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Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
Why we picked it: Naperville's Answer to the Classic Chicago Seafood House
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The definitive weekend brunch guide — chicken & waffles, mimosas, and the best patio seats in town.
Brunch is Naperville's unofficial religion. On any given Saturday, there are lines halfway down Jefferson Avenue and waitlists running two hours deep at the best spots on Washington. Whether you're after fluffy Japanese pancakes, a classic diner stack, or a boozy patio with bottomless mimosas, we've got you covered.
These are the 12 brunch rooms we come back to — ranked, rated, and ready to be bookmarked.
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#1 · Seafood
Why we picked it: Naperville's Answer to the Classic Chicago Seafood House
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#2 · Italian & Pizza
Why we picked it: Hotel Arista's Italian Kitchen Punches Well Above Its Lobby
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#3 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: Buttermilk is a breakfast and brunch destination on Freedom Drive that has built a massive following since opening in Na
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#4 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: The Lucky Penny Diner and Deli is a neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot on Ogden Avenue with an expansive menu featuri
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#5 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: The Breakfast Spot That Earned Naperville's Morning Loyalty
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#6 · Bars & Gastropubs
Why we picked it: 64 Self-Pour Taps and Zero Pretension on Washington Street
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#7 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: Blackberry Market is a fast-casual bakery and cafe that expanded from its original Glen Ellyn location to Naperville's G
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#8 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: Paris Bistro is a French creperie and bistro on Showplace Drive, serving savory and sweet crepes alongside a full dinner
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#9 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: Sweet Toast Cafe is a breakfast and lunch restaurant on South Washington Street offering classic diner fare alongside mo
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#10 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: The Breakfast Chain That Earned Its Reputation with Fresh Juice and Real Effort
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#11 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: Avocado Theory is an avocado-focused restaurant in downtown Naperville's River Square Center, just steps from the Riverw
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#12 · Breakfast & Brunch
Why we picked it: EggCited Pancake House is a popular breakfast and brunch restaurant on Hassert Boulevard, open daily from 6 AM
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