The Siberian American: Best Places for Brunch in Chicago

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Best Places for Brunch in Chicago

One of the emails I receive most frequently since our year in Chicago is people asking me where to eat in the city. I’m currently working on a huge guide to restaurants in Chicago, but today, I wanted to share my favorite places for America’s favorite pastime—brunch.


Wildberry Pancakes and Café
The Signature Berry Bliss Crepes is one of the best breakfast items I’ve ever had, and Chris really loved the Caramel Apple Pancakes. Put that together with their amazing Wildberry Orange Juice, and it’s pretty much the breakfast of my dreams. The only problem with Wildberry for brunch is they don’t serve alcohol, but their delicious orange juice makes up for it!

Wildberry is extremely popular, so I would suggest getting there as early as possible. You can also use the “No Wait” Yelp app to get in line without having to be there physically.

The Bongo Room
The Bongo Room is known for its pancakes, and Chris was a big fan of his. I opted for spinach flour breakfast burrito, which was both unique and tasty! The next time we’re in Chicago, I want to try the deconstructed lobster roll benedict.

Please note that the South Loop location does not serve alcohol, so if that’s important to you, go to Andersonville or Wicker Park.

The Gage
We went to The Gage for brunch when friends came to town for a girls’ weekend, and my only regret is not going again! The Gage has it all—great breakfast mixed with plenty of savory choices. I loved their cinnamon buns (made with salted caramel!) and peach bellini. We also decided to go crazy and try their fried pickles, and they definitely didn’t disappoint. The smoked serrano aioli they came with was spectacular. The Gage also has a spectacular location in the South Loop super close to Millennium Park.


Have you been to Chicago? What is your favorite place for brunch?

16 comments:

  1. I LOVE your cover photo! That's gorgeous! Now my mouth is watering for pancakes and omelettes... I guess it's time to warm up my frozen breakfast sandwich. Ha.

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  2. Oh man now I'm hungry! I would love a blueberry pancake right now. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. yum! pinned this for the day we make it back up there :) i can't believe all these places without alcohol though, it's a must at brunch! lol

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  4. Wildberry is so good, they have one in the suburbs and I've only ever been there. I've heard amazing things about Bongo Room and wish I had gone. Longman & Eagle is another place that I loved for brunch!

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  5. Ahh I LOVE brunch places! Saving this in case we ever make it up there!

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  6. We didn't brunch when we were in Chicago, but now I'm really questioning my life choices in not brunching while we were there! Saving this for a future trip to Chicago!

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  7. 2 of my favorite things - brunch and the city of Chicago! We ate at Wildberry Pancake Cafe and it was DELISH! They have such large portions, and everything was amazing <3
    Green Fashionista

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  8. Girl you found some great places to eat while you were in Chicago...each one sounds better than the one before!! xo, biana - BlovedBoston

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  9. oooh pinning this one for later. Haven't been to Chicago in ages... but I'm probably due to go back. :) XO - Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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  10. Oh man, Christopher and I were just talking today about how much we are craving pancakes. These places all sound good!

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  11. Serious yum factor! I'm eating cheese and crackers right now, but craving breakfast food!

    Alix | www.apintsizedlife.com

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  12. One of my friends is in Chicago this week, so I am excited to see this list and share!

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  13. I love Wildberry! :) I've been meaning to go to the Bongo Room, but it hasn't worked out yet. Hopefully next time I'm there!

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  14. Looks like such a fun place to visit! I have always wanted to go to Chicago!

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  15. Saved to my Wanderlust board on Pinterest!

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