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    Gold Coast Cafe

    3.9 (58 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kenna G.

    Sandwich from here was pretty drab. Not very filling, didn't taste fresh. Plenty of other deli spots to try! Service was fine.

    Meat pie
    Iris P.

    ALERT NEW MENU ITEMS!!!!! Gold Coast Cafe is doing a complete revamp of their menu items and here are just a few to begin with: *Herby Flatbreads *Meat Pie Flatbread *Spicy Spinach Pita *Pistachio Rose & Lotus Biscoff Cakes *Baklava Matcha & Banana Matcha *Mango & Cantaloupe Smoothie *Avocado and pistachio smoothie ANDDDD... fresh Kanfeh every single weekend for the rest of summer!! Definitely go check them out this weekend! Check out my reel if you want to see how street Kanfeh is made!

    Mayuri A.

    This a small cute cafe at the edge of Gold Coast and river north. The menu is very middle eastern inspired. The seating is ample and the menu looked exciting.You have to order at the kiosk and they bring your order to the table. The service isn't great though and the staff seemed a bit unfriendly. We ordered the Dubai chocolate iced latte and the star flatbread. Our order took ages! The Dubai chocolate latte was totally worth the wait though. It was chocolate, nutty and they didn't skimp on the nuts or the chocolate. The Zatar flatbread was a bit of a letdown, they overcooked it and it was too difficult to take a bite out of and although the seasoning was there, it lacked salt. Taking two stars off for the super slow service and the zatar flatbread. I will definitely be back for the Dubai chocolate latte!

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    Anita P.

    The pastries a bit in the higher end price-range wise, but also super rich and shareable. I got the nutella knafeh and really enjoyed the creamy chocolate flavor and bite on the knafeh filling. Super cozy spot overall and great stop for dessert

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    Erica B.

    Cute place with really nice staff! The brown sugar latte was good too! I got the egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant and added turkey sausage and chipotle mayo. The croissant was really good a buttery but the sausage was really small and I didn't love the flavor. Would probably try the turkey bacon instead next time.

    Bagel With Cream Cheese

    Egg & Cheese Bagel! Delicious food and exceptional customer service. Naval (I believe is the front cashiers name if I remember correctly) and the rest of the staff was friendly, attentive, and awesome. The ambiance and vibe is great. Perfect place to hangout with friends, or spend some alone time doing work. I will definitely be returning!

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    Anthony D.

    You can't beat $1.00 coffee in River North/Streeterville. The cafe looks like it has pretty good food and other coffee options, which I plan on trying next time.

    Lotus Biscoff iced latte
    Cass M.

    Service was quick! I got the Rush St. chicken sandwich and swapped ranch for chipotle mayo! Lotus biscoff cookie latte did not disappoint. Would recommend to a friend

    So good the kunafa is 9/10 and the holy land chocolate is so yummy with coffee i highly recommend it

    Karen C.

    I came here for breakfast on a Sunday with a friend! I got the avocado toast with two eggs and picked onions. It tasted filling and fresh! There's cozy seating with couches and benches. Lots of sunlight. The food came out quick too.

    Plain bagel, egg and cheese

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    We got the fruit pastries and the only one that had any flavor was the lemon one, do not waste your money on these.

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    6 months ago

    My favorite breakfast spot in Gold Coast! Have never had a meal I didn't like - in such a great spot too!

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    Amazing! Everything was great coffee was sensational and the ambiance of the cafe ...... Beautiful

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    Amazing! Everything was great from the ambiance of the cafe and coffee don't forget to get a pastries

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    They aren't open at their posted times. This has happened numerous times for me. Massive letdown! What are they doing?!

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    1 year ago

    Been here multiple times. The chicken and Philly cheese steak is always my go to. Look forward to trying something new next time.

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    The food quality is so fresh and tasty. The service is always friendly and fast. I love coming here for lunch.

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    Al's Beef

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    One of Chicago's most renowned Italian Beef Sandwiches, originating in 1938. A special trip to try…read moreit, and it was truly satisfying. Regular Combo: A combination of beef and sausage. The meat portion was very generous; the beef was thinly sliced ​​but juicy and not dry or hard at all; the sausage had a rich smoky flavor, not too salty, and tastes a lot like Harbin red sausage. Al's Classic Hand-Cut Fries: They were piping hot when I received them, so touching! I couldn't taste the hand-cut texture, but there was a spice powder similar to salt and pepper, and the flavor was quite good.

