Frances' · Great since '38
Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm Daily

For the People, By The People
My friends and I wanted to try something new for Brunch and I was very skeptical walking up to the establishment from the outside. Once we entered the door, we were welcomed by the hostess who sat us down immediately.... read moreMy friends and I wanted to try something new for Brunch and I was very skeptical walking up to the establishment from the outside. Once we entered the door, we were welcomed by the hostess who sat us down immediately. After having to squeeze into our seats as the tables were too close to each other, we scanned the QR code and the experience began. We had Victoria as our waitress and she was very professional and attentive. We started with the various Mimosas. I was a little disappointed that 2 of the flavors I wanted were not available at the time however the flavors we decided to try did not disappoint, Its time to order and let me just say the french toast was EPIC!!!! I ordered the flight and MY GOD.....YUMMMYYYYY!!!!! Everything we had was flavorful and really enjoyable. We stayed there so long they cut the lights off as the staff was ready to go home. I will most definitely come back again to experience the food and drinks. read less
This place is a MUST!! The ambiance of the place is amazing. Also the food is a 10/10 presentation. I am definitely coming back here for more. 100% good portion size. I got the Country Fried Chicken and it did... read moreThis place is a MUST!! The ambiance of the place is amazing. Also the food is a 10/10 presentation. I am definitely coming back here for more. 100% good portion size. I got the Country Fried Chicken and it did not disappoint! It was flavorful and crispy just how I like it. The eggs were great and the fried potatoes were good. My sister got the turkey avocado sub and it was delicious!!! She also got a potato salad which I’m not a fan of but she said they were really good and if you like potato salad she recommends it! My mom got the special of the month and it was chilaquiles and they were one of the best I have tasted with the eggs and grilled chicken was so good mmmm 😋 My nephew got some chicken tenders and fries. It also came with fruit and apple sauce which is a nice portion meal for kids. The place is a whole vibe. I cant forget the mimosas!! I recommend the Mimosa flight. They have a variety of flavors to choose from. It was hard to order because everything on the menu sounds delicious! This place was reasonably priced by how good the food was!! Don’t get me started on the customer service 🤭 Shoutout to Mayo for the service 💓 I definitely recommend this place for brunch <3 read less
Scarlet Ramirez 8/24/2022This place is a MUST!! The ambiance of the place is amazing. Also the food is a 10/10 presentation. I am definitely coming back here for more. 100% good portion size. I got the Country Fried Chicken and it did... read moreThis place is a MUST!! The ambiance of the place is amazing. Also the food is a 10/10 presentation. I am definitely coming back here for more. 100% good portion size. I got the Country Fried Chicken and it did not disappoint! It was flavorful and crispy just how I like it. The eggs were great and the fried potatoes were good. My sister got the turkey avocado sub and it was delicious!!! She also got a potato salad which I’m not a fan of but she said they were really good and if you like potato salad she recommends it! My mom got the special of the month and it was chilaquiles and they were one of the best I have tasted with the eggs and grilled chicken was so good mmmm 😋 My nephew got some chicken tenders and fries. It also came with fruit and apple sauce which is a nice portion meal for kids. The place is a whole vibe. I cant forget the mimosas!! I recommend the Mimosa flight. They have a variety of flavors to choose from. It was hard to order because everything on the menu sounds delicious! This place was reasonably priced by how good the food was!! Don’t get me started on the customer service 🤭 Shoutout to Mayo for the service 💓 I definitely recommend this place for brunch read less
Scarlet Ramirez 8/19/2022I know chicken & waffles is like a basic thing on a brunch menu & I've never really attempted to order it until I came here! It was so good! Not only was the chicken & waffles food good but... read moreI know chicken & waffles is like a basic thing on a brunch menu & I've never really attempted to order it until I came here! It was so good! Not only was the chicken & waffles food good but the jerk chicken Alfredo omelette was amazing! So many flavors but they all blended so well together . Late but not least the French toast flight was heaven ! The caramel apple French toast was delicious! read less
By far, my favorite breakfast/brunch place in the city! I typically don’t eat breakfast… however, because of this place I will be craving breakfast all the time now! Great tasting food! Great tasting drinks! Beautiful atmosphere! The decorations are super... read moreBy far, my favorite breakfast/brunch place in the city! I typically don’t eat breakfast… however, because of this place I will be craving breakfast all the time now! Great tasting food! Great tasting drinks! Beautiful atmosphere! The decorations are super cute; definitely French vibes 🙂
Stephanie Sanchez 8/16/2022
The waitresses were attentive and friendly. Most welcoming restaurant I had been to in a while! Highly recommend this place! 🙂 can’t wait to go back! 🇫🇷💯🤍 read lessLoved their mimosa flights and the flavors to choose from. Very reasonably priced. All of the food looks delicious. It was really hard to choose. Recommend the jerk chicken Alfredo omelette, one of the skillets, or the French toast flight!... read moreLoved their mimosa flights and the flavors to choose from. Very reasonably priced. All of the food looks delicious. It was really hard to choose. Recommend the jerk chicken Alfredo omelette, one of the skillets, or the French toast flight! Definitely deserves a visit whenever in Chicago! read less
De'Ashia Deas 7/23/2022This is a really dope spot. The atmosphere was aesthetically pleasuring and the food was great! The owner and his son came to the table to say hello. The menu had lots of fun options. We had the chicken and... read moreThis is a really dope spot. The atmosphere was aesthetically pleasuring and the food was great! The owner and his son came to the table to say hello. The menu had lots of fun options. We had the chicken and waffles which were incredible. We also had the mimosa flight also! Would highly recommend! read less
By far, my favorite breakfast/brunch place in the city! I typically don’t eat breakfast… however, because of this place I will be craving breakfast all the time now! Their waffles were so good! Great tasting food! Great tasting drinks! Beautiful... read moreBy far, my favorite breakfast/brunch place in the city! I typically don’t eat breakfast… however, because of this place I will be craving breakfast all the time now! Their waffles were so good! Great tasting food! Great tasting drinks! Beautiful atmosphere! The decorations are super cute! The waitresses were super attentive and friendly! Most welcoming restaurant I had been to in a long while! Highly recommend this place! 🙂 can’t wait to go back!
Stephanie Sanchez 6/29/2022
Oh! & you def get the French vibes with the surroundings 🇫🇷💯🤍 read lessthe first brunch spot i ever went to in chi, and probably one of the best! so many options and was fast and reasonably priced. i got the chicken and waffles and it was delicious! would recommend for a quick... read morethe first brunch spot i ever went to in chi, and probably one of the best! so many options and was fast and reasonably priced. i got the chicken and waffles and it was delicious! would recommend for a quick and delicious brunch. read less
OMG I came here yesterday with my son and my fiancé. I just wanna say if your looking to try something new this is the place. The chef/ owner walks around engaging with the guests. He’s very welcoming and has... read moreOMG I came here yesterday with my son and my fiancé. I just wanna say if your looking to try something new this is the place. The chef/ owner walks around engaging with the guests. He’s very welcoming and has great conversation. The staff is amazing. Very insightful when it comes to the menu. Everything comes out fresh and well prepared in a timely manner.
Nyara Savage 5/30/2022
In addition to how awesome the food was and the customer service . We even had the pleasure of listening to a live band play music for us while we waited on our food.
I would highly recommend eating here. They serve brunch all day. 10/10 and they even have a reward program for you to join as well. read less
Stop In For A Bite
Monday – Sunday : 9:00am – 3:00pm
Closed on Thanksgiving And Christmas Day
The Beginning...
Frances’ has been a landmark in Lincoln Park for 80 years this year – serving diners breakfast, lunch, and brunch (before it was even a thing)! Their delivery and carry-out game has always been strong too, “We’ve held down the Gold Coast for quite some time,” starting on the east side of Clark as a legit, old-school deli, then, after 50 years, moving across the street.
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Brunchery
Frances’s has always been known for its comfort food and generations-old family recipes, and sandwiches too big to finish in one sitting. But the story doesn’t end there. Enter Chicago-famous chef and personality, Derek Rylon — with his original team — ready to take over and transform this diner/deli into what he calls a “Brunchery.” “Dinner on eggs,” he jokes, while promising an “Upscale Breakfast Experience.”
Chef Rylon
Chef Rylon has been perfecting his culinary skills and recipes for over 30 years and his iconic following is a testament to his gift for creating unbelievable dishes. His resume is nothing short of spectacular and reads something like this: Shaw’s Crab House, Wild Fire, Maggiano’s, Ruth Chris Steak House, Gibsons, Capital Grill, The Wyndham Hotel, The Westin, The Embassy Suites, the Crown Plaza Hotel, Batter and Berries, and most recently: Frances’s Brunchery at 2552 N. Clark in Lincoln Park.
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“People eat with their eyes”
“People eat with their eyes,” he exclaims, as he carefully lines up rainbow peppers on a crawfish omelet, a dish that came from the fathoms of his imagination. In fact, Derek met his wife, Angie, working as the executive chef in a hotel and she was hostess, truly making his kitchen a family affair.
When asked what separates him from the rest, Derek will tell you that he approaches every dish he creates with love. “Everything I make is to taste, and if you have to season one of my entrees, it’s a borderline insult.” He says with a smile.
The culinary arts is a pursuit of passion, for the ONLY African American, Executive Chef in all of Chicago. Let that sink in. Derek came from truly humble beginnings, learning his way around the kitchen as a sous chef and working his way up to one of the most respected Chef de Cuisines on the Chicago Brunch scene.
“everything happens for a reason”
Derek earned a reputation for his meticulous attention to detail and his avante-guarde breakfast menu that is constantly revolving. He lets people fall in love with a dish and then he switches it out for something new, only to receive death threats and threatening Facebook messages, to put it back on the menu “or else…”
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“May The Best Food Win”
Derek’s mantra is: “May the Best Food Win.” With his arrival on the scene, every brunch spot in LP is on notice, so let the #BrunchWars begin. “If you’re scared, go to church,” Chef says with a smirk. He’s kidding, but he means it.
Derek has a lot of potential with double the seating, and an amazing location, conveniently located in beautiful East Lincoln Park.