I vowed not to write this review until I've actually dined here, but, I tell you...that will never happen. 1.) too many other food destinations and 2.) the service is hit or miss. I wouldn't chance it for a meal but when I come for dessert and coffee or champagne, I'm a bit more forgiving. Five stars because the sweets are simply that divine. Found out that the pastry case selections are made fresh. Daily. Nothing you see in case is old. Not even day old. You can absolutely taste it. Not only that, all desserts are are a flat $7.00. Big points for value and simplicity. Favorites: White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake Raspberry Rose Macaron Tart Chocolate Caramel (Preferred over the) Coffee Caramel (More points too proper to-go packaging!) shown below The dining area is country French kitchen style and the patio gets people-watching points. I do give the staff credit for being friendly and courteous if not always fast or anticipatory of your needs. And that buttery voice piped in and singing en Français makes me want to start stringing together foreign syllables even if I'm a horrible American butchering the language of love (and butter.) Thank you to The Peninsula; I love your Pierrot Gourmet. PS- I've taken a look and that dinner menu, and it offers beef bourguignon, salads and quiches as expected, but also... A lobster roll!? I can tolerate a even a stomp on the foot for a lobster roll. Oh, oui! read more

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***Pierrot Gourmet has a cafe as well as a bakery and patisserie (kind of reminiscent of Le Pain Quotidien); they showcase macarons, individual cakes/desserts and breakfast pastries; from what I sampled, the chocolate croissant breakfast was easily my favorite*** Pierrot Gourmet sits at the corner of The Peninsula hotel. It has a cafe as well as a bakery and patisserie that features pastries, macarons and individual size cakes and desserts. The spot has a nice and warm rustic countryside-like decor (it even has an outdoor patio that reminds me of Californian dining). The decor is a little upscale as well--kind of like a more upscale version of Le Pain Quotidien. Their individual desserts looked good. They were similar in presentation to the fancy cakes you might find at Los Angeles' Cake House or Venice's Jin Patisserie (though the portions here were bigger than Jin Patisserie's individual cakes). I only tried one of their individual desserts, which was their coconut mousse. The coconut mousse was topped with dark chocolate and covered with shredded coconut. The shredded coconut might have been a little too strong as it overwhelmed all the other flavors. The mousse itself (while a light and refreshing flavor) was not consistently creamy or smooth. My breakfast pastry was much better though. I had the chocolate croissant, which had a good dark brown color on the outside; they got a good flavor out of the crust. The croissant pastry was light, flaky and a little bit crispy. The chocolate was good and there was an even balance of it throughout the croissant. I also tried their nutella macaron (first time I've ever seen a nutella macaron). The flavor was good and definitely tasted of chocolate and hazelnut. The macaron pastry though was just okay. It was chewy, but I wish there was a more pronounced outer crust. Service was very good as Lauren was helpful, pleasant, friendly, and polite. Prices are not too bad considering that this is an upscale European style pastry shop. Pierrot Gourmet is a good and quick stop for a breakfast pastry. They also have an attractive display of individual desserts here. And while I was not a big fan of the coconut mousse, I imagine that there probably are some satisfying desserts here. Pierrot Gourmet is located in a highly congested and touristy area so I imagine parking is both expensive and hard to find around here. read more

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If you ever want an affordable trip to Europe try having lunch at Pierrot Gourmet, part of the fabulous Peninsula Hotel. Don't be scared off by all the tourists eating here because everything is absolutely wonderful! You probably will even end up sharing a table with a few tourists. I had one guy ask me last week for the definition of the word "like" is (after hearing me say it 30 times) since he never learned it in his English class. Glad i could spread some valley girl love around this quaint cafe... My standard is the organic yogurt, granola, and berries (so fresh). I've also had the frittatas, cheese platter (can't go wrong with this) and a few of the other menu items and you can't go wrong no matter what you order. A bit more expensive than some other breakfast/lunch spots in town, but then again you're paying for the european vacation... read more

Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula has hands-down the freshest salads. I'm an innate carnivore; I don't seek anything green for my system, and that's how I have been living for the past 27 years. Until one day I happened to walk into Pierrot Gourmet. I was recommended by a distant relative to visit here. She'd told me it's a "pretty nice place if you want decent food in downtown Chicago." I was new to Chicago, so I decidedly took her advice. Upon entering, the restaurant is immediately vibrant with warm lights and an inviting atmosphere, parallel to that of The Peninsula Hotel next door. You are welcomed into an open kitchen and a moderately quiet area, so there is no repulsiveness there. As I was escorted to my table, I saw an elderly couple having a salad. My carnivore appetite surrendered itself and told me to order a shrimp salad today. I don't know why, but I proceeded to order that as soon as I sat down. The salad is fresh. The combination of each recipe in the dish made me forget that I was foregoing steak and eggs. Also, the dressing. The dressing is perfect. The portion is filling and perfect for me. I never thought the day would come that I tell people I enjoyed eating plants. This is the beginning of my salad-ordering life. Changed my perspective on greens. Will definitely recommend, will definitely revisit. P.S. The desserts are exquisite as well, you've gotta try em. read more

What a treat to enjoy breakfast in what felt like a European Cafe this morning... I honestly felt like I was in Europe the moment I walked in to Pierrot Gourmet with Tiffany C. We were seated at one of the community tables which worked out just fine. (We needed space for our computer and it was the only area that could accommodate us without a wait). We ordered coffee and water as we looked over the menu. At fist glance, the menu seems a bit extravagant - especially when you're used to simple breakfast places that serve eggs, toast, bacon, etc... but they have quite a variety to choose from and everything was delicious! The fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juice are a must... I am usually not a juice person, but I knew it would be good, and I was right! I had the mushroom frittata (which comes with leeks and Gruyere cheese) and I was pleasantly surprised to learn they are made to order and substituting egg whites was no problem. It was served with multi-grain toast and it was delicious! Andrea's yogurt, granola, and berry bowl looked good too, and so did Tiffany's savory bread pudding! I think the bill for the 3 of us came to $56 before tip - obviously not a cheap breakfast! But, if $$ is not an issue or if you'd like to treat yourself and escape to Europe for a meal, head to Pierrot Gourmet! I look forward to returning on future visits to Chicago! read more

They had decent selection of dessert and pastries. Maybe it was because I came in during a really cold weekend, but I wasn't too impressed with what they had on display. The macarons were ordinary flavors, nothing that stood out, and the cakes looked and tasted pretty normal. Got a cappuccino and it was way too foamy for a cappuccino. I love foams and all, but not when 2/3 of the cup is foam! read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Selection of pastries and macarons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. :) Ok, so being a French pastry enthusiast, Pierrot Gourmet made me smile. I love the offerings and simple menu, and because Husband and I were craving some French macarons and were in the area for the day, we hopped on in! Attached next to the Peninsula Hotel, this seemingly upscale cafe had a warm, tuscan red, relaxed environment. Often times, when you go to an establishment that is connected to a luxury hotel like The Peninsula, you'd imagine that the ambience is more formal, stuffy, and dare I say, froufrou? Well, this place didn't have that, and I loved that. We came around 4:30pm on a Monday during the holidays, and there were quite a few people relaxing over tea, having a dessert, and in general, just shooting the breeze. It wasn't a packed full house, and the spacing of the tables provided good amounts of privacy and space. We sat near the window with a tree behind our table. Nice and cozy! Initially, we just wanted to have a few macarons and some tea, and call it a day. But after reading the reviews and the menu, we decided to sample some savory dishes as well. So, we ended up going with their Quiche Lorraine, and asked our server to split it. Priced at $12, it was the perfect amount for the both of us. Each of us received a sliced wedge, about 2" x 6" size. The crust was buttery and flaky, and the eggs were so light and fluffy that you almost forgot you were eating eggs. The amount of bacon, gruyere cheese, leeks scattered throughout was balanced and fragrant. Super fresh. Mmmm :) Paired with it was an awesome petite salad. I LOVED the dressing. It was a mixture of lemon, blood orange, honey, S&P, olive oil. I'm sure there are more ingredients in it, but that's what I predominantly tasted. Oh my..I can't wait to try and recreate that at home because it was sublime. The delicate and subtle flavors of the dressing was tossed in the perfect amount with the greens, and with a few slivers of parmesan cheese...HEAVEN. For dessert, we purchased some macarons ($2.30 each) to go and they were all excellent. By far my favorite macarons right now. Fluffy, chewy, and airy filling; just the way I like them. :) We had a passion fruit mousse ($7) for dining in. Excellent like the savory quiche, the passion fruit flavor shined through marvelously, and had a marshmallowy texture to it. The small amount of black sesame seeds that rimmed the bottom of the dessert was a nice nutty and crunchy offset. The icing to the dessert was the small sliver of dark chocolate that had a nice artsy graphic design. Great for sharing, and nothing was too sweet. By far, one of my favorites to grab French macarons right now, and I look forward to the next time we return. :) read more

