Kitsch’n on Roscoe
Go retro on Easter (this year it’s April 11) when you stop by this quirky Roscoe Village spot. Sip Tang-tinis and other breakfast cocktails while listening to jazz. The menu includes filet mignon steak ‘n’ eggs with applewood-smoked bacon; crabcakes Benedict with spicy hollandaise sauce and habanero corn bread hash; and honey- and orange-glazed smoked ham and eggs. Also, check out the omelet station in the beer garden (weather permitting). 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $8-$15. 2005 W. Roscoe St. 773-248-7372
The Outpost
This Wrigleyville wine bar’s brunch takes advantage of the spring harvest, serving organic vegetables with lamb, sole and chicken steak. Also, dig into pastries, salads, fresh fruit and desserts. Think the buffet’s too much? An a la carte menu will also be offered. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Buffet $16. Entrees $8-$12. 3438 N. Clark St. 773-244-1166.
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Ever had French dim sum? This upscale West Randolph spot will be offering cart service. Besides fresh croissants, baguettes and other pastries, you can dig into carts filled with fresh fruit, seafood and vegetables. Still hungry? Entrees include calvados French toast with caramelized apples or confit of lamb hash with farm eggs and fava beans. Top it off by hitting the cocoa bar in the next room–the sweet spread includes chocolate-dipped strawberries, creme brulee and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $59. 160 N. Loomis St. 312-850-0303.
Glory
The three-course, prix-fixe meal offers a laundry list of New England eats, the specialty of the house here. The menu includes a bakery basket with Portuguese egg bread and assorted pastries; fresh fruit soup; and mint asparagus with parmesan, lemon-garlic vinaigrette and truffle oil. Choose from among entrees like maple-glazed country ham with sunny-side-up eggs and cheddar-buttermilk biscuits with molasses-lime butter; blueberry blintzes with ricotta cheese and cinnamon sour cream; or a New England sampler with fried clams, a lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder. Sweet stuff includes carrot cake and strawberry rhubarb crisp with vanilla ice cream. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20. 1952 N. Damen Ave. 773-235-7400.
Heaven on Seven
This N’Awlins-inspired restaurant turns up the heat with a Southern-style brunch. Order poached eggs on crabcakes with creole sauce; pecan French toast; Jimmy’s “big-ass breakfast” (two eggs any style, chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy); and other goodies. Cocktails include spicy Bloody Marys. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $8-$13. 111 N. Wabash Ave., seventh floor, 312-263-6443; 600 N. Michigan Ave. 312-280-7774; 3478 N. Clark St. 773-477-7818.
Yoshi’s Cafe
Japan meets France at this popular fusion spot. The a la carte brunch specials include kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) pot stickers; scrambled eggs with brie cheese; buckwheat pancakes; poached eggs with creamed spinach bisque; and beef sirloin steak with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $8-$15. 3257 N. Halsted St. 773-248-6160.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Kick off this lavish buffet with a free glass of champagne, then try an assortment of salads, fresh fruit and specialty cheeses; waffles and made-to-order omelets; carved leg of lamb, top sirloin and Virginia ham; and chocolate cake, lemon meringue tart and other sweets. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $65. 20 E. Chestnut St. 312-324-4000.
