My number one advice is to come here for their hot sandwich!! The wait was long and they stop serving hot sandwiches at 3pm so get here earlier if that's what you're looking for. I was blown away by the tasty sandwich and their housemade chips- so much flavor yet light and satisfying. So glad I got to try them! read more

Lardon - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had an awesome lunch at Lardon -- this place absolutely lives up to the hype. The Italiano (Michelin Top 7 sandwiches in North America) is next-level. The combo of soppressata, capicola, 'nduja, and provolone hits perfectly, and the house giardiniera gives it that spicy, tangy kick that just brings everything together. Also tried the Charred Broccolini Melt -- and honestly, this might steal the show for some people. The melted provolone, pickled fresno peppers, and herb aioli on ciabatta create a ridiculously good flavor profile. Smoky, creamy, and just the right amount of bite. And let's not ignore the details -- fresh-cut chips, great bread, and that casual Logan Square vibe that makes you want to hang out longer than planned. If you're a sandwich person, this is a must-stop. read more

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Terrible service. TL;DR: completely unfair on which patrons to serve and which not to? Seemed racial, or due to other bias. We arrived at 3:28 on Sunday, and they told us 'the kitchen closes in 2 mins, sorry but we can't serve you'. And as we were leaving, we saw a white couple coming in. I initially thought they were going to be turned away as well, but when we came to the car they still hadn't left, so I decided to go back and see what happened. When I went back, to my surprise, the white couple was seated down and being served? Then after politely asking if we could get a sandwich to go, as I had come from out of town, they quickly said 'I guess the first four that aren't hot sandwiches'. We ordered the Italian. By the time our Italian was done being made, the other white couple had their food being served to them table side, and lo and behold they had a hot sandwich? So, for whatever reason, they initially refused us food even though the kitchen was technically still open when we arrived. Then, gave seats and service to a different group that came after. Lastly, gave a hot sandwich to them, even though they said to us that hot sandwiches can't be made anymore. Nice! read more

Went to Lardon while I had an appointment nearby and was impressed. It's a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot with a lively, European café vibe and even in the middle of the workday it was bustling. I grabbed the Italiano to go and it was excellent, easily one of the better Italian sandwiches I've had in the city. Definitely feels like a place you need to visit more than once, next time I want to sit down and try the dinner prix fixe. Great experience overall and worth checking out for a sandwich or sit down meal read more

Lardon - Italian - A sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and meat filling, cut in half, placed on white paper with some lettuce pieces around. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Another positive experience at Lardon. My wife and I had a lovely dinner last night. We didn't try anything from the "restaurant week" menu, which looked tempting, we ate charcuterie and cheese and it was lovely. I highly recommend Lardon, whether it be for lunch outside on a sunny day or dinner inside on a cold winters night. read more

Our dinner experience at Lardon was very nice! We decided to eat here on a whim and luckily we sat at the only two spots left at the bar. The ambiance was cozy + intimate and our food came out pretty quickly. - Pan Seared Sea Bass: The sauce used to pair with the fish was so flavorful! I liked that it balanced out the more mild flavors of the tender fish The seared skin was my favorite part & I would order this again - Caesar Salad: It was good! I took my time eating this because the cabbage leaves were quite big. The dressing was delicious - Burger: Really juicy!! You can tell just from looking at the photo :) - Sticky Date Cake: This was my second favorite thing from tonight Overall, we liked this little neighborhood spot read more

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Very disappointed, not greeted , no acknowledgment, no hello, I just wanted a cup of coffee 9:18 am on 4/20 , the employee was having a conversation about a pet turtle and a turtles video game. My two cents is here, a hello and acknowledging the customer would go a long way, felt invisible. read more

