My wife and I stayed a few days at the London House hotel and ate breakfast at the restaurant on 2 occasions. Jhony waited in us twice and was great! He has helpful, kind, warm and had great advice. I would recommend Land and Lake and make sure you get Jhony! read more

We had a fantastic breakfast! The food was delicious, fresh, and served hot. Our server Johny was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They checked on us throughout the meal and provided exceptional service. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful start to the day. We will definitely be back ! read more

One of the best dining experiences I've had recently! Jhony was attentive, professional, and fun, providing outstanding service. The food was excellent--the steak and eggs were delicious, and the steak sauce was amazing. The Bloody Mary was superb as well. I'll definitely be back! Thank you Jhony for the amazing service! read more

We just finished our delicious American Breakfast of sunny side up eggs, thick bacon, breakfast potatoes and English muffin and I had to write about how good it was immediately! Perfectly cooked and seasoned and the right temperature! Also, the coffee was delicious and the right strength and temperature. I feel so energized now and ready to keep going on tours! We woke up very tired this morning from the last 2 days of exciting back to back sightseeing. We did an online order and walked next door to pick it and bring it to our room. L & L kitchen is at the London House next to Royal Sonesta Hotel. The restaurant is clean and cozy with indoor and outdoor seating. Very nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and efficient. Sitting indoors or outdoors is great. I don't know about parking because we are Ubering or taxiing everywhere. There is lots of traffic everywhere! I don't see parking lots anywhere. Lots of public transportation though. I highly recommended this place! read more

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(3/5) Land & Lake Kitchen occupies prime real estate at the base of the London House Hotel and appears to be the designated breakfast destination for approximately half of downtown Chicago. The place bustles. The hostesses bustle. The servers bustle. The coffee flows. The Arnold Palmers flow. Everything moves with the efficient urgency of a restaurant that knows exactly what it is doing. The service deserves special recognition. Everyone was genuinely pleasant, attentive, and quick. Coffee refills appeared before I knew I wanted them. Cream arrived. Water arrived. Arnold Palmers arrived. At one point I believe my hydration level increased by several percentage points during a single breakfast. I ate here two mornings in a row while recovering from what historians may eventually refer to as The Chicago Incident. The first morning I ordered a cheeseburger because life is short and vacation rules apply. It arrived as a towering monument to excess: juicy, slightly greasy, and approximately eight inches tall. This was not a sandwich so much as an engineering project. Unfortunately, my digestive system was still negotiating terms with the previous evening's decisions, so I managed only a few bites before surrendering. The second morning I ordered the American Breakfast. The eggs were fine. The potatoes were fine. The sourdough toast was excellent. The jam was so good that I took a photograph of the package so I could buy some later. The chicken sausage, however, was a surprise. Not because it was bad, but because it tasted like someone had accidentally crossed breakfast sausage with dessert. It was sweet. Very sweet. Alarmingly sweet. I ate one. The second one and I agreed to part as friends. The greatest challenge at Land & Lake may actually be the seating. If you are seated at one of the narrow communal tables, prepare to become unusually familiar with your neighbors. At certain points I felt close enough to assist with nearby financial transactions. The real issue, however, is value. Breakfast for one person ran approximately $50 each visit. For fifty dollars, expectations begin to drift toward lobster, champagne, and perhaps a small string quartet. Instead, what you receive is a very good hotel breakfast. Final verdict: Excellent service. Excellent beverages. Good food. Excellent toast. Questionable sausage. London House prices. If you're staying at the hotel, it's a convenient and pleasant choice. If you're coming solely for breakfast, there are probably better values elsewhere in Chicago. More bark than bite. read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - The micro serving of jam - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really enjoyed the lunch special at Land & Lake Kitchen near Chicago's riverfront. I ordered the chicken sandwich, and it was tender, juicy, and delicious. The hot honey sauce paired perfectly with the soft brioche bun. The atmosphere was calm but welcoming, making it a perfect before-work lunch spot since I work in the afternoon. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Happy Hour menu - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for brunch with friends.It was nice being able to sit outside. Tables had umbrellas so we weren't out in the glaring sun but was able to enjoy the nice weather. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. I wouldn't say they had a lot of variety for brunch. They basically had scrambles, omelets, and benedicts. I chose the smoked salmon omelet, which was $1 more than the smoked salmon scramble my friend ordered. Looking at them side by side there wasn't much difference between the two, so not sure what the extra $1 went toward. They offered one side with the main dish. Given the cost of $18, I wished they offered something additional like a small salad or mixed fruit. I also ordered a mocktail for $13. I felt this was pretty pricey considering it tasted like lemonade. I probably would not choose this again. Would I come here again? Sure if there was nowhere better to go. But considering the location I don't think that would happen. At least I can say I tried it once. read more

