This has got to be one of the best places in the city! The view is absolutely breathtaking! Sometimes it might be best to make a reservation as there can be a wait. I like coming here when it's nice out and going to the outside space. I tired a frozen rose drink here and it was so refreshing and good! Definitely a great place to hang out. read more

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Best view of Millenium Park and Lake Michigan? Arguably yes. Cindy's is located atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, and is the perfect spot to get a view of some iconic Chicago sights. Would I recommend coming her if you live here? Maybe if you've never experienced it, but be forewarned, it is a bit of a tourist trap. Fortunate enough for me, I had a friend visiting last weekend, giving me the perfect excuse to head over to Cindy's. After a long day of exploring the city, we decided to head over to grab a pre-dinner cocktail. Even though I've been to Cindy's dozens of times, the view never does get old! Drinks are a a bit overpriced ($9 for a 312) but you're paying for the view and the experience, so you have to expect that. It was a beautiful blue sky day, so the views were immaculate, and my friend visiting really enjoyed herself. The outdoor railing can get a bit crowded, with everyone trying to squeeze in to get a photo, but for the most part, people are very nice and accommodating. The staff are also great, props to them for always being super nice, even when the patio is crazy packed. Would I come here if a friend wasn't visiting? No. But do I enjoy coming and soaking in that view when one is? Most definitely! read more

I would not recommend going to that place, the attention they gave was super bad in every way, we went to that place thinking that it would be something nice, it was not badly organized, super crowded, they did not want to give us a menu to order the food read more

Service was horrible! The staff actually got offensive when feedback was given. The manager said "next time you should tip 20%". No offense but 20% should not be given ANYWHERE for shitty service. Pompous pricks! read more

Cindy's is located at the top of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. It was hyped-up, but I was not impressed. Sure the view and deck on a good weather day was nice, but there are other comparable joints in the city. The "Howl at the Jun" - citadelle gin, 'jun' kombucha, grapefruit, sparkling rosé - had a light, refreshing grapefruit and citrus flavor, but it was not worth $15. I can't speak for the food, but Cindy's has been added to my list of trendy, hipster, pretentious, and offensively expensive city joints. read more

We went there for the view but they really got us by the stomach also! Amazing food!!! Super friendly service. I got the duck and my friend got the gnocchi. I tried hers and it was super delicious. But the duck... no words to describe how incredible it was!!! Definitely coming back and bringing visitors from outside of Chicago! read more

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Favorite spot to eat during my trip to Chicago! The food and drinks are amazing!!! Must make a reservation well in advance; but Worth it to sit at the bar if you don't have a reservation! The view is beautiful too read more

I went here on Friday night and this has the best views of downtown Chicago. Even if the bar is crowded, the line will go fast because the bartenders make drinks very quickly. We didn't have a chance to grab anything to eat but all of the food did look really good though so I wish we would've had a chance to eat. Stop on by for a cocktail! read more

Beautiful vibey rooftop overlooking Millenium park and the lake; really great food. Awesome place for a nice breakfast.

Work-related trip, put our name in for a table, but we decided to hang around the bar for drinks while we waited, we eventually took up about 6 seats and decided to snack on some shared apps and drinks among our team instead. (I later decided to get Shake Shack downstairs for actual food afterwards). Drink names were super cute and super delicious too! Great vibes always a fun time --- with the right people of course. Next time we'll have to try eating their meals but it seems like everything is proportioned for sharing, not individual plates, so not sure when the next time would be appropriate for team outings or with friends with different tastes/palettes. read more

Did not make reservations for lunch but we stopped by anyway and at the front desk we asked to be seated. They said if anybody cancelled we would be seated and since we had some time to spare we did get seated in a few minutes. Tried the Angus burger and the salmon, also a mojito and Daisy drinks both well made. Our server Missa was polite and helpful. She was pleasant and friendly. Overall it was a great experience and best of all the view of millennium Park is a plus. Will come again to have dinner. read more

Great outdoor patio and views of Millennium Park and Downtown Chicago, for that alone you could come here. You have to wait in line downstairs in order to get into the elevator to get up there. They have dinner reservations, and two bars. It was SUPER crowded on the outdoor patio, we were hard pressed to find a seat and to get drinks. It seems like a cute date place or for a group of friends, but probably make reservations or come early, or just stay for a drink before you get your night started. read more

