Best Brunch Restaurants in Lincoln Square (60625)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: March 2026
Our Top Pick
Bistro Campagne
A long-running Lincoln Square French bistro built around classic dishes and a patio-driven vibe.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
A Lincoln Square French bistro with a classic, comfort-forward menu and a patio-first dining rhythm that locals treat like a special-occasion default. The kitchen shines most in the traditional lanes—onion soup, escargot, steak frites, and slow-cooked staples—where execution stays steady without trying to reinvent the format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée, Steak frites, Beef bourguignon
What Makes it Special: A long-running Lincoln Square French bistro built around classic dishes and a patio-driven vibe.
#2
The Warbler
8.5
A Lincoln Square neighborhood favorite that lands in a contemporary American lane with comfort-forward starters and pastas that reward ordering like a regular. The kitchen’s strengths show best when you build a meal around one craveable appetizer and one pasta centerpiece instead of scattering across the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom soup, Korean-style chicken wings, Whipped ricotta
What Makes it Special: A modern neighborhood bistro with standout soups, wings, and pastas.
#3
Tre Kronor
8.4
A Swedish-leaning breakfast room that wins on comforting, properly executed classics—especially anything griddled or baked. The best visits feel like a steady cadence of lingonberry, cardamom, and butter-forward pastries without drifting into gimmicks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon roll
What Makes it Special: Swedish breakfast staples executed like a neighborhood institution.
8.2
A Lincoln Square daytime specialist blending Mexican brunch comfort with a warm, neighborhood rhythm—chilaquiles, rancheros, and café de olla are the baseline order. It’s best when you treat it like a focused brunch stop: one savory plate, one sweet, and a coffee drink to round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles with al pastor, Huevos rancheros (or divorciados), Café de olla
What Makes it Special: Mexican brunch comfort anchored by chilaquiles and café de olla.
Worthy Picks
#5
Bagel Miller
7.8
A bagel shop built around thick, sturdy bagels and sandwich combos that lean filling rather than delicate. It’s best when you keep the order focused—one signature sandwich and one straightforward schmear—so the experience stays clean and satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast bagel sandwich, Lox bagel sandwich, House schmear bagel
What Makes it Special: Bagel-and-sandwich focus with big, sturdy builds.
7.7
An Albany Park cafe that doubles as a dessert-and-coffee brunch stop—crepes, sweet-leaning plates, and latte specials in a small, neighborhood-friendly setup. It’s strongest when you treat it like a café meal: one crepe, one drink, and you’re out before it turns into a long wait.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet crepe (house-style), Pistachio latte, Savory crepe (breakfast-friendly)
What Makes it Special: Cafe brunch built around crepes, coffee drinks, and dessert-leaning comfort.
7.7
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A bright, neighborhood bistro where breakfast works best as an easy sit-down—eggs, hashes, and coffee-forward mornings with a relaxed pace. It’s more about comfort and convenience than culinary flex, so order the simple staples and enjoy the room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast hash, Pesto & eggs, French toast
What Makes it Special: Bright, all-day bistro energy that makes breakfast easy.
7.6
A waffles-and-eggs brunch menu with a modern edge—sweet builds, savory plates, and a cocktail-leaning vibe in a newer Lincoln Square setup. It works best when you pick one waffle signature or one savory entrée and keep the table focused instead of ordering every variation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature waffle (sweet build), Omelet (salmon/cream-cheese style), Brunch cocktail
What Makes it Special: Waffle-forward brunch with a cocktail-bar energy in Lincoln Square.