20+ Brunch Deals to Try During Chicago Restaurant Week 2025

In Chicago, the most important part of the weekend is where you go brunch. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet up with friends, explore a new neighborhood, and experience the city’s always-vibrant restaurant scene.

And Chicago Restaurant Week may be the best time of the year for brunch fans. For 17 days, nearly 100 local restaurants will offer special brunch deals. Guests can enjoy multi-course meals featuring all of your favorite brunch dishes, from classic to creative, for just $30.

We’ve put together some of the most exciting brunch offerings for you Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 (January 24th – February 9th) – Be sure to make reservations soon as these lively spots are sure to fill up soon.

Food and drink, Mexican

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill

Family-owned El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill showcases authentic Mexican flavors in the Lakeview neighborhood. During Chicago Restaurant Week, you’ll find creative takes on all your favorite brunch dishes, like Horchata French Toast, Blueberry Margarita Pancakes, Quesabirria Grilled Cheese, and Street Corn Avocado Toast.

Food and drinks, wine bar

Bronzeville Winery

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

American, food and drink

Willow room

Located in Lincoln Park, The Willow Room is a cozy restaurant and tavern known for its bistro classics with creative twists. Stop by 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.

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $60 dinner

American, food and drink

The Royal Grocer & Co.

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

American, Craft Breweries/Tasting Rooms, Food & Drink

The perch

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

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $45 dinner

American Contemporary Cuisine, Food and Drinks

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

Inspired by the relaxed atmosphere of Northern California, this Napa Valley-style restaurant in Fulton Market offers a cozy atmosphere, fresh ingredients and California’s best wines. 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.

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $60 dinner

Restaurant locations, special event venues

Taboo

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

American Contemporary Cuisine, Food and Drinks

Summer house Santa Monica

Summer House in the Lincoln Park neighborhood provides a West Coast vibe year-round. The California-inspired menu features seasonal specialties made fresh with locally sourced produce. During Chicago Restaurant Week, start your day with a grilled salmon BLT, crispy cinnamon sugar waffles, green chile enchiladas, and an optional side of mimosa.

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $60 dinner

Bakery/Cafe/Deli/Diner, Food and Beverages

Farm stand with blue door

Blue Door Farm Stand feels like a country escape from the hectic city. Dishes include hearty salads, sandwiches and seasonal soups made with ingredients from local farms. Chicago Restaurant Week’s brunch menu features healthier, vegetarian dishes like sweet potato empanadas, a Brussels sprout and kale salad, and tomato basil cream soup.

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $60 dinner

Food and drink, Greek

Avli Taverna Restaurant

In Lincoln Park, Avli’s menu combines Mediterranean elegance with urban sophistication. Keep it healthy at brunch with the Green Goddess Salad, Chicken Souvlaki or Greek-Style Veggie Bowl. Avli’s River North and Millennium Park locations will also be participating in Chicago Restaurant Week.

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $45 dinner

American, food and drink

Farm Bar Lake View

The Farm Bar combines a rustic farmhouse atmosphere with Midwestern comfort food made from sustainable ingredients. At brunch, try the pimento sandwich, eggs benedict with smoked ham and harissa shakshuka with poached eggs. Finally, add a sweet note with cheesecake or gelato.

Food and drink, Japanese/sushi

Itoko

Itoko is a neighborhood Japanese and robata restaurant in Lakeview’s Southport Corridor. Sushi lovers will love Chicago Restaurant Week’s brunch menu, which includes nigiri, sashimi or spicy tuna maki. Guests can also try dishes like kabocha pancakes with pumpkin butter, egg soufflé or chicken katsu.

American Contemporary Cuisine, Food and Drinks

Marisol

Located in the Museum of Contemporary Art, Marisol is an artful space with a menu curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Hammel. Chicago Restaurant Week’s brunch menu includes fruit and vegetable options like sunchoke congee, blueberry-orange blossom jam-filled paczki (Polish-American-style donuts), and blueberry Swedish pancakes.

American Contemporary Cuisine, Food and Drinks

Ella Elli

Located on the bustling Southport Corridor, the charming Ella Elli is known for its eclectic menu, seasonal cocktails, atypical wine list and loyal patrons. Chicago Restaurant Week brunch dishes include savory French onion toast, porchetta Benedict, and grilled shrimp served over buttermilk polenta.

American, Contemporary American, Food & Drink

The duplex

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

• $30 brunch
• $45 dinner
• $60 dinner

Asian fusion, food and drink

CebuChicago

With a new location in the Lakeview district, 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 and try classic Filipino brunch dishes like pork lumpia, chicken adobo pastille, and ube ice cream.

Chinese, food and drink

Duck duck goat

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

American, food and drink

Port and Park Bistro and Bar

Port and Park has been serving New American cuisine with a global twist in Lakeview for over 35 years. Try brunch favorites like the Chicago-Style Savory Skillet, Shakshuka, Chilaquiles and more. Your meal during Chicago Restaurant Week also includes a mimosa, a beer mosaic or a glass of prosecco.

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $45 dinner

Asian fusion, food and drink

Bixi Brewery

Bixi Beer is a modern brewpub in trendy Logan Square that combines Asian-inspired cuisine with home-brewed beers. Their signature Chicago Restaurant Week brunch menu features three hearty courses with options like pork and shrimp pot stickers, Vietnamese-style spring rolls, Thai fried rice, and garlic scallion noodles.

Food and drink, southern states

Big Jones

Big Jones brings coastal Southern cuisine to Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, so plan to treat yourself to favorites like sweet beignets and their famous fried chicken. It’s also a great place to dine with a group: Chicago Restaurant Week’s brunch menu includes a table welcome platter of various treats best enjoyed with friends.

• $30 brunch
• $30 lunch
• $45 dinner

American, food and drink

Gemini

In the heart of Lincoln Park, Gemini has become a popular neighborhood hangout thanks to its welcoming, casual atmosphere. The menu features a variety of American bistro classics with a modern twist. Chicago Restaurant Week’s menu features favorite brunch items, including turkey club and homemade cinnamon coffee cake. The meal begins with a cocktail of your choice.