Dope view and as a result a crowded outdoor patio which is where everyone hangs out. I don't know if I would pay $16 for a cocktail that is watered down. Skip the drinks and just go directly outdoors. read more

Great drinks and solid food. Not always the seating, even as a local on off hours. Get there early for the best seating and check out the some if the best views of Millennium park. read more

My go-to place to take people visiting from out of town. I adore the view, Chicago , not just the skyscrapers, but also the millennium park, grant park, bean, Art Institute and Adler. Cocktails are great, the 'kick in the daisy' is my usual. Service is good, food is great and wait times are long! Plan ahead and be prepared to wait in line at time son a weekend morning for brunch. Pro tip on what to order- one of the best apple pies I've had was here! read more

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Great views, great drinks, great service. We had a few food items, including oysters, the burger.. but the most memorable dish which you must try is the hash! Do not come here without trying it. Bridgette was our waiter - super friendly and gave us great suggestions on other spots to see while on our vacation. read more

Went here for brunch with my besties. The food was delicious. We had kombucha drinks which were so tasty! I love the view and staff are so accommodating. Can't go wrong with this place! read more

First-time Chicago tourist here and boy did Cindy's not disappoint. Ambiance: A little upscale, but not so much as to make one feel out of place; just enough to make it feel nice. Mix of younger and older folks, tourists and locals. Beautifully designed interior with high ceilings and lovely light. And of course, and excellent view. Drinks: Delicious and well-made. Thoughtfully crafted. Service: Attentive despite how busy it was. Space: A little crowded. Everyone wants the ledge overlooking the street/park, so prepare to stalk those prime standing locations for folks leaving. Would definitely return. Cute summertime venue to enjoy the cooler night air. read more

A cool place to hand out with friends to enjoy fantastic night views of Chicago. My boyfriend and I dropped by without reservation on a windy Sunday evening around 5:40pm. Not a long queue. We were told to help ourselves at the bar or the deck and we're seated in 15 min- acceptable waiting time. Drinks: love the Gateway cocktail - sweet and refreshing as it's gin based. Red was so-so. (Since we are from WA, spoiled by our vineyards.lol Dish: Roaated wagyu beef cheek. Soft and juicy , more like stewed beef with rich flavor. I enjoyed it on my first bite . Minus one star since this place is a bit pricy. read more

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Always a good vibe when we get the chance to visit here. Luckily the day we came there was no line and we got right upstairs, able to order a drink quick, and head outside to look at the city. read more

great if you can get a reservation. Nice food and interesting drinks. Wonderful vibe and view.

Came here for a WFH lunch with my bestie and it was the best! The host staff was accommodating with getting us a spot to work and Eddie was amazing! he really made our experience memorable, and we cannot wait to come back!!!! read more

My dinner experience really left me scratching my head wondering what just happened. This was my second try with Cindy's. I made a reservation for 10:30 PM. It wasn't very busy. We had our first course. Food was not bad. Waiter was friendly and nice. Most of the restaurant was empty but they sat a couple at our table who was obviously on their first date. I had to sit there and listen to some guy tell his date all about his grandparents for the rest of our dinner. Bottom line is that it's communal sitting regardless of the fact that the restaurant is empty. We ended up spending close to $300 for a dinner that was not intimate at all and not that great. This is more like a nightclub atmosphere with employee attitudes that are more along the lines of "be happy because you are lucky to be here." My first experience was during the day. Great view. I figured it would be really nice at night but it's hard to see the skyline from inside the restaurant. I would not recommend this place. Plenty of better options for your money. read more

Super cute rooftop bar! It's right next door to Shake Shack and sometimes you gotta get in line for the elevator that sends you all the way to the top. The decor is very cute on the inside - lots of seating and you can even make reservations. The outdoor area is a little smaller than expected - it's like a long balcony that isn't very wide, but good enough for you to enjoy the view of Millennium Park and many of the signature skyscrapers downtown. I think that the drinks and food here are pretty pricey for its taste. I probably wouldn't come here just for the drinks or food alone, but definitely to chill and enjoy the view of the city. It's a very relaxed and sociable atmosphere. read more

