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.

Led by a former chef of defunct breakfast specialist Marmalade, this Mexican-inspired spot offers an assortment of all-day brunch options. Highlights include French toast dunked in churro batter and filled with cream, chilaquiles, crepes, and housemade corned beef hash. Carryout and delivery orders can be placed here.

Make it a relaxing morning with some CBD-infused cuisine from this Lakeview spot. Wake ‘n Bacon blends American, Asian, and Latin flavors together to create a fun and inventive menu that features options like turtle bubble waffles, ube flapjacks, and Halo-Halo-style chia pudding. Hemp extract can also be added to any dish. The restaurant offers online ordering for carryout and delivery.

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 baked goods. Carryout orders can be placed here; delivery is available through third-party services. Chen’s pastries also cannot be missed.

Regional Italian eatery Testaccio has reopened with revamped menus. Inspired by the Roman neighborhood from where the restaurant gets its name, executive chef Jacob Solomon uses a wood-burning oven to crank out dishes like shakshouka and a breakfast pizza topped with ricotta, sunny side eggs, preserved tomatoes, and black trumpet mushrooms. Tartines are also featured and guests can add a bottle of Prosecco and juices to their Sunday Funday festivities for $30. Carryout orders can be placed here; delivery is available through third party services.

This Lincoln Park spot from the same owner of Malaysian restaurant Serai has introduced Chicagoans to the world of Peranakan cuisine. The cooking combines Chinese, Malay, and other Southeast Asian influences, resulting in dishes that are tangy, spicy, herbal, and aromatic. Brunchtime emphasizes traditional bites like kaya toast, chee cheong fun (rice noodles with fried fish balls and fish cakes), and the Ramly burger, a popular Malaysian street snack.

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.

A new two-story bar and restaurant has brought fun vibes, playful drinks, and a heated outdoor patio to Old Town. The brunch menu includes specialties like Fruit Loops pancakes, large cinnamon rolls, and a chicken and waffles sandwich. Guests can also liven things up with bottomless booze (mimosas, Blood Marys, White Claws, and more) for $50 per person. Pickup and delivery ordering is available through third party services.

Take a culinary journey to Latin America for fresh seafood at this establishment along the Chicago River. Azul Mariscos delivers views of the water and skyline plus oceanic delights, such as lobster avocado “toastones” and aguachiles. The brunch section adds plates like huevos rancheros, carne asada and eggs, and PB&J pancakes. Order for carryout or delivery via third-party services.

West Town locals have a new trendy 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 focusing on 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.

Korean bar Miki’s Park debuted at the beginning of the pandemic but just recently added brunch to its arsenal. Celebrate the weekend with Asian-inspired items like bulgogi hash, Korean fried chicken and waffles, and soju mimosas. Orders can be placed for carryout or delivery via Tock. The River North spot also offers service out of a curbside walk-up window.

The team takes COVID-19 seriously at TeaPotBrew Bakery in South Loop. They’ve removed seating and left the rolling garage doors ajar to allow for better ventilation. The ordering process also flows in one direction to minimize clusters of customers. These safety measures are the icing on the top because the cakes, muffins, scones, quiches, and teas are all quite good. Carryout only; call or scan QR code at the cafe for contactless ordering.

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.

The cafe inside Kenwood arts center Little Black Pearl has returned with a new menu after a pandemic-induced break. Carver 47, which pays homage to American agricultural scientist and inventor George Washington Carver, serves all-day items like Affy Tapple pancakes, avocado toast, Belgian waffles, juices, and smoothies. Customers can also pick up produce and home goods to go from a retail marketplace. Place online orders for carryout here.

After a two-year hiatus, this popular South Side eatery has returned. Now run by the family of the original owners, Bob and Juanita Johnson, Ms. Biscuit serves terrific buttery biscuits and a host of breakfast staples like skillets, omelets, waffles, pancakes, and more.