Lula Café

Lula is the kind of neighborhood place everyone dreams of having around the corner. The food is insightful and seasonal, but simple and comforting enough that you wouldn’t mind eating there every night. Both the wine list and the list of seasonal craft cocktails are delicious and well-curated without any flag-waving or grandstanding associated with many wine lists touting a point-of-view. Also, in a testament to its role as the sort of local spot everyone wishes they had nearby (unless they actually do live nearby): Lula also serves one of the best brunches in Chicago.