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North and Clark Café

3.7 (27 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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Good for working
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Grilled chicken sandwich
Simon B.

So nice to have such a good cafe at a museum. Lovely and friendly. Sandwich was fresh and tasty with home made chips. The seats are even surrounded by an amazing collection of historic photographs

Build your own omelette- comes with toast and fruit

I love this place. Very cozy and homey vibe, delicious breakfast food, and amazing lattes! They have plenty of tables and outlets so this place is ideal for getting some work done.

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Amazing staff!!!! Renae went above and beyond to help me find something to eat! With all my food allergies it's difficult to eat out and she and Leslie made it happen. Renae went out of her way to help me by creating something I could eat. I have never experienced someone go above and beyond for my allergies. Also, they were wonderful to my 3 children while ordering. These 2 ladies show the best customer service and care. They are hard working and a true asset to your cafe! Please make sure they are acknowledged for their outstanding work.

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Christina S.

Just a few blocks from North Avenue Beach! I have been here many times (last summer (2018)) after going to the beach with a friend and walking through Lincoln Park to reach North and Clark Cafe for an iced coffee out on the patio area that provides great views of Lincoln Park and the shade of umbrellas. They have an extensive coffee menu and pride themselves in serving Intelligentsia Brand Coffee! I mean honestly-it is one of the best! This was the first time that I ordered food. I ordered the Chicago-Style Hot Dog which was perfectly cooked and authentic in all aspects with the fixings. I have to say it might be one of "the best" Chicago-Style Dogs that I have had in the city so far! I also ordered French Fries-which were $1.00 and it was an enormous portion that could have fed two people-leaving no one hungry! I took my meal "to go" and walked over to North Avenue Beach to sit by the water, soak up some sun, and relish my meal! They have breakfast, burgers, salads, soups, a "Kid's Menu," sandwiches and paninis. The menu is creatively crafted with a local twist which is fun. For example, the Bucktown Brie & Apple Panini, the Old Town Caprese Panini, the Lake Shore Tuna Sandwich, the Taylor Street Caesar Salad,etc. Furthermore, the seating options include: an interior room with high top tables and chairs, a front room with large windows (the atrium) facing lincoln park with tables that can be pulled together for whatever size party needs to be together, and the outdoor patio which is fenced and has umbrellas and modern silver tables and chairs which faces the greenery of Lincoln Park. * I want to go back and try the breakfast...$8.25 for an omelet with toast and breakfast potatoes! YEEEES! FYI: Free water and cups are provided at the utensil/condiment station. ALSO-Even though it is located INSIDE the Chicago History Museum, you do not have to feel obligated to pay to enter the museum as it is separated from that part and next to the gift shop.

Brie and Apple panini with side salad
Ann L.

The food here is quite good for a sandwich shop located in a museum. I had a brie and apple panini and opted for the $1 upgrade to have a side salad instead of chips. The sandwich was good, and a reasonable portion for a light lunch. The salad was basic, but fresh, and the balsamic dressing was tasty! The price tag at about $10 for the sandwich and salad was a little high, but this is Chicago...so not too out of line. Service was a little slow for a counter service establishment - don't expect to run in for a quick bite and zip out quickly to keep touring the museum. There will be a bit of a wait between ordering and having the food delivered to your table. I think they are making the sandwiches fresh though, so the wait is likely a good thing!

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Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Great choices and reasonable prices. Also, larger dessert selection than expected.

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