Stopped by Gotham Bagels in South Loop and had a pretty good experience. Service was fast and the…read morestaff was friendly. I really liked that they have both indoor and outdoor seating, gives you options depending on the weather. I got the lox bagel on an everything bagel. The flavors were there but the bagel itself was a bit too hard for me, kind of took away from the whole thing. Definitely want to come back and try the lox on a different bagel because I think it has potential. Also got the matcha latte and that was really good, smooth and not too sweet. That's something I'd absolutely order again. Will be back to give it another shot.

saddest lox bagel i've ever had -- every bite felt like it was nothing but cream cheese compared to…read moreother places i've been to. i just couldn't finish it since cream cheese was gushing out so much with every bite. (i did eat the salmon but thinnest cut ever as you can see from photo) my mocha with dark chocolate was tasty tho! i might try again one last time with another bagel just to say that i actually tried with gotham bagels but won't be getting the lox bagel. service was fast and nice once i came to pick up!

Tucked in a small food court you have to walk down some stairs, sits "The Bagel Spot" along with a…read morecouple other restaurants. They run different specials as far as soups go, and they make their bagels offsite because the kitchen area is small. Everything is reasonably priced and they have friendly service from the staff. I had a corned beef on marble rye sandwich, they had a gumbolaya special for their soup and was offered a sample, after tasting it could not leave without a cup. Both of the items I ordered were pretty solid. I work downtown quite a bit and if I am craving a bagel or sandwich or soup, I will stop by once again. Give them a try, I believe they've only been open a handful of months so they could use your business. With the prices you pay for food downtown, this place is not bad, so your pockets won't be hurting. These breakfast sandwiches are a lot better than the ones you'll find at your typical Dunkin' which is actually located at the street level next-door.

Delicious bagel and cream cheese options. Just follow the signs down the stairs to find this hidden…read moregem in the city.

Love this bagel shop. The bagel and cream cheese was delicious. I had a cinnamon sugar bagel with…read moreplain cream cheese. They give more than enough cream cheese. The service was great. I ordered online and everything was ready to go when I arrived. They have a small seating area. A couple small tables and counter seating.

I went to Gotham Bagels with very high expectations. We went in on a Sunday morning, and there was…read morea short line to order. The bagels themselves were super disappointing: very tough to bite into and tear. I'm a big fan of NY bagels and have been trying to find good bagel spots in Chicago. This one really broke my heart. It was fairly expensive, too. I had a bagel at a NY airport today just to get over the sadness, and it reminded me why I love bagels. I did like the cream cheese and lox at Gotham, but the bagels are the whole point.

BREWS and VIEWS We…read moreflew in overnight. Tired and all we needed was COFFEE. Looked up great spots and this did NOT disappoint! Im not a city girl...but this felt completely out of what I would expect from a suburb/city coffee spot. We walked in and the cute ambiance....the overwhelming yummy selection...it was perfect! Like most delicious food...we forgot to take a picture but it was delicious!!!!!! Met all expectations! The customer service was super helpful

I got pick up from here to avoid the line, which is always long on the weekend!…read more The bagels were fluffy, and the cream cheese was dense. I got the sesame bagel which came with white and black sesame seeds. And I had the jalapeño cream cheese on it. My partner got the lox bagel on an everything bagel, and thought it was too salty. My child got a plain bagel with plain cream cheese and thought it was fine. I also got a cold brew and my partner got the banana foster cold brew which tasted like those little banana candies. It was interesting! Because of the line I did think it would be incredible, and it was good but I would not wait in that line.

I recently started working back downtown, so I've had the chance to try a few spots near my office…read more I've passed Goddess and the Baker so many times and finally decided to stop in. Luckily, I signed up for the app and received $10 off my first order. I tried the tiramisu latte, which was amazing, along with a breakfast croissant sandwich that was really tasty. I also loved the jelly they served with it. The café was pretty busy, so next time I'll definitely order ahead. The space itself was spacious and cute, with a really nice atmosphere. It's a little pricey, but worth it as an occasional treat. They also had a great variety of pastries that looked delicious.

The sweet matcha was good! It was very smooth and tasted grassy in a good way. It wasn't TOO sweet…read more The mango mint lemonade was very refreshing. It was quite nice Half kale apple half ginger tonic is very nice! It has a good healthy taste and a ginger tinge. The pumpkin loaf was good but plain. It wasn't bad at all it just has room for improvement The chicken supreme tasted like food from the freezer into oven. Which of course is what most food is, but that's not what it should taste like. There is a good flavor there, but it's hidden by the freezer note. The pumpkin croissant was kind of dense. It tasted good but the actual croissant part Was A bit too dense for a croissant I believe. The actual pumpkin part was a little sweet, but it was decent. Maybe if it was warmed up it would taste better. Also, maybe if the croissant was flakier and thinner it would be less dense and easier to eat.

Service was super fast and friendly. I'm not sure if this place is still called crepe & bean or…read morecomplete converted to a Brü Chicago but either way it's worth a try. The space is great for studying too. The menu has so many choices and easy to eat while working. The crepes come in an ingenious container that can unravel as you eat and keeps your hands clean, letting me type this review while still eating. The yuzu honey matcha was great. The matcha on top was strong. The honey and yuzu was refreshing. Lots of milk options available. Minimal matcha sediment over time too.

Crepe & Bean is such a gem! Their crepes are always delicious, and I love that they serve BRÜ…read morecoffee. They also have some of the best smoothies around. My favorites are the Orange Line, Blue Line, and Green Line. They have a great selection of pastries, the service is always quick, and the staff is friendly. So glad to have them right in my building!

Tried a seasonal matcha and was unfortunately so disappointed in how bitter it was that I couldn't…read morefinish it. I usually like the Dollop matcha but something about the quality has definitely changed.

A relatively small coffee shop but big in flavor. I stopped by before work and tried the Banana…read moreBread Latte iced and it delivered. The store has a few small tables and a long bench across the window, but isn't geared towards working from.

Came here directly off a flight. I was arriving downtown and had to grab some lunch. This…read moreestablishment is inside of food hall, which is close to CTA stop. I previously had tried this food at a Yelp event featuring all the different food at the Sterling food hall. Thanks Yelp Elite for putting me on this gem. By far, this was one of my favorite things to try that night, so I was excited to head back there for a quick lunch after cross-country flight On this occasion, I got the turkey sandwich which was so good and delicious and I couldn't even finish all of it cause it was so hearty. I also got a couple treats to take back to the hotel to have for breakfast over the next few days. All and all it was a really good experience. When I am back in Chicago and need a delicious hearty sandwich or bakery items I'm coming back.

I had Seedo's bookmarked for a while after seeing a TikTok recommend them, so I was excited to try…read morethem out. They're located in the Sterling Food Hall, which is always a nice corporate place to go to during the week. I came for one item in particular, which was their Pistachio Croissant. I had high expectations, and they were met! I really liked the flavor of the pistachio frangipane, which was tasty and not too sweet. It was also a decently sized croissant; I split it easily with a friend, and we were both satisfied. The croissant texture itself was not the best, but the overall pastry was good. They have lots of other offerings that looked yummy, so I will definitely check them out in the future. Excited to come back soon!