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The coffee here is good but I wouldn't want to sit down to eat here. It feels a little pricey and a little stiff for the kind of food that they serve. They have a nice coffee bar and the doors open up to the street so it totally feels like a street side cafe where you can just grab an espresso and relax. The inside is warmly decorated, but I guess to some people a little "cheesy" since it's a fake French type atmosphere but again great for the wanna be side walk cafe feel. Definitely recommended for a coffee stop, but perhaps not much else. read more

If I squint while I sit on their lovely outdoor patio, enjoying the afternoon sunshine and trying not to look at the neon sign of the pizza place across the street, I can almost imagine myself in Paris at a little cafe on the Champs de Elysees. The coffee is black and strong and the french macaroons that line my plate are delicious and perfect for my afternoon break. But the menu holds other delights as well for breakfast and lunch including sandwiches and salads. Know that during peak times, you may have to wait a bit to get a table but it is worth the wait. And also know that cuteness like this comes at a price. But then you know that the second you pull open the door. . . .afterall, this is attached to the Peninsula Hotel. Take an afternoon break in "Paris". It's closer than you think! read more

Pierrot LOVEmet What a cute little French bistro! I was so excited that I finally got around to trying out Pierrot Gourmet. I had been walking past this quaint French eatery for months when I was managing the Banana Republic a few streets over. During the summer, the patio is always filled with stylish diners and the food always looked so good. Location: Right off of Michigan Avenue conjoined with the Peninsula Hotel. Subject to waits because of this. Definitely touristy, but because its a lesser known name, its not as bad as one would think. Decor: Reminiscent of a French country cafe, diners truly feel as though they've transported across the pond and ended up at some romantic cafe off the beaten path frequented by the producers of a Nicholas Sparks film. Service: QUALITY! Sirs/Maams, Mr. Jackson, etc. Very refreshing. Attentive, and courteous. No other words. Food: I ordered the quiche lorraine which came with a petite salad, and the vanille mille feuille dessert. The quiche lorraine was orgasmic. I finished the salad first so I could really take my time with the quiche. I loved the dressing of the salad. It was very thick, but tasted amazing. The vegetables tasted very fresh. The quiche...okay quite frankly it was the best quiche I've ever had in my life. Even better than the ones I had whilst visiting Strasbourg and Paris a few years ago. The leeks were so tender, the bacon was SO chewy and salty which complimented the creamy gruyere perfectly. The CRUST. WAS. PER. FECT! Now, the only part of this experience that was meh for me, was the dessert - which I seriously thought was going to be the star of the show. For $7, I was not impressed with the vanille mille feuille. It was just okay. The portion was quite small so I would hope the only reason why it is priced this way is because quality ingredients?? I will return in the summer for sure. I want to try the flambee and another dessert! read more

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I had the boeuf bourguignon for brunch and it was pretty good. The desserts are not just pretty, they're tasty as well. The lattes were also visually and palatially appetizing. read more

Ooo-la-la, I may have found my new lunch 'n brunch spot in the 'hood! Pierrot had me swooning at its quaint and cozy euro-style cafe. Not to mention, their drool-worthy display of treats... especially ze macarons! We mistakenly went up to the lobby of the Peninsula not knowing that it was street level. Once we found it, we immediately made ourselves at home at the community table. The place was reminiscent of Le Pain Quotidien in NYC-- simple, well-prepared dishes with top-notch ingredients. I sipped on my mug of hot chocolate while we shared a beet and burrata salad. Came with a generous amount of creamy burrata cheese and fresh cuts of apples and citrus to complement the earthiness of the salad. The breakfast bread pudding was a decent sized muffin-like item with a good balance of a soft-leek- ham interior and crisp exterior. The wild mushroom flatbread which soon followed was nothing short of comfort with its hot, cheesy-crispiness-- gotta love anything drizzled in truffle oil! I couldn't leave without toting back some macarons. While it seemed others had the same idea (certain flavors were out), I savored each bite from lemon to mint chocolate chip. Though, I still consider Vanille the best in the city thus far. For the weekend, it quickly filled to capacity. I do plan on returning for their sandwiches- looked like it came with some salad and soup. Else I may just stop in at their display case to get my macaron fix. The PB&J macaron looked ridiculously immaculate, like a physical ode to the macaron itself. Sadly despite my allergy I had to pass. read more

