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Brunch in Chicago

Breakfast and brunch spots people rate highest.

17 places

The top 17

Breakfast and brunch spots with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Scofflaw4.7· 1.5kBar · Palmer Square

    1. Scofflaw

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, intimate vibe, and lively social scene.
  2. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe4.6· 9.4kBrunch · Jewelers Row

    2. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

    Cozy, lively spot for generous pancakes, inventive skillets and great coffee.
  3. Remington's4.6· 2.6kRestaurant · Jewelers Row

    3. Remington's

    Upscale steakhouse with prime cuts, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list.
  4. Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Streeterville)4.6· 2.3kCafé · Lakeshore East

    4. Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Streeterville)

    Cozy café and bakery with great coffee, house pastries, and casual seating for work or relaxation.
  5. Flight Club Chicago4.6· 1.8kCocktail bar · Theatre District

    5. Flight Club Chicago

    Lively social darts bar with inventive cocktails, sharable plates, and interactive games.
  6. Iguana Cafe4.6· 974European · River West

    6. Iguana Cafe

    Bright café serving handmade crepes, European coffee, pastries, and relaxed patio seating.
  7. Alpana4.6· 644Restaurant · Magnificent Mile

    7. Alpana

    Cozy Italian spot with seasonal pasta, inventive cocktails, and an extensive wine list.
  8. Eleven City Diner4.5· 5.5kDiner · Dearborn Park

    8. Eleven City Diner

    Retro-casual diner serving classic American comfort dishes, pancakes, sandwiches, and coffee.
  9. Travelle at The Langham, Chicago4.6· 508Restaurant · Theatre District

    9. Travelle at The Langham, Chicago

    Elegant river-side dining with elevated American classics and standout coffee service.
  10. Maple & Ash4.5· 4.0kRestaurant · Gold Coast

    10. Maple & Ash

    Upscale steakhouse with prime steaks, inventive plates, curated wines and cocktails.
  11. Mojo Coffee4.6· 381Café · Financial District

    11. Mojo Coffee

    Downtown craft coffee roastery with cozy seating, river views, work-friendly vibe.
  12. The Marq4.5· 1.3kRestaurant · Financial District

    12. The Marq

    Upscale historic spot with seasonal American fare, craft cocktails and live music.
  13. Sipping Turtle Cafe4.6· 355Café · Jackowo

    13. Sipping Turtle Cafe

    Cozy neighborhood cafe with excellent coffee, pastries, and a relaxed work-friendly vibe.
  14. Oromo Cafe Bucktown4.5· 345Café · West Bucktown

    14. Oromo Cafe Bucktown

    Cozy neighborhood cafe with excellent coffee, fresh pastries, and health-forward dishes.
  15. The L Station4.4· 1.2kSoul food · Theatre District

    15. The L Station

    Lively soul-food spot with fried chicken, Southern sides, and strong cocktails.
  16. Brü Chicago4.4· 773Café · Wicker Park

    16. Brü Chicago

    Cozy creperie with standout coffee, inventive crepes, and relaxed neighborhood vibes.
  17. Pippin’s Tavern4.3· 1.1kPub · Magnificent Mile

    17. Pippin’s Tavern

    Lively gastropub with hearty American-Irish fare, craft cocktails, friendly neighborhood vibe.

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