A Berry Good Brunch

Brunch is a fantastic creation. Sunday was my first time brunching in Chicago and I was ecstatic that it would be at Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe.  I had heard amazing reviews and needed to experience what everyone had been talking about.  I am happy to report that they were right; Wildberry is one of the best places to brunch in Chicago hands-down.

As far as breakfast foods go, I tend to switch off between savory and sweet selections.  Wildberry offers both and I was lucky enough to try three different choices.  The Southern Eggs Benedict features an English muffin topped with poached eggs, sausage and gravy so delicious it will make forget about how bad it is for you.  A side of hash-browns accompanies the delicious egg creation.  If you are in the mood for something sweet, try either the Oreo S’mores Pancakes or the "Signature Berry Bliss" French Toast. The Oreo S’mores Pancakes are exactly what they sound like and are phenomenal.  The combination of the crunch of the Oreo cookies, the softness of the pancakes and the gooeyness of the marshmallows adorning the stack is remarkable.  Perfect for the chocolate lover and anyone who loves a little chocolate before 10 am.  The "Signature Berry Bliss" French Toast is not your typical French Toast.  Atop the pieces of bread, deliciously browned, are berries, blackberry coulis and berry marcarpone.  The ultimate breakfast combination of fruit and fried bread.

Now as far as drinks go, the Mango Lemonade and Wildberry Orange Juice are two excellent options.   I love how the lemonade is bottomless and is available in multiple flavors.  The Wildberry Orange Juice features orange juice combined with seasonal berry juices which makes it the perfect choice for diners wanting something a little more extraordinary than the ordinary glass of OJ.  I also tried the Mocha Mint Latte which is the ultimate combination of mint and chocolate in a cup.

Overall, I was very impressed with the selection of both food and drinks at Wildberry and I will definitely be revisiting for brunch sometime soon.  Our wait at 9 am on Sunday was about 40 minutes but the meal was unquestionably worth it.  What a perfect way to start out your day!

Nom,
Mary


"Signature Berry Bliss" French Toast

Oreo S'more Pancakes

Southern Eggs Benedict