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Lovely, very charming. Great ambiance & friendly service. Perfect place to bring a date. We had chicken noodle soup and French onion soup ($5 cup, $7 bowl). Both were delicious. For dessert, we looked at the goodies in the display case and picked their strawberries & cream cake ($7) and creme fraiche cheesecake ($7). Such cute tastiness! Would recommend :) read more

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Delicious vegan mash for breakfast. I would have preferred it without balsamic drizzle, but it was still very good. Creme brulee latte was outstanding. read more

I used to live in chicago until five years ago and I was visiting the city for a work trip on 4/7. Place like this makes me miss this city. Upon walking into the restaurant I was greeted and taken to my table promptly by the manager who was extremely welcoming and courteous. Then the waitress, Vanessa, was attentive and genuine. She was by far the most professional waitress i have interacted in my recent memory. Her service alone made the experience special and wish i could go back to chicago to dine at this place. I had a Moscow mule and two of their desserts: the raspberry tart (and Eclair to go). Both were spectacularly delightful. The desserts were great but it was the people that made the place unforgettable. read more

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I have been here multiple times because the macaroons are soooo amazing! My favorites are Nutella and Pistachio. If you are close by I recommend you stop in and treat yourself to one of these delicious morsels. Your mouth and stomach will thank you. I haven't dined here yet, but I will definitely do so in the near future. read more

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We didn't plan for this visit, but so glad we did ... loved everything in Pierrot Gourmet. Really enjoyed the bright, warm, cozy atmosphere. Food presentation was nice, service was good. Pierrot is part of the Peninsula Hotel, just right next to it. We were served warm bread and butter, bread was soft inside and crusty outside. Very nice! Boyfriend order Half & Half, Half Sandwich & Half Soup. Pierrot Gourmet Ham & Cheese and French Onion Soup - salty ham, gruyere cheese, on warm crusty pretzel bread served with mustard butter and mixed greens. The french onion soup was ok, not the best I've tasted. I got the Pen Chicken Salad - spinach, apples, bacon, nuts, pulled chicken, dried cranberries, cheese with bacon dressing (more like a sweet/tangy dressing). Portion was good, extremely tasty, one of the best salad I ever ate. Love! Definitely will come back!! read more

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This review is strictly for the pastries... IT IS AMAZING Like no joke, the croissants here are the best I've ever had, I wasn't even a fan of croissants until I had the ones at Pierrot Gourmet. This is dangerous advice, but if you go after 5pm, all the croissants, sticky buns, popovers, etc are 50% off. I literally go here like 3x a month and just buy all the croissants and sticky buns I can. read more

Part of the Peninsula Hotel, Pierrot serves tasty French cafe style was in a charming, casual atmosphere. I stopped with a friend for much needed refreshments after a hard few hours of shopping. Service is up to "Peninsula" levels for the most part. The menu is small but well chosen with sandwiches, snacks and a delectable pastry case filled with sugary works of art. We opted for hummus (served with toasted baugette and sliced carrots) and a cheese plate which included a Brie, a Bleu and a Gruyere type cheese. I do wish our server would have told us which cheese was which - the menu probably said but one forgets... Add in some lovely glasses of Sancerre and you have a very happy woman! Yes, it's pricey for what it is but considering the location it makes sense. read more

