Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

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High Tea With Gerri

4.8

4.8 (38)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Long Grove

About the restaurant

Nestled in the historic village of Long Grove, Gerri's Tea Room represents her roots and heritage as a native of Ireland. Opened in 2012, the tea room features a classic experience and introduction to the past time of afternoon tea in an elegant and charming setting.

The high tea is inspired by British classics – an artful array of finger sandwiches, raisin scones, and petite pastries – a menu that represents authenticity. Gerri and her hosts fill delicate antique tea cups with freshly brewed and strained tea from antique silver teapots in Victorian attire.

From ladies’ socials, birthdays and bridal showers to corporate events and wedding receptions, High Tea with Gerri accommodates all occasions, never compromising on quality or intimacy – even for large gatherings!

Top review

Rebecca

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely delightful and we all enjoyed our tea and lunch.

Blind Faith Cafe

4.7

4.7 (1545)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Evanston

About the restaurant

Serving globally inspired menus, Blind Faith is a certified green restaurant transforming the way people enjoy vegetarian cuisine. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Chicago and only blocks from Northwestern's Evanston campus, our dinning rooms offer a casual warmth perfect for any occasion.

Top review

Rachel

Dined 3 days ago

Blind Faith is always awesome! The staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable and the food never disappoints :)

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Popular dish

Shiitake Walnut Loaf

LakeHouse - Lake Villa

4.7

4.7 (47)

$30 and under

American

Lake Villa

About the restaurant

The LakeHouse Restaurant features a cozy yet elegant atmosphere which invites our guests to relax and enjoy a meal with family or friends. As the newest addition to The Khayat Restaurant Group, The LakeHouse stays true to the family owned family run concept while standing alone as the most innovative and dynamic. At The LakeHouse, every day is a vacation! It's 5:00 somewhere!

Top review

Karen

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

We had a wonderful experience with the Sunday brunch

Pinstripes - Northbrook

4.6

4.6 (582)

$30 and under

American

Northbrook

About the restaurant

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 4-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

Top review

WilliamVIP

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Enjoyed the back patio, has a nice feel and fire pit.

Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.6

4.6 (50)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Lincolnwood

About the restaurant

The best pizza in Lincolnwood is being dished out at the very first Lou Malnati’s location. Established in 1971 at 6649 N Lincoln Ave, Lou Malnati’s Lincolnwood opened with customers lining the streets for a taste of Lou’s deep dish creations. This original location has become a landmark, serving the best Chicago deep dish there is, with a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, catering and a private event space. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients you just don’t find everywhere.

Top review

Chong

Dined 3 days ago

Lou Malnati’s continues to make the best deep dish pizza representing a long tradition in Chicago. The pizza is so consistently tasty and hearty. The service is attentive and friendly.

CUPITOL The Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (70)

$31 to $50

European

Skokie

About the restaurant

CUPITOL The Restaurant is our 4th and newest location in Old Orchard Mall, delivering a complete, immersive experience for all day.
You can begin the day with breakfast, brunch, or lunch that you can truly enjoy and as the evening unfolds, you indulge in a vibrant dinner featuring bold European flavors and a sophisticated touch.
Enjoy the day. Savor the night.

Top review

GailVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Food tasted great. Portions were small. Ambience was great. Pricey for what you get.

Jilly's Cafe

4.3

4.3 (699)

$31 to $50

French

Evanston

About the restaurant

Located just outside the city of Chicago, Jilly's Café has been called a "North Shore Treasure" by Zagat's 2002 restaurant survey. Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions(NOW PATIO AVAILABLE,ASK FOR HOURS). Here authentic French food is served with an American twist making for enough dishes to keep our specials changing daily. We offer a Sunday brunch that carefully combines a traditional American brunch with French flavors, while champagne effortlessly flows throughout the course of the meal. Jilly's is available for private parties, and reservations are strongly recommended.

Top review

Steve

Dined 7 days ago

Jilly's has some of the best French cuisine in Chicago! Still an outstanding restaurant.

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Experience

MAKE FATHERS HAPPY AGAIN

P.F. Chang's - Northbrook

4.3

4.3 (517)

$30 and under

Chinese

Northbrook

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

BobVIP

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Loved expanded menu options and wide range of gluten free entrees and appetizers. Service matched quality of food. Will travel back from downtown again as downtown location no longer offers gluten free options for diners with celiac.

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Popular dish

Mongolian Beef

Firehouse Grill

4.3

4.3 (201)

$30 and under

American

Evanston

About the restaurant

An Evanton neighboorhood favorite!
Come in and enjoy a craft beer, great burger, and friendly atmosphere!

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NeelaVIP

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Great selection of salads! Food in general - terrific- only thing bringing the overall stars down would be the service. Could have been much better!

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Popular dish

Meat Lovers

Evanston Corner Bistro

4.0

4 (120)

$30 and under

American

Evanston

About the restaurant

Welcome to Evanston Corner Bistro! We are thrilled to be an integral part of the Evanston community.

Evanston Corner Bistro is an American bistro that specializes in contemporary cuisine that's not only delicious but also approachable. Our menu is a celebration of fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonally-inspired ingredients.

Our carefully curated beverage program showcases an array of locally brewed craft beers, complemented by a thoughtfully selected collection of imported beers. We also offer an assortment of unique and affordable wines, along with classic cocktails that come with their own distinctive twist.

Evanston Corner Bistro proudly stands as the third installment of LM's beloved bistro concept. Nestled on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Orrington, our bistro is designed to provide a family-friendly dining experience in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

Top review

BethVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a lovely graduation lunch here in a separate room and I want to thank the Bistro for accommodating us. Everything was just perfect and we are so grateful for the wonderful experience! We shared a great time and made some special memories with another Northwestern family and would recommend this restaurant for any regular dining or special occasion. Also, I accidentally left my jacket behind and called the restaurant looking for it - Scarlett answered the phone and was extremely helpful and kind and empathetic. She is a true asset and provided the most outstanding customer service! I was extremely impressed with Scarlett as she went above and beyond. Overall, the entire staff was fabulous too! Thank you!

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