My fiance and I came here on a weekend for an elevated lunch experience (it's a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant that makes its own cured meats). Make a reservation because there are only a handful of tables. We started with a delicious charcuterie board composed of meats (we both liked the speck the best), cheeses, honey, almonds, grapes, plum jam, ciabatta bread and toast rounds, and some awesome pickled vegetables that I could not stop eating (loved the carrots!). Even though we had both ordered sandwiches as well, we wanted to eat every bite on this tray! As to the sandwiches, he got the seasonal chef's choice of hot honey ham and I got the capicola and burrata with pesto sauce. Both were good but we probably could have split one sandwich after eating the starter of the charcuterie board. Our waitress made helpful suggestions and kept an eye on us. Definitely would recommend for Chicago foodies! read more

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Short and simple: This is the reuben to end all reubens. Immaculate patio. Immaculate vibes. Immaculate space. Immaculate reuben. Tangy, salty, juicy. I love a good reuben and this is now the gold standard. A few things set this bad boy apart. First, it is not over stuffed. It fits in your hands and doesnt get too messy. A perfect amount of crunch from the kraut and pickles. Plus, they add wonderful acidity. The rye is amazing. Toasted to perfection while still being fluffy. Oh, and they have amazing pickles. Eat the pickles on the side. The service was great. I dined in solo mid afternoon outside and the service was awesome. Lardon is way more than a few speciality meats. This is home to craftsmanship in the forms of sandwiches and charcuterie read more

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Wow- what an incredible gem! We noticed Lardons patio months ago and kept intending to swing and finally made it in last weekend. They have a happy hour that extends to Saturday which is about unheard of and everything is SO good. We shared the meatball sandwich (plenty for lunch for us anyway) and every component was perfection- the bread was crusty but fluffy, meatballs were juicy and delicious, the pesto drizzle was killer... just an absolute home run. Service was friendly and quick, vibes were immaculate and the patio looks so cute for warmer weather. Can't wait to be back! read more

Lardon - Meatball sandwich - A dish featuring chicken parmesan topped with green pesto sauce, served with potato chips and a small bowl of pickles. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My food was incredible, reuben was huge thank GOD. momma likes to eat. ambiance was great tbh i know the patio will be incredible soon enough. rafael was actually so incredibly sweet as well. read more

Great Italian sub and delicious coffee. Unfortunately amateur and inattentive service do not do justice to the food/beverage. read more

Lardon, the decor could use an upgrade, I get the rustic. The water was served warm, Michigan straight, pricing for refreshments are well over priced. The Italiano is excellent, the Frenchie needs work and the Hotel California is very good, potato chips are homemade and very good. The service is friendly, but they could use a different form of organization for waiting patrons. The Rueben looked really good, however, we did not have it. I expected more from a 'Michelin rated' sandwich environment. Take it to go, save on drinks, service charge and tip. Nice people! read more

I love going here on Monday! The wine is half priced and they have good selections too. The charcuterie and cheese here are outstanding. You can see some of the meats being cured and hanging behind a big window glass. Service is also on point. You can have nice cocktail before and after at Meadowlark too. read more

Been here twice now and highly recommend it! They have hot and cold sandwiches as well as charcuterie options. The turkey sandwich was honestly one of the best I've ever had- the bread alone was amazing. They have an entire drink menu as well as coffees for the morning. If it's nice out, they have a patio, but for those rainy days, there's inside seating. read more

The service here is terrible! Our server was acting like we were inconveniencing them by dining for lunch. When we finally got our food, the bread was stale and I think it was day old at least. I pointed this out to the server and all he could do was shrug and say "yea, we only get bread every couple of days". For a sandwich shop, I think the bread would be a top priority. I won't be back, there are many far better lunch spots in the neighborhood. read more

