For a while, I couldn't make it into this place, and I found out the muffins that I was buying were…read moreGucci, stale, just not right. I knew when I came back, I have my blueberry muffin, I was back in heaven The ambience are still nice and quaint to adult adults can talk without yelling or talk about The service goes above and beyond awesome

Came by for breakfast the other day and it was a mediocre experience. Ordered with the Gen Z staff…read morewho didn't seem to want to be there. Opted for the premium skirt steak breakfast with sourdough, scrambled eggs, and hash browns. The skirt steak was request medium rare and came out medium well and was quite tough. The scrambled eggs were creamy and decent. The hash browns were normal and the sourdough was rather dry. Opted for a latte and it felt quite thin. Staff brought out the food to my table within 10 minutes. $40/head after tax and gratuity for breakfast

Great food! I got the Chile lime shrimp which was divine!…read more I was close enough to lunch time that I was still able to try the juice. The dragon fruit juice was great. Good mix of ginger, coconut, and fruit juices. They were good about allergies. I'm thankful. Service was spectacular! Didn't love the dessert options so I didn't try any. But if they make the chia pudding a staple, I would love to try it.

Not our best visit, sadly. Table/ambiance great. Server started off great, attentive, sweet…read more Cocktails/mocktails lovely. Food, just average, oddly. Strip steak chimichurri was short on chimi & texture; was more like a sirloin, and more medium than med-rare. Fries were just...nothing. Not super hot, crispy, fresh or flavorful. Ordered Brussels sprouts to make up for it but they were over-charred & under-sauced, unlike usual. Crusted whitefish was apparently just so-so; looked great but not a lot of flavor. Was better with my lemon aioli that I didn't need for the fries. Green goddess salad was apparently wonderful though. Sadly, after someone dropped the food off, sever didn't come back to check on us or our food, and when our (expected) 4th person arrived, took 7 minutes before we could even find her & wave her down to get the order taken so she had to sit there watching us eat. Dessert menu was underwhelming so we didn't. Not horrible, just underwhelming. Note: They're adding that "surcharge" now but we asked to have it removed (as you can.) Would prefer to tip servers more instead.

I love this place, it's great for healthy options for lunch and it tastes really good. I will say…read morethe last 2 times I've gone there they've given me significantly less food and for $20 per bowl it just hard price to swallow. They barely put any grains in my bowl, only 2 sweet potatoes wedges, a little kale slaw then 3 small turkey meatballs was fine but still expensive. It barely filled up half the container. Compare to chipotle it's half the amount of food for $5 more. Service standard for a place like this and ambience is great for a quick lunch spot. I'll give 4 stars because the food and the options are great and they make changes seasonally which I love. Just the amount and the price is hard.

My favorite healthy lunch spot! I love that they have a rotating, seasonal menu. Everything always…read moretastes fresh. On the pricy side for sure, but you are getting quality food! Sweet potatoes are incredible, as well as the roasted carrots!

Christmas Eve breakfast at The Lobby has become one of my favorite traditions with my in-laws. We…read moreusually return to the same large table, which comfortably accommodates our growing family and several small children. The staff is consistently gracious, polished, and remarkably patient with the kids. I usually order the delicious huevos rancheros, while the pancakes and Bloody Mary are also family favorites. Entering through the hallway, with greenery and white lights covering the ceiling, immediately creates a feeling of elegance and warmth. The Lobby itself has soaring ceilings and enormous windows, which keep the room bright, fresh, and energetic even in the middle of winter. A miniature gingerbread house filled with candy reliably delights the children, and each year the restaurant seems to gather more momentum. Having a Hong Kong brand this sought after put down roots in the city where I grew up feels like a genuine gift. Nearly two decades ago, long before these Christmas Eve breakfasts began, I visited the hotel's bar with colleagues and remember being struck by how chic and sophisticated it felt. I have not returned to the bar since, and it now appears to be closed, so that impression belongs entirely to an earlier period, but the hotel itself has aged incredibly well. Its common spaces still feel like a glimpse into the future, evoking the steel, glass, ambition, and commercial energy I associate with Hong Kong's remarkable rise as a global center of commerce. Although I have never stayed overnight, the service, dining, and design reflect the standards of one of hospitality's preeminent brands, with roots extending back to the 19th century and, from my perspective, a standing as the benchmark among Asian hotel operators. Highly recommended.

This was the third year that we went to The Lobby on the fifth level of The Peninsula Chicago to…read morehave our Christmas Eve dinner. What attracted us were their festive ambiance, impeccable service, and a luxurious scrumptious meal. The decoration of The Peninsula Hotel was absolutely stunning and festive inside and out this time of the year. We were greeted with larger-than-life Christmas bears at the hotel storefront, life-size nutcrackers at the valet counter area, and then holiday décor decked the hallway all the way to the restaurant, with a magnificent and beautiful Christmas tree as the centerpiece, filling the space with warmth and Christmas cheer. I also love the trio jazz band that played holiday tunes throughout our dinner. It's truly festive and delightful! Service at The Lobby has always been impeccable and professional. This year we requested to be served by our favorite server, Ju, and it made the experience even more special. Ju was the perfect mix of friendly and professional, sweet, genuinely warm, and attentive, like a good friend who still delivers excellent service. The pre-paid prix fixe 5-course dinner with a dessert buffet at The Lobby has always been very satisfying and enjoyable. This year, the menu included Winter Truffle Tart, Smoked Hamachi Crudo, Roasted Chestnut Velouté, King Crab Risotto, Lobster Wellington or Beef Rossini, and of course the dessert buffet. Everything was cooked to perfection with lovely presentation. It's just scrumptious! Our dinner at The Lobby was just perfect on every level! Now as we have established a family holiday tradition, I am sure we will be going to The Lobby again when Christmas 2026 comes!

