saturday:

3rd Coast Cafe

3rd Coast Cafe Description Casual breakfast, salad & sandwich spot. Casual restaurant serving up American dishes (including breakfast all day) to a diverse crowd. Address: 1260 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States Phone: +1 312-649-0730 Website: https://3rdcoastcafe.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7am-9pm| Monday: 7am-9pm| Tuesday: 7am-9pm| Wednesday: 7am-9pm| Thursday: 7am-9pm| Friday: 7am-9pm| Saturday: 7am-9pm

Yolk – Marina City

Yolk – Marina City Description Cheery spot with breakfast & sandwiches. Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere. Address: 340 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States Phone: +1 312-477-7676 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 7:30am-2:30pm| Monday: 7:30am-2:30pm| Tuesday: 7:30am-2:30pm| Wednesday: 7:30am-2:30pm| Thursday: 7:30am-2:30pm| Friday: 7:30am-2:30pm| Saturday: 7:30am-2:30pm

Punch Bowl Social Chicago

Punch Bowl Social Chicago Description Massive eatery with 3 bars & games. Sprawling complex offering New American eats & craft cocktails with bowling, karaoke, bocce & games. Address: 310 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States Phone: +1 312-809-9551 Website: Chicago Store Hours: Sunday: 12-10pm| Monday: 4-10pm| Tuesday: 4-10pm| Wednesday: 4-10pm| Thursday: 4-11pm| Friday:

Maple & Ash – Chicago, Illinois 60610

Maple & Ash Description Upscale steakhouse with a chic lounge. Posh, white-tablecloth steakhouse & seafood eatery with a choice wine list & a martini lounge. Address: 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States Phone: +1 312-944-8888 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10am-10pm| Monday: 11am-10pm| Tuesday: 11am-10pm| Wednesday: 11am-10pm| Thursday: 11am-10:30pm| Friday: 11am-10:30pm| Saturday:

Roanoke Restaurant

Roanoke Restaurant Description Refined hotel lounge with comfort food. Sophisticated hotel lounge with craft cocktails & beers, wine on tap, comfort food & flat-screens. Address: 135 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States Phone: +1 312-940-3760 Website: https://www.theroanokerestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-2pm| Monday: 7am-9pm| Tuesday: 7am-9pm| Wednesday: 7am-9pm| Thursday: 7am-9pm| Friday: 7am-9pm| Saturday: 10am-9pm

Mortar & Pestle

Mortar & Pestle Description Rustic cafe with globally inspired eats. Rustic-chic, daytime eatery with globally accented, modern American breakfast, lunch & brunch fare. Address: 3108 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, United States Phone: +1 773-857-2087 Website: https://www.mortarandpestlechicago.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-3pm| Monday: 9am-3pm| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: Closed| Thursday: Closed| Friday: 9am-3pm| Saturday: 9am-3pm

The Breakfast Club and Grill

The Breakfast Club and Grill Description All-day breakfast spot. Lots of American breakfast classics & a few lunch entrees in a homey space with early opening hours. Address: 1381 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States Phone: +1 312-666-2372 Website: https://thebreakfastclubchicago.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7am-3pm| Monday: 6:30am-3pm| Tuesday: 6:30am-3pm| Wednesday: 6:30am-3pm| Thursday: 6:30am-3pm| Friday:

avec Restaurant – Chicago, Illinois 60661

Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.

Big Jones

Big Jones Description Sunlit eatery with Coastal Southern fare. Coastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space. Address: 5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, United States Phone: +1 773-275-5725 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10am-8pm| Monday: 11am-8pm| Tuesday: 11am-8pm| Wednesday: 11am-8pm| Thursday: 11am-8pm| Friday: 11am-9pm| Saturday:

Cafe Robey

Cafe Robey Description Modern American fare & cocktails. Cafe at The Robey hotel offering American fare for brunch & dinner, plus a cocktail lounge upstairs. Address: 1600 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States Phone: +1 872-315-3084 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-2pm| Monday: 8am-2pm| Tuesday: 8am-2pm| Wednesday: 8am-2pm| Thursday: 8am-2pm| Friday: 8am-2pm| Saturday:

Savanna Restaurant

Savanna Restaurant Description American-Ecuadorian breakfasts & lunches. Casual storefront spot serving breakfast & lunch fare mixing classic American & Ecuadorian flavors. Address: 4111 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States Phone: +1 872-817-7340 Website: https://www.savannachicago.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7am-3pm| Monday: 7am-3pm| Tuesday: 7am-3pm| Wednesday: 7am-3pm| Thursday: 7am-3pm| Friday: 7am-3pm| Saturday: 7am-3pm

Summer House Santa Monica

Summer House Santa Monica Description Bright, spacious New American eatery. Sunny restaurant serving New American grub, tropical drinks & more in an airy space with an atrium. Address: 1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States Phone: +1 773-634-4100 Website: https://www.summerhousesm.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SHSMLP-GBiz Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-9pm| Monday: 11am-9pm| Tuesday: 11am-9pm| Wednesday: 11am-9pm| Thursday: 11am-9pm| Friday:

Orange Restaurant Chicago, Roscoe Village

Orange Restaurant Chicago, Roscoe Village Description Creative breakfast plates. Creative breakfast plates like frushi (fruit sushi) & cinnamon roll pancakes. Address: 2011 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States Phone: +1 773-248-0999 Website: Welcome to Orange Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-2:30pm| Monday: 8am-2:30pm| Tuesday: 8am-2:30pm| Wednesday: 8am-2:30pm| Thursday: 8am-2:30pm| Friday: 8am-2:30pm| Saturday: 8am-2:30pm

Reno

Reno Description Casual spot for wood-fired pizza & pasta. Wood-fired pizza, bagels & pasta in a casual, loftlike space with a bar for pastries & alcohol. Address: 2607 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States Phone: +1 773-697-4234 Website: https://www.renochicago.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-9pm| Monday: 4-9pm| Tuesday: 4-9pm| Wednesday: 4-9pm| Thursday: 4-9pm| Friday: 4-9pm|

Bakin’ & Eggs: A Lovely Idea

Bakin’ & Eggs: A Lovely Idea Description Breakfast, lunch & brunch cafe. Breakfast & lunch spot with a coffee & pastry counter plus sit-down meals featuring bacon flights. Address: 3120 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States Phone: +1 773-525-7005 Website: https://www.bakinandeggschicago.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-2pm| Monday: 8am-2pm| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: Closed| Thursday: 8am-2pm|

Kitsch’n on Roscoe

Kitsch’n on Roscoe Description Creative comfort food amid retro kitsch. Updated American comfort food in an offbeat space with a tiki bar, toys, beer cans & TV memorabilia. Address: 2005 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States Phone: +1 773-248-7372 Website: https://www.kitschn.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-2pm| Monday: 8am-2pm| Tuesday: 8am-2pm| Wednesday: 8am-2pm| Thursday: 8am-2pm|

Hutch American Bistro – Chicago, Illinois 60657

Hutch American Bistro Description American comfort food & craft cocktails. Rustic-chic hub for modern American comfort food, including brunch every day, plus beer & cocktails. Address: 3301 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, United States Phone: +1 773-248-1155 Website: https://hutchamericanbistro.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10am-8:30pm| Monday: 10am-9pm| Tuesday: 10am-9pm| Wednesday: 10am-9pm| Thursday: 10am-9pm| Friday: 10am-9pm| Saturday: