You know us. Yeah sure we can list every restaurant and bar in Wicker
Park & Bucktown that offer brunch. But what we really like to offer
our viewers is the best in the neighborhood. So we asked you about your
favorite place for brunch in Wicker park or Bucktown and the feedback
we got was phenomenal. There are a number of tasty options out there and
each offers something a little different. Not only are there great
brunch options available, there's a very good chance you'll find exactly
what you're looking for right here because there is such a variety. And
with all of these options available, there's no reason to wait in line
on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
A very big "thank you" to everyone who participated. If you
missed the poll, not a problem. Just provide a comment below and let us
know about your favorite. In the interim, have a great time at brunch -- and tell 'em we sent you.
Bangers & Lace
1670 W. Division Street - Wicker Park
773-252-6499
Brunch 11am -3pm
Looking for a very different twist on the traditional Sunday brunch? Try
Bangers & Lace. The late night spot opens early on the weekend to
serve sausage pancakes and hash as well as the Benedict: a favorite
featuring eggs, sausage, bacon all sitting on top of brioche for $8.00.
We also wanted to add 4 very special words: Build Your Own Biscuit.
Yep...and delicious. This gets 2 very hearty thumbs ups from all of the
foodies out there.
Our viewers tried most of the menu, however, and loved it
all. Special note: the gravy fries ...delish. Favorites on the menu
beyond just brunch included the deviled eggs, black truffle/white
cheddar grilled cheese and brioche corn-battered Vienna hot dog. Don't
forget the Bloody Marys.
Birchwood Kitchen
2211 W. North Avenue - Bucktown
(773) 276-2100
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Friendly and comfortable Birchwood Kitchen offers a great
atmosphere, terrific attentive service and excellent food. The brunch
menu may not be as expansive as other neighborhood establishments but
there is a variety to choose from. And the prices are reasonable.
Choices range from the Breakfast Sandwich (vegetable
frittata, cheddar, grilled focaccia, roasted potatoes, petit salad) to
Quiche to Belgian waffles to Salad to Steak and Eggs + more. You may
also want to try the Croque Vert - seasonal vegetables and cheese on
sourdough topped with fried eggs and served with a petite salad.
If you’re looking for a comfortable and casual brunch spot with good food and excellent coffee, this just may be your place.
The Bongo Room
1470 N. Milwaukee Avenue - Wicker Park
Sunday Hours 9am- 2:30pm.
Super cozy with a diner feeling, the best advice I can give is to get
there early. Lines of people are usually forming down Milwaukee Avenue
early on the weekends. The food is good --- and original. Pancakes are a
favorite here and they range from carrot cake with vanilla bean sauce
to cranberry...or even white macadamia ! The standard fare: Omelettes,
eggs, french toast are also available. Always good but very busy on
weekends.
Feast
1616 N. Damen - Bucktown
Weekend Brunch
Sat - Sun: 9am - 3pm
(no reservations)
Feast is well-known for their fresh food and variety of
delicious options and brunch is no different! Yes, the traditional
pancakes are available but there’s so much more. Eggs are the primary
focus with build-your-own-omelettes, the grand slam breakfast (eggs,
sausage, potatoes + toast). For non-traditional brunch-lovers, why not
try the eggs portobello (two poached eggs with spinach and oven roasted
tomatoes over a breaded portobello mushroom with hollandaise sauce +
feast potatoes) or the crab benedict two poached eggs and crab cakes
over jalapeno cheddar corn bread with chipotle hollandaise + feast
potatoes.
Hot Chocolate
1747 N. Damen Avenue
(773) 489- 1747
Hot Chocolate's brunch includes treats like sweets and warm
doughnuts, fresh ricotta & eggs, smoked fish, cheddar melts,
buttermilk pancakes, steak and eggs, quiche and much much more. Also
available are salads, granola and fruit plates. For a new and fresh
twist on your old favorites, be sure to stop by. And don't forget the
hot chocolate. It is truly not to be missed.
Las Palmas
1825 W. North Avenue - Wicker Park
(773) 289-4991
For something completely different, put a Mexican spin on your Saturday
(or Sunday) morning brunch. Tucked away on North Avenue, Las Palmas is a
favorite of the neighborhood and one of Wicker Park & Bucktown's
best kept secrets. For starters, how about two eggs sunny-side up
smothered in salsa ranchera and served with
refried black beans, rice, avocado, crema Mexicana & warm tortillas?
Not a bad start to the day. Many many brunch options wait for you. The
brunch menu is right here:
Brunch.
Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W. Division Street - Wicker Park
(773) 342-1011
First of all, you have to love the fact that Letizia's wesbite is
superyummy.com. That being said, Letizia's is one of Wicker Park's best
kept secrets. Off the beaten path on the West end of Division, you might
miss it if you don't know it's there. And if you're looking for fresh
natural ingredients, head to Letizia's. You'll also find a full espresso
bar, pastries, muffins, panini and more. In the Summer, the patio in
the back is like an oasis. For
hours and more.
Milk & Honey
1920 W. Division - Wicker Park
(773) 395-9434
One of the earlier brunch spots in the neighborhood, you head to Milk
& Honey at 8am on Saturday or Sunday and brunch is open until
2:00pm. What can you expect to find at Milk & Honey? Buttermilk
granola pancakes, orange brioche French Toast with almonds, scrambled
egg burritos or smoked salmon on a toasted bagel. Those are just the
starters. There are many more optins, fresh juice and you won't break
the bank at $7 or less. The full Brunch Menu.
Prasino
1846 W. Division Street - Wicker Park
Quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite, Prasino was almost immediately
voted as a neighborhood favorite for brunch. This eco-friendly hotspot
features organic and locally-sourced food when available. The brunch
menu is unconventional and not your traditional Sunday morning breakfast
and eggs. Here you'll find lobster stuffed avocados with mango salsa,
chili beurre fondue or the honey chicken salad sandwich – arugula,
grapes, pecans, celery, honey yogurt dressing, pretzel croissant. For
breakfast, you'll also find gluten-free pancakes. For the full brunch
menu: Prasino Brunch.
Riverside Cafe
1656 W. Cortland - Bucktown
(773) 278-3354
This small little neighborhood gem is tucked away on
Cortland Avenue far away from the beaten path and hectic pace of North,
Damen and Milwaukee. For those looking for a quiet respite in the heart
of the city, the Riverside Cafe is for you. The large patio is very
private. The Sunday brunch is a huge spread of about 50+ items were
you'll find: fruit, eggs, pierogis, pancakes, cereal, steak and so much
more. The regular menu is not available but this is a great deal (and a
great deal of food) for $12.95 a person.
Riverside is cash only.
SAVE $5 OFF Riverside Cafe Brunch thru Feb 26th
The Bristol
2152 N. Damen Avenue - Bucktown
Sunday Brunch Hours: 10am - 2pm
Seasonal and locally sourced food reigns supreme here at The Bristol.
What can you expect on a Sunday? Mimosas, Bloody Mary's and large menu
with a lot of variety. A few items to get you thinking about heading to
The Bristol this Sunday: glazed doughnuts and maple sausage. Those are
just for starters. Once you head to the heart of brunch, you'll find
buttermilk pancakes, house made biscuits with a poached egg, braised
pork chilaquiles with fried egg, eggs benedict with smoked ham &
mustard hollandaise and much much more. The full menu is right here: Bristol Brunch.
The Southern
1840 W. North Avenue
Weekend Brunch
773-342-1840
The Southern has quickly become know for its outstanding
brunch and amazing Bloody Marys. Although a bar, The Southern is a true
contender for great food in the neighborhood. On Sunday morning, try the
fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, chicken and biscuits or
eggs sardou. Our viewers give this Sunday morning hot spot a great
rating and it has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. The word
everyone uses to describe The Southern Brunch: delicious.
Have a favorite who's not included? Let us know. We're happy to add them.
Alderman Moreno held a community meeting on April 26th to discuss the
new project being planned at 1815 W. Division Street; across the street
from Smoke Daddy and Moonshine. Smithfield Properties bought the the
27,000 square foot L. Miller & Son Lumber Company property last Fall
for $3.2 million.
In
addition to the the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, the mixed used
project is expected to include 39 rental units (instead of 52 initially
planned) and the developer is looking to provide parking for 35 of those
units. Not cheap, the rental units are expected to begin at 670 sq ft
and command rents of $1400-$1600/month. 
Announced via 
Image via Trenchermen.com
We were very sorry to hear the news that one of Bucktown's treasures -
Caffe De Luca at 1721 N. Damen Avenue - has been sold and will be
closing their doors at the end of May as reported by 
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