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Best Breakfast & Brunch in Chicago

A question for all you fellow brunch-lovers: French toast, pancakes, or waffles? Or maybe a giant egg scramble is what you’re after? Whatever you’re craving, we’re confident the chefs at these top brunch spots in Chicago will do it right. Don't forget to check the business pages for their latest health & safety measures, such as contactless payment, mask requirements and changes in operational hours.
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  • 4.5 star rating
    225 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    Beloved family-owned business in Logan Square highlighting flavors from the Caribbean. Yelpers can't stop raving about the guava French toast. Give it a try!
  • 4.0 star rating
    1707 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    White chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes. Chocolate tower French toast. Caramelized apple pancakes. These sinful sweets are waiting for you at The Bongo Room!
  • 4.0 star rating
    508 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    A photo-worthy brunch spot? Look no further. Wake 'n Bacon's park-esque garden nestled in the city is the perfect place to grab an ube latte and breakfast burrito.
  • 4.0 star rating
    3632 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    The Black-owned business has been serving up their famous French toast flights in Lincoln Park since 2012. Be prepared for a waitlist but trust us, it's worth it. It's BYOB, so pack some champagne and get ready to eat!
  • 4.0 star rating
    3458 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    The Publican is beer cuisine specializing in oysters, seafood, and pork. Yelpers can't stop raving about the thick cut bacon!
  • 4.0 star rating
    816 reviews
    $$$ Peruvian
    Chicago, IL
    Cabra Cevicheria is a rooftop Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard. The menu is full of unique brunch items like the avocado dip, bacon & egg solterito, and the quinoa French toast.
  • 4.5 star rating
    2299 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    A Logan Square staple since 1999, Lula Cafe has captured the hearts of those near and far with their marbled chocolate-banana bread, the royale sandwich, and smoked trout scramble.
  • Gluten free friends, this one's for you! Wheat's End offers all the breakfast goodies you love (pancakes, waffles, and cinnamon rolls) but can be hard to find gluten free. You can also pick up frozen to-go items like gluten free pizza crust, sourdough, and English muffins.
  • 4.0 star rating
    391 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    Homemade food, large portions, and friendly staff. It's no wonder Windy City Cafe made the list for must-try brunch spots in Chicago!
  • 4.5 star rating
    290 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    Funkenhausen food combines Southern and German flavors to create a soulful mash-up of cuisines. With twists on the classics like pretzel French toast and Samoa cake doughnuts, they put the fun in Funkenhausen.
  • A food truck turned full brick & mortar, Cracked on Milwaukee has you covered for all your traditional breakfast needs. Known for their breakfast sandwiches and grilled cheeses, Yelpers love the Goy Vey which comes with bacon, grilled salami, hash browns, a fried egg, and sweet n' spicy cream cheese on a French roll.
  • 4.5 star rating
    9753 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    With pancakes in the name, you know Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe does them right. With 8 specialty pancakes including flavors like cinnamon roll, Oreo s'mores, and the signature berry bliss, these decadent pancakes leave Chicagoans coming back for more.
  • 4.5 star rating
    521 reviews
    Chicago, IL
    Did someone say mimosa flight? The Perch did! Enter the inviting atrium for a photo worthy atmosphere and delicious food to match.