Chicago’s best brunches EASE THE WAIT
Waiting for brunch doesn’t have to be a tedious affair. Longman & Eagle has solved the problem— you can wait for a table while savoring a drink and doughnuts at the back bar, OSB. At other busy restaurants, nearby spots ease the wait. Get coffee at La Colombe while waiting for your table at
Dove’s Luncheonette. At Au Cheval, put your name in, then pop over to Lone Wolf for a drink. Hitting Southport Grocery? Sip coffee from Cafe Tola (and get an empanada if you’re ravenous).
Beatrix
Scofflaw
DELICIOUS AND DIET-FRIENDLY BEATRIX
Brunching doesn’t have to completely derail your commitment to healthy eating—Beatrix offers dishes that are flavorful but light. Quinoa cakes with poached eggs come with a fresh tomato-basil sauce, 10-grain oatmeal gets a boost from dried cherries, and a menu of fresh-squeezed juices includes energizing power greens like kale, plus add-ins like pineapple and mint. After such a virtuous meal, reward yourself with a stop at the cookie bar for a perfectly sinful chocolate-chip treat. 519 N Clark St (312-284- 1377,
restaurantbeatrix.com). Mon–Fri 7–11am; Sat, Sun 8am–3pm.
SLEEP IN LATE SCOFFLAW
When the thought of someone making you bacon and eggs for brunch still isn’t enough to rouse you from bed, don’t worry—Scofflaw serves brunch till 4pm. That means you can down spicy Red Snappers or Dark Matter coffee along with chilaquiles or an egg-topped burger until it’s time for your evening tipple. 3201 W Armitage Ave (773-252-9700,
scofflawchicago.com). Sat, Sun noon–4pm.
WORLD CHAMPIONS DE QUAY
Big Jones
MOM WILL LOVE IT BIG JONES
Take Mom out for a relaxed, sweet-filled Mother’s Day brunch, like the one you’ll find at Big Jones, Paul Fehribach’s lovely Southern spot in Andersonville. The meal begins with complimentary beignets, sprinkled with sugar. Then branch out to a savory dish, like eggs Benedict with house-cured ham, or a sweet offering, like buckwheat banana pancakes. Either way, you’ve earned some serious Mom points. 5347 N Clark St (773-275-5725,
bigjoneschicago.com). Sat, Sun 9am–3pm.
JUST LIKE THE BRITS OWEN & ENGINE
During the week, we head to this British pub for burgers and pub fare, but on Sundays, we go for its wonderfully elegant brunch. Slather crumpets with butter and house-made jam while sipping Owen & Engine’s stout- coffee blend. Then move on to savory oatmeal risotto, cured salmon on everything bread or, for the very hungry, a traditional English breakfast with a fried egg, beans and blood sausage. 2700 N Western Ave (773-235-2930,
owenandengine.com). Sun 11am–3pm.
March–May 2016
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When you can’t swing an international vacation, de Quay’s globe-trotting brunch offers a delicious window into other cultures. Chef David de Quay explores Dutch and Indonesian culinary traditions, with dishes like nasi goreng, spicy fried rice mixed with pork belly and veggies and topped with fried eggs; a basket of traditional pastries, such as poppy-seed bread; and a Dutch breakfast, with curls of jenever-marinated salmon gravlax, a soft-boiled egg and pickles. 2470 N Lincoln Ave (872-206-8820,
dequay-chicago.com). Sun 11am–2pm.
De Quay
PHOTOGRAPHS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): ANJALI M. PINTO; COURTESY YOU ME US NOW; ANDREW NAWROCKI; MARTHA WILLIAMS
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