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The Perch Kitchen + Tap, on West Division Street, positions itself as the neighborhood spot you keep coming back to. The team behind 4 Star Restaurant Group has created a space that feels both casual and considered, filled with natural light during lunch and weekend brunch. It’s a place where the mission is straightforward: deliver an outstanding dining experience without pretense. That approach earned it a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod to its consistent quality and welcoming character.
The menu is American, direct, and built around a wood-fired grill. Rotisserie chicken, prime rib, and steaks come off the fire, while the kitchen turns out shareable plates like tempura-battered cheese curds with giardiniera aioli and iron skillet cornbread with maple-honey butter. The bar pours house-brewed craft beer—the brewery is central to the identity—alongside carefully crafted cocktails. It’s the kind of cooking that pairs well with a pint and good company.
Weekends bring a dedicated brunch menu from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with offerings like lemon blueberry pancakes, eggs Benedict with pork shoulder bacon, and a breakfast burrito with poblano cream. The regular menu holds steady throughout the week, from soups and salads to sandwiches and wood-fired entrees. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch or settling in for dinner, The Perch delivers a consistent, grounded take on American brunch and bar food that feels right at home in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
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