Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Lake View East, Chicago

Nathan G. • January 2, 2018Try the Tonkatsu Ramen ! Great serving size and delicious...

Grainne R. • June 21, 2016Intelligentsia is a fantastical coffee experience. The baristas lovingly create coffee concoctions. The pastries are pretty good too - try their savoury croissant and almond tart. Quality.

Emily S. • November 6, 2016The Bellini juice is excellent - pear, grapefruit and lavender. Pricy, but worth it!

Susie D. • August 28, 2012Try the Radical Reuben - Easily the best vegan Reuben ever made!

Ross A. • February 14, 2017Better selection and special donuts on the weekends - try the glazed lemon pistachio

Viral P. • December 7, 2012The atmosphere and holiday decor are a welcome treat after a long day at the office or for a fun night on the town. And yes, slushies are still awesome in the winter.

Michael H. • August 26, 2016Cinnamon rolls are the best! Also try the Open Face Turkey Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy! It was the best I've had in my life!

Alison • May 8, 2022Very cool atmosphere. The donuts are so squishy and delicious, great creme brûlée latte!

Allison K. • July 7, 2015The curry crepe and mushroom crepe were awesome! Try to French beer and wine too!

Avery A. • November 3, 2016Amazing Korean fried chicken or wings! No one does it better. Their sauces are amazing.

Phuong H. • August 24, 2015Peri peri chicken is delicious! order at least Medium and up for spice level!

Sandrine A. • November 20, 2017Great place to be

Cristina D. • October 25, 2015Everything was deli. But don't miss the mussels, ceviche, cod brandada and croquetas (although they are not 100% Spanish style). Nice and small restaurant. Great service

Cristina D. • January 24, 2015Traditional Italian restaurant with a wood fired oven. Honestly, one of the best classic pizzas in Chicago! Love it!

Melody L. • January 2, 2016The apple fritter is amazing. Warm it up and enjoy. Donuts are great too. Friendly and fast. Clean. Hot chocolate could be better, was a little watery and not creamy. Very popular.

Nina N. • November 9, 2012Veggie breakfast sandwich is great! So is their chai lattee :) very fresh

Anthony H. • June 4, 2017House drip coffee Terra Sana with cinnamon infusion. Poblano Eggs were delicious. Eggs​ Benedict with a poblano cream in place of hollandaise. Light and creamy with fresh poblano flavor.

Arslaan A. • September 25, 2014I love how each empanada is wrapped differently and there is a legend on the menu! Really cute. And BYOB! Great service with outdoor seating. They also have a food truck!

Jeff G. • August 9, 2010Food was great, atmosphere was great, service was good!! We will come back!

Samantha B. • September 13, 2017Delicious lamb wrap and fries, great salads, very attentive brunch service.

Jamie I. • October 7, 2022Large cafe, plenty of space, fast and efficient baristas! GREAT place to watch the runners zoom by on Marathon Sunday!!

Chirag P. • July 29, 2012Brazilian bowl is excellent mix of grilled and fresh veggies. Mango dressing nice too. Also fresh juices and smoothies. Highly recommend this place

Ally C. • July 7, 2013Great Chicago style hot dogs and very friendly service!

Sarah P. • July 14, 2010Cannot go wrong with the caprese salad. I get it everytime, always delicious. The Tuesday prix fixe menu is a bargain.

Nicole D. • November 8, 2009Love this place. I'm still on the hunt for a better bagel in Chicago, but it was better than most. Everything else is delicious. Matzo ball soup, corned beef, breakfast hashbrowns-yum.

Brian J. M. • August 9, 2013Love, love, love the patio. Very chill and roomy. Perfect quiet place for a date or with someone you just want to talk to without yelling and stressing your vocal chords like I do...

Brandon M. • January 1, 2010The pan pizza is incredible, the sausage and pepperoni are the best I've ever had.

Becca P. • January 5, 2014TOM YUM NOODLE SOUP. It will clear your sinuses. Perfect for winter. So delicious.

Linda F. • August 15, 2014I couldn't get enough of the gnocchi in the roasted chicken breast dish. Also a huge fan of the flatbread! Great people watching on the patio.

ashish r. • April 3, 2019Dosa is pretty good... and buffet is good too but India House May be better in terms of spread and taste...