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The World’s 100 Best Brunch & Breakfast Places

Luella's Southern Kitchen

Chicago, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST BRUNCH & BREAKFAST WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 83 2026
Luella's Southern Kitchen

Southern comfort-food restaurant in Chicago serving brunch and lunch. Guests order and pay at the counter, and the room plays vinyl records.

Highlights

  • Chicken and waffles
  • Shrimp and grits
  • Buttermilk pancakes

Good to know

  • Order and pay at the counter before seating
  • Seating is self-service after ordering
  • Weekend waits can exceed an hour

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