Beachside Brunch With Friends in Chicago

4.3 (589)

Mon, Wed – Thu, 17:00 – 22:30; Fri, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 16:00 – 21:00

5253 North Clark Street

Andie's Restaurant has served Andersonville since 1974. Chef Andie Tamras's kitchen makes Greek, Middle Eastern, Moroccan and Tunisian dishes from scratch. The menu includes extensive vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Friends can settle by the fireplace in colder months or use the summer patio. Weekend service starts at 4 PM.

4.5 (16)

Tue – Fri, 16:00 – 21:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

2234 N. Western Ave

Chez Poulet opens at noon on Saturdays and Sundays for counter-service meals in Bucktown. Pasture-raised Ivory Amish chickens turn in an Old Hickory rotisserie. Order half or whole birds with rich macaroni gratin and bread from Mindy's Bakery. All food comes in takeout containers. Friends can take their meal to the tiny patio with a glass of French wine.

4.6 (1,169)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 23:00

1958 N Damen Ave

Le Bouchon serves classic Lyonnais fare in a small, bustling Bucktown dining room. Saturday lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Escargot, crisp frites and trout en croûte feature on the menu alongside beet salad and homemade bread. Friends could finish their midday meal with apple tart.

4.5 (3,047)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 22:00; Sat, 10:00 – 22:00; Sun, 10:00 – 20:00

1603 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr

Shore Club opens at 10 AM on weekends, with indoor, outdoor and bar seating, including casual couches for a group to settle into. The daytime menu ranges from sandwiches and salads to shrimp tacos, elote salad and avocado toast. A dedicated mocktail menu and spiked cold brew garnished with a donut hole round out the drinks.