Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Frida Room - Pilsen

4.9

4.9 (60)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Pilsen

About the restaurant

A LOCALLY-OWNED CAFÉ OFFERING AN ARRAY OF MODERN MEXICAN & AMERICAN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FAVORITES. A PREFERRED WEEKEND BRUNCH SPOT WITH STAPLES LIKE CHILAQUILES, PANCAKES, AND PANINIS.

Top review

Gris

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Love coming this place! The food is always delicious and the service is great!

Ttowa

4.8

4.8 (215)

$30 and under

Korean

Arlington Heights

About the restaurant

Ttowa is a family owned restaurant led by husband and wife - Dong Ju and Og Eun Park. Ttowa welcomes new and returning patrons to enjoy a comforting Korean family meal served by the Park family. "또와" (Ttowa) means "come again" in Korean and we hope the food will indeed want you to dine with us again.

Ttowa is currently BYOB. Please enjoy your beverages with our complimentary "banchan" (side dishes) served with all entrees. Please don't hesitate to ask us for refills!

Signature Dishes:
- Dak Buns (Fire Grilled Chicken Buns)
- Dduk Bokki (Rice Cakes)
- Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl)
- Jjambbong (Seafood and Pork Noodle Soup)
- Samgyupsal (Sauteed Pork Belly)

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Kevin

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Unbelievable food. Such a great surprise. Highly recommend.

Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville

4.7

4.7 (44)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wrigleyville

About the restaurant

Moe’s Cantina is located in the heart of Wrigleyville just steps away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Moe’s offers a menu of shareable small plates, traditional full-sized entrees, signature tacos and a cocktail list featuring house-made sangria, handmade margaritas, premium tequilas, and more. The cantina features exposed brick walls, concrete-topped bars, an open kitchen with wood-burning grills, a stunning rooftop bar, retractable glass garage doors, a state-of-the-art sound system and a plethora of HDTVs showing the day’s top sporting events!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 20, 2024

The best place to have fun, really enjoyed my time & it was worth it spending a Friday night in there. Definitely going back soon.

Bar Cargo

4.7

4.7 (433)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

*Please note that all outdoor seating is first-come, first-served*
Bar Cargo is a Roman pizza bar concept brought to you by Anthony Stefani, the son of notable Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani. It was on a family trip to Italy that Anthony Stefani first fell in love with Roman-style pizza and where the concept for Bar Cargo came to life. After months of working with local chefs, pizzaiolos, and even a world pizza champion, the dough recipe and 96-hour rise process was perfected. The result is a thicker crust that is both light and airy. Topped with fresh & fun ingredients and baked in the Castelli ovens imported from Italy, the perfect Roman-style pizza is achieved.
Outside of the Roman pizzas, the menu includes a wide variety of bar bites, sandwiches, and salads. The name Bar Cargo is a nod to the shipping containers used throughout the concept’s structure and the many authentic Italian ingredients that are being shipped via cargo containers for their famous Roman-style pizza.

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Bailey

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

The waitress we had was super great and kind. The table was regularly checked on and service was quick!

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Cebu

4.6

4.6 (20)

$30 and under

Filipino

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cebu, a vibrant family-owned restaurant nestled in Lakeview East, where tradition meets innovation. Our roots run deep, hailing from the beautiful island of Cebu, Philippines. At Cebu, we take pride in offering a modern twist on classic Filipino cuisine, blending time-honored recipes with contemporary culinary techniques. Our menu is a celebration of rich flavors and diverse influences, crafted with love and the freshest ingredients. Step into a warm, inviting atmosphere where every meal feels like a family gathering, and experience the heart and soul of modern Filipino dining.

For large parties: please email info@cebuchicago.com for reservations

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Hollyvip

Dined 7 days ago

What delicious food! We split the delicious breakfast chx inasal and the ube bread chorizo breakfast sandwich. Still swooning from the savory flavors. Started off with great coffee and a wonderful ube cream cheese pan de sal. Eager to return to try more of the menu!

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

4.5

4.5 (45)

$30 and under

Brewery

West Loop

About the restaurant

The West Loop's original brewpub, Haymarket has been making Great Beer For Great Beer Drinkers in Chicago since 2010. Two bars and two dining rooms offer plenty of space for groups of all sizes. Along with a wide variety of beers and spirits, the eatery provides a diverse menu, which includes sandwiches, salads, pizza and house made sausages from our scratch kitchen. A convenient Chicago location, it is also a popular venue for private parties, showers and corporate meetings. Shoot pool and throw darts in our Tavern Bar.

We appreciate your patronage and support!

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Stephen

Dined on Aug 10, 2024

Our server was super attentive and helpful. The food was fresh and tasteful.

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Experience

Happy Hour $6 Menu, M-F 3pm - 6 pm

Green Street Local

4.5

4.5 (291)

$30 and under

American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Green Street Local is the West Loop's Best Sports Lounge & Restaurant. We offer a Warm, Mature Setting, Where Patrons can Enjoy a Mindfully Crafted Menu Featuring New American Comfort Food, Craft Beers, Signature Cocktails & Premium Wines.

Top review

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Always amazing time, best place to watch sports and great staff!

P.F. Chang's - Orland Park

4.5

4.5 (364)

$30 and under

Chinese

Orland Park

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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DiAnnevip

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Great service by Denny. He went out of his way to ensure a great dining . I am disappointed that I did not receive my open table points despite calling the restaurant

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4.5

4.5 (17)

$31 to $50

Global, International

West Town

About the restaurant

An exotic neighborhood escape with globetrotting cuisine, tropical cocktails, bohemian interiors, and a great place to watch sports in Chicago’s West Town.

Named after the Bohemian freethinkers of the 1950s and ’60s, Beatnik West Town channels the Beatnik generation’s sense of style, aspiration, and rebellion to create an exotic escape with maximalist interiors and lush gardens.

Mirroring our design-through-storytelling whimsy, Beatnik’s culinary team takes guests on a globetrotting journey that starts in the Eastern Mediterranean, moves westward across Northern Africa and finishes across the Atlantic with the flavors of Mexico.

Beatnik’s beverage team makes tropical cocktails that are savory and fresh, with inventive recipes that follow a no-waste sensibility. Our wine list is a compact attaché that contains the story of winemakers who make wine in lesser-known regions of the Mediterranean and the Americas.

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Ned

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Wonderful experience in a quiet Sunday evening at this beautiful restaurant. Food and service were excellent! Never disappoint!

Punch Bowl Social - Chicago

4.5

4.5 (86)

$30 and under

American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Punch Bowl Social, Proud Hosts of the Unexpected, brings people together for one-of-a-kind food, fun, first-rate hospitality, and entertainment. Scratch kitchens, craft cocktails, social gaming, DJs, and live music in eclectic and creatively designed spaces provide the perfect setting for exceptional experiences. Whether you’re looking to have a fabulous night out with friends or want to host an unforgettable event, Punch Bowl Social has got it covered.

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Salayah

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

The vibe was great, because of the holiday it wasn’t that many people there. I appreciate the opportunity to be able to bring my little sister before 10pm. It was good wholesome fun for our family. We did originally attend for trivia night on Eventbrite. The top of the Eventbrite event did say California but the address was the Chicago location so that was very misleading. The manager did still accommodate us and she was very nice and explained it was the California location. Our waitress was amazing and she was so nice. She filled every request that we had. Great experience over all.

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