Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
Labor Day Weekend Food Specials in Chicago
Check out these Labor Day Weekend specials at Chicago area restaurants.
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1. September 5-7, 2026 – Aba
For Labor Day, Aba will serve brunch Saturday through Monday.
Aba in Chicago will celebrate Labor Day weekend with an extra day of weekend brunch mezze, featuring dishes like chocolate babka french toast, feta and spinach frittata and more.
Aba
Rating 14/20, Price $$$$$
302 N. Green St., 3rd Fl., Chicago, IL 60607 | 773-645-1400 View Website
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2. September 5-7, 2026 – Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Enjoy an extra day of brunch and more at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!.
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is opening at 10 a.m. on Labor Day for extended weekend brunch, followed by happy hour available in the bar area only from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Dinner service will also be offered, including tapas, pinxtos, paella and sangria.
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Rating 12/20 Price $$$$$
2024 N. Halsted St. (Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL 60614 | 773-935-5000 View Website
3. September 7, 2026 – Ema
Enjoy the long weekend with lunch at Ema.
On Labor Day, guests can enjoy Ema lunch favorites including braised short rib sandwich with za’atar fries, California chopped salad, grilled chicken kebab and spreads to share.
Ema
Rating 14/20 Price $$$$$
74 W. Illinois St. (N. Clark St.) Chicago, IL 60654 | 312-527-5586 View Website
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4. September 7, 2026 – Beatrix
The locations of Beatrix will serve brunch on Labor Day.
For Labor Day, Beatrix will offer an extra opportunity for brunch.
Guests can opt for fresh-squeezed juices, Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks, breakfast burritos, lemon pancakes, and more. Locations include River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook.
Beatrix
Rating 14/20 Price $$$$$
834 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 | 312-733-0370
5. September 7, 2026 – Summer House
Celebrate Labor Day all day long at Summer House.
Start your Labor Day off with Summer House’s brunch staples like breakfast tostadas, strawberry waffles and blueberry pancakes.
The all-day menu will continue until the evening with bites like salmon poke nachos and artisanal pizzas.
Summer House
Rating 13/20 Price $$$$$
1954 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 | 773-634-4100 View Website
6. Morton’s The Steakhouse | August 28-September 7, 2026
Morton’s The Steakhouse presents a three-course summer menu available through Labor Day.
From August 28-September 7, 2026, guests can enjoy a three-course menu at Morton’s The Steakhouse for $69. Dishes include Steakhouse Wedge Salad, 6 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon, and Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake.
> For more information, visit the Morton’s The Steakhouse official website.
7. Fogo de Chão | September 7, 2026
Kids eat free on Labor Day at Fogo de Chão.
On Monday, September 7, 2026, receive a complimentary child’s full churrasco with the purchase of an adult full-priced churrasco meal at Fogo de Chão.
Or, if you prefer to celebrate at home, guests can enjoy a complimentary order of Brazilian Empanadas with to-go orders of $65+ all weekend long (9/4–9/7).
> For more information, visit the Fogo de Chão official website.