Chicago City's brunch scene just got a Yelp of approval, with Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club snagging the number three spot on this year's list of the top 100 brunch spots nationwide. The North Park neighborhood gem stands as the only Illinois eatery to crack the list, noted for its unique twists on morning classics and a cozy, inviting vibe.

Yelp users heaped praise on the Chicago restaurant, which is praised for its "huge portions" of "very yummyyyy breakfast/brunch" dishes, according to NBC Chicago. Not mentioned are the specific factors that propelled Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club to third place, but the carnitas skillet and bread pudding french toast are among the favorites.

California and Florida dominated the list, with 15 and 11 spots respectively, while Texas wasn't far behind. But it was Toasted Gastrobrunch in Las Vegas that claimed the coveted top spot on the list. Yelp's picks reflect a diverse palate from coast to coast, but for Illinoisans, Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club is the place to beat.

To compose the rankings, Yelp focused on businesses in the Breakfast & Brunch category, counting the volume and ratings of reviews mentioning "brunch" and “Mother’s Day” over the last three years. "Can’t wait to go back to sample some of their other menu offerings!” reads a glowing review of Toasted Gastrobrunch, the Las Vegas hotspot that claimed the number one spot, as pointed out by NEXSTAR. If Chicagoans are craving a top-brunch experience but can't make it to Vegas or the Golden State, Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club has them covered from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. daily at both of its locations in North Park and Belmont Gardens.

For the full roster of Yelp's 2024 brunch champions, the details are available at Yelp.com. Whether it's fancy French toast or savory skillets, it seems clear that the quality of a brunch spot is as much about the food as it is about the experience – something these top-ranking establishments deliver in spades.