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Brunch in Chicago
ATM / Bar Food / Brunch / Burgers / DJ
Reviewed by Sarah N.
"The Chicago edition of New York McFadden’s, it offers all the comforts of an Irish bar within the convenience of a Gold Coast location. Perfect for s ..." more
1206 North State Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610
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20s / 30s / Acoustic / After Work / DJ
Party Earth Review Just steps away from a stretch of the city’s rowdiest sports bars, Rockit Burger Bar offers hearty pub grub, live music, and a slightly more laid-back vibe in an upscale, but still sports-focused, environment. Much like its original sister bar in River North, Rockit in Wrigleyville is known for its energetic yet easygoing ... more
3700 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613
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20s / 30s / Affluent / Brunch / DJ / R&B
Party Earth Review Set atop the 27th floor of a trendy boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, ROOF on theWit boasts an expansive view of Chicago’s glittering skyscrapers – not to mention a good sampling of its see-and-be-seen crowd as well. A dedicated elevator opens into a sprawling main room filled with clusters of low-slung chairs and ... more
theWit Hotel
201 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
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20s / 30s / After Work / Blouses / DJ
Party Earth Review Housed in a restored Schlitz Brewery tap house, Schubas Tavern is a mellow bar and intimate music venue that hosts diverse live performances every night, often featuring artists from around the world. Distinguished by its early 20th-century building, intricate brickwork, and large terracotta Schlitz emblems out front ... more
3159 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
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18 and over / Acoustic / Bar / Punk
Party Earth Review If the name doesn’t give it away, the muffled sounds of live music mixed with the smell of pizza should clue first-time visitors in to Beat Kitchen’s double identity as a restaurant and live music venue. Serving up fresh pies and lots of sandwiches and large salads, the place is a magnet for folks who aren’t even there ... more
2100 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago IL 60618
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20s / 30s / Bottle Service / Brunch
Party Earth Review Situated in the epicenter of Lakeview’s gay scene, minibar Ultra Lounge & Café caters to a higher-end clientele with swanky décor, intricate drinks, and bartenders who could double as Abercrombie & Fitch models. A narrow, sexily-lit bar takes up part of the U-shaped front lounge, whose intimate low banquettes and VIP sections ... more
3341 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657
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20s / 30s / After Work / Bar Food
Reviewed by Carissa L.
"It’s not the most Irish of Irish pubs (RIP Johnny O’Hagan’s), but I always enjoy the food here. They have a delicious chicken, pear and goat cheese sa ..." more
3443 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
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30s / Acoustic / Anything goes
Party Earth Review A lively coffee house, restaurant, and live music venue, Uncommon Ground features nightly acts and hearty sustainable cuisine that bring in everyone from crunchy young hipsters and aging hippies to music lovers and mellow Cubs fans. Students and artsy types in need of a caffeine kick take their books to the back room, where ... more
3800 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613
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20s / 30s / Acoustic / Ambient Jazz
Party Earth Review Originally opened in 1993 as a quaint deli, The Bongo Room has since evolved into one of the city’s most recognized brunch spots. Nestled among the record stores and vintage clothing shops of Wicker Park, the venue’s walloping pancakes alone are enough to draw in patrons willing to wait upwards of two hours on the weekends ... more
1470 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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20s / Bachelorette Parties / Gay
Party Earth Review Located in Chicago’s famous Boystown neighborhood, The Kit Kat Lounge is a lively spot where stylish gay men and large groups of straight girls sip colorful drinks and enjoy over-the-top tableside drag performances. A throwback to the boisterous supper clubs of the 1940s and old Hollywood glamour, the classy bar and restaurant ... more
3700 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60613
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20s / 30s / After Work / Bar / Brunch
Party Earth Review Despite a preponderance of creative galleries and contemporary boutiques in River North, Moe’s Cantina manages to stand apart from the hipster contingent with a cavernous, upscale space that attracts a preppier crowd than many of its neighbors. Exposed brick, beamed ceilings, and intricate ironwork chandeliers and banisters ... more
155 West Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
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20s / 30s / After Work / Bar Food
Reviewed by Michael D.
"Fatpour is a classy joint my friends. They have a great menu with a lot of varying options for lunch and dinner, plus they suggest a type of beer that ..." more
2005 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
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Chicago Brunch Overview
Brunch is one of those things that certainly deserves a spot on the list of ‘Things Chicago Does Really Well’, alongside deep dish pizza, blues music, and bitter cold weather. With more and more restaurants every year starting to serve brunch menus on weekends, it is not a stretch to call Chicago a brunch city.
Many of Chicago’s upscale dinner spots offer luxurious brunch menus on the weekends. Longman & Eagle and Lula Café in Logan Square feature lengthy waits for both brunch and dinner on a regular basis, with creative dishes like Tiramisu Bread Pudding French Toast and classy oyster-garnished Bloody Marys.
And then there is the overwhelming number of restaurants in Chicago that are open solely for breakfast and brunch. There are the slightly snooty single-syllable haunts, such as Yolk, Toast, and Flo, which offer a variety of creative omelets, benedicts, and scrambles. The Bongo Room, with locations in the South Loop, Wicker Park, and Andersonville, is certainly one of Chicago’s most famous brunch locations, but with up to two-hour waits on weekends, it is plenty easy to find another spot nearby in any of those neighborhoods.
And for those looking for a more casual Chicago brunch experience, Twisted Spoke is not to be missed. The biker-bar themed restaurant features the best Bloody Marys in town and seriously generous portions.
Brunch in Chicago is certainly a popular activity and it is not hard to find a delicious brunch spot in nearly every neighborhood in the city. Just be prepared to wait a while for a table on weekends.
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