Good food but I can't stand living in the same building connected to them. I've tried to get in contact with them multiple times over the past few months since they have reopened but they play music in their kitchen so loudly, sometimes all day time and usually all through the night until 1am. And the music is very loud, like as if I had a speaker in the apartment, the floors and walls shake! My elderly neighbor also complains about the volume keeping her up. Sorry to post this here, not trying to be petty, just need some peace. read more

$16 for a spring salad with 4 radishes, three pieces of asparagus, and maybe 1 strawberry? Crazy overpriced and unremarkable. I left hungry and unimpressed. read more

Three friends and I enjoyed the most wonderful meal last night. We ordered just about everything on the menu, and that turned out to be the best idea in food history. I imagine to the other people around us we sounded like a group of people who have never had food before. We were making a lot of happy sounds. Multiple dishes had that crazy depth of flavor that transports your ass back in time. Somehow capturing flavors from old Italian grammas and presenting in new forms. That shit was classy and bad ass. I hit this place for breakfast a few times a month, but man I need to make this a normal dinner thing, too. read more

one of my fav places to dine in chicago 10/5 stars! they have an ever-changing menu but the food and drink quality is consistently top notch. the salads are fresh and delightfully amalgamate a palate of bright, seasonal flavors. the balance entrees are the perfectly sized portions because they taste so rich, although they look small at first sight. they make everything that they serve from scratch. try their bread or house-made kombucha- they are always coming up with experimental flavors. i want to be hooked up to a tahini dip IV excellent pastries and cakes (follow them on ig so visually pleasing!) friendly staff as well (s/o to riley!) read more

We tried the entire menu. Every dish was wonderful, from the bread and butter to salmon to the pans cotta. I think my favorite was the gnocchi in bone marrow broth. It was simply elegant. read more

tl;dr: I paid $10 for a half a turnip and left hungry. I want to love Cellar Door. The name alone makes me happy - as it is the most beautiful phrase. The pastries are wonderful and unique. The quiche is unlike any other I have eaten. The place itself is beautiful with plenty of light and friendly staff. I had been here once before and had the quiche - which, as I said, delicious. This time I decided to try something different. I ordered pastries to share and decided I would try the "Turnip" from the lunch menu. My friend received her dish, and I waited a little longer for mine to come. When it did, it was the saddest and most disappointing "meal" I have ever seen. I realize they do it light here, but the size of my dish was ridiculous for the $10 it cost. The turnip was shaved thin, with some grilled ramps, a sauce on the bottom and supposedly a chili oil on top. But it was no more than a serving spoonful of food in total. You can see from the picture I posted how silly it looks on the giant dinner plate. I don't even think I got a whole turnip in the dish... The runner took my plate away after he set it down (and I gave the plate a look of horror), and said he had forgotten something. All I could think was: "Yeah, THE FOOD." He came back and said, "They forgot the chili oil." Again, I stared at this massive dinner plate with a side dish of food on it. Now with a light drizzle of chili oil. For $10. I left hungry, bewildered, and disappointed, which no one is looking for in a brunch. I will probably not be back, because there are other brunch places out there that will actually feed me. Do you know how many full sized turnips I can get for $10? Sorry, Cellar. It was fun while it lasted, but a girl likes to eat. read more

Cellar Door Provisions - The highly disappointing, $10 "lunch" I received from Cellar Door. The pastries are great, the quiche was magical, but this... - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So... I have been on the fence about writing this review. I know one of the people who run this place and I was afraid I couldn't write it objectively. But I can: a few months have passed since its opening and I keep coming back, in fact I take trips from downtown/west loop just to eat here). I come here for: - locally sourced vegetable-centric but not necessarily vegetarian food. Their style is a nod to California cuisine that it's not easy to find in Chicago - out-of-this-world sourdough bread (when possible I buy a loaf to take away as well). - great pastries I like that there is plenty of street parking and that I always end up surprised I spent less money than I expected. read more