Lardon is built inside a 110 year old building in Logan square, equipped with an actual charcuterie cave where the meats are cured and the cheese is aged (one thing about me is i LOVE a historic space). The sandwiches are mainly offered in the afternoon during their 'salumeria' hours but you can also come by in the morning for espresso and pastries or at night to dine in their bistro. I will be back. Reuben: 9/10; pastrami, midnight moon gouda, fancy sauce, house kraut, pickles, griddled marble rye. This sandwich reignited my love for reuben's (it's a phase thing) The Frenchie: 8/10; house-cured ham, country pork pate, brie, dijon mustard, cornichon mayo, rustic baguette. The Palmer: 7/10; two year aged cheddar, egg, sun-dried tomato, garlic aioli, red onion, lemon drop hot sauce, brioche. Chicago is a bfast sandwich mecca and this one just felt like it was missing something. Egg was cooked beautifully though read more

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I came here for the first time because of all they hype there were less then 10 people in the restaurant, figured it'd be pretty quick...I ordered 1 Italiano sub and ended up waiting 40 minutes for my 1 sandwich. Nothing special about this sandwich not worth the wait. Fontanos is still #1 read more

They have incredible breakfast! The Benedict was amazing! I like that they have patio seating when weather permitting. Close to California blue line stop so very convenient to get there. Will return soon because I hear the charcuterie is amazing also! Very nice and efficient service! read more

Lardon - Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My partner and I came here for a casual date night bc we're both suckers for a good charcuterie & cheese board with our vino. Their charcuterie & salumi selection is amazing--although I was super bummed that they were out of their Truffled Lonza ("white truffle, sea salt, bay leaf" just sounds amazing!). We ordered 7 from the charcuterie list and 3 from the cheese list and we. ate. EVERYTHING. #NoRegrets Gotta say, my favorite was the Fromage des Tete (which is not cheese), and the Bresaola which had a lovely rosemary & bayleaf combo flavor. The Rogue Smokey Blue was my favorite cheese. It was a nice savory blue that packs a lot of smoke. Usually I like my fruity/floral blues but this was nothing like I've had before, and it paired nicely with their smoked onion jam! After we ate everything on the massive board of yums, we (I saw we, but it was 'I') ordered the Trotter Cake which was a beautiful braised pork trotter and shank cake fried and served with green garlic aioli & pickled cauliflower. The trotter cake could've used a touch more salt (although buds could've just been exhausted from all the charcuterie) but the garlic aioli saved the day. Don't snooze on their pickled cauliflower either, it's really refreshing! My dirty martini was definitely dirty and it was excellent. My partner described it as "like drinking right out of an olive jar" but he doesn't understand martinis or dirty martinis. His Negroni (on draft) was very well balanced and lovely as well. Lastly, our server was very knowledgeable and friendly and helped us narrow down our charcuterie selection. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

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I went for a tasting at the restaurant. So you probably won't see these items on the menu. However, they were REALLY good. Their chef is really knowledgeable and friendly. He is happy to share his favorite places to buy ingredients. I didn't love the rabbit, but I think that's because rabbit might not be for me and no fault of the chef. In terms of the ambiance, it's a really cute environment. It's small and cozy. read more

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Customizable cheese & charcuterie boards?! Yes please! Lardon was made for people like me...you choose as many meat and cheese selections as you want to build your board. They also have pre-made selections if you don't want to pick, but why miss out on all the fun! read more

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This is my absolute favorite spot in all of Chicago. It's truly a meat and cheese girls paradise. My husband loves the sandwiches and I always indulge in the amazing selection of cheese, meats, and wine. The staff has never been anything but lovely. The vibe is cute and warm. read more

This was my first time trying a Charcuterie Board. We arrived without a reservation and was able get seated right away, despite them being somewhat full. It'll we had asked if we could sit outside in their patio, but our request was denied because of there being rain in the forecast. It's understandable. No big deal. Then 15 minutes later another couple gets seated outside... Overall I would say the service was inconsistent. Our server wasn't very welcoming. He was nice but didn't explain anything at the beginning. He took our initial order which was a Rueben sandwich, and once that was ready and put in our table he never asked if we needed anything else. Which we did. We also had to ask for napkins and silverware. I other servers were more welcoming, had smiles and did a lot better job at explaining how everything works. The Rueben sandwich came with pastrami, midnight moon Gouda, house kraut, deli pickles, a dandy sauce all in between a "marbled" rye. Didn't really look like a marbled rye. It was good though. One of the best Rueben's I've had in a while. I also ordered my own custom charcuterie board. With three different meats and cheeses. Despite my servers inconsistencies, I do applaud him for explaining our board and offering suggestions on what to pair with what. He seemed excited when explaining and said one of his favorites was Truffled Lardo with the honey. He was absolutely right. That pairing was perfect. We also ordered their Soppressata Originale, a soft, semi soft, and firm cheese. Overall, a pretty decent meal. I did enjoy myself here, and will definitely be back. read more