The food portions weren't the largest, however the staff was phenomenal. They made my birthday feel so special and brought everything within 5 min. Our waitress was stephanie and she did a great job, wouldn't wish for anyone else! read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Brunch today was at Land & Lake at the London House Chicago. We were lucky enough to get a table by the window and had a wonderful city view to enjoy while eating. My husband had the tomato and goat cheese scramble, and I had avocado toast with poached eggs. My husband thought his breakfast was tasty, although the scramble wasn't a large portion. My avocado toast was good with perfectly poached eggs. The breakfast potatoes on both our dishes were a good-sized portion. We also ordered a fruit cup to share. I felt $7 was a lot for a small cup of bananas, blueberries strawberries. he also ordered a chocolate croissant to share. Unfortunately, it was very dry. Maybe if they had heated the pastry it would've tasted better. I was disappointed the restaurant did not offer a cappuccino or latte, only regular black coffee. I'd go back for the avocado toast. read more

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Plebeian. Basic. OVERPRICED. Limited options. PARSIMONIOUS on pancake syrup and butter (1 pat) and they cannot even be bothered to have real Maple syrup and offer no other options. The non-maple syrup is in TINY cups. (Do they measure it with an eye dropper? ) Flavorless and bland food. Coffee is terrible. Egg was rubbery. Sausage was cold. For the price: the pancakes I ordered SHOULD have included the eggs and sausage. This place was recommended by the staff at the hotel next door. It was close and convenient, that's about it. I'm very disappointed! read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staying at the LondonHouse, eating breakfast here was an easy and economical choice. We were seated immediately and the place is bright and airy. We ordered a vegetarian omelet with goat cheese and French toast with our breakfast credit. The coffee was hot and strong. The food was delicious and the extra biscuit we ordered was also great. Our server Jhony was super nice and made sure our coffee mugs were full. They have a cute room on the side where a girls brunch would be appropriate. read more

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Johnny is the best server i've ever experienced in my life. Drinks were constantly filled and vibes were achieved. Not only is he handsome, but he is super classy and very professional. He made my best friends 21st the best day ever! Highly recommend the mimosa flight, it's great for friends that need to catch up. Food is also top tier! Great experience all around. read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Johnny "the best server" - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great spot with a great location. Had a couple great drinks and good food. The service was great and easy to go to the boat tour afterwards. read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Bloody and martini!! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

2nd time & year coming here with my coworkers prior to an outing on the river. Upon arriving our host was very interesting - she immediately told us that we needed to get our breakfast order in or we won't have any. We said okay as we were seated. The waiters came (with one in training) and took our bottomless mimosa orders. They dropped off the drinks and said they'd be back to take our orders and are that we didn't see them for 30+ min. We were worried cause at this point we were going to miss breakfast! They finally came and took our order and then the hostess came over to tell us she's going to let us pass. Like it was our fault that our waiter didn't come to take our breakfast order in a timely manner especially after her initial warning. That's why 2 stars are taken away. Anyway after that debacle we kept drinking and finally got our food and that's where the 3 stars come into play because the steak and potatoes were great. Steak was cooked really well! We did leave feeling good as well from the mimosas so that's a plus. read more

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We had Sunday brunch here before a Chicago Architecture Center tour. The food was quite good if fairly standard. We had a tremendous problem getting the check. We actually waited 40 minutes until we resorted to waiving our arms frantic in a rescue movement. Also the Chicago Architecture Center advertises 15% off for ticket holders at this establishment. Not sure who got I wrong here as we were very late by this time and I did not raise it with a manager. read more

Great place to relax and spend some time! Stephany was amazing. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. She made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived and truly cared about making our visit special. Her outstanding service made the experience even better read more

I had the tomato soup (yum), it was super creamy and great for a cold day. The caesar salad was okay, could have been better but was still pretty good. The service was great and I loved the view! I went right at sunset so we got to see that with the city views while still sitting inside! read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Lunch! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Land & Lake is next door the the hotel I stayed at and me and my friend loved it! We ordered the American Breakfast and we split the plate! The food tasted great! Our server, Charlie, was the best! He fun, on top of it, and always came to our table to ask us how we are doing! The vibe was also amazing! Chill. Open. A good place to have brunch! We went to breakfast there about three times and ordered the same thing because it was that good! I would definitely come here again! read more

