Pops for Champagne, 2934 N. Sheffield Ave., 472-1000. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Jazz music provides the background for featured entrees, which include New Orleans benedict, $14.95, seafood lasagna, $13.95, gingerbread waffle, $12.95, and a variety of quiches, $12.95. Desserts are included with the meal and change weekly. Examples include praline cheesecake and chocolate bread pudding. On-street parking. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. A, DC, M, V.
Prairie Restaurant, 500 S. Dearborn St., 663-1143. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. For $15 for adults, $8 for children, this buffet offers a varied menu based on the chef`s creations. Often featured are carved roast beef, smoked fish and a medley of breakfast and lunch dinners. Reservations strongly recommended. Wheelchair accessible through Omni Morton Hotel. $4 valet parking. A, C, D, DC, M, V.
The Pump Room, 1301 N. State Pkwy. (in Ambassador East Hotel), 266-0360. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. For $17.95, $9.95 for children under 12, enjoy this sit-down brunch that includes a variety of egg dishes, pastas, fish dishes, fresh fruit, cakes and sorbets of the day, all accompanied by live music. All non-alcoholic beverages are also included in the price. Easter will bring the same menu and cost. Valet parking. Reservations required. A, C, D, DC, M, V.
Ramada Inn Lake Shore, 4900 S. Lake Shore Dr., (Lake Shore Cafe)
288-5800. Hours are not yet determined for the Easter brunch buffet, which will be $15.95 for adults, $7.95 for children under 12. Free parking in indoor and outdoor hotel lots. Handicapped accessible. Reservations accepted. A, C, D, DC, M, V.
Randall`s Rib House, 41 E. Superior St., 280-2790. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Catch some sun on the sidewalk patio and if you like, have some early morning ribs. The buffet is $11.95, $4.95 for children under 10. Selections include baked goods, salads, smoked salmon, three-egg omelets made to order, honey smoked ham and barbecued baby back ribs. Parking in nearby lots or on street. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations accepted. A, D, DC, M, V.
Red Lion Pub, 2446 N. Lincoln Ave., 348-2695. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. This authentic English pub offers brunch off the regular menu, with egg specials, scones (two for $3.50), and fish and chips ($5.95). On-street parking. Wheelchair accessible. No reservations accepted. A, C, DC, M, V.
Ritz Carlton Hotel, 160 E. Pearson St., 266-1000, There are two seatings in this classic European dining room, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays. The buffet is $28 for adults, $15.50 for children 12 and under. Items include salads, smoked salmon, smoked trout, omelet and waffle stations and chicken stir fry. Easter and Mother`s Day will bring special buffets priced at $37.50 for adults, $18.50 for children under 12. Extras will include lamb and baked ham for Easter, beef for Mother`s Day. Wheelchair accessible. Valet parking. Reservations required. A, C, D, DC, M, V.
R.J. Grunt`s, 2056 Lincoln Park West, 929-5363. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. For $9.95 you can choose an entree as well as select from the generous brunch bar. Entrees include steak and eggs, eggs benedict, eggs Florentine, vegetable herb hash, French toast and egg white omelets. The brunch bar includes bagels, poached salmon and salads. Toast, juice and coffee are also included. On-street parking. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations suggested. A, D, DC, M, V.
Rust Belt Cafe, 2747 N. Lincoln Ave., 880-7878. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Buffet table ($7.50) includes items such as fresh fruit salads, shrimp pasta salad and white-chocolate berry torte. Also, menu items such as eggs benedict ($5.95) and French toast made from homemade cinnamon brioche
($4.95). For Easter and Mother`s Day, hours extend to 3 p.m. and there will be a combination buffet with selected entree for $13.95 to $20.95. Street parking. Reservations accepted. A, C, D, DC, M, and V.
Society Cafe, North Avenue and Clark Street, 787-8858. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Order off this seasonally adjusted menu. Current items include walnut banana french toast, $5.25, eggs benedict, $7.65, and a Southwestern omelet made with a tortilla, cheese and salsa, $6.95. On-street parking. Reservations accepted. DC, M, V.
Swiss Grand Hotel (in the Cafe Suisse), 323 E. Wacker Dr., 565-0565. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. This breakfast buffet is $14.50, half price for children 6-11 and free for children 5 and under. Ample dessert table is worth the trip. Easter brunch is planned for the ballroom. Valet parking. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations accepted. A, C, D, DC, M, V.
Szechwan House, 600 N. Michigan Ave., 642-3900. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. This buffet features about 20 items for $15.95 ($7.95 for children 6-12). Governor`s chicken (with bell peppers, ginger, garlic and brown sauce) and Szechwan shrimp are included. There`s a glass of complimentary champagne. Mother`s Day brunch is 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and moms get a present and fortune cookie. Parking in nearby lots. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations recommended. A, C, D, DC, M, V.
Tuesdays, 565 W. Diversey Pkwy., 281-2982. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Sundays. The buffet items change from week to week but the price stays the same in this neighborhood restaurant, $9.95. New Orleans french toast, lox and bagels, eggs benedict, smoked whitefish, seafood newburg, roast beef, barbecued ribs and Italian meatballs may be offered. Various baked goods are also on hand. Free parking for one hour at the Rienzi Plaza across the street or at the Market Place. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more. A, M, V.
Westin Hotel, 909 N. Michigan Ave. (Chelsea Restaurant), 943-7200. Served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays (last seating is 2 p.m.), the Westin`s buffet is priced at $18.75 for adults, $10.95 for children 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Selections include poached salmon with dill sauce, rack and lamb and roast beef, made-to-order omelets and roast beef. Other choices include eggs Florentine, gravlax with capers and the special entree of the week. For Easter, the Westin is offering two brunches: In the Cotillion ballroom, brunch will be $22.50 for adults, $9.50 for children 5-12. Champagne, live music and the Easter bunny are featured. In the Chelsea Restaurant, brunch will be $21 for adults, $8.50 for children 5-12. Champagne and the bunny will be found here, but no live music. Parking is $6 at the 900 N. Michigan Ave. self-park across the street. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations recommended. A, C, D, DC, M, V.
Wild Onion, 3500 N. Lincoln Ave., 871-5113. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. The buffet brunch is $12.95 ($14.95 for buffet plus selected entree such as eggs benedict, eggs florentine and Belgian waffle). The buffet includes six hot entrees, select-your-own-omelet, fresh pastries and desserts. For Easter, the buffet will include lamb. Street parking. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations suggested. A, M, V.
Yvette, 1206 N. State Pkwy., 280-1700. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. This weekly brunch, served al fresco during the pleasant weather, is off the menu. Entrees include eggs benedict, $6.95, a farmer`s omelet with andouille sausage, $6.50, french toast croissant, $6.95, and eggs sardou, $7.50. Freshly baked pastries are $3, and coffee, tea, espresso and cappucino as well as cocktails are served. Easter brunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with live jazz, a menu of traditional favorites and a ”Best Bonnet” contest. The three-course prix fixe brunch will be $17.50 per person. Entrees include salmon Florentine, New Orleans-style eggs Hussard, eggs Sardou and fresh fish du jour. Prizes also will be awarded for best Easter bonnet in the categories of most colorful, most original, most bizarre, most old-fashioned and Star of the Easter Parade. Parking lot is across the street or on-street parking. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations accepted. A, DC, M, V.
The brunch guide
Brunch listings include the parking options at the restaurant, wheelchair accessibility (if available), reservations policy and credit cards accepted. Credit cards are listed according to the following code: A, American Express; C, Carte Blanche; D, Discover; DC, Diners Club; M, MasterCard; V, Visa.
