The robins are back in the trees, the days are getting longer and grass is once again visible. I do believe spring is on its way, Chicago friends, and not a second too soon. Spring also ushers in what I call brunch season. Brunch is one of the more kid-friendly meals, both in terms of time of day and foods offered.
One of the highlights of brunch season for many is Easter brunch. If you’re looking for special places in the Western suburbs of Chicago to raise your mimosa glass, here are some favorites. All these restaurants also offer a regular Sunday brunch and would be wonderful options for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day brunches.
Location: 15 S. River Ln., Geneva
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (last seating is 1 p.m.)
Price: $43 adults, $21 children 6-12, $6 children 2-5
Savory menu item I’d love to try: tenderloin medallions with lump crab, asparagus and béarnaise
Sweet menu item that caught my eye: French toast with strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate chips
The Easter Buffet Brunch will be in the Herrington Banquets. Atwater’s Restaurant hosts the regular Sunday Brunch.
Location: 224 South Main St., Naperville
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Price: $37 per guest, children’s menu $7
Savory menu item I’d love to try: hand-carved prime rib
Sweet menu item that caught my eye: bananas foster bread pudding
Location: 27W270 Mack Rd., Wheaton
Time: 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Price: $42 adults, $38 seniors, $18 children 4-10, children 3 and under are free
Savory menu item I’d love to try: six-pepper strip loin with demi glace at the carving station
Sweet menu item that caught my eye: tartletts and truffles
The Red Room will also host a special brunch on both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with seatings and pricing the same as Easter Brunch.
Location: 1025 W. Aurora Ave., Naperville
Time: 10 a.m – 6 p.m.
Price: $44.95 adults, $18.95 children 7-12, children 6 and under complimentary
Savory menu item I’d love to try: leg of lamb at the carving station
Sweet menu item that caught my eye: flan
Kids can participate in an Easter egg hunt throughout the day, weather permitting.
Location: 3003 Corporate West Dr., Lisle
Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Price: $42 adults, $18 children 6-12
Savory menu item I’d love to try: all-you-can-eat crab legs
Sweet menu item caught my eye: baked Alaska
Location: 477 S. Third St., Geneva
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Price: $44 adults, $22 children 5 to 11
Savory menu item I’d love to try: honeybaked ham
Sweet menu item that caught my eye: assorted tarts
