Most burger joints are famous for their beef, but at this Oak Brook bakery it's all about the enormous, sturdy fresh-baked pretzel buns.
Burgers topped with sweet grilled onions have been drawing the North Shore to this old-school lodge for generations. The tavern is kid-friendly, but those under 21 must be accompanied by adults.
Try the Full English fry up from our 100 Best list: Hands down, this British pub is putting out one of the best brunches in the city, from the ornate coffee service to made-in-house seasonal scones.
Try the bagel sandwich from our 100 Best list: We’ve latched on to one of the few always-present brunch items on this ever-changing menu, this bagel with lush trout cream cheese and a fried egg.
Try the pineapple upside-down cake from our 100 Best list:Sandra Holl turns a dessert most associated with the Midwest, the ’70s and canned pineapple rings into something lovely and sophisticated
Try the calamari from our 100 Best list: Put this calamari stuffed with chicken and pork forcemeat and flavored with Korean chilies and peanuts squarely in that camp.