Just ate there on Sunday for a fun dinner - 6 course pre-fixe dinner $65. The restaurant will be open February 5th Wednesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm. The dinner last night was amazing. If this gives you a glimpse of what they will be serving for breakfast and lunch it will be amazing. The pre-fixe 6 course menu consisted of the following: A custard of dried chanterelles, leeks Celeriac, cladonia lichens, sprouted rye berries, kefir Country rye bread with Breslin whole wheat Smoked beets with lavender oil, pickled shallots, malabar blossoms Sunchokes, reconstituted figs, anise seed, brown butter Braised breast of pork, shaved turnips, garlic confit, mustard seed Applewood smoked cheese, whole roasted apple Buckwheat tart, honey and acacia flower cream, salad of snapdragons and candied buckwheat groats. It was a great space with some fun items from the rebuilding exchange as decor. The smoked beets were so good and different because of the smoky taste. The pork was like butter, it melted in your mouth. I've never had snapdragons - they were a little bitter but overall an interesting desert. I can't wait for them to open for breakfast and lunch! Here's their menu for their opening: riends, We are so close to the finish! Here is our opening menu for next Wednesday February 5th: Pastries Croissant-$4 Morning Bun-$5 Canale-$3 Multi-grain apple Scone-$3.50 Buckwheat tart-$4 Beet Tea Cake-$3 Oat and Mulberry cookie-$1.50 Morning- 9-11am Quiche-black garlic, leeks with winter greens and pickled shallot-$7 Bread Plate- 2 slices with house butter, ricotta, and lavender honey-$7 Lunch- 11am-4pm Tartine-elderflower kiefer, charred onion, and shaved carrot-$8 Salads- -Smoked beets, shaved red onion, sprouted rye, and crispy kale-$9 -Werp farm greens and house pickles-$5 -Roasted sunchokes, sunflower sprouts and seeds, brown butter, and flowers-$9 -Bread and house butter -$2 Soup- -Lamb leg and Breslin bean-$8 -Carrot, turmeric, and fromage-$6 Main-$14 -House sausage, malted mustard, barley, and shaved turnip -Farmers cheese dumplings, bluefoot oyster mushrooms, shaved celery root, and malabar blossoms read more

I Love Love Love this place! They are so creative! Using the finest ingredients. Everytime I come here, I am so impressed with what they put out. They prepare highly sophisticated dishes at reasonable price. Love it! I had their pork salad and it was amazing! Marinated pork (it's got just the right amount of heat) with mint, grilled green onion, dill, cilantro~ wow! Combination of all those ingredients~~~ so yummy! Oh and the restaurant people are amazing too. Good people making Good products. :) read more

Definitely a win for Logan Square. The menu changes every day so the couple of items off the menu I was able to taste might not be available. I ordered the omelet. There had white miso, kombu, wilted kale and smoked maitake in it. The combination of all these flavors made is incredibly tasty.The omelette also came with a side of toast, which was phenomenal - definitely homemade and definitely worth the 2$ for a side of it. Service was great, even though is was busy staff had the patience to take us through our several questions about the various items on the menu. Two minor downsides I'll star with are the seating area is a bit small, in fact we waited for about ten minute(after ordering our food) before we got a seat. This seemed to be pretty typical but everyone was able to sit down before they got their food. read more

Lots of half-shaven guys who think it's cool to keep their knit hats on while eating. And another one who is drawing in his sketch book while a copy of HG Wells' Invisible Man sits on the table. Gypsy women and purple puff-sleeved mod 25-year olds sipping $5 Voltaire tea. The communal seating area is a little smaller than the kitchen. They don't rush to clear tables. That's okay, I don't mind busing dishes in order to get a chance to sit down. Don't bother getting off your phone to clean the surface, ask what we'd like to eat, or compliment the knitting wife has pulled out to bide the (extended) waiting time. Menu is pretty limited, but the croissants are good. Very hearty bread with creamy butter. Of course, that was most of the entire entree, along with some salad greens, so don't come too hungry! read more

