fantastic staff! fantastic crepes! get the La Romantique it was delicious, and well priced for the…read moreamount of crepe :) as someone living on blue line i would make the journey for this place. the back patio was spacious, comfy, and very relaxed. great amount of shade for a sunny day. interior is beautiful and clean and homey

Super cute restaurant. Feels very cozy. Got the chicken curry crepe and it was salty! If I wasn't…read morewith people, I might have complained but it was borderline fine. So...not sure the food is good. I just happen to think the attitude is a little worse. Came with a group and someone in our party ordered the French Onion Soup and then a Croque Monsieur. No one else in our group ordered a starter. What's weird is for some reason they decided to course the soup with everyone's mains. Normal restaurants, including like....your local suburban Chile's, know not to do that but this place thought that was normal. So already, my friend is a course behind everyone because they didn't serve his starter first. What's worse is when he finishes his soup...he doesn't get his main. We actually FINISH our mains and he still hasn't gotten his. He makes a comment VERY NICELY to our waitress like hey! Just wanted to check on my meal! She responds, "all our meals are timed perfectly." What!! My buddy goes, "Okay...I've just been waiting for 15/20 minutes so I think I'm ready for my sandwich." She responds, "okay....let me alert the kitchen." Wait? You didn't even tell them he needed his meal?? We wait another 15 minutes. We flag the waitress again and ask where his meal is and she responds "everything is made to order so the kitchen needs some time." Okay. This is a Croque Monsieur. Are you....rising bread right now? What is happening? So I get frustrated and jump into this and say, "Ya but we've been waiting over 30 minutes for his main. We've all finished so now you're asking my friend to eat alone." She responds, "everything is served hot so what is the problem??" !! I get annoyed because up until this moment, we've been pretty nice. But this waitress not acknowledging any issue or trying to make it better and talking back to us like this is weird. So I just say, "Bring a manager over." Well...it didn't matter. This lady learned her attitude from somewhere and it was probably from the manager. The manager immediately is on the offense like, "you ordered a soup and we wanted you to have the soup hot. And we want your next meal to be hot. We make everything fresh and we clean our dishes in between." The heck? All we want is for my friend to be able to eat his main. So I say, now rudely, "just bring the food. We have waited 30 minutes now. Everyone is done with their meal. If you haven't made it, cancel the order and we'll go somewhere else." She responds, "we usually serve the starter first. If you didn't like that, then don't order a starter." SERIOUSLY!? What is happening!? I think about telling her that USUALLY even if only 1 person has ordered a starter, that gets served first before EVERYONE gets their mains TOGETHER. Instead I say, "listen, cancel the order or give us the food but we aren't waiting any longer." And she goes, "we can't cancel it. The kitchen has been working on it." So I say "this better be home baked bread because they've been working on it for 45 minutes by now." IT STILL takes another 5 minutes to get this meal. It is cold. It is an average Croque Monsieur. And they probably all spit in it. At the very end, the waitress comes over and says, "I see what you mean and there were coursing issues but we take pride in our food and we weren't going to degrade that so we could serve you faster." This place literally lives up to a Parisian stereotype, I guess.

Ambiance - decor, greenery, lights, indoor outdoor feel…read more Food - bursting with flavor; unique selections You can also dine outside. No screen rules - makes an enjoyable eating, screen free time

Nice cafe style. You order at the counter…read more He crepes were good. Soft and big. The drinks we got were okay. I got the strawberry matcha lemonade and it was meh. Needed a little more flavor. Only issue is that it was super slow. Took forever to get our order.

My go to spot every time I'm in Chicago!…read more We love everything about this store and the specials they offer. When you arrive, it looks like a grocery store/food stalls with product specials right inside. It's always something different but great deals! On the first floor is check out and an area to grab quick bites including pizza, fresh sandwiches, and gelato. We always head upstairs to the grocery and wine area - there are also more food stalls and a restaurant. Our favorite is the fresh bread and then charcuterie section. This is a must stop in Chicago!

We have never been here before and saw they offered a summer Fridays tasting event. The event…read moreitself I wouldn't recommend - they give you tiny sample portions of preselected items on paper hotdog containers. Considering this place is supposed to have some class, we were pretty appalled that they seemed to do the bare minimum for this event. I felt very deceived by how this event was advertised online vs in real life. It seems they intentionally left out details and was marketed as five tastings at five counters, but we receieved barely a sample at each sation. The website said 1. house made pasta - you have one option and it was three bites, no vegetarian option 2. roman-style pizza - only thing I won't complain about although still a small portion 3. Curated drink from Caffe Lavazza - this was a dixie cup portion of a blended Frappuccino 4. house made pastry - they gave you the option of literal bite sized dessert, not a whole pastry 5. the artisanal salumi and formaggi - pathetic, literally 1 piece of meat, three pieces of the same type of cheeses, three olives, and dry stale crackers. Honestly for what they offer this was a slap in the face and from a consumer perspective Eataly's attempt at a summer money making scheme. I would find it hard to believe anyone who rave about this event, in fact I imagine most left very underwhelmed and still hungry. Eataly itself might be a great experience but we did not have the opportunity. We enjoyed the spritz drinks we ordered for their $9 summer special but this event did not make me want to return at all. It unfortunately dangled everything they could have offered in front of us, but then gave us the lowest tier. Driving in traffic to do this was not worth the time, gas, parking or inconvenience and the best part of our city night was when we stepped out of Eataly.

I had an amazing experience at Crepas Culichi! Our server Pablo made it even more special. He was…read morevery helpful with the menu, and I was hesitant to try the Savory Culichi Crepe, but he described it so well that I decided to get it--and I'm glad I did! The food was delicious and the service was great. Definitely coming back!