Armed with a sweet tooth and disappointed that XOCO with its awesome churros were closed on Mondays, we took a flyer on Pierrot Gourmet and its pastry shelf. Located in the Peninsula Hotel, Pierrot Gourmet also has a tasty-sounding, if thoroughly expensive, brunch menu. As for us, we went straight for the pastries, filled with delicious goodies. Alas, there was no coffee eclair, something I've been searching fruitlessly for since my days in Paris. There's still pretty much everything else under the sun, including the purpose of our visit: macarons. There were 10 flavors, from the standard (vanilla, chocolate, etc.) to the seasonal variety (peppermint, for example). Unfortunately, the macarons disappointed. The filling was minimal and not nearly enough, and the cookies didn't hold up nearly as well as other macarons we've brought home via airplane. They also had a huge macaron, the PB&J, that thoroughly intrigued us. After all, our best macaron ever was the Pierre Herme's world famous Ispahan. Unfortunately, the PB&J fell far short. The interior is as it says: peanut butter and jelly. There's some honey roasted and sugared peanuts in there which totally rocked. But I would have preferred for them to try and go with a traditional cream filling, infused with PB&J character. As it was, it didn't read like a macaron tasting like a PB&J sandwich, but rather a PB&J sandwich that was trying to masquerade as a macaron. Like the smaller macarons, the PB&J cookie shell was unduly hard, not nearly fluffy and lightly crisp enough for it to be considered a macaron masterpiece. Still, if you're in and around the area, Pierrot Gourmet is a decent place to check out, if only to admire the pastry shelf. That's always fun. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - PB&J Macaron - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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PROS: Amazing, delicate macaroons! CONS: Pricey (Like $2.75 a pop for the macaroons.) At Pierrot Gourmet is where you'll find the best macaroons! The crispness of the outer shell, to the lightness of the meringue interior, everything about the macaroon was perfect. We tried most of the flavors, and my personal favorites are the coffee and the hazelnut macaroons. They also carry various aesthetically-pleasing pastries and desserts, but the macaroons are by far the winner. No photos of the macaroons, since we wolfed them down too quickly... read more

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Food.....basically 5 stars. Service....0 stars. Absolutely the slowest, most seemingly understaffed restaurant I've been to. But I come back because the food is so good! Farro and Kale salad is incredible. Come, but expect it to take a solid 30-40 minutes just for a salad. The Peninsula Hotel is all about the service, why does this place completely miss the mark?! Macaroons on the other hand...may be ordered at the counter. Birthday Cake macaroon absolutely destroys Laduree and any other I have tried. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Birthday cake macaroon+double espresso= winning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Was in the mood for a late-night dessert and stumbled upon Pierrot Gourmet. Definitely upscale atmosphere, candles on every table, dim mood lighting and very fancy desserts! They have an entire section of the menu devoted to hot chocolates and I went with their signature drink. Probably not really worth the $7/mug, but we were in the mood for something we couldn't get back home, so it was alright. The cocoa did pair well with my chocolate banana cream dessert. My friend really enjoyed their freshly caramelized creme brulee! If you're feeling like a bit of a splurge, this is the perfect place for a night out! read more

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This was my 3rd visit to this restaurant during breakfast. I really enjoy the family-style seating, the prompt, professional service and the high quality of the food. The patisserie and macaroons are amazing here! The quality of the food and the presentation help to make the meals here worth the price and wait. Yes, for the average joe, this restaurant is a bit pricey. However, if you would like to treat yourself to exceptionally delicious dishes, then you should try the gourmet food here. At this visit, I ordered the European breakfast which included coffee, the daily charcuterie and cheeses. This was beautifully plated, and absolutely delicious. I'm drooling just thinking about the lovely dishes. read more

Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service. Was so excited to try this and was so glad that we ate here. Will definitely be back!

Great food, great coffee, and the pastries are beyond heaven! Their assorted macaroons are always fresh and perfect! Such a cozy little European bistro/cafe amidst a bustling city. Staff is friendly and polite, excellent service! I can just hide here in the cold winter. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Macaroons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for lunch after missing our reservations for The Lobby Sunday Brunch. This is my second visit, and it is just as good as my first. Service was a little lacking. The hostess was very friendly, but our waiter wasn't very attentive. Thank goodness their food made up for it. The place is very small, so the wait can be long during busier hours, but we got seated pretty fast. Food: Shrimp Chop Salad - good, but a bit on the dry side Mushroom Flat Bread - so tasty and delicious to look at Pierrot Gourmet Ham and Cheese sandwich - yummy, I love pretzel buns, and the side salad was very refreshing Dessert: Macarons - raspberry cheesecake and pistachio, both very good Nougat - very good, and not too sweet Overall, a nice place for lunch. read more

