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Breakfast with Santa in Chicago

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11/27/22 - By Jessica Stautberg

Looking for more than just a picture with Santa this year? Combine a visit with the big guy with a meal this year with one of these breakfasts with Santa. We have a list of breakfasts with Santa in Chicago, as well as brunches, lunches, and other activities. Most of these activities will offer photo ops, but you can also snag a picture with Santa at one of these events. And for more fantastic holiday ideas, check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities for Chicago Families. 

Breakfast with Santa in Chicago

Breakfast with Santa at Harry Caray's Navy Pier

Dec. 4, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 — Navy Pier
Santa visits Navy Pier for brunch at Harry Caray's, where families can interact with him and Mrs. Claus while enjoying a holiday themed menu. There will be a live performance by an Old Town School of Folk Music Wiggleworms teacher. READ MORE

Galactic Santa Breakfast

Dec. 10, 2022 — Elgin
Meet Santa with a few friends from a galaxy far, far away... *  It's a Galactic Santa Breakfast with all you can eat pancakes and a gift for each child at Camp Big Timber Ridge in the Main Lodge. READ MORE

Drury Lane Brunch with Santa

Nov. 27, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 — Oak Brook Terrace
Kids can enjoy homemade donuts while adults can partake in bottomless mimosas while having a brunch with Santa at Drury Lane Theater. The event includes pictures with Santa in front of the theater’s 20-foot tree. Elves will visit each table to collect letters to Santa. READ MORE

Offshore Rooftop's Brunch with Santa

Dec. 4, 2022 — Navy Pier
Tickets include one brunch entree, plus an adult beverage for the adults and a holiday gift for the kids. There's a juice bar and Santa performance to be enjoyed by all. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Biagio

Dec. 11, 2022 — Portage Park
The hot breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles and tater tots. Hot Cocoa, coffee, tea, orange and apple juice. Cash bar available. READ MORE

SOLD OUT Breakfast with Santa at the Talbott Hotel

Dec. 3-4, Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18 — Gold Coast
Join Santa for breakfast on December 3 & 4, December 10 & 11, and December 17 & 18 at The Talbott Hotel. Adult tickets ($22 ages 13+) and kids tickets ( $17 ages 3-12) include buttermilk pancakes, applewood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, fresh orange juice or milk, and the opportunity to meet Santa! READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus

Dec. 10, 2022 — Streeterville
Join Santa for a feast of brioche French toast, scrambled eggs, winter fruit compote, and more at Neiman Marcus. There will be mimosas for adults over age 21 and a visit with the big guy in red for the kids. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa by Rise Foundation

Dec. 16, 2022 — Sherman Park
Come have breakfast with Santa, benefitting the Rise Foundation, which provides children with toys and coats this holiday season. There will be photos with Santa and a toy giveaway. READ MORE

Church of the Holy Nativity Presents Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 10, 2022 — Evergreen Park
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity is hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast with Santa. Cost is $5 or a toy donation. There is a separate cost for raffle tickets, featuring items such as a smart TV. Photos with Santa are included. READ MORE

Maggiano's Schaumburg Morning with Santa!

Dec. 4, 2022-- Schaumburg
Families can help Santa fuel up for his big night with a breakfast at Maggiano's in Schaumburg. Kids can share their Christmas wishes with Santa, then take a picture and enjoy a brunch of Cesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs, and lemon cookies. READ MORE

Pinstripes Brunch with Santa

Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18, 2022-- River North, Northbrook, and South Barrington
Santa tries to bowl a turkey while families enjoy brunch at Pinstripes in Chicago, Northbrook, and South Barrington on weekends leading up to Christmas. The man in red will be available for photos and to accept holiday wish lists during brunch. READ MORE

Brunch with Santa

Dec. 10, 2022-- South Loop
Kids of all ages can enjoy Brunch with Santa at Fatpour, including a brunch buffet. The $20 ticket includes a photo with Santa and brunch buffet. Extra photos are available for a fee. READ MORE

Christmas Bazaar and Santa Breakfast at the Irish American Heritage Center

Dec. 4, 2022-- Mayfair
Kick off the holiday season at the Irish American Heritage Center with Irish breakfast and visits from Santa, a craft and bake sale, music, dancing, and children's activities. Breakfast begins at 10 a.m. with reservations required. READ MORE

Santa Brunch with the Grinch at Klein Creek Golf Club

Dec. 11, 2022-- Winfield
Kids can meet both Santa and the Grinch at Klein Creek Golf Club in Winfield. Take pictures, make a craft, decorate cookies, visit the coloring station, and get a temporary tattoo while enjoying an extensive buffet brunch. READ MORE

Allgauer's on the Riverfront Presents Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 3, 10, and 17, 2022-- Northbrook
Enjoy a brunch buffet, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa at this North Shore favorite. Book early as the event will sell out! READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at the Dock at Seven Bridges

Dec. 11 and 18, 2022-- Woodridge
Enjoy brunch with Santa inside the scenic Dock at Seven Bridges Golf Club. Brunch includes made-to-order omelets, a carving station, waffles, fruit, and more. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Egg Harbor Wheaton

Dec. 2, 2022-- Wheaton
Santa visits Egg Harbor restaurants around the Chicago area to visit with families as they enjoy breakfast or brunch. The first 40 kids in the restaurant will get prizes! No reservations are taken-- the event is first come, first served. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Egg Harbor Naperville

Dec. 5, 2022-- Naperville
Santa visits Egg Harbor restaurants around the Chicago area to visit with families as they enjoy breakfast or brunch. The first 40 kids in the restaurant will get prizes! No reservations are taken-- the event is first come, first served. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Egg Harbor Schaumburg

Dec. 15, 2022-- Schaumburg
Santa visits Egg Harbor restaurants around the Chicago area to visit with families as they enjoy breakfast or brunch. The first 40 kids in the restaurant will get prizes! No reservations are taken-- the event is first come, first served. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Egg Harbor Oakbrook

Dec. 19, 2022-- Oak Brook
Santa visits Egg Harbor restaurants around the Chicago area to visit with families as they enjoy breakfast or brunch. The first 40 kids in the restaurant will get prizes! No reservations are taken-- the event is first come, first served. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Egg Harbor Downers Grove

Dec. 20, 2022-- Downers Grove
Santa visits Egg Harbor restaurants around the Chicago area to visit with families as they enjoy breakfast or brunch. The first 40 kids in the restaurant will get prizes! No reservations are taken-- the event is first come, first served. READ MORE

SOLD OUT I|O Godfrey Roofscape Christmas Eve Brunch with Santa

Dec. 24, 2022-- River North
Help Santa gear up for his big ride in style in an igloo on the rooftop of the I|O Godfrey Hotel. The menu includes a carving station, omelet station, acai bowl station, avocado toast bar, pancakes, French toast, a a salad bar, and a dessert table. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at the Fairmont Hotel

Dec. 3, 2022-- Downtown
Kids in the Make-a-Wish program benefit from this special breakfast with Santa. Guests can visit the cookie decorating and antler decorating stations and enjoy a breakfast buffet complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys for the grown-ups. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Courtyard Banquets

Dec. 3, 2022-- Warrenville
Enjoy crafts, musical entertainment, a basket raffle, and breakfast with Santa at Courtyard Banquets in Warrenville. Kids can also write a letter to Santa at the letter writing station. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Belvedere

Dec. 4-- Elk Grove Village
Visit with Santa while enjoying a delicious hot brunch buffet at Belvedere Events & Catering. Crafts, games and a photo with Santa are included. READ MORE

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