There are very few instances when it is acceptable to wear pajamas in public. Fortunately, New Year’s Day is one of them, as a number of restaurants in the city and the suburbs offer pajama brunches for the whole family to enjoy. So roll out of bed (literally), grab some hair of the dog and eat until your heart’s content (thanks to the elastic waistbands). Please note, for all brunches, reservations are strongly encouraged.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 2024 N. Halsted St., Chicago
Featuring one of the best Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary bars in the city, complete with olives, pickles, shrimp and various hot sauces, guests can pair drinks with savory brunch tapas. A huge bonus, come in your pajamas and you’ll receive a gift card equal to the price of your meal to use on a future visit.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
Start the year off with a delicious French brunch of savory quiches, crepes and Crème Brulee French Toast. Wash it down with a signature Gabi Bloody Mary or a French Blonde. Because Mon Ami Gabi is also part of the Lettuce Entertain You group, showing up in your jammies will get you a gift card equal to the value of your meal for your next visit.
When: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg
Shaw’s is one of the most lavish brunch buffets, offering shellfish and seafood stations (oysters, sushi, crab cakes, fried shrimp, etc.), traditional hot breakfast items and decadent desserts and pastries. All guests who don their PJs for the occasion will receive a gift card worth $20.19 towards their next visit.
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 1954 N. Halsted Street, Chicago
Start 2019 off with Endless Egg Enchaladas, Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding and $5 Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Bellinis. Since its part of the Lettuce Entertain You group, those who come dressed in PJs will get a gift card equal to the price of their meal to use on a future visit.