Need a reservation on OpenTable about a week prior. Ran about 15 minutes late due to misjudging the…read moreUber from our hotel and when I called, they moved my reservation out 15 minutes to accommodate. This is nestled inside of a hotel and it's not immediately clear in the lobby, but luckily they have a person greeting you upon entry. The hostess is in the middle and seating is in a beautiful atrium. We sat next to a fountain at a small table. 5/5 shrimp cocktail. The shrimp or colossal, lol! The cocktail sauce and the tartar/aïoli sauce was amazing, and the shrimp was perfectly cooked. 5/5 crispy, artichoke with an aïoli sauce. Beautifully presented, perfectly crispy. The aïoli was so delicious. I kept it for the rest of my meal as it being sauce. 4/5 American breakfast with egg whites. Egg whites were slightly runny, but good portion. The bacon was crispy and slightly sweet. Super yummy. Crispy potatoes were like a deep fried large country potato. Good with the aïoli, but I didn't eat too much. 4/5 petite potato, American style. These are truly petite. I wanna say it was $14-$20 but I expected a little bit more. 5/5 chocolate chip cookie for my Bestie's birthday. Best cookie she's ever had. Delicious, warm, chewy. 5/5 butterscotch crème brûlée. First time I've ever had a butterscotch version. The custard was delicious, and the Brulé topping was not too thick. Annihilated the whole thing. The atrium was beautiful. I wish there was a little bit more space for us to take photos, but the hotel itself beautiful. Our service was great. I wish I could remember our servers name but it was a young man with glasses & he was fabulous.

I mean it's aight. This venue would do very well as a wine bar / club / hangout. The food here I…read morefeel like is just in excess of what this place would excel at. Glasses of wine with your colleagues after work in what is honestly a gorgeous place. But otherwise the food is decent. Delice plate for appetizer, salmon, and no dessert because... yea. It was a nice little dinner but I could've probably made this meal at home for like... a fourth of the price. And drank that bottle of Reisling I managed to bring back home from Baden Baden.

Walked over to Buttercup after checking into my hotel in Chicago to grab a coffee and fire up the…read moreold laptop and get some work done. Though usually one for a hot coffee, it was steamy hot out so I went for an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and was wildly impressed. I was going to sit for a bit so had the latte for there and it was icy cold and the vanilla flavoring was brilliantly paired to the really good espresso notes within the latte. I also went for a Financier, which is a gluten-free banana bread sort of loaf and this was downright silly how good it was. It had a rich banana and sort of caramel flavor to it and as a gluten-free pastry option was one of the finest that I have had. Love that the coffee shop had just about every seat full with people doing work, studying, reading and catching up and the spot was a true neighborhood gem sort of location. Awesome spot!

I've been to this place a few times since it opened, and I even visited its predecessor. I can…read morehonestly say that at first, I was a little turned off by the contrast between the two. However, this place has definitely grown on me. I really like the quaint feel of the space. The drinks are strong, but still very well crafted, and the wait staff are always kind and attentive. It has a comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy yourself. It's not quite my Cheers, but it's definitely a place where you can let your hair down from time to time.

Loved the food here so good . The coffee is way better than…read morein fam coffee shops . Try matcha too

We met with one of our friends at TARY, which was highly recommended to her. I wasn't aware of…read moreKazakh cafe culture, so I was excited to try something new. The cafe was very pretty with its ornate rugs and textured materials, and their menu was unique. I got the coconut shaken espresso and cottage cheese pancakes. Both items were delightful. The coconut shaken espresso used coconut water instead of milk, which was different but surprisingly smooth. It also wasn't thin or watered down as I would've expected by mixing with coconut water. The cottage cheese pancakes were pretty good. Fluffy, light, and not too sweet. It came with a sweet sauce with the slightest tang to it. Maybe also created by cottage cheese? Worth trying. Lastly, service was a bit slow. It took about 20 minutes for us to get our food.

I had a really nice experience at Sawada Coffee! The coffee was flavorful, fresh, and well…read moreprepared. I really enjoyed the relaxed and stylish atmosphere. The staff was friendly and the service was good. The quality was consistent and everything looked well presented. It's a great place to stop by for a good cup of coffee. There were a few small things that could be improved.

This coffee place is unique and a solid latte all around. They have a mix of matcha and espresso…read morelattes and I initially went to the New York one and was pleasantly surprised when I realized they had a Chicago location. The black camo latte mixes hojicha and espresso and I think they just pair really well together. The military latte pairs matcha and espresso and the earthiness of the matcha is nice and doesn't get overpowered by the espresso The seating is abundant at this location as it's tied to a bar. It's nice to overlook the bar area.

Really cool place to get a great latte and breakfast right down in the loop…read more Cinnamon buns looked amazing. Latte and cereal granola bowl were really filling. Husband got a breakfast sandwich which was hearty. Long lines, limited seating.

I love the food here. The seating is a bit mayhem though. It's grab something when you see that…read moreit's open (cafeteria table style but with more rizz). The staff is always friendly and it's fairly easy to take GF and vegan friends here to eat. They actually have a few options which is nice. Price is about standard for Chicago lunch places that aren't fast food. If you're autistic or easily over stimulated be prepared to bring your tools and accommodations with you. (NT people seem to not be bothered but I've been driven to more than one meltdown by eating in at this place and trying to act "normal". IYKYK. I LOVE it, my brain just thinks we're dying in there. lol so I've taken to just getting to go orders and eating in a park or something)

Ordered from Froth Cafe thinking it'd be a normal coffee situation... it was not. It was better…read more The dalgona latte showed up with massive chunks of toffee--like, not decorative, not subtle... full-on "we believe in happiness" pieces. Every sip felt like a reward for simply existing. Also tried something called "False Spring," which has carrot juice in it (I know, I had questions too). But somehow it works! It's fresh, a little sweet, and makes you feel like you've made a good life decision--even if you're just ordering coffee in pajamas. Everything arrived perfectly and tasted like someone actually cared while making it. 10/10, would absolutely order again and pretend I'm a sophisticated person with a refined palate.

On the way to visit Froth, I stopped to browse the menu that was posted outside and took the time…read moreto select exactly what I wanted. I had my heart set on that Royale with Cheese! As we made our way up to order at the inside counter, I realized that the outside menu had been outdated and we had to choose completely different drinks. I went with the El Platform, and my husband had the False Spring ($7.50 each). We also got a Feta Tortilla ($13.65) that was tasty. It's nice and spacious inside with outside tables as well. I love the idea of Frothtails, and I hope they bring back the Royale with Cheese so I can try it!

Haven't been here in years (2018?). Still a great hang with couches for catching up with friends…read moreand socializing. Staff was friendly and it's always a nice little luxury to get a coffee not made from home in this economy! I had the vanilla bean latte, half sweet, oat milk And my friend had the koopa troopa, half sweet, oat milk They've had the same menu a long time so it's tried and true and then their seasonal offerings as well! Love this place. Bit of nostalgia for a different time. I remember the cereal bar. Now that I've made myself sound about a million years old it's time to sign off! Go catch up with friends here

Not sure how Matt managed to get hired here, so I assume being rude is part of their training…read more After hearing great things about their coffee and being in town for a trip, I payed Wormhole a visit. I ordered 5 coffees one morning, and all the register guy did was write a few names on some cups and placed it down. I understand tipping culture is a divided topic of discussion, but at the end of the day, it is OPTIONAL. After pressing the skip button from what I believe to be non-tip worthy service, he threw a fit and said "Wow you're serious? After I did all that?" Meanwhile all he did was write names on cups. Now I would understand if he was the barista working hard to pump out the coffees, but two lovely ladies were in the back doing that. He shooed me and my friend out of line as we were still processing what he just said. The next customer orders and he had the audacity to talk about us to them while we're 5 feet away. Delusional as he was, he had the nerve to say we were holding up the line and made him do "all that work", and I could promise you, we knew exactly what we wanted to order the second we got up, and took no longer than 45 seconds. We also witnessed he got into it with another customer, so it seems like he's the problem here. Most wild service I have ever received, all for some milky coffees. I ended up tipping the lovely ladies in the back though. Be warned. There are much better spots.

Located in West Loop, Postcard has carved out its on unique space. Based on my visit, it's a…read morecombination coffee shop, cafe, and lounge; while each of those provide a unique experience, Postcard has meshed them altogether to create a great vibe. I stopped through late morning on a Saturday and there was no line for ordering That said, as it is located in a relatively compact space, seating was limited. The staff was friendly and once a line started to form, they did a great job of managing it. I opted for a cold brew coffee which was very tasty. My son had their espresso/tonic which was also tasty and refreshing. I did not try any of their food offerings but the items I saw other with looked delicious. Postcard is laptop-free space on Saturdays and Sundays so keep that in mind if you come here wanting to work on the weekend. I will definitely be back to check out more things from their menu.

Pretty solid coffee spot. It doesn't have much space for the amount of people, but we were lucky to…read morefind a spot. We tried: - Cold Brew w/House Cold Foam - Matcha Americano Solid cold brew, but nothing new as it comes to flavor. Just overall good cold brew. The Matcha Americano was overwhelmingly matcha - couldn't taste the americano.

Love the music, love the price of the drinks, love the decoration the most of course!read more

This place is beautiful inside! It has a vintage art deco vibe & a beautiful place to catch up with…read morefriends. It was crowded on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered an iced white chocolate mocha with almond milk. The coffee was okay but I could not taste the white chocolate, it just tasted like regular iced coffee.

Such a cute Palestinian-owned cafe on Wells. I've been a few times now and everything I've tried…read morehas been good. The OUD latte and pistachio latte are my favorites, and their scone is sooo good. The milk cake is also really good without being crazy sweet. Everyone working there has always been super nice and service is quick. It's pretty small inside, but I love sitting outside when the weather is nice. Good coffee, good desserts, and just a cute neighborhood spot.

I was in the area for a yoga class, and Oud Coffee & Cafe was recommended to me by the instructor…read moreand students. First thing that drew me in was the glass case of baked goods. There was a variety of sweets and savory items, and everything looked delicious. The banana bread pudding cinnamon roll and oreo cinnamon roll looked insanely good. I didn't have an appetite for food, so I will have to come back. I appreciated their expansive latte menu. They had a whole lot of specialty lattes to choose from. I went with an iced vanilla rose latte. When I stopped by around 9:45am, I found the place was busy. That said, I got my order in less than 5 minutes. Now the moment of truth... the latte was a fine vanilla latte, but where was the rose? Didn't get the flavor at all.