The best drag brunches in Chicago

You never know who chameleon celebrity impersonator and Brunch of Drag host Jasmine Phoenix will be this time—her energetic repertoire includes Britney Spears, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. Brunch of Drag takes place on the first Sunday of every month, and each show at this Pilsen restaurant and bar features three performers and one group number. Choose from a $40 package featuring an entree, a ready-to-drink boozy beverage and bottomless mimosas or the $20 entree and cocktail package. Admission is $15.

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Come to Furama in Uptown be treated to some delicious dumplings with your drag divas. Abhijeet hosts this celebration of Chicago’s best Asian drag performers like Aunty Chan, Angelíca Grace and Masala Sapphire, and occasional guest stars. A $35 ticket gets you an exciting show and a variety of dim sum appetizers (vegetarian options available), and the monthly event begins at noon.

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Kit Kat’s long-running Divalicious Brunch delivers a classic drag brunch experience, where you can cozy up in this Northalsted lounge’s zebra-print chairs and watch the divas do their thing. Enjoy decadent dishes like the “Big Hot Mess” chicken and biscuits or the strawberry waffle breakfast, and on-theme martinis like the “Britney Bitch” and the “My Neck, My Back...” (you know the rest). Guests can indulge in the three-course prix fixe menu that includes a breakfast shot and cocktail. The restaurant offers two show seatings at 11am and 1:15pm.

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The incomparable Lucy Stoole hosts the legendary Chicago ladies-who-lunch spot’s drag brunch, which regularly features performances from local and national drag stars  (including veterans of the sequined gauntlet that is RuPaul’s Drag Race). In addition to the caliber of talent in the room, what sets the Walnut Room’s brunches apart is the commitment to an elaborate, pop-culture-oriented theme—recent editions have included Lizzo, Schitt’s Creek and Taylor Swift.

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Roscoe's has a beautiful main bar, a dance floor, two back bars, an outdoor patio and all the Lady Gaga you desire, so the Boystown gay bar brings a lot to the table. For the Bubbles and Brunch Package, you can lock-in a Bloody Mary, full entree and two-hour bottomless mimosas for $50 per person.

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The Sunday brunch at this “modern sports bar” features Veronica Pop and Kimberly Summer and performers dancing and bantering for a big, boisterous crowd. The $59.95 package includes food and unlimited Bloody Marys, mimosas, domestic drafts and mixed drinks—and with seatings at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, you can still enjoy brunch if you want to sleep in. 

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This boystown hotspot specializes in more than just woodfire pizzas—weekly drag brunches have helped the eatery gain a lively reputation in the scene. The brunch package gives drag enthusiasts bottomless drinks, a breakfast appetizer and select entree. One of the most popular recurring themes is "Queen of Pop," so be prepared to sing your heart out to some of your favorite guilty pleasures and top hits.

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Veteran queen Ruff N’ Stuff has been entertaining in Chicago for more than 20 years, working alongside icons like Jennifer Hudson and Crystal Waters. Now, every Sunday, she takes you to church with the Sisters of Sequin at this lively drag gospel brunch. $39.95 gets you a brunch classic like shrimp and grits or eggs benedict, along with bottomless champagne, mimosas or Bloody Marys, with seating at 11am and 2pm.

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The drag show at this Northalsted lounge features local favorite hosts Miss Toto, Robyn Banks and a fabulous rotating cast. The $50 brunch package gets you bottomless food and drinks, and each week features a different theme. Shows begin at 1pm.

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This legendary drag bar has hosted the likes of RuPaul, Joan Rivers and Madonna over the course of its storied history and features near-nightly shows from a cast of drag performers. For Sunday brunch, diners can indulge in an all-you-can-eat buffet and bottomless mimosas while cheering on some of the city's best drag performers. 

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Starting April 6, Pilsen's La Luna will be hosting a bi-monthly drag brunch with unforgettable performances from some of the city's most talented drag queens, including Stassi Dee Diamond, Ari Blakk and Vanya Adalet Diamond. Take advantage of the $8 mimosas or enjoy a $35 shareable mimosa—a bottle of Champagne with a carafe of orange juice. Showtimes are 11am, 1pm and 3pm, running every other Saturday. 

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