Whimsical ‘70s memorabilia and clever dishes are served at this Roscoe Village eatery.

• “Retro Brunch Revival”
• “Delicious Dinners, Too!”
• “Kitsch’n Brunch Rocks!”
• “Best of? are you CRAZY??”
• “Try again”

Tips: Early arrivals should note that Chicago law dictates no alcohol served before 11am on Sundays. So if you want to try the signature chipotle bloody mary, you might want to sleep in.

Kitsch’n On Roscoe

Vegetarian-friendly breakfast and lunch spot gives Andersonville early birds a stylish dining option.

• “One of the best breakfest/brunch spots in town!”
• “Unique Chicago brunch spot”
• “Love Love Love! Best Brunch in the City!!!”
• “Amazing”
• “LONG WAIT…but worth the wait”

Tips: Window seats are intimate and offer great views of Clark Street scene outside.

M. Henry

Good, comfortable food and atmosphere make for cozy Bucktown dining.

• “Great comfort food for a bar ”
• “BAD FOOD, LIKE YOUR LAZY MOM WOULD MAKE / HORRIBLE SERVERS / NO MANAGEMENT”
• “great brunch”
• “ok at best”
• “Great Place – Great Food”

Tips: Hung over? When you can’t bear to do it yourself, Saturday and Sunday brunch offers griddle favorites, biscuits and gravy, and several egg variations.

Silver Cloud Bar & Grill
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Ham and eggs meet haute cuisine at this sunny, citrus-colored breakfast and lunch hangout.

• “A vile attempt at brunch”
• “One of my top 3 breakfast places in Chicago”
• “Second Worst dining experience Ive ever had in Chicago”
• “overrated food and poor customer service”
• “Great Omlettes and Oh! the Juice!”

Tips: The front table in the window can seat four to five people and offers great Clark Street people-watching.

Orange

Hot Latin spot adds spice to Southport with tasty plates and a buzzing bar scene.

• “lackluster”
• “Amazing food!”
• “Horrible Service”
• “Yummy Latin “Fusion” Cuisine”
• “No one knows what’s going on here”

Tips: The wine list is short and reasonably priced, with a good selection of Chilean and Spanish reds in the $30-$40 range.

Coobah

This quiet, relaxing River West cafe perks up with subtle, stylish Southwestern decor and friendly service.

• “Bruch is a Lock”
• “FLOTASTIC!! ”
• “I would say your average brunch place”
• “Amazing Meal”
• “Terrific brunch place!”

Tips: Flo gets packed on weekends, when locals stream in for blueberry and strawberry pancakes with house-made fruit syrups, plus smoked chipotle hash and specials like artichoke and eggplant frittata.

Flo

Convivial breakfast heaven packs ‘em in for legendary apple pancakes and egg creations.

• “I just don’t get it…”
• “Favorite old fashioned breakfast food”
• “Best breakfast—if you can get in”
• “a (good) experience”
• “Incredible food – best pancake house anywhere”

Tips: On weekend mornings after 8:30am, the line can snake out the door, so get there early or plan to wait.

Walker Bros Original Pancake House

Convivial Lincoln Park hangout with a welcoming 30-something clientele as well as upscale food and drinks.

• “They take care of their patrons”
• “Manager”
• “Tremendous food”
• “You can’t go wrong here”
• “Great group place”

Tips: All appetizers are half-price from 5pm to 7:30pm Monday through Friday.

Four Farthings Tavern and Grill
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A trendy crowd coos over daring Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine at this flashy dining destination.

• “Best of the Best”
• “Great new years party!”
• “very pricey bad food”
• “Sushi Mumbo Jumbo”
• “Gets the spirit on!”

Tips: Sit at a perimeter table for prime people-watching. Communal tables are cramped, with back-less stools that make for a sore back. At night, head to the rooftop lounge for a cocktail.

Sushi Samba Rio
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