Nice option to go to for lunch if you work downtown. They have great lunch specials that change…read moredaily. I went yesterday and for $10.99 you get baked mostaccioli, a side salad, and bread. The pasta was tasty and a nice serving. The salad comes with Italian dressing, which was ok. I wish more dressing was available but I guess you can always ask for more. The bread was a slice of focaccia. They have plenty of seats available inside to dine in. Try to avoid the noon lunch hour rush as they get pretty busy. I try to go around 11:30 or 12:30 and get my food in less than 10 minutes.

Great Italian sub/pasta and pizza joint in the Loop. Great service, the line goes quickly to order…read moreand pick up. Great pricing and portions for their subs, pastas, and salads! I love their turkey and Swiss sub. The mustard they use is a great touch. The 6inch has to be larger than they say because it's hearty! It's a very long restaurant that has seating along the wall so that you can eat quickly and get out without being around the counter space. It's lively and quick and there's already some great music in the background. I live coming here for lunch and supporting a small business. Their subs beat those chains!

This is a pick up and walk restaurant. There's no seating at the actual restaurant portion. But…read morethat's fine. I'm not here to sit. I'm here to grab a quick lunch. The place is respectively, clean and presentable with a lot of selections available. The Food line moved very quickly. The food tasted very good

I can't speak to the food because I never had the opportunity to try it. I arrived at approximately…read more2:45 p.m., even though their posted closing time is 3:00 p.m. The staff had already started cleaning up and told me they were closed. I mentioned that it wasn't yet 3:00, but they simply repeated that they were closed and did not acknowledge or apologize for the inconvenience. I understand that restaurants sometimes stop taking orders before closing, but if that's the policy, it should be clearly communicated or reflected in the posted hours. After making a special trip to eat here, it was frustrating to arrive before the posted closing time only to be turned away without any explanation or apology. Unfortunately, I left hungry and disappointed.

My boyfriend and I went to Yasemi for lunch. The menu has a nice balance of familiar flavors and…read morecreative touches and everything I tried was well presented and fresh. The ambiance is stylish and comfortable, making it a good spot for both casual outing or a slightly more elevated experience. Service was attentive without being overbearing and the staff seemed knowledgeable about the menu. A few dishes stood out more than others which is why it is not a full five stars but overall the quality is consistently good. Prices feel fair for the portion sizes and experience.

Throughly enjoy this restaurant. It's a real gem…read more The food is authentic and delicious. Our waitress was attentive and amazing. She stopped by multiple times to make sure we were having a good experience. The ambiance is beautiful. Not too bright and not too dark. Excellent for a date night .

This unassuming cafe located in the back of a high end clothing and gift space is beyond what you…read morewould expect. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Lunchroom in Space 519 is such a treat. We visited on a Tuesday morning around 10:00am and were seated right away. The menu focuses on farm to table California style cuisine and it certainly delivered. I usually go for savory breakfasts but love a sweet treat mixed in here and there. We started with their apple coffee cake which was crumbly and gooey at the same time, with perfectly cooked apple chunks, a delicate, crumbled topping and a perfectly oil-glazed exterior. We each ordered their daily quiche, one vegetable based and one meat based. Truly my only complaint was this was more of a frittata than quiche given there was no flakey, buttery crust to support the eggs, however, the dish was still delicious. My red pepper and white cheese slice was hot, rich and bouncy with impeccable flavor and texture. The meat quiche was well received by my dining partner as well. And how can I forget the side salad? Probably amongst the most impressive I've tasted...shaved brussel sprouts, kale and cabbage make up the simple base with a caper vinaigrette that provides a umami hit to balance out the soft, rich egg bake. On top of it all, the woman who managed the cafe popped by our table a few times to ensure we were enjoying our meal. I would say a must try if you are in the area, and would make reservations on a weekend for sure.

I want to start off by saying that the Black and White Cupcake from the bakery section here is…read morephenomenal- one of the best cupcakes I've ever had. The gluten-free sprinkle cupcake looks amazing too, but beware that it's very dry and lacks flavor. I also tried the cinnamon roll which was very good, and for my dish I ordered the Farm Table Burrata. In terms of the restaurant itself, there's very limited seating. Tables are close together, it can get very loud during lunch, and you are basically looking into the kitchen while also inside of an expensive store... it's odd but eclectic. The manager woman is extremely friendly and you can tell that she cares a lot about the customers and their feedback. I thought the food was tasty, but I will only be coming back for that black and white cupcake!