Hoppy almost Easter. As the celebrated Sunday event approaches this year, why not plan ahead and reserve a spot at any of these Chicago brunch spots? While it might not be a bottomless brunch Sunday, these restaurants are going all out to make a memorable Easter Sunday. From a decadent and impressive menu to a visit from the Easter Bunny, these spots have the best Easter brunch in Chicago.
1. Chicago Easter Brunch easter brunch at Mag Mile’s ritzy French Brasserie, Venteux
Hop on down the Magnificent Mile and celebrate Easter with the ritzy French brasserie Venteux! Executive Chef Marcel Heiduk has prepared a selection of specials perfect for the start of spring. For brunch, guests can enjoy savory Smoked Salmon Benedict over a brioche donut served with marble potatoes or sweet Banana Ricotta Pancakes topped with coconut whipped cream.
For lunch, dig into a tenderly Braised Lamb Shank with miso-glazed carrots, fingerling potatoes, and plenty of au jus on the side. While feasting, enjoy bottomless servings of mimosas, rosé or bloody Marys; but if that’s not your taste, the bar team’s specialty drink might entice: their Egg Hunt cocktail is crafted with Empress Gin, egg white foam, and a lemon swath garnish.
Address: 224 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
2. A bunny-filled easter brunch in Chicago at Adorn
Adorn’s Easter brunch celebrates culinary excellence and showcases the bright flavors of spring! The spread will feature multiple Four Seasons Chicago culinary team chef-led stations. From fresh salads filled with seasonal ingredients to land and sea carving stations to sushi and raw food bars.The vibrant restaurant and lake-facing junior ballroom brims with live musical performances and culinary creativity to celebrate the holiday. Before snapping a photo with the Easter Bunny, children will be greeted with balloon art, bubbles, and face painting stations.
Address: 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
3. Easter Brunch and Dinner at Wake ‘n Bacon
Wake ‘n Bacon, the vibrant Insta-worthy restaurant in East Lakeview, will serve Chicago Easter brunch and dinner on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, and feature an a la carte special celebrating Easter. On special for the holiday and created by Executive Will Silas, Wake ‘n Bacon will feature Mustard and Honey Glazed Salmon over garlic rice with seasonal vegetables.
Additional brunch menu highlights include Berry Bliss Crepes filled with vanilla lemon cream cheese and house-made berry jam, topped with fresh berries, granola, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar ($16), Spiced Maple Chicken and Waffles featuring a bubble waffle and crispy chicken thighs garnished with pickled peppers and green onions, served with a side of spiced maple syrup ($14) and more.
Address: 420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
4. Elegant Easter High Tea At Bar Pendry
Be pampered for the day and have an elegant Easter tea experience at a luxury boutique hotel. Chicago’s Bar Pendry will add a seasonal touch to its Sunday tea service offerings, perfect for welcoming in the warmer weather.
Included in high tea service, guests can enjoy a selection of bottomless tea by Rare Tea Cellars, plus a tea tower packed with savory and sweet spring-inspired bites by Executive Chef Mark Shoemaker, including crispy chicken katsu with carrot mustard, light & airy cherry blossom angel food cake, and delicate Easter-themed macarons. Patrons can also toast with tea-infused cocktails from the bar’s a la carte menu, all while listening to curated DJ spins by Chicago artist JaxxSway.
Address: 81 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
5. Riverside Easter Sunday Brunch at charming small town
At The Graceful Ordinary in the town of St. Charles, Chef Chris Curren and the team celebrate Easter in their riverside dining room with a graceful brunch spread! TGO will be offering a family-style spread of delectable canapés, including deviled eggs and smoked salmon macaroons, plus an array of assorted pastries such as beignets with espresso anglaise and blueberry brioche tarts.
For the main course, guests can choose from Chef Chris’ irresistible selection of entrees, including Steak and Eggs, French Toast with bananas foster and whipped bourbon crème fraiche, or Ricotta Gnocchi with wild mushrooms and a poached egg. Kids are also welcome at this family-style feast— little ones can enjoy their choice between chocolate chip pancakes, French toast, or eggs with bacon or sausage, served with a side of fresh fruit.
Address: 3 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
6. A Chicago Easter Brunch every bunny will love at Maple & Ash
Families looking to celebrate Easter in style can head to the city’s top steakhouse, Maple & Ash, for a morning affair of seafood towers, caviar, and decadent brunch dishes. On Easter Sunday, Executive Chef/Partner Danny Grant is pulling out all the stops with an opulent prix-fixe brunch!
Kick off the luxurious meal with a Kaluga caviar amuse bouche appropriately served with everything bagels and caramelized cream cheese, followed by one of Maple’s signature Fire-Roasted Seafood Towers. For the main course, choose from various elevated breakfast classics like Lobster Soft Scrambled with black truffle and brown butter brioche or the Alaskan King Crab Eggs Benedict. All tables will receive three indulgent sides to share, including Baked Honey Ham, Brown Butter Potatoes, and Maple Glazed Bacon. Finish the final course with a sweet selection of desserts, including macarons, coconut cream pie, and chocolate cake bites.
Address: 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610
7. A kid-friendly morning with the Easter Bunny at The Ashburn
Executive Chef Chuck Gillis will prepare a springtime feast featuring a multi-stationed brunch with selections for the whole family. Enjoy live music and kid-friendly Easter activities. Even more enticing for families is that the Easter Bunny will be there taking photos against a beautiful backdrop, making the perfect souvenir to take home!
Address: 5300 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
8. An Easter Brunch at Big Star West Town
Forget the eggs; this year, the Easter Bunny is bringing breakfast tacos. The bright and airy West Town location of the iconic honky-tonk Big Star brand has invited the bunny himself for a morning of kid-friendly cookie and Easter egg decorating and tasty breakfast tacos.
Big Star West Town’s full brunch menu includes piled-high chilaquiles and Churro French Toast. In addition, there is a lineup of brunch cocktails, including bubbly passionfruit mimosas and $5 bloody Marys for the adults. The best part—KIDS EAT FREE.
Address: 551 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
9. Try BLVD Steakhouses’ new weekend brunch in their all-season atrium
BLVD’s glamorous outdoor dining room evokes an enchanting secret garden adorned with lush greenery, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting. Guests can now enjoy steakhouse favorites alongside new dishes like a King Crab Benedict, TK Chopped Salad, and Maine Lobster Roll in the restaurant’s all-season covered Atrium.
Address: 817 W Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607
10. Easter Brunch Buffet at State and Lake Chicago Tavern
This Easter Sunday, March 31, join Executive Chef Michael Taus and the culinary team at State and Lake Chicago Tavern for an unforgettable Easter brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at the iconic downtown Chicago corner and housed on the ground level of the award-winning theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel, a colorful spread will feature breakfast specialties, lush salads, hearty main dishes
Address: 201 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601
11. Italian Easter at the Albert Chicago
Inspired by new spring blooms and fresh, vibrant tastes from the garden, Executive Chef Steve Chiappetti celebrates Easter brunch in Chicago with an Italian-inspired restaurant. At the Albert on Sunday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy a sampling from a robust antipasti buffet, order a main course, and finish by indulging from the pastry team’s decadent sweets table.
The Antipasti Buffet includes favorites like roasted mint carrots, Sicilian mushrooms, asparagus with aged balsamic, Italian olives, Shaved salumi, Italian cheeses, fig jam, crackers, Frittata, Spiral Ham, cheese tortellini and more.
Address: 228 E Ontario St Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60611