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What is the best brunch in Chicago: Expensive?

Updated October 3, 2026How we rank

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Top picks in Chicago: Expensive: Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (4.6★, 10,060 reviews), Summer House Santa Monica (4.7★, 8,800 reviews), River Roast (4.6★, 6,221 reviews).

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  1. 1

    Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

    4.6 ★ (10,060)$$in Chicago

    Brunch

    Most reviewed4.6 from 10,060 Google reviews, 1.3 mi away

    • WhyWildberry is a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

    “Wildberry is a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch.” — Google review

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  2. 2

    Summer House Santa Monica

    4.7 ★ (8,800)$$$in Chicago

    American

    Open now4.7 from 8,800 Google reviews, 1.4 mi away

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  3. 3

    River Roast

    4.6 ★ (6,221)$$in Chicago

    American

    Open now4.6 from 6,221 Google reviews, 0.9 mi away

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  4. 4

    AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

    4.8 ★ (3,214)in Chicago

    Restaurant

    Highest rated, weighted by review volume4.8 from 3,214 Google reviews, 0.4 mi away

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    Lula Cafe

    4.7 ★ (3,715)$$in Chicago

    New American

    Open now4.7 from 3,715 Google reviews, 4.0 mi away

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