VU Rooftop serves brunch Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. This rooftop restaurant delivers a high-quality brunch that will leave you on cloud nine. The only thing better than the VU is the food. And the 13,000-square-foot rooftop bar (or concept, as they call it) has a lot to offer.

Located in the South Loop, 22 floors above the bustling McCormick Place, VU Rooftop Bar is quite a new addition to the Chicago rooftop scene, opening in fall of 2018. We both enjoyed our dishes immensely, and I am excited to return and explore more of this menu. A 13,000 square foot concept in the South Loop, surrounded with stunning views. It was incredibly cheesy and savory, and I could not finish my plate – despite really wanting to. They did not skimp on the lobster, to my surprise and delight. I’ve been on a chilaquiles kick all summer, and this dish did not disappoint. This dish has raised the bar for all future chicken and waffles in my life! It was sweet enough on its own and did not need the maple butter at all. Can accommodate up to 60 reception-style. It is ideal for social gatherings, celebrations, weddings, and cocktailing. The Terrace is equipped with comfy bar stools and lounge sofas, set by extraordinary fire-pit-tables, which are creating that extra golden touch. The sweet Chile was peppery, hot, and sweet enough that the waiter cautioned against using the maple whipped butter without taste-testing first, for fear of a flavor overload! He was right. East Terrace is a private space in VU Rooftop. The welcome addition made them saucy and eliminated the need to use syrup to moisten the waffle. VU took things to the next level by adding a sweet Chile sauce to the buttermilk fried chicken. Coming from North Carolina, I’m used to a chicken and waffles presentation comprised of fried chicken, a waffle, hot sauce, and maple syrup. Cam took his suggestion of the chicken and waffles. We again leaned on our waiter’s expertise when it came to the menu, since everything sounded good. If you like vodka, this is the perfect brunch cocktail with a little kick to it. At my helpful waiter’s suggestion, I ordered the vodka 2, which had flavors of cherry, orange, and peach with Prosecco. The cocktails at VU are not labeled with traditional names, rather the type of liquor and a number. It’s perfect for brunch because it’s not too hoppy for an early morning drink.

Cam got a Lagunitas “Sumpin’ Easy” beer, a current favorite summer beer. We started with some brunch libations while looking over the menu. It was a hazy day, but as the meal progressed, the sun came through and offered a gorgeous view of downtown. Ranked 1,516 of 10,116 Restaurants in Chicago. VU Rooftop Bar in the city's South Loop neighborhood is a ginormous bar and restaurant perched 22 stories into the Chicago sky. It was not crowded at 11 a.m., and while not deserted, we had our pick of tables. 133 E Cermak Rd, 22nd Floor of Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Chicago, IL 60616-2124 (South Loop) +1 31. We grabbed a seat on the patio in the corner, using the glass barriers as a buffer from the wind.

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