Book Your Easter Brunch Near Chicago's Most Famous Churches

These seven spots for Easter brunch are conveniently located near some of the city’s most famous churches.

Porkchop

Hyde Park brunch-goers can keep it local on Easter—Porkchop is less than a mile from St. Augustana Lutheran Church. And who can resist a prix-fixe brunch menu? Choose between gumbo, beer-battered catfish filets, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, or strawberry French toast. Select entrées come with fresh fruit and a Bloody Mary for under $20 a person. 1516 E. Harper Ct., 773-493-9333

Sepia

Old St. Patrick’s in the near West Loop was founded by Irish immigrants 170 years ago. Take in the church’s history on Easter Sunday followed by brunch at another storied spot. Sepia, which is situated just up Jefferson, can trace its print-shop roots back to 1890. Here, you’ll score a four-course, family-style meal without the stress of hosting at home. And if you gave up sweets for Lent, you’ve come to the right place. Pastry chef Cindy Schuman’s lemon crumble cake, chocolate Nutella raspberry tart, and ginger-caramel cream puff creations will help you revive your sweet tooth. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920

Mon Ami Gabi

Walk east from St. Clement church to Lincoln Park, and turn south toward Mon Ami Gabi. The on-the-park restaurant serves brunch with a French twist every Sunday—and Easter is no exception. Think: crème brulee French toast and beef bourguignon Benedict. Not in a breakfast mood? Indulge in French classics like steak frites or a croque madame. After all, you’re in the perfect location to walk it off in Lincoln Park afterward. 2300 N. Lincoln Park W., 773-348-8886

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

When your Easter brunch plan includes the entire extended family, a buffet is the only way to please everyone. Direct the crew from mass at St. Peter’s in the Loop toward the newly renovated hotel on Michigan Avenue. Brunch will be served in the White City Ballroom, which exudes old-world glamour at every turn. Look up and you’ll see 151 icicle-like embellishments on the restored ceiling, or gaze out the floor-to-ceiling windows to catch a glimpse of spring blossoming in Millennium Park below. 12 S. Michigan Ave., 844-312-2221

Bar Toma

Looking for a short walk to brunch from Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue? James Beard award-winning chef Tony Mantuano’s Bar Toma is located just one block over from the Gothic church. Here, a relaxed Easter brunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and includes the likes of wood-fired breakfast pizzas topped with eggs, sausage, and cheese, and brunch cocktails to toast the holiday. 110 E. Pearson St., 312-266-3110

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Located just five blocks north of Holy Name Cathedral, The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is the perfect place for a post-church celebration. Don your Easter finest and enjoy the $65 brunch, with dishes like the decadent and savory Italian Easter pie and crab-and-spinach Benedicts. Upgrade to the $95 menu and sip on unlimited mimosas throughout the meal. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1401

Trencherman

There’s no shortage of brunch destinations within a three-block radius of Wicker Park Lutheran Church. But for Easter Sunday—and every other Sunday really—no one does it better than Trencherman. Start with a pastry flight (it’s a holiday after all, so appetizers with brunch are fair game). Then, order a savory breakfast burger and steal a bite of mom’s sweet buttermilk pancakes. 2039 W. North Ave., 773-661-1540