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    Summer House

    3.0 (279 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Grilled Chicken Club
    Eliza O.

    This spot was the most appealing in terminal 2, so glad I stopped here before my flight. Food was good, the grilled chicken club was very tasty. Fries were meh but filling. The workers here are very nice and proved fast service! Would recommend stopping for some food when in terminal 2!

    Meghan G.

    Scrambled eggs are horrible hashbrowns are totally deep-fried do not go here go to Rick Bayless

    Breakfast menu
    Katy C.

    Airport food places always get a really bad rap for some reason. Honestly I usually love airports and haven't ever had a super terrible meal at any airport. Summer House was definitely a 5 star for me. I was walking towards my gate and noticed this bright spot with beachy vibes, so I stopped to look at the breakfast menu. I saw some healthier sounding options, so I ordered the spinach and kale omelet that comes with toast and crispy hash browns. My order came out quickly (within 10 minutes), I was asked if I needed a bag to carry it with me, and I grabbed some butter and hot sauce that were conveniently located right at the pickup area. There is a nice amount of seating right at Summer House so I found a spot and dug in. The omelet was honestly really good - super hot and fresh, and the eggs were fluffy and not overcooked. I didn't notice a ton of cheese, but it did have cheddar and spinach. I appreciated that the hash browns were actually crispy and nicely seasoned. The toast was multi grain and tasty, and the butter cup was the perfect amount for me (a lot, because I love butter a lot). I'm really happy with this spot and would definitely stop by again. They also have lunch and dinner options - the fish tacos caught my eye.

    Baja tacos
    Juliana P.

    As a celiac, having gluten free options was amazing! Incredibly kind and knowledgeable service from DJ, delicious food, and lovely ambiance to enjoy during our 4 hour layover. Thank you DJ for your help and attention to detail!!

    Grilled Surfer Style Baja Fish Tacos, Jalapeño Business Paloma
    Dana S.

    Located in the main hall of Terminal 2 in O'Hare, this restaurant was pretty busy. With a very long layover, I did not let that deter me, but the wait wasn't too bad anyway. You can choose to either dine in with table service or order at the counter to take away. I sat at the bar because I was trying to prolong the experience to kill time, but the food comes in disposable packaging either way, so unless you want a drink or just really want a table there, I would recommend ordering at the counter to get in and out faster and avoid having to tip a waiter. I had a virgin jalapeño business paloma, the baja fish tacos, and an apple oatmeal cookie. The virgin paloma wasn't super strong, but that was fine with me and not unexpected when ordering an off-menu virgin version of a cocktail, I just thought it sounded refreshing, and it was. I thought the fish tacos were really good. The fish was tastefully seasoned, the toppings and tortillas were fresh, and I really liked the salsa. I enjoyed the cookie too, really nice texture and not too sweet. All the cookies were huge! I ate half and am taking the rest home. The bartender was nice and it seemed like there was a good vibe among the staff. It was a pleasant experience. The meal came out to $30. The drink ($5) and cookie ($3.5) were pretty reasonably priced, the tacos ($19) may have been a little on the expensive side, but not outlandish for 3 decently-sized tacos.

    Desserts
    Michelle M.

    Trendy little spot in the city. The service was pretty good and the food was yum. I got the Wilshire Blvd Cobb Salad. That was pretty amazing. And the desserts are pretty great. The bathrooms are clean. There is not a lot but street parking. In the city. IYKYK

    Food was good quality for airport. Grab and go and sit down so its very nice and is self service if you need to pay bill and run to your flight. Plamen also deserves a big raise he was running his butt off getting everyone seated and serving tables. Enjoyed my exp

    Delicious hash brown!!
    Joanna R.

    For an airport restaurant - they definitely met our needs for food - where we have some folks with specific dietary needs...no dairy, no gluten, low carb etc. And the service was great!! They opened promptly at 7am per the sign, even before that time, we could see they were busy prepping in the kitchen. They seemed very organized and planful, which ended up translating to a great experience for us. I only wanted hasbrowns, which were different - served as a cube, but they were perfectly tender and crispy, not greasy and great flavor. I loved mine. Colleagues ordered eggs and bacon - they were very clear that they could accommodate a strict no butter request. She didn't get sick, so they definitely delivered on that promise. My other colleague was able to substitute more eggs instead of carb - slight up charge, but not egregious. I did feel bad for the server as she was serving all 10 tables, but she was pleasant and moved efficiently. The cost wasn't too bad. I would definitely recommend this location for food if you are crunched on time.

    Egg sandwich

    Service was good, but I would honestly not recommend this location. The menu doesn't include classic summer house items like the salmon / typical breakfasts items and the QR odering system makes it hard to make changes on your order. The Baileys Espresso martini was good and i ordered the traditional egg sandwich (0/10). I didn't love that i ordered food 'for here' and was given it in a togo box + plastic silverware. I also had to switch seats because the faux plants were so filthy i kept coughing.

    Blue Moon and Pinot Gris
    Susan J.

    We stopped here during a 2 hour layover. Plenty of time for a glass of wine and a beer. Full service or counter service, your choice. We went with full service since we had time. I noticed the food is retrieved from the counter by the waitress for full service, so it's the exact same food. All food arrives in a cardboard takeout box, regardless of type of service. There was one waitress to cover the small dine-in area. She was not the friendliest, but service was efficient and sufficient. Plastic cutlery, salt & pepper are in paper packets, as is the ketchup. Water is served in plastic cups, and only on request. I need to eat gluten free, and there is no gluten free menu. I am not celiac so I just ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and removed the bun. It was delicious! Fries are good too. My daughter's burger looked good as well. Being in an airport, it wasn't particularly clean or quiet. But it was nice to sit down and kill some time. Nice selection of salads and sandwiches.

    Breakfast sandwich with avocado - literally one slice of tomato, egg omelette, and one slice of avocado for $11.49.

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    Au Cheval

    4.4
    (9.5k reviews)
    14.7 mi
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    Absolutely insane experience. Make sure you get a reservation because this place gets booked up…read morequickly and rightfully so. My wife and I ordered the bone marrow to start and shared a single cheeseburger with the bacon and egg add on. The bone marrow with the marmalade on the side was amazing. I loved the thick toast they gave on the side. It was the perfect balance for such a rich dish. The burger is probably one of the best burgers I've had in my life. The bun was nice and fluffy, the burger was juicy, the bacon was thick and flavorful, and the egg was cooked to perfection. For a couple of bites, we threw a little bone marrow and the marmalade on the burger and it took it to a whole new level. The restaurant was small and comfortable. A tad loud with the music, but I didn't mind too much. I would gladly trade that for the delicious meal we had. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great burger. Just make sure you get a reservation early.

    No photos 'cuz I'm guessing you know what a hamburger looks like…read more If this were not such a hyped location it was easily be 4 star. I don't feel it comes close to living up to the hype. In no way does it merit standing in line and it sure is not worth the $2.50/pp reservation fee that is not credited to your bill. That's just an obnoxious money grab. The atmosphere is dark, crowded, and a little noisy. In other words, bar-like. Service is good. No real complaints beyond asking for my burger with sauce on the side, being assured they would do that, and then having to scrape off the sauce that came on the burger. Okay, the food. The burgers are fine. Hardly life changing and not even the best in the city but definitely good. Worth the price? I doubt it. My dining partner liked the chopped liver starter (which came well after the burger) and the hash browns with duck heart gravy. I was much less impressed. I was confused by the "chopped" liver. Next to an immense pile of cornichons was a heap of large, again barely seasoned, diced liver pieces coated in a white sauce that the server told me was schmaltz. I make my own schmaltz and it has never been thick, white, and having no chicken flavor at all. Maybe they used a few drops of chicken fat to make a mayo? I don't know, but it certainly is a different take on chopped liver. The hash browns were piping hot and crispy but the potatoes themselves were badly underseasoned. The duck heart gravy was nice but the dish really didn't need the slightly congealed white cream gravy that adding nothing but more fat. If you're thinking about bacon, get it on the burger, not on the side. By itself it's way too sweet and peppery. On the burger, it works. Which brings me to... Food sensitivities. You will be asked about allergies and I'm sure you will be accommodated but you may not be happy with the results. The components of the dishes do not stand well on their own. They're clearly meant to be eaten together. Because so much egg and dairy is used in so many places if you want to avoid either your dish might be very suboptimal. So while it's okay it's a one and done for me. I'll stay with Small Cheval (very close in taste, much better value) or Burger Bar.

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    The cooks were very attentive!
    The cooks were very attentive!
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    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash
    Wings (very sticky so they come with hot towels)

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