    3-ish stars rounded up. The roast beef was a little on the dry-stringy side but the bread was…read morespongy-soft (absorbed the beef drippings so well!). Kinda skimpy on the fixings on the Chicago dog, but still gets the job done if you're craving a Chicago dog. Fries are the type that are greasy to the touch; not my fave style of fries but I know it's a well-liked one to others. Super friendly lady at the cashier (all smiles, patient, and offered menu help)! Also fast service (got my order within a few minutes). I visited on a Saturday late afternoon and it was very chill here (also shoutout to the early 2000's era music playing :p it was a vibe). Overall I'd say it's not a bad food spot at all if you want a quick bite and want to be a little away from the Magnificent Mile crowds.

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    3.9
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    0.2 mi
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    Since Chicago is known for the Chicago-style hot dog and Italian beef sandwich, I knew I had to try…read moreboth while in town. Fortunately Portillo's offers both and it was recommended by locals and previous travelers to make this my one restaurant to try both. I arrived on foot on a Saturday before 10pm and there was a long line to order on the kiosks and a security guard by the door. The restaurant has two floors of seating with dated decor all around, assumingly part of the intended vibe of the establishment. The first floor seating was all taken but there were plenty of tables available on the second floor. I was able to try Portillo's hot dog and Italian beef sandwich. The hot dog included mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced tomatoes, pickle, and peppers on a poppy seed bun. The paper wrapper was strategically wrapped around the Chicago dog inside out, knowing that the logo would be clearly visible when people take pictures of the unwrapped hot dog. I ordered a regular hot dog but probably should've ordered a jumbo hot dog for a dollar more since then regular was tiny; for comparison it was definitely smaller than a Costco hot dog. Although the toppings complemented the hot dog well, the bun was soggy from being wrapped in the paper for only a few minutes. The standard big Italian beef sandwich (slightly wet) was much larger for more than double the price of the hot dog, with no Portillo's branding on that wrapper. I was a little too excited to order this that I forgot to add sweet and hot peppers, but the sandwich still tasted very good. After ordering I realized I probably should've ordered the gravy on the side so I can dip the sandwich more, but again it was still very good. For dessert I tried the lemon cake slice and strawberry shortcake. The lemon cake was a little dry and really sweet and the strawberry shortcake had a little too much mascarpone cheese whipped topping for my liking, but of course I didn't have to finish it all. Portillo's is a good option for casual fast food and for travelers to try. I definitely prefer the Italian beef sandwich over the Chicago dog, but that is my personal preference. For a sweet treat, the strawberry shortcake is a nice option if no other dessert places are nearby. To save time during peak hours, it may be a good idea to order ahead on the mobile app.

    Don't order from here. First they send your order to another location…read more Then when I figured that out and cancelled and lost money they sent part of the order. They said they would credit me and never did. Awful service. So disappointed in them.

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    Schneider Deli

    4.4
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    Great lunch/breakfast spot with fast service and simple/fresh sandwiches…read more The oven roasted turkey sandwich was great, tasted like something my grandma would make me (in a good way). Will be back.

    I really want to like them so much more than I do. If there were a continuum from hipster deli…read more(think Mile End) to traditional deli (Manny's, 2nd Avenue, etc) Schneider would on the hipster side of center. Two of us shared a half pound pastrami on rye with a side of hash browns. The rye was pretty decent but the pastrami was sliced far too thick and the meat was lean. That is not a good thing when it comes to pastrami and I attribute the lean meat to the deli catering to its hipster-ish audience. Although the flavor was decent, the sandwich was dry and difficult to eat. We disagreed on the generously sized pickle. One of us thought the flavor was just right, the other not so much. We both agreed on the hash browns. It's a no-go. They were well fried but entirely unseasoned. I understand the lack of schmaltz but there was no onion or salt or anything else. Waffle House has nothing to worry about. (IYKYK) Service was fast and polite. The space is tiny, but it works. Prices are okay for this area but if you want traditional deli in Chicago, go to Manny's.

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    Schneider Deli @ Ohio House.600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL Jewish Deli Fresh Breakfast Lox Pastrami CornedBeef Bagels & Sandwiches. Cool!
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    Pastrami on rye
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