The Longman & Eagle--Brunch

2657 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

This restaurant bar has been on the top of my list for some time now and for good reason! I’ve enjoyed their whiskey and dinner here many times (We will explore that next month) but never ventured there for brunch. It being Easter and all, it’s high time I checked out their brunch.

Being the classiest restaurant in Logan Square demands a lot from the Longman & Eagle. Their menu has expanded since they opened last year and now they have international fame for their protein-heavy menu that they do so well. A word of warning for those watching their waste lines: As soon as you walk in, turn around and head out of there. No one dines at the Longman on a diet.

Their brunch selection is quite excellent. In keeping with their quaint, old-timey American menu, they offer plenty of staple breakfast/brunch options with a twist of uncommon ingredients. This ranges from Biscuits and Pork Sausage Gravy to Peeky Toe Crab Benedict to the “PBR” Breakfast for those of you who have cultivated a curly mustache. The best brunch dish that they offer, however, is a classic—hash. The Longman has added whole new dimensions to this dish of potatoes, onion and added duck confit to it and put two sunny side up duck eggs on top of it. The whole dish maintains an amazingly pleasant smokey quality to it.

How about a cocktail to complete your brunch? We could just leave it at their standard mimosa (which is excellent) or, we could venture into their realm of Bloody Mary’s. The Longman offers three different types of Bloody Mary’s starting with the standard vodka drink to a Corn Whiskey version and finally, tequila—“The Bloody Maria”. Which ever one you pick, prepare to be impressed! With a thick texture and a kick from the chiles, it’s one excellent brunch drink!

When it comes to the Longman & Eagle, nothing stands as a clearer example of the foodie place Logan Square has become. If you’re an early riser in Logan Square or even in Lincoln Park, I highly recommend making the trek here some weekend soon.

Getting down to Brass Tax:

No Reservations.
Date place? Yes.
Friend Hang out? Yes.
Recommended dish: Sunny Side Up Duck Egg Hash
Recommended drink: Bloody Mary
Price Range (2 People): +/- $40