Beatrix is a fantastic escape from the standard conference center fare. After a long night, the…read moreMigas Egg Scramble provided exactly the kind of flavorful, high-protein start that was needed to get through the day. The Hazelnut Oat Mocha was a great pairing--rich and well-balanced. It was also good to see the variety at the table; the Eggs Your Way, Lemon Pancakes, and Overnight Oats all looked like solid, well-prepared options. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal, making for a seamless experience. If you're looking for a reliable breakfast spot in Chicago that feels a bit more intentional than the usual hotel or convention options, this is a winner.

I love it here!! Truly the best gluten free bread I have ever tasted…read more I asked our server if I should get the gf hot honey fried chicken sandwich or the chimichurri steak and eggs and he said hands down as a gf person get the sandwich because they have a great bun here. He did not lie!! Best bun ever! Does not taste gluten free even though from the look of it, it looks dry and disgusting. It was perfect, it did not crumble and was buttery goodness! Best gf sandwich I've ever had Next time I visit Chicago I will be back!

We had a fantastic experience at the Reserve Roastery! So much to see and to try, and Zach was very…read morefriendly and helpful in recommending something we might like to try - the cold brew malt. FANTASTIC life choice, Zach you are the bomb!!! It was so good even tho it was a tad pricy, I'd come back just for that. Indoors it's 5 levels though the 5th is currently closed for renovations, and it was very crowded so it was difficult to find seating, but it's kept very clean and polished despite the high traffic. Kudos to the staff!!

I found this on my way to the Harry Potter shop. What a pleasant surprise. I previously visited…read moretheir Seattle location a few years ago and loved it. They have 5 floors were the fifth floor is their rooftop restaurant but there were no open tables. Staff mentioned they get several large groups. There's a pretty cool escalator that can be taken up with each floor being unique. The first floor will find their gift shop and cafe. The gift shop staff at register were excellent. They were very friendly and talkative. Def it made it more pleasant. This is also were I believe they have their coffee bean demos. The second floor had a cafe and express pizza - food to go order no alcohol. I ordered their ube iced latte with coconut milk was excellent and the cup was unexpected and cute souvenir. They did not have the affogato though it was listed in their paper menu. It's a little confusing to order. Also tried their whiskey barrel donut. This was a bit too sweet for me but not bad. Their 3rd and 4th floor I wish I would have seen before ordering on second floor. There they have flights, I would have liked to try their flights specifically their martini one. I'm only here for a short time of time allows May come back for that's Their 5th floor seems to be their most popular but they didn't have any openings aside being midweek to try. Tip: don't forget to provide your Starbucks app number for points.

If your a connoisseur of coffee, then this is the place for you! I ordered a Nutella Mocha…read moreespresso with steamed milk. It was outstanding. The restaurant is large enough to accommodate a group or if you wanna drop in and have a sweet treat and coffee there are plenty of coffee and dessert options. It's a nice place to hang out with friends or if you're studying for a test and you need to chill this would be the place for you. The staff were friendly and inviting if I'm in the downtown area again I'm definitely going to stop in.

cute little coffee shop with vegan donuts from beacon! they have some fun flavors and great tables…read morefor working. i got a honey cinnamon latte to-go and it was quick & great service.

This is my favorite place for pastries and baked items. It's my go-to spot whenever I'm craving…read morecake. This location also has a seating area with tables, and during the summer they have outdoor seating too. You can pick the items you want on a tray and then go to the counter to place your order. I have ordered birthday cakes for my friends from here many times. One time I forgot to pre-order, but luckily they had cakes available to buy right away, which was really helpful. Definitely recommend!

Nice location. Clean. Bright and has a wide selection of delicious looking pastries. Coffee is…read moresolid and the cups right up my alley. Firm. Strong and secure. Friendly workers make it a nice place for a quick snack.

I stopped into Stan's Donuts & Coffee while walking around Chicago and immediately understood why…read morethere was a line the entire time I was there. The whole place smelled absolutely amazing the second I walked in. Since I was just ordering coffee, which I fully regret not getting a donut. I used the kiosk and my order came out quickly. I went with the brown butter latte, and it was super yummy with a flavor that stood out from a standard latte.

The coffee is absolutely delicious, the pretzel bagel is a must-try, and they have such unique and…read morecreative donut flavors. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. Definitely a go-to spot when you're craving something sweet (or savory) with great coffee to match.

Hands down the best gluten free donuts I've had in 14 years since going gf. My husband and son…read morecouldn't tell that they were gf. I brought them back home and shared with my Mom who is also gf and her eyes nearly popped out of her head with the first bite. 10/10 must get when in Chicago

Walked in and immediately greeted with the smell of donuts, yum!…read more We asked for donut recs and got one of each of their most famous flavors: vanilla bean glazed and old fashioned. Both were delish! The glazed donut was fluffy, sweet and my fave. My husband loved his old fashioned donut! He said it was crunchy yet moist. We also both got the Hot N' Spicy chicken sandwich which was so good!! Flavorful and spicy, with toppings that helped add some freshness to it. Pair it with a soft brioche bun, and this sandwich was heavenly! Def check this spot out for breakfast! One of the best places we tried while in Chicago!

We stopped for a quick coffee and snack break. This is a beautiful space with comfortable seating…read more I just grabbed a latte and a Matcha latte. Also tried the spinach Parmesan croissant. Lovely experience. All day breakfast menu. Please come and greet your own adventure.

To begin with, the customer service here was great and made the experience even more enjoyable…read more Moreover, the food was just as amazing and definitely worth coming back for. My boyfriend ordered the turkey bacon & egg croissant and absolutely loved it. Furthermore, I got the breakfast with bacon, toast, and hash browns, which I really enjoyed as well. In addition, we decided to get a pecan sticky bun for dessert, and it was the perfect sweet treat to end our meal so delicious! On top of that, everything came out fresh and well-prepared, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, if you're looking for a great breakfast spot, this is definitely the place to go you won't regret it!

It's so cute and quant inside. It is my first time trying Ralph's Coffee. Not only is it…read moreaesthetically pleasing the coffee was really good. I got a vanilla latte and it didn't disappoint. Everyone inside was very nice. They don't have an extensive menu but it's not needed. I would definitely stop by again. I recommend to anyone visiting Chicago.

Ralph's is a great spot to shop, or enjoy coffee and ice cream. The decor is fantastic, and it…read morecreates a comfortable setting for relaxing and having a good conversation. I especially love their soft-serve ice cream. It's a pleasant surprise and definitely worth trying. After finishing your coffee, you can walk right into the shop and pick up some Polo pieces, which makes the whole experience feel seamless. It's a unique place where you can enjoy a little bit of everything in one visit

I ventured to this store several years ago and it is still the same. It has multiple floors with…read morevarious imported gourmet Italian goods. It is literally a mecca of all things Italy. There is a small market doenstairs with easy to grab pre prepared meals and wines as well as other snacks and beverages as well as trinkets and souvenirs. Since everything in the store is pretty expensive, I don't really purchase much. I have other family members gift a meal or two for me which was eggplant parmesean and I have to say that it was pretty tasty. The portion size i think is generous as well though it did make me really sleepy and nearly almost put me in a coma Nonetheless, it was pretty delicious. They have a wide variety of other goods to choose from as well downstairs. When you take the escalator or elevator to the upper floors, there are dry goods such as breads, tomato sauces, cheeses, bread, and much much more. The wine wall was pretty spectacular as well amd they divided the wines by region. The other part of the store has a stand alone restaurant towards the back which was packed. They also had these stations woth an open concept kitchen so you can see the chefs cooking as well as the bartenders preparing drinks. That was fun to witness as I walked by. It was very hustle bustle and they had one lounge style sit down eatery with waiters and another casual restaurant in the back with waiters. I highly recommend it if you have not gone. I think it's a Chicago must do!

I went to Eataly solo today! I always wanted to come here because we don't have Eataly back then…read morewhen I was living in NYC. I got some candies, a pint of gelato, and a sandwich! The sandwich is so freaking professional! Because I want the sandwich hot, they disassemble the lettuce before heating it so it won't wilt! Such care and attention. That carmalized onion on the sandwich is absolutely delicious! We had the pint at dinner! Love this place. The staff is friend and patient. The poor pastry staff is super patience with me and have to handle stupid question about the options for a husband that got got a super weak stomach and lactose intolerant (like you are in a freaking Italian grocery! Daily and oil and coffee is a must!). Another I was drooling on the cheese and meat section but cannot get any. The other staff is super patience to help me check out with a pint! The self checkout is easy to use even for a first timer. There were so much stuff I want to get but I got no room in my suitcase! I really want to try the pizza but I think I have to switch to a different travel companion next time! I will definitely return whenever I am in the area!

After a day shopping on Magnificent Mile north of the river in Chicago, we stopped at nearby…read moreCafecito on Chestnut. It was early Sunday afternoon, and we were too large a group to arrive without calling ahead. You walk up a lovely old half-flight of stairs under an ornate ceiling. After a short wait, half of our party went elsewhere, and the remaining four of us were quickly seated. The front area is mainly a café, with maybe 10 seats at tables for two. Farther back is a hallway and a larger room with seating in booths and at high-tops for maybe 40, and maybe 6 more at a small bar. The staff is quick and friendly. The food is delicious and fresh and hot! And the music is loud and festive :-) We had the thin-cut savory palomillo steak, a generous serving, pounded to tenderness, served with classic wet black-beans and white rice, sweet soft platanos maduros plantain pieces, and some greens and tomato. We had a lovely colorful medium-sized Mojo Shrimp in tart garlic citrus mojo sauce, with sateed red onion crescents, tomato chunks, and parsley. And we had the huge slow-cooked tender shredded-beef Ropa Vieja pressed sandwich, sauced lightly with slightly-tangy creole sauce, served with platanos maduros and black beans. All of their food delightfully authentic. We liked it so much, a few days later we ate at their South Loop location, too!

Cafecito had my favorite sandwiches in the city - all time favorite is the ropa vieja. It's meaty…read morefrom the steak and slightly sweet from the plantains - so delicious. Their shrimp and guava-q sandwiches are also other go-to sandwiches for me. The one on wells is perfect for a lunch in the loop. If you want sit down service, the gol coast location is decent. The location on Fullerton kinda sucks - service is just really slow there so if I get sandwiches from there, I exclusively go the take out route. But all in all, the sandwiches are amazing!! And the yucca fries are good too. Oo and the guava cheese pastry is nice if you want a sweet treat after.