When it comes to brunch, Chicago takes the meal to another level. Brunch at the best Chicago restaurants means inventive takes on eggs Benedict, perfectly done brunch classics like waffles and pancakes and well-crafted Bloody Marys to kick-start your day. And it's not just restaurants—some of the best bars in Chicago also serve up noteworthy brunches. And for any brunch haters out there, we have one word: breakfast.
Best brunch in Chicago
Kids
Kid-friendly brunches in Chicago
These spots accommodate little ones and offer dishes they'll love
Breakfast classics
Restaurants
12 brunch pastries
When you need a small sweet during brunch, Chicago restaurants serve up coffee cakes, churros, cinnamon rolls and more
Restaurants
Waffles
In our search for the perfect Belgian waffle, we found several contenders. But only one was perfect.
Brunch beverage guide
Bars
6 coffee cocktails
Move over, Bloody Mary. This spring, Chicago brunch spots are all about coffee cocktails
Restaurants
Evolution of Chicago coffee
How Chicago's coffee scene has changed from Starbucks to Intelligentsia to Asado.
Bars
How to navigate a Bloody Mary bar
A master bartender from the Aviary tackles brunch’s most popular cocktail.
Recent brunch reviews
Restaurants
Stella Barra Pizzeria
The Lincoln Park pizza spot turns out breakfast pies, sandwiches and more
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