I absolutely cannot believe that I didn't spend hours constructing this review because Crepas…read moreCulichi wasn't just a culinary delight, it was an experience in and of itself. The lattes were rich and robust, and my husband's hot chocolate was sweet and luscious! I ordered a savory poblano crepe and added shrimp - it was delicious - while my husband ordered a sweet one. The ambiance can be described as nothing other than...REGAL. Just grand, and beautiful - you feel like you're surrounded by luxury. Even the hot sauce is dispensed in these cute glass bottles. And the service matches the regality - everyone is super attentive! Love this and we will be back - not just for the ambiance but also for the food.

I'm amazed to say that we found this gem by accident while heading to another place. Man-oh man…read morewere we lucky! Walking in, I was enthralled. The place is gorgeous. A little dark but reminiscent of a European bistro. The walls, the floor, the space... and the food? It was everything we needed. We were greeted and seated immediately, someone else brought water quickly, and the waiter came back soon to take our drink order of bloody Mary and a mimosa. So yummy and hit the spot. The menu mentioned that crepes were a favorite so we ordered savory lunch crepes. It was hard to choose but i ended up with SPARTA crepes, and my SO ordered the BERLIN. They were both delicious. Sparta featured chicken, feta, spinach, tomatoes & mushrooms. Ahh. Berliners must like turkey, provolone, tomatoes and avocado... also amazing. The whole meal was super quick and I would have stayed longer if I had planned our parking situation better. That might be the only negative factor ... limited parking close by. But the street parking was worth every penny. If you're interested in a beautiful experience I recommend Iguana Cafe. It's also family friendly but wasn't sure if it was wheelchair accessible since there are a couple of steps to get in the front door.

First time trying Iguana Cafe after having walked past many times! Tucked in the heart of River…read moreWest, this cafe serves a variety of food and drink, including pizza, pasta, crepes (sweet and savory), breakfast items, and a full bar. The ambiance on a Friday night was fairly quiet, and we were seated right away without a reservation. Service was nothing special. The smoked salmon salad and truffle pasta were standouts, would definitely be back for these.

I just heard about this (very) French bakery right in the heart of Old Town Chicago a couple of…read moredays ago, and with friends coming in from the west coast today, my wife sent me the La Fournette for a loaf of bread and some pastries. I got there early in the morning and when In walked in the front door the aromas hit me like I was on the the Left Bank in Paris. The selection of assorted pastries hit me like a Mack Truck. My mission on this morning was a whole sliced Sourdough bread, other "goodie's" and I finished with one of the best: Coffee Lattes with Espresso mixed with steamed milk and a thin layer of foam. Before even trying their baked goods, my coffee latte was one of the best I've ever had, and I've had them all over the world. This little hidden gem on Wells St. now became our sourdough bread bakery!

Solid spot for pastries in Old Town! Throughly enjoyed my chicken and spinach quiche. (4.3/5)…read moreThe apple danish was nothing special. You can skip! (2.8/5) Staff were all extremely kind and friendly. They were fast despite it being busy! Tables outside as well as in.

Brü Chicago was such a lovely find! I stopped by for breakfast and tried the California Breakfast,…read morewhich was absolutely delicious. Tasted fresh, light, and perfectly balanced. The staff were incredibly friendly. Definitely a spot I'd happily come back to while in Chicago! I had take out but the dining area seemed nice enough too! I loved that they had plugs next to every seat.

I found this gem of a coffee shop located just next to Myopic Bookstore…read more Beverages: 5/5. You can't do espresso wrong, and it's a perfect mid-afternoon pick me up for further urban exploration. Service: 5/5. Cool. Ambiance: 5/5. Hella eclectic and dope vibe, similar to the infamous (and now closed) Bourgeois Pig in Franklin Village, L.A.

Service was super fast and friendly. I'm not sure if this place is still called crepe & bean or…read morecomplete converted to a Brü Chicago but either way it's worth a try. The space is great for studying too. The menu has so many choices and easy to eat while working. The crepes come in an ingenious container that can unravel as you eat and keeps your hands clean, letting me type this review while still eating. The yuzu honey matcha was great. The matcha on top was strong. The honey and yuzu was refreshing. Lots of milk options available. Minimal matcha sediment over time too.

Crepe & Bean is such a gem! Their crepes are always delicious, and I love that they serve BRÜ…read morecoffee. They also have some of the best smoothies around. My favorites are the Orange Line, Blue Line, and Green Line. They have a great selection of pastries, the service is always quick, and the staff is friendly. So glad to have them right in my building!

I had never had the taste for creps previously not until I had experience the best of my taste buds…read morehas ever knew when a friend made me had creps and strawberries . The taste was welcoming. Deliciousoo... As I may call it.

These ladies are amazing. They catered our French themed baby shower last Saturday & all of the…read moreguests were raving about the crepes. They were very organized & kept everyone happy with a large selection of sweet & savory crepes. Everyone kept going back for more. It was the highlight of the shower!! Melissa was professional & very prompt on her communications with us. They showed up on time & were very personable with our guests. BOOK THEM!!!!

Amazing gelato ice creams my kids favorite and wonderful customer service…read more Everything here so delicious that you want to order everything .

This was such a random find of gem!! The place was jam packed even late at night. The service wZ…read morefriendly and quick. The dessert was amazingly good and the portion is huge. The menu is huge so take your time going through all the items because I wanted every single item on there! We chose the banana pouch which was soLed with melt chocolate And the banana inside is seasoned with cinnamon powder which gave it such a good kick to every bite of the crepe. The lotus cheesecake was delicious and paired with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. CNt wait to return to try the pistachio crepes and other fruit bowl!