A birthday weekend that I'm truly enjoying! My wife has this whole weekend planned out for my…read morebirthday. I'm being surprised left and right, we came here for breakfast. Shoutout to Maddy for being a great host! Recommend you ask for her area! Good food! My wife had the Belgian Waffles with cinnamon, strawberries, and Mango, Pineapple, & orange drink. I had the eggs your way, egg white scrambled with cinnamon bacon and mimosa for the drink. Finished it off with a chocolate chunk (chocolate chip cookie) to set off my birthday breakfast the right way! I love Chicago and this is the first time I've ever been to this establishment. Great service, good food, and amazing vibe!

Beatrix is an excellent spot to grab breakfast or a quick bite while in Chicago! We had a…read morereservation and were excited to check it out. The food definitely lived up to the expectations. I ordered the oatmeal, and the table also got the smashed avocado toast and Greek yogurt. Everything looked incredible, and the food was great overall. It's a solid option if you're looking for a tasty breakfast with plenty of options to start your day. Unfortunately, the service was a bit hit or miss. Even with a reservation, we still waited about 20 minutes to be seated. Once we were at the table, we had to wait for silverware, and there was also a mistake with the bill. Nothing that ruined the meal, but a few little things that added up and took away from the experience. That said, the food was absolutely worth it, and I'd happily come back. Beatrix is a great spot for breakfast or brunch in Streeterville, and hopefully our next visit will come with a smoother service experience. Four stars! Come for the food, just be prepared for a little patience during a busy morning.

Such a cool spot to visit while in Chicago! The aesthetic is beautiful, the vibe is great, and…read moreeveryone was really friendly. I loved the variety of drinks and options they had. I tried the espresso martini, which was refreshing and had a really nice, quality espresso flavor. The donut was good too! Overall, a great experience and definitely worth checking out if you're in Chicago!

From the moment I walked in, I was amazed by the size and design of this Starbucks…read more The atmosphere felt different than your typical Starbucks. It was crowded, long lines and did not see a lot of tables to sit at. Every floor had something unique to explore. One floor had a bar and you can order a coffee Martini flight. Every floor was just as busy. This Starbucks felt more like an attraction than just a coffee shop. Actually I was a little overwhelmed as it was so busy and just wasn't the relax vibe I usually go for when I stop at a coffee shop. This was mainly walk in, look around and take as many photos as possible and leave. Didn't get to try any of their pastries or coffee. Next I should armed myself with patience and mentally prepare to wait in line in a chaotic Starbucks. Otherwise this is an amazing attraction in Chicago! World's largest Starbucks.

What a cute coffee shop Snacks, food, other beverages also…read moresold Lots of tables to study and work at High ceilings with large windows

I was skeptical of this coffee shop thinking it would be a generic coffee shop in a hotel or office…read morebuilding. It did not disappoint at all. The music was punk-esque. I was also nervous with the amount of flavors they had BUT I ordered a snickerdoodle latte (hot) and it was delicious. The milk was steamed perfectly. Lots of room to sit and lots of space. Floor to ceiling windows so nice lighting. Also nice cool ac for a hot summer day. Would recommend this place and would come back for a cup of coffee. Service was easy and simple. No frills.

This was our go-to coffee spot whenever we were near the Riverwalk area or needed strong matcha in…read morethe morning for the day ahead. I would order ahead via the app, and either my husband would pick up or we would go there together. The baristas consistently made drinks well. It's a cute little PB spot. I would definitely recommend if you're staying at one of the nearby hotels and need a PB fix.

I was in Chicago last month and, while exploring the city on foot, I came across Paris Baguette and…read moredecided to stop and try one of their pastries and a coffee. From the moment I walked in I was impressed. The store was spotless , everything looked fresh, and the displays were beautifully organized. It was honestly hard to choose because everything looked so good. They had outdoor seating, which made it the perfect spot to sit back, relax and take in the city while enjoying a yummy pastry and coffee. Service was fast and no lines. Favorite unexpected spot during my trip to Chicago!

We ordered a bag of 5 random donuts and mostly liked them. The big chocolate one we got was just…read moreokay, but the rest were good! This location has very little seating but some at least.

Pretty great donuts! A little hard to find but just keep…read morewalking on the upper level and you should be able to see it! The service is pretty good and fast and helpful to get you what you need! They also have gluten-free donuts and also vegan donuts for those who are a little bit more sensitive, and have allergies! Which I think is a huge win! The donuts themselves are pretty great! The vegan donuts were pretty good for vegan! But enjoyed most of the flavors that we got! Would love to go and try some more!