Cellar Door Provisions is like eating at a friend's place if your friend had an amazing farm in their backyard and your friend is like the most talented French baker ever. There's a large communal table and then a couple of two-tops, seating around a total of 20 people. A limited breakfast menu is served starting at 8am and then a lunch menu at 11am. If you want your prime pick of pastries though, come early -- by 10am they were out of kouign amanns on a Saturday. Also, no caneles temporarily so they can focus on their laminated pastries, which seem to vary daily. I remember having a delicious sticky brioche roll with pecans and homemade strawberry jam. I've been here for brunch a couple times. Besides the pastries, the dishes I've had have been really beautifully presented and take advantage of what's in season but I can't say I loved everything. I like simple flavors, but the flavors in some of the dishes are almost too simple. What I did love was their quiche - it is so perfectly baked and still slightly jiggly. And those pastries. You know they take their baking seriously when literally everyone in the kitchen is doing something baking-related. read more

The ambiance at Cellar Door is pleasant. The storefront is very unobtrusive, but not excessively so, if that makes sense. Inside is one long communal table and two or three tables for two, the interior of the kitchen is visible from the dining area. They definitely do a good job creating a nice communal vibe without pretension. The food is solid, but overpriced, at least what I had was. A breakfast crepe with a few sauteed vegetables that did not come close to filling me up, it wasn't bad at all but 12$ was too much for it. I went back and forth on whether this should be a three or four star rating because the place is pleasant and the food is nice but ultimately I think it is a little overpriced. I mean, a La Croix sparkling water costs 2$.... C'mon man, its 3.99$ for a twelve pack at the supermarket and I assume it is even less when you buy it in bulk. Definitely a place worth checking out but they need to either increase portion sizes slightly or reduce the prices slightly for me to be a regular customer. read more

Items Selected: Kouign Amann Ricotta Peach Muffin Canele Located in Logan Square, with a wall mounted menu that is rewritten daily, Cellar Door Provisions can best be described as a labor of love; a collaboration of three friends who've honed their skills in kitchens near and far focused on making great food "worth gathering around." Locally sourced and open five-days a week for breakfast and lunch it was just after the small store's 8:00am opening that our party of three arrived and with items still emerging slowly from the ovens our sampling was somewhat limited, the friendly servers quickly procuring a pair of each warm item and delivering them tableside as a light soundtrack played overhead. Clearly attuned to recent trends in regional French pastry with the oft-praised croissants still thirty minutes from ready it was instead in the creamy canele beneath a golden-brown shell that our tasting began and although a bit sweeter than I've come to expect the texture was spot-on, a similar bit of praise befitting a Kouign Amann whose still-molten core of butter ran down my wrist as laminated layers shattered and showered the table. Appropriately impressed though slightly short of 'wowed' to this point it was last-but-certainly-not-least that we turned to the cheesecake textured muffin and featuring a deft balance of juicy ripe peaches juxtaposing pockets of creamy ricotta each bite provided a beautiful balance of sweet and savory, a touch of streusel topping tilting the balance ever so slightly towards the former and placing it amongst the best muffins I've experienced in recent memory. read more

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I love croissants. You know, *real* croissants, not some weird donut-croissant hybrid, or some gummy Pillsbury crescent roll masquerading as pastry. This croissant was fluffy, flaky and buttery. Simply perfect! read more

Fantastic! Great coffee and great pastries. I stopped by here on a Saturday at 10:15am and all morning buns were already sold out, slightly disappointing. I opted for the rosewater filled croissant and scone. Both were perfectly executed and the coffee was perfect. I look forward to visiting again soon for lunch. My only complaint would be the hours of operation. It's hard to visit for your 9-5 customers! Hopefully that will change soon. Overall great experience. Cheers! read more

Lovely, quaint, and cozy breakfast spot. The items are so simple yet super flavorful. My favorite is the quiche - I've had a few different versions of it here and it's always cooked to perfection with a crispy flaky crust. The side salad is surprisingly delicious - just a small bed of microgreens with a vinaigrette - so tasty. I also recommend the staff meal of bread, butter, and soft boiled egg. You have to try to the pastries too - I had a tapioca tart that was so unique and divine, and a citrus olive oil cake also delicious. Perfect place for a satisfying breakfast that won't weigh you down. read more

