Best brunch in Chicago
Where to brunch in Chicago — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.
Top brunch spots in Chicago
12 locals' picks — neighbourhoods, price tiers and what to order.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
$$Logan Square
Bakery brunch, biscuits & pie.
Order: Cheddar-chive biscuit sandwich
Beatrix
$$River North
Bright all-day cafe, healthy-leaning brunch.
Order: Avocado toast benedict
Big Star
$$Wicker Park
Patio brunch with Mexican leanings.
Order: Breakfast tacos & bloody marys
Bongo Room
$$Wicker Park
Chicago brunch institution, queue out the door.
Order: Red velvet pancakes
Daisies
$$$Logan Square
Pasta brunch, hard reservation.
Order: Brunch pastas
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
$$Lincoln Park
French pastry brunch spot.
Order: Quiche & croissants
Hutch
$$Wicker Park
Southern brunch with strong cocktails.
Order: Country fried steak benedict
Lou Mitchell's
$$West Loop
1923 diner classic, free Milk Duds at the door.
Order: Banana hotcakes
Lula Cafe
$$$Logan Square
Seasonal brunch icon, James Beard-nominated.
Order: Farm brunch tasting
M. Henry / M. Henrietta
$$Andersonville
Neighborhood brunch fave.
Order: Bliss cakes (blackberry pancakes)
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
$$Loop
Pancakes-first brunch, family-friendly.
Order: Berry crunch pancakes
Yolk
$$Multiple
Bright all-American brunch chain.
Order: Iced Cap'n Crunch French toast
Frequently asked
- Local favourites include our handpicked locals' list and the all-day kitchen at Alinea. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.