Best Breakfast Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum
Long-running Chinatown bakery turning out Hong Kong–style buns and pastries from early morning to late night.
Notable Picks
8.6
Since 1986, Chiu Quon has been Chinatown’s go-to counter for Hong Kong–style buns, egg tarts, and festival pastries. Locals rely on it for cash-only, grab-and-go boxes of still-warm baked goods at prices that make repeat visits easy.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ pork buns, Portuguese egg tarts, Walnut red bean paste cake
What makes it special: Long-running Chinatown bakery turning out Hong Kong–style buns and pastries from early morning to late night.
8.5
A farm-to-table café and beer garden just off 18th Street, The Spoke & Bird anchors South Loop breakfast with a from-scratch menu, strong coffee program, and an unusually large courtyard patio. Regulars build mornings around hearty egg sandwiches, omelettes, and pastries before walking the nearby museum campus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Sandwich, Chorizo Omelette, French Toast
What makes it special: A locally owned farm-to-table café with a rare, spacious breakfast patio.
#3
Brûlée
8.3
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Brulee is a modern, Black-owned brunch spot on South Michigan where shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and a signature brûléed French toast lean indulgent. Reservations and a 90-minute seating window keep the lively, high-volume dining room moving through weekend breakfast service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp and Grits, Brulee French Toast, Lobster Tail with Sweet Potato Waffle
What makes it special: A high-energy South Michigan brunch room focused on soulful, plated breakfasts.
The South Loop outpost of Batter & Berries brings the brand’s loaded French toast and savory plates to State Street, drawing fans before games and conventions. The room runs busy and casual, with colorful breakfast platters that skew richer than your average diner.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Toast Flight, Cluck-N-Gaufre, Shrimp & Grits
What makes it special: A destination Chicago brunch name serving over-the-top sweet and savory plates in the South Loop.
8.1
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Sweet Treats Escapes
Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe combines Hong Kong–style baked goods with simple breakfast plates and drinks along Archer Avenue. Locals use it for quick morning combos of buns, congee, and milk tea in a casual, cafeteria-like setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg custard tarts, Pineapple buns, Sesame balls
What makes it special: Hybrid bakery and Hong Kong–style cafe where you can pair pastries with congee, noodles, and strong milk tea.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Just off Cermak in Chinatown, Sunlight Cafe serves congee, rice rolls, and classic bakery items from early morning through the day. It’s a no-frills option where breakfast is built from combo plates, Chinese donuts, and trays of breads at very modest prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Congee with Chinese Donuts, Pork Sung Roll, Ham and Egg Bun
What makes it special: A compact Chinatown cafe where congee, rice rolls, and buns cover the full breakfast spectrum at low cost.