Best Breakfast Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
13 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Early Morning Delight
Mexican brunch dishes that feel intentional, not generic add-ons.
Notable Picks
8.4
A Mexican-leaning breakfast spot that treats brunch like real cooking, not just a checklist of staples. The menu shines when you lean into chilaquiles and richer French-toast-style plates, with drinks that match the spice-and-sweet lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Poblano chilaquiles, Cajeta churro French toast, Horchata latte
What makes it special: Mexican brunch dishes that feel intentional, not generic add-ons.
8.4
A Southport Corridor neighborhood bar-restaurant where the fries are treated like a real menu item, not a filler side—crisp, hand-cut, and built for dipping. The best move is to start with the Truffled Hard Cut Fries, then keep the rest of the order in the burger-and-shares lane so the fry texture stays the headline.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffled Hard Cut Fries, Hand Cut Fries, Pesto Cream Mussels
What makes it special: Truffled hard-cut fries with truffle aioli that read as a signature, not a side.
8.2
A classic, menu-deep breakfast room that wins on comfort staples done cleanly and served hot. It’s at its best when you pick a clear lane—one signature French toast or a hearty omelet—rather than trying to sample the whole board.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nutella fruit French toast special, Veggie omelette (egg-white option), Breakfast burrito (sauce on side)
What makes it special: Big, classic breakfast menu with steady execution.
8.2
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
A long-running Lakeview all-day spot that plays strongest in brunch and brewery-adjacent comfort lanes. Order best by anchoring with a Benedict or scramble and one sweet-leaning plate for the table, keeping the meal tight and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict, Farmers Market Scramble, Stuffed French Toast
What makes it special: An all-day Lakeview staple where the brunch bench is the safest bet.
#5
The Lanzaga
8.1
A café-bistro that feels personal and owner-driven, with a breakfast-brunch menu that rewards leaning into their savory plates. It works best as a relaxed sit-down where you order one composed entrée per person and stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Biscuits and gravy, Breakfast sandwich, Yucca fries
What makes it special: An intimate café-bistro feel with savory breakfast strengths.
#6
Tribu Caffe
8.0
A neighborhood breakfast café that leans Mexican-inspired but keeps the classics tight and well-executed. Go with a chile-and-egg style plate or chilaquiles, then let coffee and simple sides round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles, Breakfast burrito, Fresh-squeezed orange juice
What makes it special: Mexican-leaning breakfast done with fresh, diner-style clarity.
Worthy Picks
#7
Diner Grill
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A classic, counter-only Chicago diner where breakfast is about speed, heat, and watching the griddle work. The move is simple: one signature messy plate or a burrito, plus coffee—then get out before it turns into a full menu debate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Slinger, Breakfast burrito, Coffee milkshake
What makes it special: Old-school counter diner energy with a signature messy-plate culture.
#8
Pancake Cafe
7.7
A Wrigleyville-area breakfast room where the best outcomes come from staying in the pancakes-and-omelettes lane. Portions run generous, so one entrée per person and a shared side is the cleanest way to keep it satisfying instead of heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chocolate chip pancakes, Western omelette, Eggs Benedict (salmon option)
What makes it special: Big-portion breakfast classics with a strong pancake lane.
7.7
A bakery-café that plays best as a breakfast sandwich and pastry stop with real seating and a neighborhood rhythm. The move is a bagel or croissant sandwich plus one baked item for later—simple, efficient, and repeatable.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bagel, egg & cheese, Croissant sandwich, Chocolate croissant
What makes it special: A bakery-café that works for both breakfast sandwiches and pastries.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A small counter-service spot that’s best treated as a focused breakfast-sandwich run. It’s a smart choice when you want something hot, fast, and satisfying without turning breakfast into a whole production.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast sandwich, Smash burger, Hash browns
What makes it special: A tight, sandwich-first breakfast that’s built for speed.
#11
Artemio's Bakery
7.6
A traditional Mexican bakery that’s a strong morning move when you want pastries that feel rooted and familiar rather than trendy. Treat it like a pastry run: choose a few pan dulce varieties and keep the rest minimal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tres leches cake, Concha, Pan dulce assortment
What makes it special: A classic pan dulce shop with strong value and steady execution.
#12
Irene's Bagels
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
A bagel-and-sandwich stop that plays best as a focused breakfast sandwich run with a few smart add-ons. The menu rewards committing to one sandwich build and letting the bagel do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast sandwich, Chorizo & refried beans bagel sandwich, Bagel & cream cheese
What makes it special: Bagel sandwiches with straightforward, fill-you-up builds.
7.5
A small bakery-café setup that’s strongest as a neighborhood breakfast sandwich and coffee stop. Keep it simple—one sandwich and one baked item—so you get the best of what they do without stretching the menu too far.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon & eggs breakfast sandwich, Sausage & eggs breakfast sandwich, Coffee and baked pastry
What makes it special: Low-key bakery café with straightforward breakfast sandwiches.