Walk any neighborhood on a Saturday morning and you will see the universal signs: a small crowd outside the door, baristas pulling shots through the window, the smell of bacon and butter on the breeze.
Hearty Midwestern brunch with deep-dish twists and lakeside views. Across Chicago, brunch takes on a flavor and pace that you simply can't find in another city. The directory currently lists 52 brunch-friendly restaurants in the Chicago, IL area, ranging from neighborhood diners and coffee bars to ambitious bistros that build elaborate weekend menus around seasonal ingredients.
What you order at brunch in Chicago is shaped by what's grown nearby, who has cooked here for generations, and what newcomers have brought to the table. Locals here treat brunch as a small celebration: a way to mark the end of a long week, catch up with friends, or simply slow down and enjoy a meal that doesn't have to end on schedule.
Below you'll find a full alphabetical directory of brunch restaurants in Chicago, with addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, and notes from the editorial team and local contributors. Use the cuisine breakdown to find a category that fits your morning — whether you want a classic American diner experience, a French pastry-and-coffee morning, a Mexican-style breakfast burrito, or a vegetarian-forward menu.
Each restaurant page includes more detail about the room, the menu, and what regulars recommend ordering. New listings are added every week, and corrections from local readers are always welcome — see the Submit page if you'd like to contribute.
By cuisine in Chicago
- Coffee Shop — 16 spots
- Cafe — 14 spots
- American — 12 spots
- Diner — 3 spots
- Breakfast — 3 spots
- donut — 2 spots
- French — 2 spots
- chinese — 1 spots
Full directory: 52 brunch restaurants in Chicago
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Bang Bang Pie Shop
Chicago, IL
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Bridgeport Coffeehouse
3101 South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60608
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Bucktown Beanery
2158 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
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Cafe Marie-Jeanne
1001 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
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Cafe Mustache
2313 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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Caffè Café
Chicago, IL
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City Skyline Chicago
4755 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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Corner Bakery
Chicago, IL
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Dollop Coffee
4181 North Clarendon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
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Doughnut Vault
401 1/2 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60654
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Efebina's
Chicago, IL
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Eggsperience Pancakes & Cafe
3233 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
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Eggy's
333 East Benton Place, Chicago, IL 60601
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Firecakes Donuts
2452 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
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Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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Golden Apple
2971 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
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Grand Lux Cafe
600 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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House of Wings
2447 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
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Intelligentsia
3123 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
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Intelligentsia Coffee
53 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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Kristoffer’s Cafe & Bakery
1733 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608
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La Borra Cafe
10 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1552 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
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La Colonial
57 East Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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Le Bouchon
1958 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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Little Beans
1809 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
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Molly’s Cupcakes
1150 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
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Park Place Cafe
Chicago, IL
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Peet's Coffee
3025 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
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Pittsfield Cafe
55 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
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Sarima Cafe
1924 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
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Savor the Flavor
Chicago, IL
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
3300 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
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Starbucks
1900 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
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State and Lake Chicago Tavern
201 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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Stella's Diner
3042 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
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Sushi Rotary
935 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
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Sweet Bean
1152 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
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Tempo Cafe
6 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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The Cheesecake Factory
875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
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The Goddess and Grocer
911 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
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The Perfect Cup
4700 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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The Purple Pig
444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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The Wild Goose Bar & Grill
4600 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick Street, Chicago, IL 60614
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Wake n Bacon
420 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
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Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
East Randolph Street 130, Chicago, IL
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Willow Cafe and Bistro
4729 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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Yolk
355 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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Yolk - South Loop
1120 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605