longman & eagle- how is the brunch compared to dinner?

Hi,

OK- complicated story but bare with me: I am in Chicago for a week, and trying to make plans to go L&E with a friend who lives here and two who will be traveling for the day from Indiana. The latter need to return to IN that evening, so I was considering doing L&E for brunch. UNLESS you tell me that their brunch is really nothing compared to their dinner menu, in which case we can find another place for lunch and we'll go by ourselves for dinner there. I know, I am a lousy friend with crappy priorities

would we miss the point of L&E if we went to brunch and not for dinner? If we should go, any recs of what to order? Thanks

I've been to L&E for brunch and dinner several times. Brunch should not disappoint. It is much less "breakfasty" than most other brunch places and contains many dinner small plates/apps. For instance, on Saturday we started with the potted smoked pork rillettes. The chicken and waffles are incredible, and this last time I tried the head-prawns and grits; most intense shrimp flavor I've ever experienced.

I would suggest holding out on an L&E dinner until you can go with a group of 4 or more. Why? Buying/sampling power. The dinner appeal for me is walking away from having tried 7-10 impressive dishes without feeling like I broke the bank.