Best Brunch Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
8 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 high-traffic, menu-deep breakfast room that succeeds when you choose a lane and let the kitchen repeat what it does best. Go for a signature sweet plate or a chilaquiles/benedict-style savory and keep the rest minimal so timing and textures stay tight.
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.
8.4
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
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
Pancake Cafe
8.2
A classic Wrigleyville-area breakfast room where you get the best results by staying in the pancake-and-omelette lane. Portions skew generous, so a clean order is one entrée per person and one shared side rather than stacking plates.
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.
#6
Tribu Caffe
8.0
A neighborhood breakfast-and-lunch cafe that’s best treated as a straightforward brunch plate stop rather than a long linger. Go for an omelette or benedict-style plate, keep sides minimal, and you’ll get the cleanest version of what they do.
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.
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.