Best Brunch Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Uncle Mike's Place
Long-running Filipino breakfast institution anchored by generous silog platters.
Notable Picks
8.6
Open since 1991, Uncle Mike’s Place turns a humble corner diner into one of Chicago’s defining Filipino breakfast spots. Complimentary arroz caldo and hefty silog plates make it a reliable all-morning stop for longanisa, tocino, garlic rice, and eggs in a no-frills room packed with regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Longanisa Breakfast Plate, Tocino Breakfast with Garlic Rice and Eggs, Complimentary Arroz Caldo (Lugaw)
What makes it special: Long-running Filipino breakfast institution anchored by generous silog platters.
8.3
The Bongo Room is a Wicker Park brunch standby famed for dessert-level French toast, benedicts, and coffee-centric breakfasts. Crowds come for towering plates and seasonal specials in a lively room that leans indulgent more than everyday diner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chocolate Tower French Toast, Classic Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Burrito
What makes it special: Longtime brunch hub with over-the-top pancakes and French toast.
8.3
Breakfast House is a Latin family-owned brunch specialist where chilaquiles, hashes, and pancakes headline a sprawling menu. Since 2012, West Town locals have treated it as an all-purpose breakfast meeting spot with friendly service and flexible options for traditional and lighter plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Supreme Chorizo Hash, Chilaquiles with Chorizo and Eggs, Breakfast House Hash with Poached Eggs
What makes it special: Latin-influenced brunch spot known for loaded hashes and chilaquiles.
#4
Sun Rey Cafe
8.1
Sun Rey Cafe is a compact Western Avenue breakfast spot where Filipino touches meet classic diner plates. Ube pancakes, Manila-style breakfasts, and all-day eggs make it a quietly strong option for casual mornings just off the main Wicker Park drags.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Pancakes, Manila Breakfast Plate with Longanisa, Breakfast Tacos
What makes it special: Filipino-leaning corner cafe with ube pancakes and Manila breakfasts.
Kanela Breakfast Club’s Wicker Park location brings a Greek-accented brunch menu of scrambles, benedicts, and sweet plates to a polished, buzzy room. It’s a reliable choice when you want a slightly upscale sit-down brunch with cocktails and a broad menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goat Cheese Omelette, California Benedict, Fried Chicken & Waffles
What makes it special: Greek-leaning brunch classics and big sweet plates in a polished neighborhood room.
Worthy Picks
#6
Janik's Cafe
7.9
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Janik’s Cafe is a Division Street workhorse where omelettes, chilaquiles, and Benedicts share space with coffee and sandwiches. It’s the kind of casual, family-run spot that handles everything from solo laptop mornings to affordable, all-day breakfast meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles with Eggs, Salmon Eggs Benedict, Veggie Omelette with Pancakes
What makes it special: Neighborhood all-day breakfast cafe with Latin touches and big portions.
#7
Sunrise Cafe
7.9
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Sunrise Cafe is a classic Ukrainian Village diner-style spot where eggs, hash browns, and Benedicts come out fast on big plates. Regulars treat it as a no-frills breakfast room for everyday brunch, from cinnamon French toast to country fried steak and eggs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Breakfast Burrito
What makes it special: Old-school neighborhood café turning out classic American breakfasts at friendly prices.