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We came inside for a quick Father's Day breakfast. It was pretty packed but I didn't have to wait to be seated. It was clean and very organized on the inside! Server came out in a timely manner. I ordered the Chicago hash. It was okay. The sauce wasn't my favorite nor was the corned beef. It's not the canned corned beef. It was good I just think I'd do no sauce next time. I stuck with water because I prefer fresh squeezed orange juice. It was a quick bite to eat! Probably in and out in 40 minutes read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Chicago hash - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So cute little sidewalk restaurant. They were very busy. Our poor waiter was run ragged. The food was very tasty. I loved the chocolate croissant. At one point the waiters tray became off balanced and a can of beer fell at our feet spraying me with beer. The waiter was so sorry he didn't charge us for our drinks. Also he mentioned they were a breakfast restaurant and they ran out of Eggs and bacon. I think the weekend before Memorial Day caught them off guard. It was very busy in the city. At any rate I would recommend this restaurant- staff nice and food delicious read more

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Simple. Fast. High quality. Service is friendly and efficient. Prices are fair. Perfect place for a calm Sunday morning brunch before the adventure starts. I've been a couple times. Always fast and fresh. Book ahead of time if you can! read more

Nice spot to check out while on vacation. I was wanting Bottomless Mimosas and the hotel I was staying at had just stopped serving breakfast but informed us about going to the hotel next door which we did. Service was great and mimosas were hitting. Food was good as well! read more

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I visited Land & Lake Kitchen on a weekday evening while in Chicago, and it was very easy to get a table since it was fairly quiet around dinner time. The restaurant is located on the first floor of the London House, which makes it a convenient spot if you're in the area. For my meal, I ordered the Lemon & Herb Brined Boneless Half Chicken with tricolor carrots, cilantro lime rice, and lemon butter sauce. Oh my gosh. It was absolutely delicious. The chicken was so tender and juicy. Also, my server was friendly and welcoming and even helped me finalize my order since I was a bit indecisive. Overall, it was a great dining experience. I can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in Chicago. read more

We had the American Breakfast here 3 days in a row .. Why ? Because it was delicious fresh food good coffee and tea . We wanted light fare and something quick . The Hosts and Servers all are great with wonderful energy and attitude. The view is spectacular. Definitely recommend read more

This restaurant is attached to a couple of hotels on Wacker street near the river market, which is convenient for travelers. The service is acceptable although I asked to be moved as we were seated by the bussing area which was noisy (and then had to search for the server to pay). The food was absolutely delicious. They serve breakfast all day with mimosas if you are interested. The vegetarian omelet was one of the most flavorful I've tasted. The chili is also very tasty. There is inside and patio seating with sports in the TV's in the bar. read more

Hotel breakfasts can get redundant. Typically a sad parade of rubbery eggs. But Land & Lake inside the LondonHouse is solid. Like, actual restaurant you'd visit on purpose solid. This place leans into the "we're not your average breakfast" vibe with stuff like breakfast mac & cheese, because, apparently, it's never too early to disrespect your arteries. They've got all the classics too, if you're boring--I mean, traditional. Eggs, toast, avocado things. Service is friendly, the space is airy and stylish. read more

Nice place for a hearty, delicious breakfast, brunch, or lunch near the riverwalk. They're attached to Londonhouse hotel. Sit outside, sit inside sit on the raised bench and table, sit at the bar, just have a seat and quit whining. I love the simplicity of the menu. A large, all day breakfast/brunch menu is the highlight. They do have salads, burgers, bowls, entrees, you know, Midwestern comfort food, slightly leveled up. Many come for the mimosa brunch and happy hour. The atmosphere is loud and casual, which feels appropriate. Try the smoked salmon omelet, its delicious but very hearty and filling. Full bar, friendly staff, prompt service for us too! A great place to slip into for a bite. read more

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Located on E. Wacker Dr. between 'The River Hotel' and 'Ocean Prime'. We walked in here on this busy Saturday morning and were seated immediately. They have outside and inside seating with a full sized bar. We tried their 'Croissant Sandwich' and 'Land Benedict' with a side of toast and coffee. Food tasted amazing, and coffee was fresh, such a satisfying breakfast. We were very impressed with the staff here. Everyone we encountered was super friendly and attentive. The manager, 'Tim', was working just as hard as the servers. He made sure to check up on us and keep our coffee cups filled. Shout out to our server, 'Montrell', who was extremely attentive and often checked on us also. Although it was very busy, they seemed to be super organized. This is a sign of excellent management. Overall, we had an awesome breakfast experience here and will definitely return while in town. read more

