(from chicagotribune.com)
Let’s be real: The best part of brunch isn’t the pancakes, bacon or eggs Benedict. It’s the drinks. But with some mimosas running you $14 (or more) or a bloody mary costing as much as a meal itself, a boozy brunch isn’t always in the budget.
A good bottomless booze deal can make or break a brunch date so follow our lead and get your mid-morning buzz on.
*Unless noted, these bottomless deals are available on Saturday and Sunday.
840 N. Wabash Ave. 312-944-8400
For $16.95, add bottomless mimosas to your brunch. We’re not saying you should see how much you can drink in the hour and a half limit, but we’re also not NOT saying that. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Broken English
1400 N. Wells St. 312-951-7667
Head to the newest Broken English spot to enjoy its patio and $15 bottomless mimosas while you nosh on their many taco styles—you can order six tacos for $20 or 12 for $38 if you’re of the “sharing is caring” mindset. All day starting at 11 a.m.
Chicago Q
1160 N. Dearborn St. 312-642-1160
Put a smoky spin on your Saturday or Sunday brunch at barbecue joint, Chicago Q. For $20, your table will get its own bottle of bubbly and a carafe—yes, a carafe—of O.J. to create your own concoctions. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dolce Italian
127 W. Huron St. 312-754-0700
Add a never-ending stream of prosecco to your Saturday or Sunday brunch for an extra $25 per person with your choice of orange juice, grapefruit juice or peach puree to prepare your bubbles as you wish. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fremont
15 W. Illinois St. 312-874-7270
Head to this River North spot on Saturday and Sunday for unlimited boozy breakfast faves like smoked brisket and omelets, a doughnut wall, a waffle bar and your choice of desserts for $40. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kit Kat Lounge
3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111
Forget a chill low-key brunch and head to Kit Kat Lounge for their “Divalicious Brunch” prix fixe menu with two courses and two hours of build-your-own mimosas, bloody martinis, bellinis and sangrias for $29.95. You can also add the build-your-own special onto any other brunch purchase for $14.95. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Reservoir
844 W. Montrose Ave. 773-275-4000
For $15 on top of your brunch entree purchase on Saturday or Sunday, you can get your buzz on with unlimited mimosas at this cozy self-proclaimed local watering hole. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.