Like everyone has said this place has great views of the city. I strongly suggest you make a reservation in advance, otherwise you will be eating at the bar. Awesome whiskey selection / beers. Menu was not as advanced as I thought it could be but they do offer some general staples. I typically come in and get the omelet and bagel. This place gets crowded read more

If you have time and want to check out the view, then I would recommend coming here. We came here during night and it was quite crowded in the balcony. I wouldn't call this a rooftop bar because it's super smaller than what I expected and more like an expanded balcony tbh. We had to wait until someone left in order to snag a spot in front to look at the view. Drinks aren't bad. They have special cocktails and wine. I feel like the view might've been better in the daylight because you can't really see the bean since it was too dark. Again, if you have time, come here and have a drink or 2 and enjoy the view. If you don't have time, I wouldn't stress about it. I wish they had more seating on the balcony but the only 2 tables I saw were blocked off and probably reserved. read more

Cindy's Rooftop - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super view! That's what this place is all about. Have a drink if you can get a table or a spot by the bar and then hit the deck for spectacular views of the lakefront. If it's warm enough, you can sit outside, as well. read more

Butter Pancakes are so good , came out a lot in an order , they have very nice view that you can see Chicago City with The Bean under read more

Cindy's Rooftop - Buttermilk Pancakes is really good - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great location and views. Love their chicken burger, it was perfectly executed. Service was terrific but not sure about the communal dining read more

Maybe during the day or at dusk this place is a location not to be missed. At 10:30 pm at night it wasn't so great. All of the railings on the outer deck were full of old wine glasses and spit out lemons and it was disgusting. The view over Grant Park is fine but really at night all you can see are lights. Highly recommend you come when you can see the different buildings in Grant Park and on the Lakeshore and enjoy the view of the lake itself. read more

On my last day visiting Chicago, I was forced to decide between a drink on John Hancock building roof or at Cindy's. Both boasted unparalleled views and marked up menus, but enough locals had recommended Cindy's and it was, well, closer to the Bean.™ After hopping on the elevator to the 14th floor, I was immediately appreciative of the gorgeous wood paneling and the lighting. With regard to the latter, the beautiful bar's bell jars cast an amber glow in the front side which contrasts with the terrific natural light the domed glass ceiling allowed the remainder of the space. After stopping to admire the bevy of beautiful people brunching (it was early afternoon), I ordered a cappuccino. It was delicious and not too expensive, at least compared to what I was bracing myself for. While sipping on the deck overlooking the Lake/Milennium Park/East Side, I determined the ascent was worth every penny. In conclusion, do as the locals/well informed tourists do, and hit Cindy's. read more

SooOOOO when we first moved to Chicago, everyone was like, GO TO CINDY's its awesome..... blah blah blah... well its OVERRATED! Got a reservation, took 2 months in advance geeessss... was expecting legit service with this sH$t! We get there and felt pretty special getting to cut line and up the elevator privately on arrival which was nice. We had a cool seat right in the center (it is a small venue!) but it was nice. We planned to come for drinks and apps only as the only reservation I could get (again 2 months early), was at 9 pm (Oh and we got there 15 min early just in case)! So after seating it took FOREVER to get drinks... like who the hell was our waitress, I have no idea because nobody came to us... it took us asking multiple people, who rudely said "Your not with me" for us to finally come across some chic who didn't even have menus.... then took another 5 mins to get them! Ugh, then we decided okay well lets half of us (there was 4 of us) go out and see the view at a time, fear of losing our seat because there was obviously no organization to this B, and so many people just standing around in between tables. Anyways, we let the guys go first, so us girls could get drinks and catch up. Finally got cocktails at around 9:30 (mind you, wee got there at 8:45, seated by 8:50. So us girls wanted to go out and see the infamous view at around 9:40pm and they stopped us! They closed all the doors and said "done now, no more cus were closed!" WTF! its not even 10pm! I was sooooo annoyed... PS only some of the drinks were tasty, most not, and ALL OVERPRICED. From the hubs perspective, since I didn't even get to see it! GRRRRR The view was overrated and overstated as on previous reviews. From windows and now after exploring many other rooftop spots in the city in summer and winter, this spot is definitely NOT RECOMMENDED! Better prices, better drinks, better food, better service at many places elsewhere with more appropriate timed reservations or no reservations (check my other reviews). read more

