Easter brunch in the Chicago suburbs is a prime time to gather with family and friends and celebrate over heaping plates of eggs, pancakes, and other morning treats. Luckily, Chicago Northwest contains plenty of restaurants serving up excellent brunch spreads on Easter Sunday, including these seven local favorites.
Egg House
If your Easter crew is craving omelets, scrambles, or Benedicts, then it only makes sense to have brunch at a restaurant with the word “egg” right in the name. Egg House in Roselle offers everything from classic Denver omelettes and Eggs Benedict to more creative options like a breakfast burger topped with a fried egg or a country-fried steak with eggs.
Elly’s Pancake House
A Chicagoland mini-chain devoted to making tasty pancakes in a modern but inviting space, Elly’s Pancake House gives you the chance to ring in Easter with classic buttermilk pancakes, German pancakes loaded with fruit and other toppings, delicate crepes, non-pancake options like waffles, sandwiches, and omelettes, fresh-pressed juices, and much more.
Prairie River
A festive Easter brunch with beautiful surroundings can be found at Prairie River, the restaurant within the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca. This Easter, Prairie River will offer a special jazz brunch with live music, a raw bar & charcuterie, an omelette station, breakfast pastries, and unique brunch entrees like cheese blintzes with strawberry sauce and chicken & mushroom crepes.
Scratchboard Kitchen
Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights specializes in contemporary American dishes made entirely “from scratch,” and their brunch menu is special enough to feel like an appropriate move for the Easter holiday. Choose from dishes like shakshouka with sourdough toast, biscuits & gravy, and smoked brisket hash and pair your main plate with appealing accompaniments like fresh pastries, a seasonal latte, or a mimosa.
Seasons 52
Easter brunch in Schaumburg will be a surefire success if you head to Seasons 52, a casual but refined American eatery that’s serving a special Easter menu in their dining room. Diners can start with appetizers such as shrimp cocktail, artichoke flatbread, or lump crab cakes, then move on to entrees like Spanish quiche or classic Easter ham. Pair your meal will a glass of wine or specialty cocktails like a strawberry hibiscus margarita! Cheers!
Southern Café
Hearty Southern dishes always feel festive and warm, which is a perfect match for an Easter celebration with loved ones. That’s why Southern Café in Roselle is a worthy brunch destination for this special day. Biscuits & gravy, a “Carolina” Benedict with fried green tomatoes, fresh cornbread pancakes– all present and accounted for.
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Friendly service, a cheerful dining space, and a menu packed with breakfast’s greatest hits all combine to make Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe in Schaumbur a Chicago Northwest brunch classic and a great destination for Easter Sunday. Pancake stacks like the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with cream cheese glaze and the Banana Coconut Cream Pie Pancakes are worthy orders, and non-pancake items like fried chicken & biscuits and a wild mushroom omelette also deserve some attention.
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Stay tuned for all sorts of Easter events taking place across Chicago Northwest. And if you’re still hungry, check out our complete listings for the best dining options around town!
