We dropped by this place for lunch. It's worth finding, although being down the street from Water Tower Place, it's not that hard to find. Overall, I left a very happily fed customer. Pen Chicken Salad - I ordered this on recommendation of my wife, which apparently was on recommendation from... Yelp. Go figure. The lettuce is good, and they use the good olive oil, the kind that leaves a nice warm tingle on the tongue. So thanks for that, Yelp. :-D Macaroons - Fantastic. We bought four to go, and each had the perfect texture; not too soft, but still melting in your mouth. The fillings were bold and fresh; whether it was nutella or lemon-raspberry, there was no hint of preservatives, off flavors or anything that took away from macaroons. Sort of finishing this review two months after I started it, but even so, there's no doubt that this would be high on my list for lunch places to go to the next time I'm walking up and down Michigan Avenue. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - This is how chicken pot pie should be! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Why did I not discover this place till we were LEAVING Chicago?!? Knowing my love of macarons, my friend took us here as a "goodbye" treat. After examining the hugeeeeeeee case of all things awesome, I finally decided on the Nutella macaron... I waited all the way until I got to O'Hare before taking my first joyous bite... HEAVEN. I will be back, Pierrot Gourmet! Mark my words! read more

Pierrot Gourmet - So much awesomeness :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We werent in Chicago for 20 minutes and we were already scouting the Yelp Pages for a yummy treat. We discovered PG's and realized it was within walking distance. We were sat promptly in the tiny space. I ordered the olive/cheese/chorizo platter for apps, a cold beer, and the duck confit flat bread. Joy C. had french onion soup and then a sandwich. The desserts in the display looked amazing, but we skipped temptation on that. Overall the food was awesome and the service was on point. read more

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Finally came here for coffee after walking by so many times before. Pierrot is part of the Peninsula hotel, so there's a level of quality you can expect off the bat. The woman behind the pastry counter/coffee bar was great: helpful with all my questions and quick with insightful recommendations. I tried the vanilla late. Highly recommend it! Excellent, full flavor while not too sweet. Good-sized cup (double) that comes out to about $5 + tip. Not cheap but totally worth it. You really do get what you pay for. The ambiance here works well for catching up with a friend or reading the morning paper, as I did at the communal table at the front. Their menu looks good, separate ones for breakfast and lunch. Haven't tried the food, but will come back soon. Likely for breakfast, specifically the popover with chicken and sweet potato hash. Already excited for that one! Swing by! You'll be glad you did. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - View from the communal table in front. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place. It's my go to lunch spot whenever I have an appointment in the city! They have a cute outdoor sidewalk area when it's nice out. It's a small place- not too many tables and 2 of them are communal. The menu is healthy (mostly) and French and they have specials each time I'm there. Some of my favorites: All the salads are amaze- my favorite is the Nicoise (hold the sardines) The tuna melt sandwich The french onion soup The quiche-sometimes a bit salty but not too much in my opinion macaroons I've always had good, attentive service here. Solid quaint spot. read more

Excellent place! Food is delicious, fresh and organic! I have been there a several time and today I decided to make my decision and give my feedback! That place takes 5 stars of 5, and I could give 6 stars for service, atmosphere and concept read more

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This place is so elegant. I felt very posh ordering my raspberry rose macaron ( which was as delicious as it sounds and looks). Sit out on their little patio if you can and enjoy some quality people watching as you eat delicious deserts. read more

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

Well appointed surroundings creating a cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of a French cafe. Good service. Tasty croissants and beautifully made desserts. Good cappuccino. We always come here when we visit Chicago. read more

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

Pierrot Gourmet is a casual(ish) spot for a bite inside the Peninsula Hotel. (By that I mean it is as casual as you'd expect for a restaurant inside the Peninsula on the Magnificient Mile, where it seems like half the customers just stepped out from a catalog photo shoot.) By the way, "Inside the Peninsula" is a relative term, since I think you need to exit the hotel and walk a few steps to the right to reach the restaurant. Pierrot Gourmet is small and cozy. Seating is quite limited (in part due to the oddly large tables they have in the small place) so you might plan on waiting if you come for breakfast. Also, because of those large tables, you might need to share a table with others. If you arrive for breakfast, you may enjoy the latest issues of major national newspapers offered on every table. (So, why is it considered acceptable to read a newspaper at the dining table but many consider it gauche to stare at your phone? Just asking.) The restaurant offers one breakfast menu and one "all-day" menu. We visited for breakfast, which was very good. In particular, the PG Breakfast Flatbread was delicious and enough for two people to share. The Scottish Smoked Salmon was also excellent. The place is a bit expensive and a little pretentious, but that is exactly what one expects when dining at a small French country cafe in the Peninsula Hotel. read more

Great breakfast/brunch spot for a couple or solo. Check out the display cases of beautiful creations. Best espresso we hv tried downtown - mocha was yummy. Bacon was super good too. I added some picture to check out.. I really love the communal seating & outdoor seating. I just feel special eating here- Nordstrom style service read more

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I first heard of Pierrot Gourmet several years ago while chatting with a colleague. He advised me that there was a tiny little bakery/cafe attached to the Peninsula Hotel that served the best croissants he'd ever had. At the time, I lived in the burbs, so never got around to investigating his claims. Last year, however, I moved into the City and because I lived around the corner from the Hotel, PG quickly became my go-to breakfast spot. My colleague wasn't exaggerating when he said "tiny." PG is very small, but all of the taste that imbues the corridors of its parent Hotel glows from the polish of its rustic-like silverware and polished wooden family-style tables. Be prepared to sit elbow-to-elbow with other guests, unless you get there early enough to corner one of the smaller/more private tables. PG also has limited seating outdoors when the weather is nice, from where you can judge all the misguided folks who are waiting in line at Giordano's across the street (Gino's East is clearly superior!). Was my colleague as equally accurate with his assessment of the croissants? Probably not. I've had better. The macarons were pretty decent--they are beautiful and come in pretty packaging, but again, nothing to write home about. The breakfast entrees were very...interesting. Tasty? Yes. Perhaps a bit too adventurous for my American palate? Maybe. Think pungent cheeses, unusual cuts of meat, and words on the menu that you can't always pronounce. If you're into that stuff, PG will definitely satisfy. But here's where they literally take the cake: the artistry in their pastries. PG makes THE BEST red velvet cake I've ever eaten. Moist, mouthwatering, and lined with a delightfully tart cream cheese frosting that never tastes chalky. I've ordered this cake (48 hours in advance) for every major birthday and familial event since I discovered it and it NEVER disappoints. I even ordered it for the Pacquiao fight last year and it was a HIT. The mini-desserts look like something out of a jewelry store--so much so, you feel bad about destroying the obvious effort that went into their creation. I recently brought home two boxfuls of them for my sister in law's bridal shower, and my mother said, "They are so beautiful, they look like sculptures!" And they are as delicious as they are lovely. The only reason I give this place a Four is because the service can be hit or miss. Often times, I've been required to wait 10 minutes to get a croissant to go or to pick up the aforementioned to-die-for red velvet cake--even though I've already paid. Also, I've been witness to more than one unhappy customer who's cake order mysteriously disappeared, despite documentary evidence (a receipt!) to the contrary. These are kinks one might expect in a 3-star establishment, but anathema in a place that endeavors to live up to the 5-star reputation of its parent Hotel. All in all, though, a lovely little spot in the Gold Coast. Highly recommended. read more

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I've been here a couple times for dinner and dessert (or both at the same time) and haven't left disappointed once! It's a very cozy restaurant fully equipped with its own bakery and serves French comfort food. The soup is delicious here! I've tried their shrimp & corn chowder and their French onion soup, and they are both amazing starters to your meal. I usually don't order soups at restaurants because it adds to my bill but I make an exception for Pierro Gourmet. They come in either cup or bowl size and you get a few complementary slices of bread to go with it. Dessert here is also an awesome experience on its own--they have a wide selection in a variety of different taste palettes. From gigantic macarons (Jasmine Yuzu macaron is my current fave) and tarts to mini seasonal pies and cheesecakes, there's so many different sweets to try. Their desserts are usually on the lighter side so never too sweet. They also have a decently sized coffee menu as well. They sell their baked pastries at the end of the day for half price so you can get gigantic croissants/cinnamon rolls for $2.00! Super worth and super delicious. This one of a few places in Chicago that I would come anytime and anyday for. read more

My Mom and I had brunch here yesterday and everything about this cozy little spot at The Peninsula Hotel is perfection. The space is small but so warm and inviting. The hostess was able to seat us quickly and our server was so on top of it as well. We shared the Belgian waffle with berries and cream to start and it was absolutely divine. We each had the bacon, egg, cheddar and tomato croissant sandwich and it was honestly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the bacon was thick and juicy and the croissant was flakey and toasted to perfection. I absolutely cannot wait to come back to this little gem! read more

