It takes a lot of motivation to leave the house when temperatures are in the negatives. Luckily, these bars and restaurants provide just that, serving up hot plates of French toast and biscuits and gravy to warm you up.
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Royal Benedict featuring cornbread, Colonel Newsom's country ham, chow chow and salad at The Royal Grocer, 2118 N. Damen Ave.
— Michael Hartman / Handout, Jan. 18, 2018Brunch at Marisol, 205 E. Pearson St.
— Abraham Ritchie / Handout, Jan. 18, 2018L.E.O. at Regards to Edith, 326 N. Morgan St.
— Meghan Leigh / Handout, Dec. 30, 2017Fried chicken biscuit at Regards to Edith, 326 N. Morgan St.
— Megan Leigh Photo / Handout, Dec. 30, 2017Brunch at Barrio, 65 W. Kinzie St.
— Handout, Sept. 19, 2017French toast with Fruity Pebbles from The Lakefront.
— Cleetus Friedman / HANDOUT, Nov. 29, 2017The FUBAR Griddle burger at SafeHouse, 60 E. Ontario St. with bacon, ham, cheese and fried egg is served on a doughnut instead of a bun.
— Hankr / Handout, Jan. 18, 2018Pho from HaiSous, 1800 St. Carpenter St.
— Mistey Nguyen / HANDOUT, Aug. 19, 2017Duck fat fried chicken and matcha waffles from Slurping Turtle, 116 W. Hubbard St.
— Kara McPherson / HANDOUT, April 11, 2017Brickhouse Tavern, 3647 N. Clark St., bloody mary bar
— Emily Mortier / Handout, Jan. 18, 2018Crab and avocado benedict from Bar Cargo. — Victoria Kent / Handout, Jan. 18, 2018