Where Should You Brunch Based on Your Sign?
by Kirsten Ballard
Looking for a new brunch spot? Your answers is in the stars. Here is where you should brunch in Chicago based on your astrological sign!
Aries
Aries are known for their energy and dislike of waiting. BomboBar is the perfect brunch for the Aries on the go. The pour-your-own wine carafes means never waiting on servers for another glass, and counter-service means fast, tasty food that will prevent hanger. Read our review here.
Taurus
Reliable, patient, and steady, Tauruses will appreciate a meal at Batter and Berries. This brunch staple is a local favorite, which can mean long lines. But your bull-like stubbornness will pay off, it’s more than worth the wait. Read our review here.
Gemini
The twins are here to party! Geminis looking to mingle with people and enjoy a bottomless brunch will love Paradise Park. The open patio will let you walk around and not be confined to a table, and the decorations and sparkles will keep you happy and entertained. Read our review here.
Cancer
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Cancers will love an intimate brunch at the Lakefront Restaurant. With sweeping views of Lake Michigan, this restaurant will put any water sign at ease. Catch up with your bestie and enjoy a tasty brunch before taking a walk along the lake. Read our review here.
Leo
Leos looking for some cheery fun are going to love Hampton Social. You’ll be treated like a queen with tasty food, delicious drinks, and Instagrammable spots galore. Read our review here.
Virgo
Detail-oriented Virgos need to check out Mordecai. No detail was too small for this Wrigleyville spot. The design and presentation are top notch. Enjoy a quiet brunch overlooking the Cubs marquee and sample what our Editor-in-Chief Jackie calls, “the best French toast I ever had.” Read our review here.
Libra
Social Libras love to share and exist in harmony. You will love the small plates at Duck Duck Goat. This dim sum brunch is chef extraordinaire Stephanie Izard’s take on Chinese food. But you will need all of your diplomacy to decide who gets the last bite! Read our review here.
Scorpio
Scorpios are known for their passion and assertiveness, which is why dining at Machine is a must. This florist-slash-restaurant has cocktails that you smash open with hammers, table-side flower service and delicious food. Read our review here.
Sagittarius
Known for their love of travel and being outdoors, Sagittarius’s will love a brunch at Somerset. Grab a seat on the patio and you will be transported to the Hamptons, Aperol spritz in hand. Read our review here.
Capricorn
Call them know-it-alls or just in-the-know, Capricorns are touted for their ability to choose a good brunch spot. Delight your friends by helping them discover brunch at Ella Elli. While not a new spot, Ella Elli’s brunch scene deserves more attention than it gets. Read our review here.
Aquarius
This air-sign has traits of being original, intellectual, and independent. Enter: Young American. This new restaurant is trendy, tasty, and funky. Grab brunch at the bar so you can meet new, like-minded people and after lunch, head down the block to City Lit books for a new read. Read our review here.
Pisces
Empathetic, musically-inclined, and friendly, the last sign in the zodiac are known for being the most tolerant of all of the signs. They will thrive in the communal atmosphere at Middle Brow Bungalow. Read our review here.