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It was a rude and exhausting experience. The server was arrogant and entitled. We sat at an outside table. The food was attacked the entire time by flies of all different sizes. !!!!! This gets stars for the food, or what we sampled before the onset of flies. We will never go back. read more

The service was extremely slow. It took almost an hour to get our food. The rib sandwich was also cold. Not just mine but also the 3 other people who were with me. We also felt like we were forgotten bc of how often we got checked on. read more

had a great lunch outside on the patio! got the hotel california which is a turkey sandwich write homemade kettle chips! it was so delicious and fresh! the service was great and will definitely be coming back! read more

Lardon - hotel california - A plate holds a turkey club sandwich with white bread, potato chips, and a small bowl of pickles on a wooden table. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was amazing, we had the prix fixe menu which is a great deal and delicious. 90 minutes into our reservation, we had only been served 2 of 4 courses, no explanation. The restaurant wasn't busy maybe 1/3 full? When I politely noted we needed to be out by a certain time, the next two courses came quickly-one was basically thrown on our table with no explanation. I really wish the service matched the food! read more

I adore charcuterie boards, they are like a food group for me, with brunch being at the top of the food pyramid. I am always making them at home, so imagine my surprise to discover a restaurant that specializes in charcuterie boards. Score! My BFF No.2 and I went here before heading to the Regal Theater for a movie. My BFF No.2 cannot stop talking about this place and I thought they did an excellent job on the presentation. The space itself is space and they do take reservations, so I would strongly recommend getting one. Because it it was our first time here, we decided to go with the chef's board and that was not a bad choice. The meat and cheese was fresh and the blending of the flavors was spot on. There is also a separate menu for meats and cheeses that allows you to build your own board. Based on the initial selections we got, we ended up getting additional meats and cheese. My favorites were the Fromage des Tete, Pork Terrina, and the Sofia, Capriole Farms Goat cheese. Absolutely lovely. What I would say is that the prices can add up if you go crazy, but for me that is not an issue. I want what I want and will pay for it. Another win for me was that the had a nice prosecco by the bottle at a decent price. There was dessert but we didn't have time to do it as we were trying to get to the movie on time. The staff was lovely and fully versed on the meats and cheeses. And it was nice to see the meat hanging in the window. The fact that they cure their own meat is huge for me, so amazing and you can taste the difference. This should have been a five star adventure, but I knocked a star off as we went in August 2022 and it was hot as heck in the restaurant, which we thought would be cooler than sitting outside since it was really hot. If there was an air conditioner, I couldn't really tell. I have no problem with meat sweats, but I don't want any help beyond me eating the meat itself. That said, we will be back here for the boards. There is plenty of street parking, or at least it was the Saturday we went, so that is a plus as well. So if you want to get your charcuterie, get thee to Lardon my friends. read more

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High quality meats and delicious sandwiches! I had the Hotel California and it was very good - lots of different flavors that worked well together with a nice smokey touch from the bacon. The turkey itself is so fresh and you can tell that it is house made. The homemade chips are also deliciously crunchy and salty. Great place to get your sandwich fix! read more

OMG GUYS. PLEASE GO HERE FOR THE CHARCUTERIE BOARDS AND DRINKS Not only was our server Maddie incredible-- the place was freaking adorable, AND THE FOOD WAS DROOL WORTHY. My husband and I had the ultimate girl dinner. The accouterments for the boards are fantastic! We only stopped in briefly while we were waiting to hit another spot and we will be back AGAIN & AGAIN! Fans for life read more

