Suggestions for Café near Gold Coast, Chicago

Molly E. • December 17, 2015The space is gorgeous. It's perfect for brunch. They make the wait painless by texting your cell phone when your table is ready and providing a walk up café for drinks. I highly recommend the burger!

Djana S. • September 11, 2019Wonderful Old Town Caprese sandwich (its listed as pannini), with potato chips and picles

Craig W. • August 14, 2022Coffee is really good. Patio out back is a nice surprise. Great place for brunch with some friends. Breakfast and lunch food 🤤. You’ll be back again and again.

Nikki S. • March 17, 2015I had the latte and it was at the perfect temperature! Nice and hot!

Zach S. • May 15, 2016Great small breakfast and lunch cafe. Good quality for the money.

Allison K. • January 7, 2016Great outdoor seating by the river. Always packed at noon. So many options (pizza, sushi, burgers, salad, sandwiches, etc.)

Kaitlin V. • July 20, 2014try the iced Thai latté or the fig and black pepper latté. their French toast is delicious.

Joe A. • November 4, 2011Try the Orang Mocha Mio! The best!! Orange is subtle, not overpowering.

Kurt U. • October 27, 2011Janik's may have the friendliest owners and staff of any cafe in the city. Ask them how their day is going.

Thurgood C. • October 21, 2011Italian Chicken Grinder is very good! It's like a chicken parmesan sandwich

Adrian P. • October 13, 2017Even if you’re not a fan of the furniture, this store is worth checking out due to its location on The Gold Coast in a gorgeous historic building. The 3 Arts Club Cafe food is excellent as well.

Dasha K. • May 3, 2013Amazing location in the heart of the city and a great view out of the window. Just come in and grab anything - hot chai on a cold day, ceasar salad, tomato soup or ham&swiss panini.

Jeremy B. • February 23, 2011Awesome place.. highly suggest it.. Thanks for the cookies Phil!

Alberto Q. • August 31, 2014Good selection of foods and beverages. Perfect for a break during the visit.

Claire W. • March 31, 2018Definitely worth the experience. Got to choose our own tea blend and a few pastries. Waiter was so sweet and even took a picture of us at the end! Love the space, so historic and unique.

Khawla O. • October 11, 2020Loved the atmosphere! I highly recommend the matcha latte 🍵 the pancakes was good too

Jasmine C. • January 29, 2012Intimate little wine bar. Order the fusilli funghi tartufo (white truffle!), taleggio cheese, prosciutto!

Hotel I. • January 23, 2013This neighborhood haunt features a range of Italian comfort food that will bring back memories of your nonna’s kitchen. Choose among stone-fired pizzas, luscious pastas, as well as seafood.

ᴡ I. • May 7, 2012The sunrise burger is definitely the way to go.

Manoj A. • June 10, 2020Pancakes are great - big breakfast so come hungry

J H. • March 12, 2012In this latest iteration, Cafe 251, formerly Allspice Cafe, has seen its increase in spice & selections at the cost of popular stations such as hand topped salads made to order.