Central Street's Burl Announces Sunday Brunch Starting April 19

The new brunch service will feature seasonal shared plates and locally sourced ingredients.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:52pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a stack of sourdough French toast slices, repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the vibrant and locally-focused brunch menu at Burl restaurant.Burl's new Sunday brunch menu will feature seasonal shared plates and locally sourced ingredients, including a signature sourdough French toast dish.Evanston Today

Evanston restaurant Burl will begin serving Sunday brunch on April 19, adding a new weekly service after what the business described as strong support from local diners since opening in January. The brunch menu will focus on seasonal shared plates and locally sourced ingredients, with both sweet and savory dishes including sourdough French toast and breakfast sandwiches.

Why it matters

The launch of Sunday brunch service at Burl reflects the restaurant's commitment to celebrating local ingredients and serving the Evanston community. It also expands the restaurant's offerings and provides another dining option for residents on the weekends.

The details

Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays, and the menu will feature items cooked on Burl's custom-built wood-fired grill or separate wood-burning oven. The brunch rollout also expands the restaurant's pastry program, with items like cinnamon rolls, muffins, and the carrot brioche bun. Burl's beverage program includes a Bloody Mary, beehive bellini, and backlot martini.

  • Burl will begin serving Sunday brunch on April 19, 2026.
  • The restaurant opened in January 2026.

The players

Burl

An Evanston restaurant led by Chef Tom Carlin and Rachel Canfora-Carlin, known for its focus on seasonal shared plates and locally sourced ingredients.

Tom Carlin

The chef and co-owner of Burl restaurant.

Rachel Canfora-Carlin

The co-owner of Burl restaurant alongside her husband, Chef Tom Carlin.

Wendi Cabo

The general manager of Burl restaurant, who developed the brunch beverage program.

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What they’re saying

“When we built Burl, we made it our mission to celebrate the farmers, ingredients and people who inspire us, and part of that means listening to what they want.”

— Tom Carlin, Chef and Co-owner

“Evanstonians have been so welcoming to us, and we want to continue to serve them and their needs. Our brunch is going to be delicious, of course, but more than that, we want it to be an extension of the community, and show that we are committed to serving our neighbors each and every day.”

— Tom Carlin, Chef and Co-owner

What’s next

Burl's new Sunday brunch service will launch on April 19, 2026, providing a new dining option for Evanston residents on the weekends.

The takeaway

Burl's commitment to celebrating local ingredients and serving the Evanston community is reflected in the launch of its new Sunday brunch service, which will feature seasonal shared plates and a focus on locally sourced products.