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.

It's Magnificent…read more.. Go big and it will be in Chicago...Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago boasts five levels of fabulousness and you know this is up there on my visit to Chicago right in the midst of Magnificent Mile the views here is inside as each level shows case the various Starbucks offerings. There will always be a line getting in especially on a weekend that's when we visited but with five levels you're sure to find a spot many did on the rooftop though we had a spot on the second floor which where we spent most of our visit. In the midst of it all love the bougie spiral escalator that takes you up as if you're entering some magical wonder while the enormous copper roasting tower is a feature that's grand it was a stunning structure to behold. Ordering is basically no different from your usual Starbucks as you wait in line and see the drink menu along with various of baked goods in the display case all naming the various items does make it easy to understand but as I wanted the Matcha flight was sad to find out they were out (sob!) went with the seasonal item of "Iced Black Sesame Matcha Latte" which was really good pairing it will Pumpkin Spice Creme Puff which was a tiny perfect bite. Love that you're able to use your stars here as well as I scanned the various merchandise they have here is quite incredible and opted for a key fob that has Chicago on it was the simple and perfect souvenir for me and got a bag of coffee beans as well. If you're not into the crowds this isn't the place for you as there are many great coffee spots here in Chicago but I enjoyed spending time here as a Reserve status myself was something that I was on my list and thanks to friends that made it happen I'm seeing stars ;) Thank you!

I was very much looking forward to this visit and trying a new drink. We bought two types of chai…read moreand a croissant sandwich. The chai were both 8 ounces. $25+ later. The drinks weren't as good as a dirty chai I normally love, so that was disappointing and it's not their fault, but I didn't sub for oat milk so was given cow's milk of which I don't drink. The croissant sandwich was good but waiting 20+ minutes in line and another 15 for drinks was definitely not worth it imo and made me all jittery around so many humans. The place had so much going on it was almost too hard to enjoy it.

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.

Meh. We got 3…read morecoffees and 3 pastries. All pretty bland and with the exception of one latte, the others were not enjoyed. Pastries also can't be warmed up/microwaved. Overall, I'm sure the good reviews exist for a reason but we didn't enjoy it or experience what the ratings would be about as the items were average and subpar.

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.

Love me some Paris Baguette! This place is popping up everywhere and every time I pay them a visit…read moreI understand why more and more. They consistently provide quality parties and merchandise, drinks are always a hit, service is always on point! I love this location in Chicago as it has a great outdoor seating area that not many locations offer! The hard part of visiting is trying to pick which item to try this time around! So many options and selections to choose from! You can never go wrong with their crème brûlée donut. However I'm not too much of a fan of their cakes. Not worth the prices in my opinion and I don't think they are the best tasting but it's just me and my preference as it's always good to give them a try for your own!

I stopped into Stan's Donuts & Coffee while walking around Chicago and immediately understood why…read morethere was a line the entire time I was there. The whole place smelled absolutely amazing the second I walked in. Since I was just ordering coffee, which I fully regret not getting a donut. I used the kiosk and my order came out quickly. I went with the brown butter latte, and it was super yummy with a flavor that stood out from a standard latte.

Super delicious donuts. Omg. Sk good i didn't even snap a pic first. Going to try and make it over…read moreagain before i leave. The classic glaze is to die for.

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!!!

Goddess and The Baker captures the essence of downtown Chicago. Amazing music, a great variety of…read morefood options, really good coffee, and overall cool vibes make it the perfect place to start your Chicago adventure. We tried a classic brunch favorite: Chicken and Waffles. Juicy, crispy, and well-seasoned chicken served on top of a warm, fluffy, sweet waffle, topped with a scoop of butter and drizzled with syrup. Such a delicious combination! We also tried the Huevos Rancheros: a crispy tortilla topped with a spread of black beans, cheese, a sunny-side-up egg, salsa, and guacamole. The perfect way to start your morning! They also have an extensive selection of pastries, so there's definitely something for everyone.

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.

Food was amazing! I'm still thinking about that soup…read more Service was excellent. Our server helped us through the menu and suggested some good items for us to try. Ambiance is dimly lit on the dine in side, but they do have windows on the cafe side and a cute patio !

What a wonderful place! Charming location and even more charming staff. Visiting Chicago for the…read morefirst time and with an hour to my appointment in the Hancock Tower's 360 feature, I had plenty of time to get a quick bite before the Chicago 360. So searching in Yelp I see a Cuban restaurant, and that's my fav, so I went in and I had a great early dinner. Cafecito would be at home in a pre-revolutionary Cuban building, when Art Deco architecture permeated much of Havana and the other major cities in Cuba. Plenty of outdoor seating, but I chose to eat in the cafe area due to time constraints. I had the Vaca Frita which I haven't had in over 60 years and wow, it was amazing. It came with the proverbial white rice, black beans with plenty of condiment, and maduros. Oh yummy. My Cuban grandma would have been pleased... The waiter was indeed, a Cuban American who had come over during the early Cuban diaspora. We chatted a bunch about the old country and had a pleasant conversation about being from the same province in the island. Great reminiscing, great food, great service. Yum.

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.