Brunch

Any suggestions for a good brunch spot in the loop or river north area to take out-of-town guests?

[SuzMiCo]

Orange!!!

It's on the border of being in the South Loop, on Harrison, west of Dearborn. Great, kind of funky brunch food. They have excellant pancake flights - four different kinds of silver dollar pancakes based on a common theme (like chocolate or wine), as well as interesting omelettes.

[mds60]

Speaking of brunch, does anyone have a recommendation for a NICE brunch buffet? I assume they exist but I haven't been able to find one.

[jbw]

Check out 4 Seasons buffet brunch menu here:

http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/...

[Payton Chicago]

Corosh on Milwaukee has a pretty good brunch buffet. Not the caliber of 4 star hotels, but better than Stanley's and other bars out there.
http://www.corosh.com/
1072 N. Milwaukee

Though not River North, you might want to consider Brett's. A wonderful, warm and cozy spot, serves an excellent brunch. I haven't been there lately, but my memories of brunch there are wonderful and I wouldn't hesitate to return. It's not terribly large, though certainly large enough and not packed.

BRETT'S RESTAURANT
(I think she just changed the name, actually, to Brett's Cafe Americain--like Casablanca)
2001 W. Roscoe
Chicago, IL
773/248-0999

Well, Wishbone is always good but presumably packed on weekends (never actually been to the downtown one on weekends). Southern comfort food with a yuppie-oriented fat level.

Metromix.com has a whole bunch of brunch listings right now.