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They have very awesome desserts. You can enjoy raspberry macaron even thought you don't like sweet ones. The staffs were very kind! read more

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

Pierre Gourmet is a hidden gem amidst Chicago's tourist district skip hop jump from magnificent mile below the Peninsula Hotel. Service & waitstaff are acknowledged of continually high standards. The best french onion soup I've had in Chicago yet. The baguette jambon sidecar sandwich/soup combo with side mustard vinaigrette salad hit the spot. Sitting outside on a crisp, spring day sipping a café noir while watching amusing pedestrian traffic started the weekend out right. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - French Onion Soup w/Baguette Jambon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The chicken salad sandwich and Guava Bellini were perfect for lunch. Very well done. I treated myself to the carrot cake and a double shot cappuccino after my meal, which as also very good. I would recommend this cafe. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Cappuccino and carrot cake. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice view, great food, and excellent customer service. Thanks to our server, Juan. He always come back and double check on our table and go out of his way to complete our experiences at the restaurant with friendly service. We ordered the chocolate croissants, rashberry muffin, and the mix plate of sausage and cheese. My friends also order cappuccino and for me, i got mimosa. The croissants were super soft and moist inside. We also ordered some macaroons from the bakery. The macaroons have different and unique flavor for each one. All of them are in the right texture, moist, and soft cream inside. We love it and definitely will come back for next visit read more

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We are going back tomorrow, the breakfast did not disappoint!!! We walked in and it smelled so good already, and the food was delicious!!! read more

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Beautiful place! The dessert is a little too sweet but I was told that the mango macaroons are not as sweet as the rose ones. But the rose cream is special and everything looks perfect. And I like it that it opens early. read more

Elegant and cute French cafe next door to The Peninsula Hotel in downtown Chicago. They offer meals and also a smaller coffee/desserts menu. We tried the Yuzu Green Tea cake and I had the Strawberry Matcha Latte. Both were excellent. The wait staff was extremely courteous and the decor was perfect. Would love to come back again and try more items on their menu! Hopefully even snag a seat on the patio which was completely full on the fine autumn day that I stopped by. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Strawberry Matcha Green Tea with Soy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We are so upset that they are closed! We had the best pastries in our lives there. They have the best breakfast, pastries, and hot chocolate. We hope the open again soon! read more

Stopped by here for a quick bite and had my dog with me. We sat on the patio, which was heated perfectly, as it was a little chilly that day after the rain. I had the Strawberry Matcha Latte (which was sooooo good!!) and the Quiche Lorraine. The quiche was so fluffy and delicious with bacon and onions. The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were all very nice and attentive. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area, and especially if I have my pooch with me! read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When I first walked into the café I was greeted by the beautiful pastries on display and a amazing smell that came from the open kitchen that reminded me of France. There Espresso is not bad and there pastries are really good! I tried there pistachio and raspberry macaroons and they are delicious. A great place to come with your friends or family and enjoy a cup of espresso or tea with very tasty pastries. But if you want to grab a bite to eat? Then this is also a great place to grab a bite! With portions that are not big to fill you up or leave you unsatisfied. Pizza is great to share for two, that leaves plenty of room for a cup of tea or espresso to enjoy with a pastrie! So at the end of the day yes! This is a place I will come back to, and recommend to people visiting Chicago. read more

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I can't believe we've lived here for years and only just now went to Pierrot Gourmet for lunch! Food, hospitality and atmosphere was fantastic. The music they had on in the background was great, too. We had the vegetarian quiche, side of Mac n cheese and the chicken pot pie. All were outstanding and I would highly recommend them. I thought I didn't like quiche at all, and I would actually order their quiche for myself next time! They also gave our 3-year old a stuffed chef bear toy, which she loved and a Peninsula coloring book and crayons. Great place! read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Best chicken pot pie I've ever had! Great side salad that comes with it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This used to be my favorite restaurant for breakfast and after so much anticipation of it's reopening what a disaster. This is a prefect example of why not ruin something that worked. The previous place was cozy, inviting, charming and now it looks like a juice bar! I already stop by twice and my favorite flat bread is not on the menu and many more items. Please cover those bare white walls. read more

Always get the green tea yuzu or rose macaron when I walk around the area. The honey latte tastes good too, just not sure if worth $6 a cup. read more

