2025 Best Restaurants for Brunch in Chicago Area

The Best Sunday Brunch in Chicago

The most versatile—and decadent—meal of the week, brunch with family and friends is a great way to enjoy gourmet food on a laid-back weekend. Linger over strawberry waffles, have a hearty starter of an omelet with crispy bacon, sip a glass of Champagne, or dive into a succulent plate of crabs' legs.

We've done the legwork for you, so just sit back, relax, and browse GAYOT's Best Brunch Restaurants in Chicago, presented in alphabetical order.

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Bandit
13/20
Concept from DineAmic Hospitality on Restaurant Row in the West Loop. See More

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Barrio
14/20
Upscale, rustic Mexican concept from DineAmic Group in River North. See More

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Beatrix

American, Breakfast, Healthy
Beatrix
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Streeterville spot offering American fare, from nightly dinners to weekend brunch. See More

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Big Jones
14/20
Southern cuisine gets an update at this small, chef-driven gem. See More
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French, Contemporary, Bistro
Bistronomic
14/20
Veteran chef Martial Noguier debuts as restaurateur with this modern French bistro in the Gold Coast. See More

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Spanish, Tapas, Small Plates
Boqueria
14/20
Foodsters flock to Fulton Market for classic Spanish tapas. See More

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American, Raw Bar, Breakfast
Café Robey
13/20
With ease and confidence, Wicker Park's only hotel restaurant earns its stripes for all-day dining. See More
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CDA

CDA
13/20
This near-Water Tower hideaway is an architecturally dramatic dining destination. See More
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Cindy's
13/20
Airy cocktail bar and restaurant atop the trendy Chicago Athletic Association Hotel serving modern Midwestern fare alongside mixologist creations. See More
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Kanela Breakfast Club
13/20
Hip spot for the brunch bunch, with invitingly updated a.m. eats. See More
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