A friend recommended this place for drinks. We took an elevator up a few floors to get to Cindy's. We wanted to eat here as well but the wait was over an hour long. It was a Friday afternoon around lunch time. So we decided to just stay for drinks. The bar was packed. I ordered howl at the jun. It was amazing. The restaurant/bar is on a rooftop over looking millennium park. The view was amazing. A great place to hangout and drink. If I ever come back to Chicago I would definitely return to Cindy's. read more

Cindy's Rooftop - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Located on the rooftop of Chicago Athletic Association, Cindy's is a wonderful place to grab a meal + drinks with a beautiful view! Husband and I popped in for a quick drink while exploring Chicago. The aesthetic in this place is so darn cute and you just can't beat the view! The bartenders were very nice and quick. I got the getaway and while quite expensive ($16) it was delicious and I would definitely recommend! read more

Cindy's Rooftop - Getaway - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The reviews of Cindy's speak for themselves. This is a rooftop with beautiful architecture, even better rooftop views, and thoughtfully crafted drinks. My brother and I came here on a Thursday shortly after 4pm, and the place was already hopping! People must run out of work and run to Cindy's! We had to wait a few minutes at the bar to order our drinks. I ordered the Howl at the Jun and my brother had the Spanish Style Gin and Tonic. Both drinks were extremely flavorful and different from anything that I have had before. The view of Millennium Park is gorgeous, but depending on when you go, you will likely be fighting your way for a spot right on the ledge overlooking the park and lake. Make sure you take some pictures, because this view is spectacular (particularly in the afternoon and early evening). Cindy's also has a bar outside for easier ordering, and a fire pit (which I actually didn't like, because I felt like it took up too much room outside). We didn't eat here, but I am looking forward to returning and trying out some of the food! read more

Cindy's Rooftop - Gorgeous view! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bright and airy spot with great cocktails, both boozy and not. The brunch options are solid, though the pancakes were a bit underdone (and the server was kind enough to only charge us half price for them). I'll definitely be back some evening for drinks! read more

Cindy's Rooftop - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This cute rooftop restaurant is the perfect spot to have a nice casual date. Decor is clean and beautiful when the suns out. The food was phenomenal! I had the farm spinach and kale salad with salmon. The salmon taste fresh, seared and seasoned to perfection! Salad is well balanced, refreshing and what I consider clean eating! After having loads of pizza, this was the cherry on top during my mini trip to Chicago. I had a couple bites of the lobster roll, it's refreshing! The Asian pear gives off a nice crunch texture to the sandwich. Most lobster rolls are heavy in butter and fattening, rather Cindy's offer a nice light lobster roll and feel less guilty eating it lol. Overall, Service is very fast and attentive, The staff is amazing, and of course chef ragano is awesome! It's really nice knowing the food matches the quality of the people and restaurant itself. Thank you for the wonderful experience. read more

Cindy's Rooftop - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Do yourself a favor and skip this place. The staff is very rude and the food was sub-par. Tried to discuss with the manager Lindsay but she didn't seem to care about the customers. What a joke for such a bad restaurant being in this nice hotel read more

I'm currently sitting at a table at Cindy's, just having finished dinner with a 4 PM reservation and now waiting for my check. It's been a really terrible experience for my husband and me as well as the women sharing our communal table, although the food and cocktails were good. If you want to eat a $52 plate of scallops in the middle of a fraternity mixer, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. read more

The views are outstanding, overlooking millennium park. Outdoor seating where you can actually enjoy it though are rare to find and can't be reserved. With a Reservation you're often just seated someplace inside. If you think you can grab a seat when someone leaves an outdoor table forget it, there's some fast folks waiting there. The food is okay, portions are generally small, but tasty. I go there for the oysters which you have an option of several east or west coast. I'm an east coast guy so I like the option. Drinks are specialty and refreshing. The only real draw back is it's crowded and everyone's doing what they can to be on the deck in the summer. read more