Cellar Door Provisions - Tapioca tart - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely beautiful food -- a great place to go for a loaf of bread, coffee and pastries, or a proper breakfast or lunch. And if you can make it to one of their monthly dinners you are in for a real treat. The best bread in Chicago. Really. Try it. Buy a loaf, if one is available. I'm serious about bread, having tried all of the main places in Chicago and making it myself. The vegetables are not just local and fresh -- which is important -- but the dishes are designed to highlights the vegetables themselves. The dishes taste fresh and feels healthy and delicious. This style of cooking is not common in Chicago and is incredibly refreshing. The coffee is good on its own and pairs well with the pastries, which are fantastic and seem to be improving just week after week. The proprietors couldn't be friendlier. read more

It's really hard for me to separate the pretentiousness and clientele of this place with the actual restaurant and food. I agree with the reviewer who said this place is out of Portlandia. And the people who were there when I visited were insufferable (parents who act like their toddler is God's gift to humanity, hipster girls on a lady date, middle-aged "I'm still cool" people who want to talk knowingly about artisan bread). But the food is real good. The quiche I had was custard-y deliciousness, and the bread and butter is great. It's a great place for a pastry or light lunch. It was crowded just before noon, and we had to wait for some space at the table. I wouldn't come here if I was super hungry--hard to get really full on some bread and dressed greens. There was also no meat on the menu--is this place vegetarian? It's no wonder this place draws a crowd in Logan. read more

This place is so beautiful and eating here made me feel majorly posh. There's a bit of a breakfast and lunch rush, so stop in some time in the middle if you don't like waiting. The portions aren't going to be huge, but your food will taste fantastic. I'd say that this is one of those places for the "live to eat" rather than the "eat to live" types. It's obvious that a lot of care and respect for all the ingredients used. Like you're not eating a cabbage dish because you feel bad for not eating vegetables; you're eating it because they made those vegetables the star of the plate. And the pastries! They're basically too pretty to eat but please do because they taste amazing. Also get some bread and apple cider. And lick your plate clean. read more

Super cute aesthetics, friendly servers, but the food is awful!! Every dish was loaded with salt. We spent $300 on 1 burger, 1 order of bread, 1 soup, 1 tiny pasta, 1 tiny salmon, 2 appetizer salads, and 2 desserts! Plus, nothing was good! To sum it up...trendy, but so not worth a dime! It won't be there long, read more

Stopped by on a Saturday morning for the canele and decided to try a number of the pastries. I haven't had many croissants in my time but the one I got was a gummy in the middle. Not bad aside from that issue. The kouign aman was good, but the bottom was a little too burned. So much in fact that I peeled off the bottom layer in order to enjoy the rest of the pastry. The canele was great it's just as good as the rest in the city but smaller and more expensive. I spotted some of the food items. They looked very well plated, but the portions look like they were made for toddlers. Embarrassingly small. I would be funny as a business owner serving these portions at these prices. The quality of the products warrants another visit but the prices hinder that idea. read more

This place has fantastic food. The croissants and pastries are everything everyone else has raved about. Good coffee, and I love the sane portions, flavor combinations, and delicate plating with attention to color, composition, proportion, and flavors. It's a bougie gem in my less-than-glamorous neighborhood. I'd love to give them a better review, but there was one serious flaw in my visit: the person who handled the money was bare-handed grabbing the pastries to serve them. I had to stop her, and ask her to use the tongs that were right there, hanging from a peg in the display case. She looked incredulously at me, as if I'd just peed on her grandma. But, seriously, the croissants are almost worth getting hepatitis for. read more

This place is everything. If you're a fan of good food, exceptional service with waiters who know everything about the food and wine list (right down to a server who told us about the winery in Catalunya that he's personally been to) come here. Also, don't miss the wine store next door which has the best selection of natural wines in the city. read more

