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Chicago Breakfast


Start your day off right by enjoying "the most important meal of the day" at one of these restaurants in Chicago that serve up the best breakfast.


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Ann Sather Scandinavian
11/20
Dining Room at Ann Sather, Chicago, IL 909 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-348-2378
Breakfast destination serving Swedish standards. More...

The Breakfast Club American
11/20
Dining Room at The Breakfast Club, Chicago, IL 1381 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-666-3166
Cozy breakfast nook---a one-time cottage---serving a.m. favorites plus sandwiches during lunch. More...

Jam Breakfast
14/20
Dining Room at Jam, Chicago, IL 937 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-489-0302
Standard breakfast fare gets turned on end with unusual ingredients and fine dining skills. More...

Lou Mitchell's Coffeehouse
11/20
Dining Room at Lou Mitchell 565 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-939-3111
Some come for the turkey dinners at lunch, but it's really the breakfast items that are ahhh-inducing. More...

Oak Tree Coffee Shop
11/20
900 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-751-1988
Definitive, modernized, coffee shop with great Michigan Avenue views that serves breakfast all day. More...

Phoenix Chinese
12/20
2131 S. Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-328-0848
The early morning dim sum is number one at this top-notch Chinatown staple. More...

Southport Grocery & Café Café
13/20
Dining Room at Southport Grocery & Café, Chicago, IL 3552 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-665-0100
Bustling spot for café and breakfast fare plus grab-and-go baked and gourmet goods. More...

Toast Coffeehouse
11/20
Dining Room at Toast, Chicago, IL 746 W. Webster St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-935-5600
Friendly, cheery breakfast nook where morning munchies go beyond the norm. More...


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