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Their coffee is almost undrinkable. Service a tad slow. Highlight was my omelette. I asked for cheddar vs. Swiss in my omelette. It was served with fried potatoes and Bernie's sauce. A slice of tomato would have been a nice accompaniment. The setting is lovely. By far the best part. read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - The patio - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was pretty bad. Got a regular (land) Benedict. Egg was super watery. Food came out within a few minutes of ordering, so they definitely prioritize speed. Sadly it was almost inedible because everything was just soggy and the egg couldn't even be picked up with a fork. Service was ok, definitely slow. Atmosphere was nice but will eat elsewhere if I ever stay here again. read more

Amazing! Bottomless mimosas were well worth it! The eggs Benedict were also amazing. The atmosphere was wonderful, as well as the service

A convenient location for us as we were staying next door at Club Quarters. Typical breakfast fare, hubby had the 2-egg breakfast, I had the smoked salmon Benedict. Good portions, good service. The server who waited on us was disgruntled about the work flow the previous day of the river dying festivities. Think that conversation should have taken place elsewhere, not in front of customers. read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Smoked salmon Benedict - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decent spot for breakfast! I came here when my family was staying at London House since the hotel has breakfast vouchers. The menu isn't huge for a breakfast place but there are still plenty of options. Definitely feels like a hotel restaurant. Veggie omelette was a little weird. It had a lot of creamy things in it and I would have liked some actual vegetables. It was more like avocado mash, goat cheese, and marinara sauce all together. Potatoes were well seasoned. My second visit I got the yogurt and granola. Decent portion but I wish it came with more fruit than just a few bananas! I also got the fruit cup and added that on top Good spot if you are staying at the hotel and want something easy and low key but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Housemade Everything Granola - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Breakfast was good. Johny is an excellent server. Very friendly and attentive to customers!

I have been into this place twice already in my trip to Chicago. I just got here last night. For dinner I had the blackened walleye sandwich and a glass of Pinot noir. The walleye was phenomenal, only complaint is it could have used a little more fish. For breakfast today I'm having the Lake Benedict. Also very good and a strong serving of salmon. I would order both items again. I sat at the bar both times and no complaints about service, always have what I need. It's a cute restaurant and I love the feel of it. It's right by my hotel so I'll likely be back again this week, I need convenience read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Lake Benedict - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service was fine. We only ate here bc it's connected to the hotel we're staying at (London House). The avocado on the toast was so old. Not fresh whatsoever. The pancakes also had a very strange texture, almost tasted undercooked. My husband's steak n eggs was okay. Sat outside one day and there was a homeless man with his @ss out right next to our table, and he was smoking. read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Avocado and Avocado & Goat Cheese Buttermilk Pancakes - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This was a pretty disappointing spot. The service was good and I had so complaints with it but the food was not great. Everything felt so basic and for the prices they were charging that just felt frustrating. I ordered avocado toast and my toast wasn't even properly toasted. The avocado part was literally just plain avocado with some lemon in it. There was no other seasoning! We also got fries and they tasted like they weren't even made fresh, they were floopy! My friend got the pancakes and she said they were fine, basic. I don't think I'd come back here. read more

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We were staying in this hotel, so we popped in for a drink and app before hitting the town. The service was friendly and the drinks and food came out fast. Decent spot to stop into right on the river! read more

Land & Lake Kitchen - Cauliflower and cheese curds - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great fast breakfast! Heading out of town, a group of us were looking for a quick breakfast before we all headed our separate ways. Land & Lake Kitchen was a quick walk around the corner in the bitter cold and was well worth it. Upon walking in this weekday morning, the host immediately seated us and placed us in a semi-private room in the corner to accommodate our group of 7. I ordered the French Toast, orange juice and black coffee. The French Toast was thick and delicious. Perfectly cooked. I opted to not go with the banana's that it was served with and went with the straight up butter and maple syrup. Nothing fancy with the syrup, as it was pretty average, but the meal itself hit the spot just right. Orange juice and coffee were spot on as well. Would I go back? Definitely. It was quick, easy, not too pricey and all around a perfect visit. The menu isn't too big so it's fairly easy to make your decision but there are a lot of great things to check out on the menu. read more

Cute little restaurant attached to a hotel, but the experience was underwhelming. Customer service was super basic. Our waiter wasn't very attentive and even forgot requests after writing them down. The steak was terrible, and overall, the food was bland. I guess the highlight was the bottomless mimosas, but even those were just okay. If you're looking for a quick bite and convenience, this place might work. Outside of that, I'd keep walking. read more