Top spots for Chicago brunches
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Restaurants
Breakfast, brunch, lunch (closed Tue)
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On the heels of the success of Chickpea, Jerry Suqi opened this charming American spot
- Critics' pick
The Publican
Restaurants
Brunch (Sun), dinner
The Publican
Diners come to this megaproject from Paul Kahan and crew for three things: to sample the massive list of brews while basking in the golden-hued, beer hall–like space, to taste impeccable charcuterie and oysters from chef Brian Huston’s dinner menu or to begin their Sundays with arguably the best bru
Nightwood
Restaurants
Brunch (Sun), dinner (Mon–Sat)
Nightwood
The consistently successful dishes at this understated Pilsen restaurant from the Lula Cafe crew share two traits: first, that fresh-from-the-garden liveliness that’s garnered Lula its cultish status
- Critics' pick

Hearty
Restaurants
Brunch (Sun), dinner (closed Mon, Tue)
Hearty
Even with a menu that changes throughout the year, you can always approach Hearty in two ways: You can go the route of extreme gluttony, starting with a blue-cheese tart followed by glorious fried chicken with creamed collard greens
Birchwood Kitchen
Restaurants
Brunch (Sat, Sun), lunch, dinner (Tue–Fri) (closed Mon)
Birchwood Kitchen
No matter what the weather’s like outside, it is always cheery at this café. Lunch sandwiches—wine-braised pot roast on a baguette, grilled goat cheese with curried cauliflower on sourdough—feature next-level flavor combinations
- Critics' pick