One of the best macarons in the city. Definitely. Unfortunately Chicago isn't the place to find best macarons (no Pierre Herme nor Laduree here sigh). And even at Vanille Pattiserrie, the quality of their macarons are inconsistent i.e. 2 out of 5 times the macarons are poor. My experience with Pierrot Gourmet's macarons have been consistently good and they are very, very good. If you buy 6, they throw in a 7th piece for free. The other pastries are wonderful as well and we've tried the eclair (ah-mazing), almond croissant and pain au chocolat. Dine-in wise, they have a good selection of European inspired dishes which are good. My fav is the Niçoise salad which comes with seared rare ahi tuna. Don't expect super fast service though. This place is more of a European vibe so the service takes on a more chill and slow-ish vibe like in Europe. Wonderful if you just want to be one those ladies (or gentlemen!) who lunch. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Macarons and eclair - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I miss my favorite place :) my relaxing during a week lunch break cozy European cafe/ restaurant! Can't wait to come back! Love all the deserts! It's so calming and relaxing to get a table and enjoy cup of latte with a French croissant and order Amish Chicken for lunch! read more

While staying in Chicago for 4 days, we ended up having breakfast here twice. I mean, I kind of feel like this place was pretty mediocre, and yet, I can't stop myself from loving it. We (my husband and I) really enjoyed the cozy/classy atmosphere, the presentation, the service. Day one, I had the orange crepes with mascarpone cheese. Crepes aren't my favorite, but my husband had just confessed that he'd never had a crepe before and I ordered them just so he could try one. They ended up being phenomenal, very buttery and rich and orangey and not soggy at all. The edges had even become a little crisp (under a broiler, perhaps?). I would definitely reccommend them! My husband ordered a Gruyere/mushroom frittata, and loved every bite of it. The next day, I had a cheese danish. It was strangely shaped like a croissant, but nevertheless tasty, flaky, dreamy. My husband got the scrambled eggs, and we were both blown away by the size and quality. It must have been a 5 egg scramble, such was the heap of fluffy eggs (with potatoes, ham, asparagus, and brie) on the plate, that also included a very fresh mixed green salad on the side. I stole quite a few bites since it was such a large dish, and enjoyed it immensely. Our only real complaints have to do with beverages... My husband is a tea drinker, in a serious way, and was disappointed to find an establishment as classy as this, next door to and a part of the Peninsula, which is famous for afternoon tea, serving super crappy bagged tea. Mighty Leaf? Are you kidding me? I know 99% of people out there don't care about tea, but for the tea lovers out there who may be expecting more from a breakfast spot affiliated with the Peninsula, get ready pay out the nose to have grocery store tea with your breakfast! Strangely, my coffee drinks were a little inconsistent. I had a great cappuccino that totally made my morning, but when I ordered another, I got a latte. I mean, I think the person making it indented to make a cappuccino, but it came out a latte. Still tasty, but, you know, not the same drink...Yeah, I am that person. Anyhow, overall we had a great experience here. They had a pastry case up front filled with beautiful sweets, and I really wanted to get one, though I never had the chance. But people interested in macarons, etc, should stop by and lemme know how it goes! :) read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Crepes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We got a table in less than 15 minutes, the staff was super friendly, and very accommodating to me having a 1 year old. My sister and I had the best tea and assortment of sweets. Don't leave without their creme brûlée and a macaron. Can't wait to come back. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Did not know such a cute spot like this existed! I've lived in Chicago for YEARS and never checked this place out. I used to walk past it but thought it was a fancy dinner spot until I checked some online reviews. This is an amazing spot to just chill in the afternoon with a friend and catch up. They have food items, tea, coffee, dessert, alcohol, you name it! They also serve everything on the cutest tableware. All their desserts are adorable and tasty as well. I had the matcha latte with almond milk and a Rose Macaron that was covered in a white chocolate sheet. You might want to share your desserts cause they definitely are sweet! read more

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We live in a world where practically every restaurant in the city of Chicago offers delivery via a variety of delivery services. I would suggest some restaurants should NOT offer delivery and Pierrot Gourmet is one of them. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't bad at all. But the "alsatian" Flambee (flat bread pizza) was ice cold. The fat in the bacon was rubbery and chewy. The flavors were there but it was a massive disappoint. Same for the french onion soup. The broth was cold, and the toasts with cheese (packaged separately) were rock hard. Bummer. Also a bummer, the cold truffled mac and cheese. As for the salads? Delightful but they were supposed to be cold. Both dressings we tried were truly delicious. Not sure who to blame here for the bad temps. We ordered via caviar.com and everything came within the promised window. I think Pierrot Gourmet needs to look into different ways of packaging their food for delivery, if they really think delivery is a good idea. Currently, it's not. $60 for cold pizza, soup and mac and cheese was totally not worth it. ///////////////UPDATE Caviar.com refunded us, so that's awesome. read more

