Category Archives: brunch

austin java

ATX: Austin Java

austin java’s an easy choice for good coffee and good food and good times. the lowdown: ★★★★ an oldie but goodie. $$ (~$10-15/entree) casual good for groups neighborhood: UT campus – i miss austin java. i drink out of my austin

austin java

ATX: Austin Java

austin java’s an easy choice for good coffee and good food and good times. the lowdown: ★★★★ an oldie but goodie. $$ (~$10-15/entree) casual good for groups neighborhood: UT campus – i miss austin java. i drink out of my austin

STRADA: roasted cauliflower, raclette, new potato, tropea onion, rosemary

Lula Cafe

the lowdown: ★★★★★ amazing. $$ (~$15 a plate) casual neighborhood: logan square – well this was an instant favorite. a mellow, laidback atmosphere combined with fresh, delicious food. haven’t had to wait for brunch – try their bloody mary or iced

STRADA: roasted cauliflower, raclette, new potato, tropea onion, rosemary

Lula Cafe

the lowdown: ★★★★★ amazing. $$ (~$15 a plate) casual neighborhood: logan square – well this was an instant favorite. a mellow, laidback atmosphere combined with fresh, delicious food. haven’t had to wait for brunch – try their bloody mary or iced

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Kanela Breakfast Club

amazing foods. the lowdown: ★★★★ yummmmy! $$ (~$15 a person) casual good for twos and fours patio, serves booze neighborhood: lakeview – okay these are my requirements for an amazing, better-than-your-average-spot brunch: -booze. check – mimosas, bloodies be here. -great

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Kanela Breakfast Club

amazing foods. the lowdown: ★★★★ yummmmy! $$ (~$15 a person) casual good for twos and fours patio, serves booze neighborhood: lakeview – okay these are my requirements for an amazing, better-than-your-average-spot brunch: -booze. check – mimosas, bloodies be here. -great

mexican benedict

Jam N Honey

amazing brunch. the lowdown: ★★★★ so great for brunch! $$ (~$15 a plate) casual good for groups BYOB, patio neighborhood: lincoln park – jam and nutella, tabasco and ketchup on the tables. my kind of breakfast joint. pretty crowded brunch crowd now

mexican benedict

Jam N Honey

amazing brunch. the lowdown: ★★★★ so great for brunch! $$ (~$15 a plate) casual good for groups BYOB, patio neighborhood: lincoln park – jam and nutella, tabasco and ketchup on the tables. my kind of breakfast joint. pretty crowded brunch crowd now

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West Egg Cafe

not too shabby. the lowdown: ★★★ i’d go back, but not out of my way. $ (~$10-15/plate) casual go for brunch neighborhood: streeterville street parking // red line grand – just a normal diner! what keeps me coming back? consistent service

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West Egg Cafe

not too shabby. the lowdown: ★★★ i’d go back, but not out of my way. $ (~$10-15/plate) casual go for brunch neighborhood: streeterville street parking // red line grand – just a normal diner! what keeps me coming back? consistent service

lobster benedict

Deleece Grill Pub

decided to try a place closeby that i’ve been meaning to this weekend – have heard phenomenal things. here we go! the lowdown: ★★★★ can’t wait to go back! $$ (<$15 a brunch dish) casual good for date night, girls

lobster benedict

Deleece Grill Pub

decided to try a place closeby that i’ve been meaning to this weekend – have heard phenomenal things. here we go! the lowdown: ★★★★ can’t wait to go back! $$ (<$15 a brunch dish) casual good for date night, girls

skillets!

Nookies Too

the lowdown: ★★★ solid, neighborhood go-to $$ (~$15 a plate) casual good for groups BYOB neighborhood: lincoln park, lakeview, old town – byob! put your name in and walk next door to pick up some champagne for mimosas! they have delicious

skillets!

Nookies Too

the lowdown: ★★★ solid, neighborhood go-to $$ (~$15 a plate) casual good for groups BYOB neighborhood: lincoln park, lakeview, old town – byob! put your name in and walk next door to pick up some champagne for mimosas! they have delicious

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2 Sparrows

Disappointment. the lowdown: ★★  no thanks $ (~$10-15 plate) casual small – twos or fours bar/cocktail menu go for brunch neighborhood: lincoln park street parking // clark/broadway buses put your name/number in for the wait and walk around – this is

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2 Sparrows

Disappointment. the lowdown: ★★  no thanks $ (~$10-15 plate) casual small – twos or fours bar/cocktail menu go for brunch neighborhood: lincoln park street parking // clark/broadway buses put your name/number in for the wait and walk around – this is

trouble

Duffy’s Tavern

party on. the lowdown: ★★1/2 coming back depends… $ (brunch buffet with unlimited mimosas, tons of specials) casual great for groups ridiculous specials go for boozing neighborhood: lincoln park street parking // clark/broadway/diversey buses – after st patrick’s day, our crew

trouble

Duffy’s Tavern

party on. the lowdown: ★★1/2 coming back depends… $ (brunch buffet with unlimited mimosas, tons of specials) casual great for groups ridiculous specials go for boozing neighborhood: lincoln park street parking // clark/broadway/diversey buses – after st patrick’s day, our crew