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    Lula Cafe

    4.3 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Coastal Latte
    Kira W.

    The food here is delicious. I had a bit of the fennel custard bun and the cream filling paired nicely with the bun. I tried the beet bruschetta and the beets weren't overpowering at all. The cream cheese balanced the flavor and it was nice and refreshing. The rest of my family had the royale sandwiches and they loved it. I had the white corn polenta and if you do not like olives, do NOT order this dish. The olives overpowered the polenta. I pulled out about 10 olives, ate the polenta with my scrambled eggs but it was a lot. So I didn't finish it. Aside from that the service was great and it's a nice place to have brunch with friends and family! Would definitely go again!

    Chilled Spicy Peanut Noodles
    Kim L.

    Surprised it took me so long to try this place. Maybe it was too hyped up in my head but it was just ok. Vibe is cool and good people watching at the bar with the giant mirror. Went with the chilled spicy sesame noodle and wish it came with chopsticks instead of a fork. Really good flavors but was a little on the salty side. Bar service was fine and quicker than the 30 mins wait for a table during the weekday after lunch rush.

    Menu 1
    Joni R.

    We went to Lula Cafe for brunch at the recommendation of a local friend. We arrived at around 11 on a rainy Saturday and the wait was estimated at an hour but was actually like 45 minutes. You can make reservations if you plan ahead. While we were waiting, we had seen the breakfast burritos come out, so I had to try them. They were a little egg heavy but still good. They're served with two salsas and sour cream and are probably the biggest portion there. Hubby got the Royale breakfast sandwich. He said it was exactly what it said but underwhelming. I had one bite and thought the bread was a little dry. That's all I remember about it. Daughter got the spring crepe, and it was the highlight of the meal. It's a yellow cornmeal crepe with lavender whipped ricotta, green strawberries, rhubarb and candied almonds. It was so good. Only wish there was more. There's an art installation on the walls featuring punny ball caps. Staff is really friendly.

    Sydney H.

    I went during restaurant week and was soooo sad to find out they weren't offering their full menu. We were able to move to bar seating for a few more options, but overall most things I wanted to try I wasn't able to get. Everything we got ended up being good, but I was expecting to be more blown away after how hard it was to get a reservation. My favorite was the pasta yaya - definitely order this when you go!!! Our service was good too & the drinks were petty affordable! I can't wait to go back to try more things once I can order off their regular menu

    Special menu circa 3/2016.
    Eda X.

    Lula Cafe is a breath of fresh air, dedicating to using high quality and health ingredients. I have thoroughly enjoyed each dish ordered from here--namely their chicken and rice and chickpea and fennel tagine. You must try this restaurant! I expected by heading in at 2:30pm for a late lunch, the dining space would be less crowded but it was just as crowded as prime lunch hour which says a lot about the place! The only downside is a 20% tip is automatically charged to your bill. Businesses nowadays are getting out of hand with fees.

    Brunch Menu
    Miranda L.

    One of the best brunch spots in Chicago and I now know why! Lula Cafe is a cozy brunch & dinner spot in Logan Square. They take classic brunch items and elevate them in a familiar way. Getting there right at open was no problem to snag a table. They have three separate dining areas which helps keep noise down; but, features a main kitchen/barista area centrally so all rooms can see the action. We started with a Chai Latte and their seasonal Sadie Hawkins Latte. The chai had a great spiced flavor to it and frothy top. My Sadie Hawkins Latte was subtly packed with flavor. The chocolate-cherry notes were perfect for a cozy/cold morning. Lula uses Metric coffee beans which is both local and highly awarded. For food, we shared the French Omelet, French Toast, and Classic Lula Breakfast Burrito. I have no notes for the French Omelet. If you have never tried one before, the craftsmanship and detail that goes into cooking one is impressive enough before you even taste it and fall in love. The egg is rolled with a creamy inside yet it is all egg. I thoroughly enjoyed the buttered baguette and greens to pair. The French Toast was our sweet treat amongst the options. The flavor combo was delicious and I actually preferred the dish without too much of the whipped cream cheese. The Breakfast Burrito was large and filling. The inside was cheesy and I loved the salsa verde it was paired with. It brightened all the flavors of ingredients inside the burrito. If the food and drinks weren't enough, the hospitality and service here blew me away. It strongly aligns with its Michelin Bib Gourmand status with the casual atmosphere, quality ingredients, unique food offering, and high service level. I cannot recommend Lula Cafe more when looking for brunch in the city! Tip: Try to come right when they open at 9am. When we visited, there was already a line of 25 people 10 minutes before open. Pro Tip: Nearby "Park Chicago" meter spots are free on Sundays.

    Latte
    Maggie B.

