Top Easter events and brunches around Chicago
🥐 Brunch
Ambar in River North: Unlimited Balkan-inspired brunch at one of River North's newest restaurants.
🎥 Watch Monica and I taste test the food.
Avec River North: Mediterranean prix-fixe brunch buffet with housemade pastries and wine pairings.
10am–2pm.
$50 for adults/$25 for kids.
Bar Pendry in the Loop: An Easter themed-boozy tea brunch with sweet and savory small bites.
11am-3pm.
$65.
Big Star West Town: Snap a pic with the Easter bunny and decorate cookies while enjoying breakfast tacos and other brunch specials.
10am-2pm.
$10–$20.
The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles: Experience a family-style Easter brunch featuring classics like steak and eggs and French toast.
10am–3pm.
$65 per adult and $25 for kids.
The Greggory in South Barrington: Try Mediterranean-inspired brunch specials.
11am-5pm.
Reserve a table.
Hawksmoor in River North: Indulge in a classic British Sunday roast with dry-aged beef, Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings.
Noon–5pm.
$42.
Heritage in Ukrainian Village: Stop by for brunch or dinner and take advantage of their Easter prix-fixe menu or a la carte.
Noon-6pm.
$85 per person.
Il Mio in Clarendon Hills: Special brunch eats from Italian french toast to eggplant parmesan.
11am–3pm.
Reserve a table.
Lowcountry in Chinatown: A lunchtime special with snow crab clusters, shrimp, corn, potatoes and cornbread.
Noon–3pm.
$36.
Somerset in Gold Coast: Capture selfies with the Easter Bunny after brunch buffet and sweets at Viceroy Hotel restaurant.
11am-3pm.
$89 for adults and $25 for kids.
🥰 For the fam
Whirlyball: Enjoy a buffet style breakfast with the Easter Bunny, followed by games.
Saturday, 10am-12:30pm.
$45 for adults and $40 for kids.
South Loop Easter Egg Hunt: Gather the kids for an outdoor afternoon Easter egg hunt, sports and games, art and photo-ops.
Saturday from noon-2pm at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens.
Tickets start at $10.
Easter Egg Hunt at Altgeld Park: Enjoy free food, a bouncy house, Easter bunny photos and egg hunt.
Saturday, 3:30pm, and hunt starts at 4pm
Free.
🥂 Sunday Funday
Easter Bounce Brunch: Enjoy the skyline, music and small bites.
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