Decided to explore downtown Chicago this weekend and wanted to grab a little snack to enjoy on my…read morewalk. That's when I stumbled upon Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken! I arrived around 9:30 AM, and their most popular donuts were already almost sold out. That's always a good sign! I ended up getting a cruller and a strawberry-frosted donut. I tried to practice a little self-control by eating only half of each and saving the rest for later, but that plan quickly went out the window. They were just too good to resist! Later in the day, I told my friend she needed to check this place out for their donuts, only for her to tell me that it's her go-to spot every Sunday. Clearly, she's been in on this little gem for a while! While paying for my donuts, I also noticed they serve chicken, which gives me another reason to come back. I can't wait to try some more of their donuts and eventually venture into their chicken sandwiches. Definitely worth a stop when exploring downtown Chicago, especially if you have a sweet tooth!

My wife is gluten-free and always does research on where she can find gluten-free food in the…read morecities we travel to and she was so excited when she learned that Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken had gluten-free donuts! We walked to this location and it was busy! It's a walk-in location but they have a few stools inside and tables outside to enjoy your food. In addition to donuts, as the name suggests they also have a variety of chicken tenders and sandwiches, but at 9:30 in the morning, it was a little early for me to enjoy chicken, but I'm sure it's delicious! It was hard to choose what donut to eat because they all looked delicious, but I settled on the apple fritter and my wife had the gluten-free sprinkle one and it was so good, she ordered a second to go. My apple fritter was great and not too sweet. Based on the donuts, I would come back to try the chicken! What a great local spot with great donuts.

This place had a lovely cafe theme, the pastries delicious, breakfast items extra delicious, and…read morethe drinks?!? Once you place your order, someone there will get you a seat, so you won't have to hunt for your own seating (which is soooo helpful) and then servers will run your food and drinks to you. We had the morning sandwich, turkey bacon and egg croissant , lavender lemonade, a lemon mini Bundt cake and the salted chocolate cold brew. The food was soooo good!! The lemon Bundt was lemony but not overpowering, my favorite breakfast sandwich was the croissant; it had a sauce on it that was soooooo good!!!! The drinks were just as good as the food! Try this place!!!

Great for coffee runs! Disappointed they gave me the wrong takeout order and I did not notice till…read moreI got to work. They were super busy, but it's unfortunate :(. I tried their mango matcha and it was pretty good. 6/10. While the matcha is quite green, it was not my favorite matcha flavor but the mango puree was nice and refreshing. They have super cute mugs and tumblrs too. Will probably come back for some cute to-go mugs.

I'm a pretty simple coffee drinker. I usually stick to an iced or hot Americano, black, so I don't…read moretypically go out of my way to visit hyped-up coffee shops or try specialty drinks. That said, what I really enjoyed about this place was the attention to detail, branding, and overall aesthetics. Of course, you'd expect that from Ralph Lauren. The coffee shop is located inside the largest and nicest Ralph Lauren store in the world, which makes the whole experience even more unique. I enjoyed my Americano, grabbed a chocolate croissant, and spent some time taking in how beautiful both the coffee shop and the store are. Even if you're a simple coffee drinker like me, it's definitely worth stopping by for the experience.

Stopped by Ralph's Coffee while in Chicago. The line was pretty long but moved surprisingly fast…read more It's located inside the Ralph Lauren store, right by the men's department on the first floor, with women's upstairs. Not a whole lot of room to move around, especially when it's busy. I ordered the Salted Honey Cream Top Latte and it was really good! The coffee had great flavor and the cold foam was a nice touch. Love the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, so of course I had to stop in. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Speaking for the grocery portion only... it's super well stocked and would make a great place to…read moregrab date night meal items or pack a fun gift basket for a gift. The prices are wild and the Whole Foods or Fresh Market of Italian food but you know this going in. Kinda fun is they have free bubbly water in the free seating area near the gelato and coffee bar so you can grab a cup while you're shopping. We got some prepared food items and they were good quality. Pricey.

Expensive tourist trap. Stay away. The restaurants here are all over priced fast food served on…read moredisposable plates. Pizza is not made fresh but instead just sitting there waiting to be reheated. Paste is fresh, but for what you pay for, you might as well get something off the tourist area at a better sit down style. The store is kind of cool. Have a few wines, oil, paste, etc. they need more coffee stuff though. I feel like that was a miss on their part. No cool espresso stuff that Italy is known for. If the food here suppose to represent Italy, then I have no desire to visit for the food.

Being the mom of a barista, I'm looking for little local places. But here in the tourista section…read moreof Chicago, I'm going to have to work harder. But... Lovely place to sit and sip. View is nice and moved the music. My "god save the queen" was perfect. Felt like an independent café.

Morning coffee and tea with a pastry! Two Raisin Danishes, a Grim Steeper, and a Applely Ever After…read morehot beverages.