Whether you partied too hard or didn’t party enough, a New Year’s Day hangover Brunch is never a bad way to start your 2023. Personally, a pajama party with mimosa floating would totally be my choice of kicking the year off. Or, if you’re going to try to do a dry January this year, most restaurants and bars also have spirit-free options. All in all, some egg benedict, biscuits and gravy, and freshly smoked bacon definitely sounds pleasant after a night’s celebration.
PS: Head here for all the NYE parties in Chicago in case you’re planning a last-minute getaway.
Lyra
905 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
We’d totally treat ourselves with some Lyra to celebrate the beginning of the new year. One of the most anticipated hangover brunches in Chicago this year goes to our favorite Greek restaurant featuring foods meant to be shared by closed friends and families around the table.
Aba
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Make Aba your first stop of 2023 for Mediterranean-inspired brunch dishes including House-Made Labneh & Berries, Spinach & Avocado Frittata, Short Rib Shakshuka, Smoked Salmon Spread & Jerusalem Bagel and more, best paired with a Harissa Bloody Mary or Faux-Loma. Brunch is served from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and dinner will be served from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Wear your PJs to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! on New Year’s Day for the annual Pajama Brunch from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and receive a Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! gift card EQUAL to the price of your meal (minus tax and gratuity) for use on a future visit. Dine in for dinner from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM or order Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! for carryout or delivery.
Hub 51
51 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Hub 51 is open for brunch on New Year’s Day serving favorites like the New & Improved Breakfast Burrito, the Hub Pancake Sandwich or Lemon Skinny Pancakes. A variety of salads and sandwiches, plus other “Not Breakfast” items like the Famous Pulled Chicken Nachos are also available. Add on bottomless Mimosas or Bellinis to any dine-in brunch entree for an additional $35 per person, plus tax.
Mon Ami Gabi
2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
Dine-in at Mon Ami Gabi on New Year’s Day for Sunday Brunch available from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Keep the New Year’s festivities going with brunch cocktails alongside dishes like the Classic Egg Benedict, Butternut Squash Quiche, Smoked Salmon on brioche toast and more. Mon Ami Gabi’s dinner menu will be available from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Saranello’s
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Kick off 2023 with Saranello’s signature Grand Buffet Brunch. In addition to the signature stations including the omelette station, carving station, dessert station and more, guests can expect chef specialties like Shrimp Cocktail and more. Be sure to add on $5, plus tax Bloody Marys. The Grand Buffet Brunch is $44.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and half priced for children aged 4 – 12.
Tuman’s Tap & Grill
2159 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Celebrate the first day of 2023 with a la carte brunch and a lineup of handcrafted cocktails. Choose from options such as a Ham & Cheddar Omelet with home fries ($12); Eggs & Andouille Sausage Potatoes, with two eggs your way, Andouille sausage, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes ($12); or Steak & Eggs, with grilled skirt steak, two eggs your way, chimichurri sauce and home fries ($17). Enjoy brunch beverages such as a Blackberry Mimosa, with fresh-squeezed orange juice, muddled blackberries and Campari ($8); and a Holy Bloody Mary, with Wheatley house-infused jalapeño vodka, housemade mary mix, and a short domestic beer back ($10). Tuman’s is open from 11 a.m.-midnight on Sunday, January 1; brunch is on offer from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover charge; no reservations.