Lardon - A wooden table holds a charcuterie board with bread slices, cured meats, nuts, and cheese, alongside drinks, empty plates, and utensils. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First of all, incredible lunch. Great salad and the sandwiches were perfect. But I want to make it known how miserable and disrespectful the staff was. The manager or whatever she calls herself was forcing us to leave right when a reservation got there, not even giving us a second to pull out a card to pay. Side note - the new hostess and the gentleman behind the bar were the nicest people ever. The Shame on the rest of the staff. Put a smile on your face and show some respect to your customers. Incredible lunch but would never come back just because of the staff. Embarrassing if I'm being honest read more

Lardon - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our favorite sandwich place in Logan Square! All of the cured meats are fantastic. For lunch they offer salads and a few carefully crafted, delicious sandwiches. Our faves: the Hotel California (smoked turkey, pepper bacon) and the Italiano (sopressata, salami). Don't forget to take a peek at their specials - we have missed out on trying the pizza sandwich! In the evening they offer their popular charcuterie boards (rotating selection) and a plethora of wine and spirits. This is a great spot for a grab and go lunch or if you want to slow things down a bit and have a fun date night or gathering with friends - who doesn't love a good cheese and meat board with some paired wine. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Sit on the outdoor patio while it's still nice out. read more

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4 people behind the bar, not too busy in the restaurant, and our take out order of 2 sandwiches + salumi took over 45 minutes. they also forgot that the salumi was to-go so it sat on the counter for an extra 10 minutes before someone realized. read more

Lardon - 4 people behind the bar, not too busy in the restaurant, and our take out order of 2 sandwiches + salumi took over 45 minutes. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a warm welcome and great service! This was my first visit and everything on the menu looked awesome. We drove about 30 min so had a good appetite worked up. We ordered things to share and most of it was fine to good, but we were sad to not find a great excuse to make the longer drive back. I would definitely grab some meats or cheeses to go, but the composed dishes weren't notable. The ambiance is nice and casual, there's also outdoor dining on the sidewalk patio. Parking was street and paid, but easy to find at lunchtime. If I were closer I'd stop in again and try something else, but as it's a bit of a drive we won't be back very soon. read more

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If you're in the mood for wine and charcuterie, you need to check out Lardon! They also have nice outdoor seating, which is great for summer. There's tons of meats and cheeses to choose from to build your own board, but we just chose the Chef's Board since we didn't know where to start lol. The Chef's Board was great - it came with 3 meats, 3 cheeses, some bread and accoutrements. This board was super delicious and fun, and I loved how it was arranged beautifully!! The accoutrements were a nice touch and really tasty - I especially loved the blueberry jam and the pickled vegetables. We also got an additional side of bread and we were surprised with house made focaccia! This tasted super fresh and delicious. I also had a glass of wine and it paired great with the charcuterie. I really enjoyed the charcuterie and wine, and was very satisfied with the Chef's Board. Next time I'm in the mood for a relaxing afternoon, I'll be back for more charcuterie! read more

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If you are a charcuterie boards lover... you will LOVE this cozy place! Found it a few weeks ago, 5 min walk from my place and I wish I could go every single day. Service is great! Staff is really friendly and helpful at the time to order and knowing what to pair the cheeses with. read more

What a great place! The food was tasty! We had sandwiches, which were all good and a beautiful charcuterie board. The cocktails were good, our server was very nice and attentive. We enjoyed our experience!! read more

Superb experience! Great service and relaxing atmosphere, delicious food! The charcuterie was amazing! read more

Lardon - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sandwiches are huge! Can definitely split with another person. Really enjoy the capicola & burrata, hotel California, and the BLT. The salads change seasonally but are always yummy. Very cute vibes - feels like a French bistro. read more