Wishbone

Stuck as we are in the Midwest, Southern staples such as real grits and biscuits can be hard to come by. But this enormous West Loop eatery (the sister to the Lakeview location) has made it its mission to bring “mornin’ hon” hospitality to the heartland. The brunch is often touted as the city’s best, and while we’re not willing to go that far, we can definitely get down with the plate-size fruit pancakes and savory corn cakes (try the latter with some hot sauce), the dense corn muffins and buttery biscuits, and the spicy andouille chicken sausage.