Originally operating as a pop-up out of the Long Room, Beard & Belly found a permanent home in Edgewater last year. Chefs Kyle Schrage and Jim Torres have earned a following for their exciting burgers and poutines. During weekend brunch hours, they whip up additional items like spicy pickled eggs, a brunch brat, veggie hash, biscuits and gravy, and more. Carryout and delivery orders can be placed here.

Contemporary Jewish deli Steingold’s relocated to a new home next to the Music Box Theater in Lakeview earlier this year. Thanks to a larger kitchen, staff can make more varieties of bagels, cream cheeses, and sweets. For a heartier bite, order a breakfast sandwich, the “Uncle Rube” (pastrami or corned beef, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, sour kraut), or an everything bagel dog with Duck Inn sausage. Online ordering for carryout and delivery is available here.

Contemporary Greek fare from a former Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises vet has arrived in Logan Square. Doug Psaltis, who was a partner in LEYE’s RPM restaurants, and wife Hsing Chen have modeled their spot after traditional Greek taverns and built the menu around a wood-burning grill. Brunch offerings include tsoureki French toast, strapatsatha (Greek scrambled eggs), baked feta and eggs, and a collection of can’t-miss pastries from Chen. Carryout orders can be placed here; delivery is available through third-party services.

Co-chefs and owners Mitchell AbouJamra and Rafa Esparza joined up to celebrate the flavors they grew up eating. Their Lincoln Park restaurant, Evette’s, explores the Lebanese influence on Mexican cuisine through a Midwestern lens. On weekends, brunch specials include hash brown sandwiches, lamb bacon hash fries, and pita nachos. Carryout and delivery orders can be placed here.

Longtime Mexican stalwart Las Palmas closed to reconcept last year in Wicker Park. Its successor provides a more casual experience and modern Mexican street fare. Diners will find tacos, huevos rancheros, pork belly skillet, churros, and more during weekend brunch. Online ordering is available here.

Tim Flores and Genie Kwon’s modern Filipino restaurant and bakery was one of 2020’s biggest openings. The husband-and-wife duo have received critical acclaim for their spectacular pastries, such as a ham and cheese Danish, and daytime menu. Guests can visit anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a killer breakfast sandwich loaded with hash browns, egg, cheese, and loganisa, or enjoy a traditional Filipino breakfast of tocino with fried egg and garlic fried rice. Kasama offers online ordering for both pickup and delivery.

West Town locals have a trendy new place to visit for a quick bite. From a chef whose family owns West Loop’s Wishbone and streetwear shops Round Two and Half Evil, Three House has taken over the former Bar Biscay space. It’s a counter-service restaurant doing breakfast and lunch. Drop by for empanadas, a fried chicken biscuit, French toast, or a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on focaccia from Aya Pastry. There’s also a large selection of coffees, teas, juices, and smoothies. Carryout ordering is available here.

There’s a new hotel restaurant luring locals back to Navy Pier. Located inside the recently opened Sable hotel, Lirica is a Latin- and Iberian-inspired spot with a spacious 150-seat patio that offers unmatched views. Guests can start their weekend with breakfast plates, such as Spanish omelets and green chile chilaquiles, or heartier entrees like fish tacos and marinated skirt steak. The cocktail list showcases three types of margaritas as well as a trio of mojitos.

Neapolitan-style pies, craft beers, and killer jukebox tunes is the recipe for success at this West Loop hangout. The approachable brunch menu gives diners unique choices, such as a biscuits and gravy pizza, peanut butter French toast, and Bloody Mary garnished with candied bacon and a slice of pizza. There’s heated patio seating as well. Carryout orders can be placed here; delivery is available through third party services.

The Latin-influenced replacement for shuttered Pilsen favorite Monnie Burke’s sports a covered and heated patio. Stop in for brunch on the weekends and feast on tacos, concha French toast, chilaquiles, ceviche, pozole, and more. The space also hosts DJ sets and will be home to a forthcoming speakeasy-style bar called the Alderman. Carryout ordering is available here.

Stephen Gillanders’s much-anticipated new restaurant near McCormick Place has just opened and the early results are impressive. The bright and airy space centers on European-Mediterranean cuisine and hosts brunch service on the weekend. Enjoy refined versions of bucatini carbonara, frittata Florentine, salada Lyonnaise, and more. The black truffle puff bread is also a standout dish.

Soul food with a twist is this Chatham spot’s forte. The menu features comforting dishes like smothered shrimp and rice, jerk chicken tips, oxtail and grits, and more, but for those with a sweet tooth there’s also a cereal bar stocked with dozens of options.