Looking for the best brunch in Chicago? From fluffy waffles and stuffed pancakes to savory eggs Benedict, here’s our list of the best brunch places in Chicago for your Sunday funday.
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1300 N. Dearborn St., Gold Coast / Website
Located in Restoration Hardware, this coffeehouse, wine bar and American restaurant rolled into one is known for its lush atmosphere and Instagram-worthy brunch specials. Drop in to try the avocado toast, with charred sourdough, Della Terra Aged Balsamic and the option to add a soft-boiled egg; and the RH Scramble, crafted with farm eggs, Crème Fraîche, avocado and chives.
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841 W. Randolph St., Fulton Market / Website
This rambunctious spot from DineAmic Hospitality has become an instant West Loop brunch fave with offerings like chicken and waffles, cinnamon rolls, “red flannel” hash amped up with roasted beets and dill hollandaise, and the already-iconic Diplomat: a shareable feast of pull-apart Slagel Farms beef sliders with all the fixings.
5347 N. Clark St., Andersonville / Website
Chef and co-owner Paul Fehribach goes all in on Southern heirloom cooking at this Andersonville fave, and the results (particularly at the popular weekend brunch) are lip-smackingly delicious. Housemade buttermilk biscuits, skillet cornbread and beignets highlight the baked goods offerings, while savory options include shrimp and grits, corncakes with red pea gravy and eggs New Orleans: a decadent dish of poached eggs and crab cakes in popovers with bearnaise sauce.
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1001 N. Winchester Ave., East Ukrainian Village / Website
This buzzing spot serves up housemade pastries, baked goods, brunch bites, vibrant lattes and a 13-course, fine dining, Filipino-inspired tasting menu for dinner—booked several months in advance. Visit between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (the kitchen closes at 2 p.m.) to try the eatery’s tasty daytime offerings, including the Filipino Breakfast with fried egg, garlic rice and your pick of longganisa sausage or pork tocino; the Kasama Pork Sandwich with shaved pork adobo, longganisa sausage, giardiniera and a side of chips; and lattes like the "Oh! Hot Yam!" ube latte with coconut syrup.
2537 N. Kedzie Blvd., Logan Square / Website
A Logan Square fan-favorite since 1999, this beloved boîte earns raves for its outstanding (and veggie-friendly) brunch fare, which includes everything from a tofu and veggie scramble to grain bowls, buttermilk pancakes and a squash and pasilla chili quesadilla.
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5707 N. Clark St., Andersonville / Website
This iconic Andersonville eatery’s brunch menu is one of the most creative you’ll find. From lemon shrimp and corn cake Benedict to drunken stuffed poblano pepper, peach and rhubarb brioche French toast and dandelion, shallot and leek omelet, there’s not a dull dish to be found here.
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401 E. Wacker Dr. / Website
Located in The St. Regis, this luxurious Japanese restaurant offers weekend brunch with signature maki, nigiri, sashimi and hosomaki, alongside entree and beverage selections. Visit on Saturdays and Sundays to try the Royal Osetra Caviar, the egg custard breakfast bao, the flat-iron steak with a Korean miso glaze and the pork belly croquettes. Brunch-goers can also order a flight of mimosas, served with freshly squeezed orange juice, peach purée and lychee purée.
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3552 N. Southport Ave., Lakeview / Website
Breakfast sandwiches with ginger-sage sausage and local butterkäse cheese; grilled cinnamon-walnut-sour cream coffee cake; and roasted squash and bacon omelets are just a few of the dishes that have made this Southport Corridor cafe and gourmet grocer a beloved stop for brunch lovers.
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1954 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park / Website
This Lincoln Park destination oozes a breezy, oh-so-chill SoCal vibe, and the weekend brunch follows suit with refreshing fare like ahi tuna and watermelon tartare, shaved Brussels sprout salad and Hass avocado toast with scallion mascarpone. But don’t worry—hearty Midwestern appetites can find plenty to like here, too, from prime beef meatballs and parmesan truffle fries to buttermilk pancakes and short rib hash.
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720 N. State St., River North / Website
At this sophisticated River North destination, chef Carlos Gaytan turns out stunningly creative Mexican fare accented by his fine French culinary training. That extends to the restaurant’s brunch menu, which offers exciting plates ranging from Belgian waffle with duck leg carnitas to Acapulco-style shrimp ceviche, fish tacos with Brussels sprouts relish, lump crab meat-topped avocado flatbread and decadent horchata tres leches cake.
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