Amazing brunch and pastry options. I love the casual, minimalistic feel of the place. Sticky brioche roll: Perfectly sweetened and light. I could probably inhale twenty of these in one sitting. Plum tea cake: Well executed, but I personally wasn't a fan of the flavors. I was expecting more of a sweet plum rather than the slightly vinegar-y taste of japanese plums. I liked how moist and dense the cake was, and the brown sugar coating on top brought a nice touch of sweet. Blueberry danish: Another amazing pastry--the pastry itself was buttery and flaky without being overwhelming so. I wish there was a tad more blueberry flavor in the cream cheese, but overall this was delicious. Pistachio beignet: I thought this was a little disappointing, to be honest. I tasted little, if any, pistachio in here despite it being in the name. I did like the textues of the beignet with the peach and the yogurt, however. Quiche: I can't get over how good this quiche was. There was no fluff--no spinach, no vegetables, no extra ingredients. Just the wonderfully light texture of well beaten eggs complemented by a buttery, flaky crust. I loved how the richness of the quiche itself was balanced out with the shiso salad and edible flowers. Absolutely delicious and probably the best quiche I've ever had. Overall, the pastries were solid, but the quiche was out of this world. I'd come back time and time again for that quiche. read more

Great experience. 1. Extremely nice, no pressure, professional staff, 2. Decent coffee, 3. Quiche- amazing. I suggest to try to know what I'm talking about. Delicate and creamy. Just Great. read more

This place is really, really good. The seating can be hit or miss- there are communal tables and a couple of small tables, and when I have been at lunch it's quite busy. But the food is so delicious it's worth it to take a risk and wait for a seat. Small menu but plenty of veg options (which I love). Portion size is on the small side (I have thought this with every entree)- but that being said, everything tastes so damn good, and the execution is so flawless, that I really don't mind not having a huge heavy meal. Today I tried the white beans with kale and goat cheese- I don't know what I was expecting but it was DELICIOUS. I mean, so simple really, but so, so well done. I was very impressed. I don't come often (I'm not really sure why!) but if you're looking for something really delicious in this area, don't miss it. PS the bread is amazing. Make sure to try it. And the pastries are good too. read more

I remember checking out the menu online before I went and thinking it looked "too vegetable-y" for me, being a carnivore and all. But I was so wrong. And for those of you who are turned off by phrases like "sambal root twine" or "hibiscus nectar," you should DEFINITELY still give this place a try because I guarantee that the froo froo foodie language makes way for some seriously flavorful and memorable stuff. I had the quiche and a chocolate croissant, and both were the BEST versions I've ever had of either of those foods. Excited to go back! read more

Omg! This place is outta this world. We come here pretty much every weekend - no joke. Their menu changes every day (or week). They make everything in house. This place resembles something out of California! Just light and healthy fare; even their pastries are fluffy and fresh and just breezy! :)) MUSTS: the quiche - trust me u will never regret getting it. It sells out often so get there early to get ur quiche on! ;) the staff's meal - so simple yet so delicious - suggestion: if ordering for two to share order an extra poached egg with this fish. Trust me ull need it. Also get the pastries - they are so good doesn't matter what - all their pastries rock! We've also had tons of other dishes there but their menu changes so much that I don't know if they're worth mentioning...I'll just post the pics ;) the quiche and staffs meal are the only constants of the menu - they never go away :) There is plenty of parking around there and there is a bench outside so u can eat outside (but no tables). I highly recommend this establishment!!! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing. I walked over on a Sunday morning with a friend for some breakfast. We arrived around 9 and the restaurant was filled! I really enjoyed the environment. One long shared table with a few individual tables. I would say it's a 20 seater. Proceeded to the counter and ordered our coffee, kougin-amann, croissant, a scone, bread and butter and a quiche. There was one party in front of us and we were told the wait would not be long. We were given our coffees and pastries to enjoy while we waited. All of the pastries were absolutely delicious. Kougin-amann was so so flakey and buttery. The caramelized sugar at the bottom added a perfect crunch as it should. The scone was my all time favorite though. It was nice and airy. You can tell the dough wasn't overworked. It had a really nutty flavor that I throughly enjoyed. The croissants were solid, flakey and baked to a golden perfection. Aside from the pastries, we ordered bread and butter and the quiche. The bread was nice and chewy and had a nice crust on its exterior. The house made salted butter was rich and decadent. All I can say about the quiche is that it tasted like a light airy custard that had been lightly steamed and set. I've never had quiche prepared this way, but it was unique and tasty. I've went back 4 more times now and have found myself really enjoying the changing menus and pastries they offer. read more

