Best Brunch in Chicago (2025)

Logan Square’s standard-bearer for market-driven cooking still sets the tone at brunch, with seasonal plates, excellent pastries, and a daytime energy that feels quintessentially Chicago. A longtime Michelin Bib Gourmand and James Beard finalist, it’s been praised by national and local critics for decades.

By day, this Filipino bakery-café turns out longanisa-and-egg plates, garlic rice, and meticulous pastries; by night, it’s the world’s first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant. Featured by Food & Wine and celebrated by local public radio, its daytime service is first-come and worth the wait.

A West Loop favorite where weekend brunch honors Midwestern producers with farmhouse fare—think pork-centric plates, oysters, waffles, and excellent beer. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and routinely recommended by Eater Chicago and the Chicago Tribune, it’s a lively, quintessentially Chicago experience.

Modern Greek brunch in Logan Square: coffee freddos, bougatsa, olive oil–bright plates, and savory egg dishes from chef Doug Psaltis. Recommended by local critics and OpenTable diners, it channels Greek café culture while staying firmly rooted in the neighborhood’s community vibe.

Chinatown’s beloved dim sum address delivers classic Cantonese brunch—shrimp har gow, rice rolls, and roast meats—in a sprawling second-floor dining room. Endorsed by Time Out and Frommer’s, it draws multi-generational crowds; arrive early on weekends for the best selection.

A Lakeview favorite blending small-batch grocery with an all-day breakfast menu—bread pudding pancakes, cupcake pancakes, and house preserves star. Frequently shouted out by local food writers, it’s independently owned and proudly supports Chicago’s artisan producers.

A Hyde Park landmark since 1921—cash-only, cafeteria-line charm, huge portions, and a devoted local following. Known as a favorite of President Obama and covered widely by Chicago media, it remains a South Side go-to for steak and eggs, omelets, and pancakes.

Bronzeville’s beloved brunch spot serves Southern-leaning favorites—from peach bourbon French toast to salmon croquettes and grits—with a warm, community-first spirit. Featured on WTTW’s Check, Please! and highlighted by Thrillist, it’s a proud neighborhood original.

Weekend brunch at this pan-Asian favorite pairs kimchi hash, congee, and coconut pancakes with one of the city’s cult burgers. A Michelin Bib Gourmand lauded by Chicago Magazine and The Infatuation, it’s playful, shareable, and distinctly Chicago.

The vegetable-forward, pasta-loving Logan Square favorite added Sunday brunch—whole-wheat pancakes, cavatelli carbonara, and standout pastries from Leigh Omilinsky. Named Eater Chicago’s Restaurant of the Year and awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainability.

Bridgeport’s gastro-tavern serves a spirited weekend brunch—rotisserie duck hash, the cheeky Egg McDuckInn, and a lush patio when weather cooperates. A perennial critics’ pick, it’s been highlighted by Eater Chicago and Resy for its neighborhood hospitality.

Chicago’s first Kurdish restaurant offers a generous Kurdish Breakfast for two—cheeses, jams, olives, fries, fried cheese rolls, and bottomless tea—plus baklawa crêpes and soujouk omelets. Recommended by Resy and OpenTable editors, it’s a singular cultural brunch.