The Breakfast Lounge, Chicago

Open until 4 p.m. daily, The Breakfast Lounge poses a thought-provoking question: why not replace your daily lunch with a second breakfast? The chefs here certainly whip up varied enough plates to justify daily double-dipping. They sprinkle candied pecans over towers of fried chicken and waffles, and top belgian waffles with peach slices and blackberries. They've even made Dr. Seuss's green eggs and ham into a real dish, its eggs drizzled in spinach hollandaise. If you have a proper lunch in mind, The Breakfast Lounge has you covered with a selection of burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads.