Brûlée is a vibrant Southern‑inspired brunch restaurant and café in Chicago’s South Loop, founded by mother‑daughter team Chef Emani Nicole Roberts and her mother. Opened in November 2025, Brûlée brings bold, creative flavors and Southern hospitality to every plate, quickly becoming a standout destination for breakfast, brunch, and weekend gatherings.

Located at 2036 S Michigan Avenue — just blocks from McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena — Brûlée blends a warm, stylish interior with an approachable yet refined menu. Guests can enjoy freshly baked pastries, inventive brunch classics like lobster sweet potato waffles, fried catfish and grits, shrimp and grits, French toast, and specialty espresso drinks, along with craft cocktails. The design combines elegance and comfort, making it perfect for everything from casual coffee breaks to celebratory brunches.

More than just a restaurant, Brûlée reflects its founders’ deep culinary roots and passion for community. As one of the newest Black woman‑owned culinary ventures in Chicago, it fills a growing demand in the South Loop for quality morning‑day dining while serving both locals and visitors with memorable flavors and exceptional service.