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

I came here for brunch loved the outdoor seating. The chicken pot pie was PERFECT. Literally from crust top to bottom. The chicken, truffle, sauce mmmmmmm and veggies LOVED it. Vanilla iced latte was fine. Will come back read more

One of my favorite places in the city! I thought it was very upscale (based on the menu), but people dress casually and it really feels like a nice cafe in France. I think they also have an outside patio during warmer seasons. I came here with my fiance for brunch and dessert. For this area of the city, the amount of food that you get is pretty great for the price. I actually could not finish my meal (which is very rare for me XD). My fiance ordered the chicken pot pie and I got the duck cassoulet. Both were delicious. The pot pie was full of a variety of mushrooms, and came in a tiny cast iron (so cute)! The duck cassoulet was also delicious, however, as I mentioned previously, I could not finish the dish - partly because it was a lot of food, but also partly because the dish was 60% white beans LOL. If I had one suggestion, it would be to supplement this dish with a side salad or something refreshing because eating lots of beans is very filling. For dessert, we each got macarons. I got the large mango jasmine one and my fiance got vanilla, lychee, and passionfruit. All of them were delicious and the perfect ending to a fun brunch. read more

Came in for a quick dessert after dinner. I've always wanted to try to giant macaroons and this was nearby. We had the raspberry and mango macaroon. For some reason, there was a fake chemically aftertaste to it. I'm not sure if I'll ever come back to have macaroons but they were very cute and "instagramable". read more

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

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Definitely on the expensive side but worth every penny! My breakfast/brunch go-to place whenever I visit chicago! If you're a tourist, this place is a must! read more

This is my first time writing a Yelp review so shortly after having a meal.. I was just so pleased I had to get it out of my system. I ordered the Truffled Chicken Pot Pie, Rotisserie Potato, and Sauteed Spinach for lunch and got it delivered. For how fresh it all was, I was shocked at the short time it took to get it delivered! Def. praiseworthy! On another note, what a handsome and sweet delivery man that was! Hope he comes every time! haha :) Thank you for a great lunch Pierrot Gourmet! read more

This French restaurant is excellent for brunch. We had a large table and tried several items. The French Onion soup has an extremely flavorful broth! Everyone really enjoyed their freshly prepared dishes. The downside is that they don't take reservations even for large parties, so waiting for a table is often quite long. When we were seated, they didn't have enough servers and warned us. I think with their fine cooking if they'd improve overall operations, they could be a 5-star place. read more

Pierrot Gourmet - Front entrance floral - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loved this cafe/coffee shop. Ordered green tea/Macha cake with green tea... it was fabulous place to take a small rest in the afternoon during shopping/City walking read more

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

This is the second time I went. First time was a couple years ago. I remember They were short staffed, so everything was slow. That's not going to stop me from going there for the second time. Second time was last month. We went in for the late breakfast. Food was ok. Not too crowded. Service was attentive. When I tried to take some sweets home, the waiter completely messed up my order. I wanted a raspberry danish and he recommended cheese danish. So I went for the cheese instead of raspberry. He gave/charged me both. My daughter wanted a macaroon and it wasn't there. Though we didn't get charged for the macaroon, my daughter was disappointed. We were driving home, so we couldn't turn back. It was a bummer visit. Nice place for the quick bite, but nothing extraordinary. read more

I came here for brunch with my parents when they came to visit from out of town. It was fabulous, and all of us enjoyed our entrees thoroughly. A tip: they don't accept reservations and the restaurant space is small (especially when the outdoor seating is closed), so be prepared to wait. To start, we ordered several baked goods: the pecan roll, the cinnamon roll, the pain au chocolat, and almond croissant. Everything was fantastic, but I especially liked the pain au chocolate--it was super flaky and the chocolate was smooth and rich. What a fantastic start! I also ordered a vanilla latte, which was yummy. Just the right amount of foam, perfect temperature, and great flavor. I had the alsatian scrambled eggs as my entree: eggs mixed with asparagus, potato, ham, onion, and brie cheese. You could tell the eggs were slow-cooked, because they had that velvety, custard-like texture. All of the mix-ins tasted great together. The scrambled eggs also came with a petit salad, which was mixed greens with carrots, cherry tomatoes, and a very light vinaigrette. Delightful! My parents ordered the breakfast flatbread and the chicken and sweet potato popover, and I tried a little of both their entrees. The flatbread was topped with bacon, sundried tomatoes, and cheese. While the flatbread was very crispy and the toppings were tasty, it was somewhat too greasy. The chicken and sweet potato hash was wonderful and so was the poached egg on top, but the popover itself was too chewy and I didn't like the mustard sauce. The biggest downside was the service. Our initial waitress was very friendly and hospitable, but halfway through our meal, she informed us she would be taking her break and a different waitress would take care of us for the remainder of our stay. Unfortunately, this new waitress was nowhere to be found. 20 minutes later, when we finally flagged her down to ask for the check and a box for leftovers, she acted like she had been there the whole time-- no apology, nothing. Still, we left happy with our experience and hope to return soon! read more

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CHECK YOUR BILL BEFORE YOU PAY I went for brunch today and the service was horrible. A server came to take order for both drinks and main dishes about 15 min after we sat and the drinks took another 15 min to come out. It took another 15 min to get the two dishes we ordered. The manager brought out the food and told the third one will come out shortly. But till we finish the two dishes the last one never came out. Around 1 hour after we came in I told our server that we'd like the dish cancelled because we had to leave. They checked with the kitchen and told us that the dish was delivered to a different table by mistake and insisted whether we would like to take it for to go. I said no and asked for the check and when our server gave us the check, I noticed that while the third dish was taken off, they charged us double for one of the two dishes we ordered. I asked to talk to the manager and she said that it was a system error but I doubt that. Make sure to check your bill before you pay so that you do not have to pay for something you never got. This has been one of my favorite brunch places so this is all so unfortunate but I guess I will not return for some time. read more

Excellent service and very delicious food. Me and my friend enjoyed the patio. Red sangria was the best I've ever tried. We definitely will come back and recommend our family and friends. read more

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

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Lacking of customer service. To start Celine the host had 3 tables open and made us wait 20 minutes to occupy one of those tables. Also she failed to provide us a breakfast menu at 11am. The dull waiter was kind of there and not. Food was really good but the experience could have been better if service would have been a little bit more attentive. read more

Listen up you yellowy, limpish, lame-o, lackluster, wilty, drippy, overly moist salad producers of the restaurant world...it is time to take notes! Peirrot Gourmet has set the standard HIGH. Best salad I've eaten in...ages! Pen Chicken Salad Pulled chicken, lush greens, dried cranberries, pistachios, cashews, and a lightly doused bacon dressing. HEAVEN. Seriously, not a speck left to be found. At $14.50, it ain't cheap...but I'd much rather pay an extra few bucks for green greens, fresh toppings and carefully curated and applied dressings. Service was polite and efficient, the setting is very "euro" and my lunch date was quite possibly the most enjoyable thing I could have come up with on a 60 degree July day, in the fine city of Chicago. Transport yourself. Lovely spot for breakfast, a pastry and coffee, meeting with an old friend, etc. Trapped in this tourist HELL of a block, it's an oasis. Please blind yourselves to the droves of tourists WAITING IN LINE (oh, the humanity) at Giordano's across the way. They just don't know better. read more

There are two ways to eat something you really, really, really, really like: - you either dive right in because you cannot wait - not even one moment and you have to indulge asap - or you keep the best for last. Anticipating, then slowly, very slowly savoring every bite. The same goes for reviewing. When I love a place, more often than not - I jump on the computer and write a paragraph or two to celebrate their glory. Or I wait. This time, I waited. Almost a month. Pierrot Gourmet is one of this rare spots in Chicago where I feel like home. The name, the atmosphere, the food, the wine, the aesthetics....yes, it's home alright. French without the snobby Parisian attitude; just the chic. Do I like? No. I LOVE. My friend and I ogled the flammenkuechen side of the menu, and were instantly sold. So, now - these are not German my friends. But with such a name they have to, you say?!? I know, I know, it's a little confusing. But the Alsatian dialect is very close to German....and flammenkuechen - or flam, to make it simple - are a staple of Alsatian cuisine. And of my childhood spent in Lorraine, just next door. The snobbish Parisians, not very good at twist-tongues, would call them 'tartes flambées'. It was as good as I remembered. Maybe even better. Nostalgia does that to you. To keep it somewhat 'healthy' we also shared the best salad I had the pleasure to order in a very long time: the Pen Chicken Salad. Greens of course, dried cranberries, fresh pear, pistachios, bits of bacon, manchego cheese, pulled rotisserie chicken drizzled with a smoky bacon vinaigrette. Pinch yourself, you are not dreaming. Pierrot (Little Peter) does it well. Very well. It kept me silent for a long four weeks, which never happens. And that speaks louder than any words. read more