Chicago’s best brunches
GO TO EXTREMES BOHEMIAN HOUSE
The best doughnuts in the city are hiding in an unlikely place: a modern Central European restaurant in River North. Here, chef Jimmy Papadopoulos and crew turn out warm orbs of fried dough tossed with sugar and served with Bavarian cream and raspberry jam. The rest of the menu is just as stellar: Tender nuggets of beef tongue mingle with potatoes and cabbage in the hash, while the giant open-faced schnitzel sandwich could easily serve two. 11 W Illinois St (312-955-0439, bohochicago .com). Sat, Sun 10am–2pm.
SECRET SPOT
THE ULTIMATE PRO-MOVE: WEEKDAY BRUNCH
Make your coworkers jealous by rolling into work having already devoured one of the city’s best brunches. Beatrix (open at 8am), Dove’s Luncheonette (9am), Cherry Circle Room (7am) and Longman & Eagle (9am) are open every day, while Baker Miller (7:30am), Lula Cafe (9am) and Jam (7am) are each closed just one weekday (Mon, Tue, Wed, respectively).
SOUTHPORT GROCERY AND CAFE With locally made products, house-made jams and baking mixes on the shelves, Southport Grocery and Cafe isn’t your run- of-the-mill grocery store. That’s because it also has a café that serves famous cupcake- batter pancakes, an omelet filled with pimiento cheese, and biscuits and gravy with house- smoked brisket. When you’re done, pick up the ingredients to replicate these dishes at home. 3552 N Southport Ave (773-665-0100, southport
grocery.com). Mon–Fri 7am–4pm; Sat, Sun 8am–4pm.
Baker Miller
ADD SOME SPICE ANALOGUE
Alfredo Nogueira serves marvelous Cajun fare at Analogue. At brunch, that means dishes like ham hock hash, velvety scrambled eggs folded with pimiento cheese and beignets encrusted with powdered sugar. Smooth Café du
Monde chicory coffee is on hand, as is a punchy Bloody Mary, loaded with Tabasco and black pepper. 2523 N Milwaukee Ave (773-904- 8567,
analoguechicago.com). Sat, Sun 11am–3pm.
MAKE IT GRAIN BAKER MILLER
For those days when you don’t want to wait in line or just want a light brunch, head to Baker Miller for freshly milled grain dishes. Think perfect grits topped with seasonal ingredients, oatmeal with sweet-cherry jam and cream, and warm sourdough cinnamon rolls. Be a peach and take some sprinkle sandwich-cookies home to your roommates. 4610 N Western Ave (312- 208-5639,
bakermillerchicago.com). Tue–Fri 7:30am–2:30pm; Sat, Sun 8am–3pm.
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TIMEOUT.COM/CHICAGO March–May 2016 Analogue
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