Best Chicago Breakfast Spots for a Sunnyside-Up Weekend Meal

Stan’s Donuts

Even if you work from home, the weekend is still a welcome respite after hours spent on email and Zoom calls during the work week. Weekends are for sleeping in, having fun, relaxing and especially…for NOT cooking! Let someone else take over for a few meals! Skip the dishes and messy counter tops and head to one of these Chicago spots for a delicious breakfast. Or have your favorite meal delivered! Either way, you’ll be starting your Saturday or Sunday on the sunny side…

Stan's Donuts {multiple locations}: There’s no easier breakfast than a donut. No fork & knife needed, can be eaten on the go, and they pair perfectly with coffee too. Stan’s has everything from classic glazed to Old Fashioneds to Cinnamon Rolls and beyond, so anyone who loves a sweet start to their day will be happy. Get them delivered so you can stay in your PJ’s or go out for a morning stroll to pick them up to go! There’s something for everyone!

Yolk

Yolk {multiple locations}: If you’re looking for a family-friendly spot, Yolk has locations across the city just waiting for you to come in. Their breakfast and brunch menu is expansive, so even if you’ve been before, Yolk is worth another visit. For the summer, we love the Very Berry French Toast and the Benedict Caprese for a fresh weekend meal.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery {646 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.283.7100}: Few weekend mornings would feel complete without a really great cup of coffee. At the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, you can sip on brews from signature Chicago-roasted beans and dig in to freshly made artisan pastries that you won’t find at your usual neighborhood Starbucks. Take your cup of Joe up a notch this weekend and try them out!

Stray Hen Cafe {multiple locations}: Who says the suburbs can’t get in on the breakfast action?! In addition to their Lincoln Park location, Stray Hen Cafe also has a restaurant in Elmhurst! Their lunch menu is just as good as their breakfast options, so it’s perfect for those days when you don’t get out of bed quite as early as you’d planned. Definitely try the “No Regrets” salad or BLT&E (a BLT plus scrambled eggs) on those slower-moving mornings.

Batter & Berries {2748 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago; 773.24.7710}: You can hardly call yourself a breakfast-lover in Chicago if you haven’t been to Batter & Berries. The husband-wife-duo who run this famed morning must-try seriously know their way around some breakfast food, and their savory plates are just as delicious as everyone’s favorite French Toast Flights.

Stax Cafe {multiple locations}: Get creative for breakfast with unique offerings like Honey Ricotta French Toast, the Braised Beef Brisket Benedict and Cinnamon Roll Waffles. The options at Stax are endless! And whenever you dine with them, you’ll feel right at home. It’s the perfect place for a lingering meal on a sunny Sunday morning.

By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor