What a cool place!! Located in the Bank of America building, just follow the signage and take the elevator down to the lower level. Beautiful views! Right on the Chicago River, it's so beautiful! Plenty of large windows to look out, and an outdoor terrace as well. Modern decor and nice variety of seating options throughout the space. Chic fire place and also taps of wine available. I'll definitely come back for happy hour! Lovely lattes. I really enjoyed the Cafe Miel, with honey and cinnamon. I also tried a new speciality drink called Paradiso, and it's iced and topped with Ube cold foam. Excellent food too. I thoroughly enjoyed my Roux Breakfast Bowl with bacon. It's a French inspired cafe and menu so there are lots of yummy crepes, baguette sandwiches, soups and salads too. I can't wait to try more things! Fantastic and friendly service. Thank you to Zack!! I don't recommend coming here as to use it as a workspace. Accessing their WiFi is only available for 90 minutes, and then you have to wait 2 hours to use it again. I totally get it. It's a very busy and popular place and they want to accommodate everyone. I just wanted to enjoy the ambiance and hang out anyway. It's too cool of a place and I don't want to bury my head in a laptop here. Great atmosphere and I'll definitely return. read more

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It's the prefect place for a study session or lowkey brunch with a friend or two. It's beautiful, clean, and has great service too. read more

River Roux - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a very cute coffee shop and a great place to sit with friends or catch up on work. The river views are unbeatable, and it wasn't too busy at all around 9 a.m. on a Tuesday, which was a plus. I ordered a matcha latte and a café miel to go. When I picked up the coffee, I immediately noticed how light it felt, and when I got home and opened it, it was definitely not a full cup. That was disappointing, especially given the price, though the coffee itself was very good. The matcha latte was solid but nothing standout, comparable to Starbucks. Even though I wasn't thrilled with the drinks this time, I'd still come back to give it another chance or simply to enjoy the ambiance and views. read more

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River Roux is my new favourite coffee shop in the city! With spectacular views of the river and the architecture it was such a great time. I got a latte with some caramel flavour and it was genuinely amazing. read more

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What a surprise find and hidden gem! I wish we had more time there as it has an amazing view along the river and chill vibe. We came probably 40 minutes before they closed and I'm surprise to still find a lot of people there. They got coffee, beers, wines and food there. I'll definitely come back and enjoy more treats and the view. I imagine they would be super busy during the day. They have access to outdoor River walk space in case you want some fresh air. This is in the Bank of America building at the river walk level. read more

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I really love this cafe. It's has beautiful views of the river, great food and stellar service. The space itself is quite cozy, but it's always crowded every time I've been here. It's really popular which really just highlights the need for more places to chill and hang out in the loop. More cute cafes please! I think the food is actually better than the coffee here. The coffee is good but nothing to write home about. I've gotten a few of the different sandwiches, the salad and soup and really liked all of them. I always upgrade to the tomato bisque with my sandwiches for $1.50 which is totally worth it. And the staff here are so sweet! Because it is so crowded they will help you find a place to sit and even rearrange furniture for you so your whole party can fit. Come but not with a large group and don't be too upset if you have to take your food to go if you can't find seating. read more

River Roux - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The first time I was here the wine was $6 each glass and now it's $3 an ounce!!!! I paid $41 for two glasses... total scam!

River Roux felt like a fun speak-easy coffee shop, since it is located in an office building. A lot of corporate people, the vibes are great for a catch up with a friend or colleague. The prices were also quite decent and the ambiance was very nice and modern. I had the Lavender Latte, and I got a nice big cup of coffee which was yumm! read more

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River Roux replaces the previous inhabitant of the same space, the river level of 110 North Wacker, but seems to be plagued by the same issues... I popped down on a cold day, as it was a short walk on a COLD day, and placed my order quickly. That's when the wait began. After 15 mins I was approached, apologized to, and presented with the reason for the delay: delivery issues. They offered an alternate option or I could wait more and I decided to stick it out - have been wanting to try the place for a while! The manager approached me a short while later and apologized again, making things right. The sandwich and soup were very tasty! I devoured every last bite and was quite full when all was said and done. So kudos on the food quality and taste! In all, I'm going to give them another shot. To be honest, the mess up happens, I get it! But them owning up to it is a breath of fresh air in today's world. They get an "A" on food and an "A+" on service! read more

Very cute new place! Unfortunately the day I went there was a private event happening so a lot of the seats were taken but it is also a smaller space when the outdoor is closed for the summer. I got the hazelnut latte which was pretty good. It's located in the lower level of the Bank of America building and easy to find with the signs. I would come back! The service was fast too. read more

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This cafe is absolutely gorgeous. The views of the river are amazing and there is plenty of seating. Prices are very very reasonable and the place is honestly a great WFH or study spot. I thought the coffee was only okay, but I did love the crepe and avocado toast. Very worth it and highly recommend stopping by! read more

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This is my second visit to this beautiful cafe located on Wacker drive. The first time I thought it would be confusing finding this cafe since its inside of a business building but surprising the signs are super clear and easy to find. First time I tried the soda espresso, it was an interesting try for me and I loved it for a hot summer. Thr sparkling soda was refreshing with a taste of espresso. This time I got a regular latte and it was alright. Nothing special to it. I also ordered a croissant breakfast sandwich- the croissant was old so when its warmed up it was a bit chewy. The bacon was burnt. And it had a hint of banana flavor, i assume they use the same utensils gor crepe and breakfast sandwich. The service was friendly and fast and they bring the order to you if youre dining in. The environment is great for studying. Work, catching up with friends or even just relax by yourself as they have a very spacious lounge. read more

River Roux - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is basically empty. 8 people inside, a few outside, and I'm handed a buzzer telling me I only get 90 minutes. I asked the lovely cashier if I could get another 90 minutes if I bought another coffee, but she said no. So instead, they want their workers just standing around (which they were)... doing nothing, and an empty restaurant. Wonderful coffee, great food items. Horrible management. I was here on a Tuesday morning. read more

The food wasn't good but the view is beautiful. We ordered a croissant sandwich and it was dry. The sandwich was ok but it wasn't warm. And the matcha latte had too much milk to the point I couldn't taste any matcha. The place was clean and modern and the service was amazing it was just the food very mediocre. read more

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Great brunch spot. Employees were super friendly and the food/coffee was really good. Would recommend checking it out if you are wanting a nice little spot with a view of the river. read more

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Stopped by River Roux Coffee to get some work done. The place was pretty crowded, and service was on the slow side, but it's actually a nice spot for remote work with plenty of light, calm atmosphere, and a beautiful view of the lake that makes it easy to stay for a while. I got their old-fashioned donut and a coffee. The donut was really large for the price, soft and fresh, but a bit too sweet for my taste. The coffee was fine, nothing special, just your standard brew. Overall, good place to sit and work read more

River Roux - Coffee and donut - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went there with my friends. The view of this cafe was amazing! There are plenty of seats inside, and it is very suitable for study. The late that I ordered was okay, but my friend ordered an espresso soda and said it was awesome. Hope they could have more options for coffee drinks. read more

River Roux - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great seating and customer service! I recommend coming here early if you're looking to get a good spot while getting work done. It's a very busy spot so there are some tables with limited time so others can sit afterwards. The food and drinks here are good as well. read more

An amazing place to do work because of the view of the river! There's a lot of space and seating, but I'd recommend getting there early to find a spot since it does get pretty busy. As a student, my priorities when looking for a spot to do work is amount of seating, natural light, outlets, and an overall good vibe - River Roux has all of these! Food and drinks are just okay - its charm is definitely the view & space read more

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I had a double shot of espresso with affogato gelato float per Zac's request & it was sooo good! He was super friendly, the atmosphere was quiet despite it being full of people (most working on laptops), great views & great coffee! read more

River Roux - Espresso with affogato gelato float on the left - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This delightful spot was so nice on a bitter winter day. Very cozy and pleasant with fun nooks to sit in. Not a huge menu, but delicious and good quality. Lovely service and the river view!!!! read more

Might be my new favorite cafe downtown! The views are so cool by the river and it feels tucked away. I ordered a latte that was good. read more

Is there a university in the building? No available seats due to dozens of students working with a glass of water. This place has so much potential but is making 20% of the revenue it could generate because of all these students taking seats of potential customers. read more

I really love this place, location, view, atmosphere, but in the past 3 weeks it has transformed into a library for students who come to work and take all seats! I could t find a seat to have lunch. don't get me wrong, I like students, but I would like for this place to look more like a cafe for professiovals than a library for students. read more

Hmmm...what went well? Let's start with Their croissant sandwich yummy, their breakfast bowl yum!, their lattes are super tasty. The place looks awesome, inviting and super cool. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Already planning for an after work visit for the self serve wine!! read more