For Chicagoans, no weekend is complete without brunch. Although their sports teams may get a bad rap, if there’s one thing the city knows how to do right its brunch!
Eggs, pancakes, and mimosas are the name of the game. Maybe the Cubs can’t win a game, and Cutler is still the Bear’s quarterback, but these 12 Chicago brunch spots will give “eating for the insta” a whole new meaning.
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
Where: The Loop
What to try: Wildberry Fresh Berry French Toast
Jam
Where: Logan Square
What to try: Chef Mauro’s take on Eggs Benedict
Summer House Santa Monica
Where: Lake View
What to try: The House Bloody Marry (Also don’t forget to snap a pic of the awesome venue)
Pannenkoeken Cafe
Where: Lincoln Square
What to try: Famous for their pannenkoken, which are Dutch open face pancakes topped with sweet or savory toppings. (Chocolate Banana Pannenkoken pictured)
Kingsbury Street Cafe
Where: Lincoln Park
What to try: Lemon Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry and Lemon Cream Sauce
Firecakes Donuts
Where: River North
What to try: Best thing on the menu? Easily the Maple Glazed Pineapple Bacon donut.
Nightwood
Where: Pilsen
What to try: The menu changes weekly, so don’t get too attached to your favorite dish!
Toast
Where: Lincoln Park
What to try: Fruity Pebble French Toast
Hash House a Go Go
Where: Gold Coast
What to try: Sage Fried Chicken and Bacon Waffles
Takito Kitchen
Where: Wicker Park
What to try: Farm to Table Brunch with a Mexican Twist! Menu changes seasonally.
The Bongo Room
Where: River North
What to try: Chocolate Tower French Toast
Avec
Where: Near North Side / Greektown
What to try: Breakfast Paella (try it with the Le Chat Noir breakfast cocktail)
Frequent Chicago bruncher? Let us know your favorite places in the comments below!
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12 Best Places to Brunch in the Windy City is a post from: LifeDaily