20+ brunch deals to try during Chicago Restaurant Week 2025

Food & Beverage, Mexican

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill

Family-owned El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill showcases authentic Mexican flavors in the Lakeview neighborhood. You'll find creative takes on all your favorite brunch dishes during Chicago Restaurant Week, like Horchata French toast, blueberry margarita pancakes, quesabirria grilled cheese, and street corn avocado toast.

Food & Beverage, Wine Bar

Bronzeville Winery

Bronzeville Winery is a popular gathering place in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood. Cozy yet elegant, it’s one of Chicago's go-to spots for both wine enthusiasts and brunch lovers. Decadent brunch favorites here include classic pairings like chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits, best enjoyed with a bottle of bubbly from the extensive wine list.

American, Food & Beverage

Willow Room

Located in Lincoln Park, Willow Room is a cozy restaurant and tavern known for its bistro classics with creative twists. Pop in for brunch and start the weekend with chorizo verde chilaquiles or a fluffy stack of pancakes paired with bubbly mimosas. Save room for dessert: the orange ricotta donuts here are addictive, and pair perfectly with a citrus mimosa.

American, Food & Beverage

The Royal Grocer & Co.

The Royal Grocer in Bucktown offers a family-friendly environment and a menu of brunch favorites made with locally sourced ingredients. Chicago Restaurant Week is the perfect time to give their decadent Royal Burger a go, but everyone in the family will adore the classic fluffy buttermilk pancakes.

American, Craft Breweries/Tasting Rooms, Food & Beverage

The Perch

The Perch is a neighborhood restaurant, bar, and brewery in Wicker Park. Their straightforward American menu focuses on wood-fired grill dishes and their delightful craft beers. Their Chicago Restaurant Week prix fixe brunch menu features indulgent delights like lemon blueberry pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and lobster deviled eggs.

American Contemporary, Food & Beverage

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

Inspired by Northern California's relaxed vibe, this Napa Valley-style restaurant in Fulton Market offers a cozy ambiance, fresh ingredients, and the best wines of California. Their prix fixe brunch menu for Chicago Restaurant Week starts with streusel muffins before moving on to waffle short stacks and Old Bay seasoned fried chicken sandwiches.

Restaurant Venues, Special Event Venues

Tabu

Tabu breaks from tradition with its multi-regional Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails, and its brunch menu lists everything from Korean sticky mushroom tacos to coconut French toast. Located in the eclectic West Loop, their colorful space boasts unique details like 10,000 individually cut ropes adorning the ceiling.

American Contemporary, Food & Beverage

Summer House Santa Monica

Summer House, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, brings the West Coast vibes all year round. The California-inspired menu highlights seasonal specialties made from scratch with locally sourced produce. During Chicago Restaurant Week, start your day with the grilled salmon BLT, crispy cinnamon sugar waffles, green chili enchiladas, and an optional mimosa add-on.

Bakery/Café/Deli/Diner, Food & Beverage

Blue Door Farm Stand

Blue Door Farm Stand feels like a country escape from the bustling city. Dishes include hearty salads, sandwiches, and seasonal soups featuring ingredients sourced from local farms. Their Chicago Restaurant Week brunch menu boasts healthier, veggie-rich fare like sweet potato empanadas, a Brussels and kale salad, and tomato basil cream soup.

Food & Beverage, Greek

Avli Taverna Restaurant

In Lincoln Park, Avli's menu blends Mediterranean elegance with urban sophistication. Keep it healthy at brunch with the green goddess salad, chicken souvlaki, or the Greek-style veggie bowl. Avli’s River North and Millennium Park locations will also be participating in Chicago Restaurant Week.

American, Food & Beverage

Farm Bar Lakeview

Farm Bar pairs a rustic, farmhouse ambiance with Midwestern comfort food made from sustainable ingredients. During brunch, try the pimento sandwich, eggs benedict with smoked ham, and harissa shakshuka with poached eggs. End on a sweet note with cheesecake or gelato.

Food & Beverage, Japanese/Sushi

Itoko

Itoko is a neighborhood Japanese and robata restaurant in Lakeview's Southport Corridor. Sushi lovers will adore its Chicago Restaurant Week brunch menu, which features nigiri, sashimi, or spicy tuna maki. Diners can also try dishes like kabocha pancakes with pumpkin butter, the egg souffle, or chicken katsu.

American Contemporary, Food & Beverage

Marisol

Located inside the Museum of Contemporary Art, Marisol is an art-filled space with a menu crafted by James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Hammel. The Chicago Restaurant Week brunch menu includes fruit and veggie-forward options like sunchoke congee, blueberry orange blossom jam-filled paczki (Polish American-style donuts), and Swedish pancakes topped with huckleberries.

American Contemporary, Food & Beverage

Ella Elli

On the bustling Southport Corridor, charming Ella Elli is known for its eclectic menu, seasonal cocktails, atypical wine list, and loyal, regular customers. Brunch dishes for Chicago Restaurant Week include savory French onion toast, porchetta benedict, and grilled shrimp served atop buttermilk polenta.

American Contemporary, Food & Beverage

The Duplex

The Duplex is a swanky, modern restaurant with sleek furnishings, a trendy vibe, and a menu that combines contemporary American cuisine with international flair. Start Chicago Restaurant Week with your choice of avocado toast or shrimp and grits before indulging in lemon ricotta pancakes or the sweet-and-savory chicken and donuts.

Asian Fusion, Food & Beverage

Cebu Chicago

With a new location in the Lakeview neighborhood, Cebu showcases the bold flavors of Filipino cuisine with a modern twist and a light and airy atmosphere. Stop by for brunch during Chicago Restaurant Week to sample classic Filipino brunch dishes like pork lumpia, chicken adobo pastil, and ube ice cream.

Chinese, Food & Beverage

Duck Duck Goat

Duck Duck Goat in Fulton Market draws inspiration from Chinese and American cuisine for a nostalgic and inventive menu. Chicago Restaurant Week brunch dishes include pan-fried pork bao, duck and goat spring rolls, soup dumplings, and pork fried rice omelets. Choose from optional add-ons to create a dim sum feast.

American, Food & Beverage

Port and Park Bistro and Bar

Port and Park has been serving new American cuisine with a global twist for over 35 years in Lakeview. Sample brunch faves like the hearty Chicago-style skillet, shakshuka, chilaquiles, and more. Plus, your Chicago Restaurant Week meal comes with a mimosa, beermosa, or glass of prosecco.

Asian Fusion, Food & Beverage

Bixi Brewery

Bixi Beer is a modern brewpub located in hip Logan Square where Asian-inspired cuisine pairs with house-brewed beers. Their unique Chicago Restaurant Week brunch menu includes three savory courses with options like pork and shrimp pot stickers, Vietnamese-style egg rolls, Thai fried rice, and garlic scallion noodles.

Food & Beverage, Southern

Big Jones

Big Jones brings coastal Southern cooking to Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, so plan on indulging in faves like sweet beignets and their famous fried chicken. It’s also a great spot to dine with a group: their Chicago Restaurant Week brunch menu includes a welcome platter for the table with assorted goodies, best enjoyed among friends.

In the heart of Lincoln Park, Gemini has become a beloved neighborhood spot thanks to its welcoming, casual vibe. The menu features a variety of American bistro classics with a contemporary twist. Their Chicago Restaurant Week menu showcases their most popular brunch items, including the turkey club and housemade cinnamon coffee cake. The meal starts with your choice of cocktail.