The quiche here is as good as it gets. The egg is just so fluffy I don't understand how they can do it. You gotta try the quiche here. The pastries here are also amazing. Personally, I was quite a big fan of their chocolate croissants. I will definitely be coming back to try more pastries. Make sure you come early-ish, because they stop making and start running out of pastries in the early afternoon. read more

I love this place ! Especially for breakfast. Their baked stuff is really amazing. My favorites are the scones and the bread and butter, but really anything here is great. read more

Adorable corner restaurant with gigantic windows, allowing plenty of natural light in! It is a small and intimate restaurant with limited seating a small menu. We went early for brunch on a Saturday. They had the lunch menu posted outside, but when we went in, they were only serving items on their brunch menu, which was confusing. The menu changes weekly and you can find it posted on their website. I went last week and had the tortilla Espanola and it was good- consistency and texture on point- but nothing special. Definitely didn't trump the tortilla Espanola from Toro in Boston... but was still better than my homemade Spanish tortilla. This tortilla Espanola was served cold (not sure if they gave the option to have it served hot and I just missed it). It came with a really nice sauce, but I can't remember what it was made from exactly. It had a spiciness to it and really added another dimension to the dish. It would have been very boring without it. Overall, a very cute restaurant and a nice place to have a casual meal with a friend. I didn't get to try any of the pastries, which after looking at their website and a few more of the Yelp reviews, I think I probably should have. Overall, my dish was probably just average, but CPD's atmosphere, concept, and story is really nice, which I think should be supported. read more

Cellar Door Provisions - Tortilla Espanola 1/14/17 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Adorable cafe that you might not realize was cafe when driving past. They have the best quiche in Chicago. It is literally like eating silk in egg form. And with traditional french pastries done perfectly and great coffee I hope it will remain a gem here in Logan. read more

We don't eat out much, but have been here five times in the last year. It's our favorite eat-out experience, mostly because of the flavors of the dishes (I had the best squash soup of my life), but it's also because it aligns with our values. The menu changes based on what's available from local farmers, e.g. Froggy Meadows, who is awesome. And they take care of their workers! There's not a ton of flair. They just cook great food. read more

We were excited to try this place but quickly regretted the decision. We ordered a bottle of "Sparkling Rosé" for $40. It tasted like Martinelli's sparkling cider and had 8% alcohol content -- how can this even be on a wine menu? Bread and butter was a highlight, but all downhill from there. Most dishes were served cold, and the first bite of whitefish contained sharp bones. Gnocchi were decent, but for the price it would have been nice to have more than 8 small individual pieces. read more

First time to eat at Cellar Door Provisions. The staff is extremely pleasant. Opened with the Chocolate Croissant and great coffee. Then had the Shallot and garlic quiche. The macaroons are amazing. Took home some of their signature morning buns to go for our house guest. The morning buns are sweet rolls made with croissant dough. They make their own kefir, sourdough starter and Kombucha. read more

If I could write an ode to the Cellar Door quiche, and not seem like a crazy person, I would. It's light, creamy, perfectly custardy (is that a word) and always brimming with beautiful subtle flavors. My favorites so far? A smoked onion and chili one that left a delicate heat on your tongue that was quickly whisked away by the salty and bitter delight that is that micro green salad. I'm a sucker for a small menu, so I'm always looking for a friend to join me here so we can try all four dishes available. You'll also never catch me skipping the bread. Friendly service, awesome bakers and cooks, and a beautiful space full of light and warmth make this my favorite neighborhood gem. Just try to go during the middle of the week. You'll be waiting for seats forever if you go on a weekend. read more

Well, My wife came in. She had the beet salad. Roughly $1.5 worth of boring beets. Very boring and very small. She wanted to make a scene. I had the buckwheat pancakes. They were dry. The sauce they gave was very little so all in all it tasted 80% dry. There were 3 .5inch size strawberries and a few berries. I gave them one star since I got a pastry there that tasted very good. All in all, I won't be going back. I can cook better blindfolded. read more

Lovely little restaurant. Their bread is delicious and their ingredients are extremely fresh. Limited seating and the word is out that the food is great, so go at on off time or you will be waiting. It's worth it, though. read more

Cellar Door Provisions - Black raspberry tartine. Delicious bread topped with the freshest ingredients. Simply perfect. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois