3. The Promontory
8.6
5311 S Lake Park West (at 53rd St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Hyde Park · 56 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: Check out the sublimely tropical coconut tart with passionfruit, rum cream, pineapple, kiwi and lime gel. Read more.
Chicagoist: Highlighted by an airy indoor-outdoor layout with two levels of spacious patios. Check out the sublimely tropical coconut tart with passionfruit, rum cream, pineapple, kiwi and lime gel.
Laini Madhubuti: Great lamb burger. For cocktails, pick from the menu. Bartenders need more training in off menu classics.
4. Meli Cafe
8.4
500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Printer's Row · 49 tips and reviews
Zachary Jackson: I did like the chicken and waffles but it was just too spicy. We ordered the handed crafted juice blend with Mango, Orange, Kiwi and Honey wich was so good. My family didn't enjoy the "Skin Hydrator"
Michelle Kaim: Breakfast quesadillas. Yum. Polenta pancakes with honey, blueberries and bananas. Mmm.
Marsha K.: Vegan French toast is awesome.
6. Cupitol
8.7
455 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 9 tips and reviews
Lucille Fisher: My neighborhood coffee shop, restaurant, bar. Great atmosphere! Friendly people, good menus from breakfast, lunch & dinner or anytime in between. Will try the cocktails sometime.
Eric Boldon: Brunch was fantastic, as was the huge portion of tiramisu
Ghala Alrumaihi: Good until now
Jenny Pfafflin: Be sure to visit the deli counter in the back to pick up some fresh feta; a dozen falafel; or a spinach-and-cheese and lamb pie (amongst others). Homemade lentil soup, too!
David Bell: Love the Baklava!
Darrell: The folks who work here are the nicest people on the planet. Really. The food is great, with a selection of fresh foods, grains, spices, and fruits. The people are better.
Matthew Wilson: The Chimi-Churri rocks. New favorite lunch place!
Cheapism: Try unique and healthy lunch sandwiches for under $6, and that includes a choice of a side. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-downtown-chicago-restaurants.mhtml#ixzz2kQd7jC8w
Steph McG: The chimichurri alone makes this place great- add to endless, good for you options and you've got a better than avg. Lunch place
11. Mercat a la Planxa
8.0
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Melissa Rogers: Try the Embotellado Kiwi - a carbonated cocktail made with kiwi, thyme-infused vodka and a syrup of kiwi, thyme, coriander, sugar and white wine.
Karin Kovitvongsa: Hidden Gem within the BlackStone Hotel on South Michigan. Great interior, awesome Sangria, and best bacon-wrapped dates in the city!
Leyla Arsan: Great lunch & brunch items. Excellent lamb chops!
13. Cooking Fools
8.0
1916 W North Ave (btwn N Wolcott Ave & N Winchester Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Bucktown · 7 tips and reviews
Melanie Spitzer: You get your money's worth here. huge wraps, fresh unique ingredients, and a free side. Moroccan bbq chx wrap was fantastic.
Noel Rodriguez: Super fun pasta making class. Helpful, friendly and entertaining staff.
Serious Eats: Best known as a place to take cooking classes, this Bucktown shop also has some to-go options.