This was my favorite restaurant in Chicago pre pandemic. They just reopened last week, and I visited twice, once for breakfast and once for lunch. I used to love their pastries, but I found them to be of much lower quality than they were previously. The croissants, fruit tart, and raspberry rose macaroon were all much sweeter, buttery, and saltier than they were previously, and missing flavor and were bland. I found the food to be quite bad. The Quiche and tarte flambe were so salty they were barely enjoyable. I was disappointed overall, and it is apparent that the pastry chef and chef are both new to perriot gourmet. read more

Such a cute cafe located near The Peninsula! I walked in and was excited to see they had some macarons in the dessert case. I was feeling a little hungry so my friend and I decided to grab a small bite to eat. Once I saw French Onion Soup, that was my selection. I looove French Onion Soup, but I don't really like the glob of cheese so I asked for it to be cheeseless. We also ordered this giant PB&J macaron and by giant I mean put your thumbs and index fingers together to make a circle and that's how big it was. The French Onion soup was alright. I've definitely had better before but that macaron was delicious! It had fresh peanut butter with peanut bits and fresh jelly. I seriously never had better jelly in my life. That thing was so delicious I couldn't believe it. Get the PB&J Macaron!! read more

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My boyfriend and I came for breakfast on a Thursday morning. It was a beautiful day, so we sat on the patio. Food was great. I had a waffle that came with fruit and a dollop of whipped cream. He had the peninsula breakfast which consists of a salad, sausage, bacon and eggs. Bacon was crispy. Orange juice was excellent. Service was nice. Our waitress was attentive. The host came to check on us also. My only issue was the amount my credit card was initially charged. My total was $40.89 for our breakfast and I tipped $8, so $48.89. But when I checked my account, I was charged $49.10. It was pending, so I just decided to keep my eye on it. When the charge went through, I was charged the correct amount of $48.89. I was curious as to why I was charged $49.10, but after reading some other reviews, I think the restaurant initially charges the total amount with a 20% tip. I don't know why this practice exists since my party consisted of two people and we didn't spend an unreasonable amount of money. read more

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I first discovered this place when I tried their macarons at The Peninsula's afternoon tea (located right upstairs)! I have to say it's the best I've tried in Chicago. Soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. Amazing! In addition to their macarons, they have a variety of other pastry selections. I tried their 'Strawberries and Cream', 'Crème Fraiche Cheesecake', and 'Pistachio Cherry Tart'. Not only are they cutely decorated but they actually taste great too! I was skeptical to try their cakes at first as I'm not a big fan of frosting/cream that is overly too sweet..... but to my pleasant surprise their cream was so delicate and light I ate three in one sitting! This place will forever be my go-to spot for pastries! read more

Pierrot Gourmet - strawberries and cream . creme fraiche cheesecake . pistachio cherry tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wonderful service. The Quiche Lorraine is amazing. The portions were huge. The olive appetizer was great (also large). We didn't have room for the wonderful looking desserts. Outside seating was comforatble. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Quiche Lorain is amazing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While you dont have to be a millionaire to be here, it would not hurt if you were actually a millionaire, dating one, trying to be one, married to one or think that you are almost in a relationship with one. The salad is quite expensive, and my favorite winter drink the hot apple cider is like in the $5-$6 range ( for a small) It is good to do some outdoor european style coffee sipping and pretending you are at a cafe in Paris and dressing up like you were actually in Paris. The espresso is to die for. Doing things in style are not cheap. Congrats on feeling like you are in the 1 %. As Dr Sues Book suggests "you are well on your way" read more

I am a coffee snob, but whilst traveling, I got up late and was in 911 caffeine situation. This happens to be in the same building as my hotel. I order my latte, and wait, with very low expectations. While waiting I grabbed an almond croissant. Honestly - the croissant was very good and the latte was also surprisingly good. Can't complain at all. It's not a blue bottle or stumptown, but its definitely a step up from a Starbucks. read more