    WOW! Came here for brunch and it was excellent. Vibes were immaculate. I'll be thinking about this food for a long time. We tried The Royale and the Classic Breakfast Burrito. Both were delicious. Our friend got the French Toast and I tried that as well. Also delicious. I'm convinced there is nothing Lula could make that won't taste great.

    Pasta 'Yiayia'
    Clare C.

    Came here on a Friday afternoon around 2pm. We were able to get a paid parking spot down the street. We walked in and it smells very good in the entry way. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table of 6. The menu is so fun and has some unique dishes. My friend and i split the Lulu'99 Turkey Sandwich and the Pasta 'Yiayia'. I'm so glad we tried both of these dishes. I loved them both! The turkey sandwich had a great chile aioli and the bread was crunchy. The coleslaw was also delicious and I usually don't like coleslaw. The pasta was so different but delicious. The noodles were very thick and I loved the pieces of garlic. The portion was also much bigger than i thought. I was pleasantly full once I was done eating. Loved everything and would definitely recommend this place to someone else!

    Classic Lula Breakfast Burrito with side of kale salad
    Jaime R.

    3.5-4/5 was hoping to like the food more than I did. I had the breakfast burrito and thought it was okay. The quality of the ingredients and preparation were great but the flavor was really lacking and the texture felt much more mushy than I was anticipating. The portion is very large but it fell a little flat for me. I wish the potatoes were smaller and crispier and that there was another texture incorporated into the burrito. The salsas on the side were excellent and gave the majority of the flavor to the dish. The vanilla latte was great though and really hit the spot. The side kale salad was also nice and fresh and had a tangy slightly creamy dressing. Service was excellent and I liked the cozy atmosphere. Would go back to try more items as everything on the menu sounded good!

    Pan roasted cod
    Sky W.

    I've heard many great things about Lula Cafe from different people, so I decided to go for a (belated) birthday dinner. It was pretty hard to get a reservation for a Saturday evening, but we persevered and got one for a party of 4. Overall, I think this place is unfortunately overhyped. For food, we ordered the chickpea frites, the mafaldine, the pan roasted cod, the pasta yia yia, and the roast chicken. The chickpea frites and pan roasted cod were just fine, really nothing special in my opinion. The pan roasted cod had a nice crust on the fish and tasted great, but did smell a bit on the fishy side before I took a bite. I'm not sure what the pasta yia yia is supposed to be, but its flavor profile was rather strange to me. The roast chicken was sadly on the dry side, especially the breast which was definitely overcooked. For dessert, I got to try the carrot cake which was delicious, and also an Earl Grey stracciatella gelato which I surprisingly really liked. The restaurant is pretty bustling and vibes were great. Our server checked in once in a while, but didn't feel particularly welcoming. I also found the prices to be rather high for what they are actually serving on each plate. I don't think I'll come back for dinner, but maybe their brunch is really good, so I would consider giving that a try another day. Food: 2.75/5 Price: 3/5 Service: 3.25/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: 3/5

    Classic Lula Breakfast Burrito
    Audrey K.

    Came here on a busy Sunday after the farmers market, and was able to grab a couple seats at the bar within 5 minutes. Cozy, delicious, quick, with friendly service.

    Kam R.

    I've being coming here for the past 10 years for American brunch, and it never disappoints! Even classic staples that have stayed on the menu for years never get old, including the breakfast burrito, any French toast, the special pasties, pancakes. You can't miss with this place! And exceptional service

    Breakfast burrito and orange juice
    Maansi S.

    While visiting Chicago, I sat down for brunch here. The service was great and the food was super tasty! The interior is really cozy and felt like eating at an aunt's house. 20% Gratuity is automatically added and you can add more tip if you'd like. My only negative was I felt like I wasn't there that long before I got the check. I was solo so I felt like I was a little rushed to get the table empty vs if two or more people were seated, they'd probably be there for more than an hour I was there for probably 45 minutes or less. I don't think that was intentional but that's just how I felt

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    Ask the Community - Lula Cafe

    Are they doing outdoor dining again?

    Yes they are!

    Are they open?

    Yes, they are open now! I went in the other day for breakfast.

    Are dogs allowed?

    They are allowed outside but I'm not sure about inside

    Is this place lively or cozy? How is the lightning inside and noise levels here?

    This place has been pretty lively the two times I was in there and it drove the noise level up a bit. The food is good and so is the service.

    I'll be arriving here between 2-3 pm which menus will I get, I'd like to order both breakfast and from their cafe menu ? It's a bit confusing

    I think you'll be ok. They serve breakfast until 230 pm get the potato pancake thing. #thehaveners

    Does the place have bottomless mimosas?

    No

    Is the brunch menu only for a certain time frame?

    Yes, only until 3pm.

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