No longer relegated to the thing parishioners do after church on Sundays, brunch has taken on a whole new meaning for couples who want to spend some time together but also want to keep it a little more casual than a formal evening meal. Many restaurants around the city have added brunch to their menus, and they have also gotten pretty creative with them, too! Check out some of these locations for great alternatives to the standard fare anytime of the year!
Cafe 28: Take a pass on the usual Bloody Mary and go with the minty freshness that is Mojito! The perfect mix of authentic Cuban and Mexican fare, right alongside the Americana favorites gets a huge thumbs up from every patron.
Jane’s Restaurant: For folks who want to add a little simple elegance to their experience but don’t want to take out a loan to do so, Jane’s serves up some fantastic and healthy alternatives to what you might be used to. The menu changes along with the seasons, but certain favorites stick around even in the dead of winter.
The Signature Room: There is probably no better view of the city when dining than from the top of the Hancock, and when you want to really want to have a romantic experience along with your meal and don’t mind dropping a little more cash, then this is the place to go! With a place like this available, who said question popping needs to be reserved for dinner only?
Lula Cafe: This is probably one of the most popular brunch spots on the north side, and for good reason! Just be sure to get down there earlier in the day, because it tends to get rather crowded as brunch time wears on.
Twisted Spoke: Burgers for breakfast? No, not quite, but the fixins here are darned good eatin’! And hey, these guys got inventive enough to mix a Bloody Mary right in the pan, so no need for a celery stick!
The Chicago Diner:A new twist to old favorites, the guys down at the Diner offer the Vegan Brunch starting at $5.95, and I swear you’ll never miss the grease! So many delicious options to choose from, and what’s more, you can get this special any day of the week! Be sure to try one of their shakes!!!