1. Beatrix
9.0
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: Branzino is topped with a golden-brown brioche crust that looks like a plank of wood but contributes crunch and buttery notes, and makes the sea bass taste a little like Dover sole. Read more.
Molly E: The brioche crusted branzino is excellent! Great salads and juices.
Yagmur K: Brioche crusted baranzino was out of this world, pricey but really delicious. Also, don't forget to taste the caramel pie!
Lynn Chicago: Friendly service, great strawberry/rhubarb brioche and addictive Lavender Latte!
Matt Dicker: Chocolate and passionfruit is one of life’s most underrated flavor combinations, and the Passionfruit Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart at Lost Larson is proof of that. Absolutely outstanding.
Phoenix Jimenez: Try the Kale and Cheddar scone
3. First Draft
8.3
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews
Heather Folsom: Once again, the bacon mac & cheese was excellent. We also tried the basic burger on brioche with egg & Gouda- effing amazing & perfectly cooked!
Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!
Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!
5. The Florentine
7.9
151 W Adams St (at S LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Crain's Chicago Business: Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m. Try the almond French toast ($12), made with thick, eggy brioche soaked in the usual egg slurry, grilled and topped with caramelized bananas and orange syrup. Read more.
Chicago magazine: The masterpiece is a lamb shank with farro risotto, peperonata, and mint gremolata: dramatic, tender, and unforgettable.
Alicia Bryant: The flan dessert and coffee were excellent. Great atmosphere. Very warm and cozy.
6. M. Henry
8.8
5707 N Clark St (at W Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 139 tips and reviews
It's A Major Plus: Birds-in-a-basket with brioche, cheese & chives is delicious! The Vegan Epiphany is a great dish. Personal favorites are the Latina Omeletta and the Fried Egg Sandwich.
Marc: Food Network Top Five Brunch - #1 Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Time Out Chicago: Yeah, it gets mobbed for brunch on the weekends, but the black-bean cake and eggs is a winning breakfast any day of the week.
7. Les Nomades
7.5
222 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Streeterville · 26 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: Foie gras torchon is a jewel of painstaking preparation; paired with toasted brioche and greens fragrant with truffle vinaigrette, it's pure indulgence. Read more.
Anthony: Very pricey......sports coat is required for dining. Get the Roasted duck breast from Les Vandes et Les Volailles.
Dave Boudreau: Average check size: $558 (Source: Wired Magazine, February 2012)
8. bopNgrill
8.9
6604 N Sheridan Rd (at Albion Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Rogers Park · 84 tips and reviews
Food Network: Want the ultimate savory sensation? Try the Umami Burger — a beef patty topped with truffled mushroom duxelle, sun-dried tomato confit, togarashi mayo, smoked bacon, and Gouda on a brioche bun. Read more.
Chicago Tribune: Savory rules at BopNGrill, where this burger is topped with portobello mushroom duxelle, truffle oil, anchovy dashi, sun-dried tomato confit, bacon and Gouda. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: Try the kimchi bacon cheese fries from our 100 Best list: We never really understood the fuss over cheese fries…until we had these.
9. Black Dog Gelato
9.2
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews
Chirag Patel: Love the brioche. And casteel coffee from Evanston pretty good
Kirsten Gindler: Malted vanilla is a must try, and they are open until midnight during the summer!!
Time Out Chicago: Try the gianduja gelato from our 100 Best list: Every flavor, every time, Jessie Oloroso kills it. But when her shop is out of this knee-bucklingly rich chocolate-hazelnut flavor, it nearly kills us.
12. NoMI
8.8
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews
Gloria Chin: Mushroom ginger bouillon w/ trumpet, enoki mushrooms, charred green onions! Brioche Beignets w/ Rhubarb-Berry Compote comes w/ citrus-chamomile ice cream! the jelly's tarty--think citrus creamsicle
Tablet Hotels: This fabulous lounge has great decor, a beautiful terrace, amazing music, fine cigars, and delicious sushi. What else do you need?
Time Out Chicago: Try the uni avocado toast from our 100 Best list: Chef Ryan LaRoche’s unlikely combination of briny sea urchin, smooth avocado, Mangalica ham and bright capers exhibits a keen understanding of flavor.
14. Bar on Buena
8.3
910 W Buena Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Bar · Buena Park · 78 tips and reviews
Ryan: Veggie burger and turkey burger are both excellent. Great beers on tap and the know how to sling them, plus cask strength Four Roses. Wow. Special points for their fresh, pillowy brioche rolls.
Thrashley Nowak: This place can do no wrong. Small menu but its better that way. Everything is phenomenal. The grilled cheese with sweet potato fries is the best.
Dean Adams: Great Food, great Beer Selection, Chill crowd.