Really cool place to get a great latte and breakfast right down in the loop…read more Cinnamon buns looked amazing. Latte and cereal granola bowl were really filling. Husband got a breakfast sandwich which was hearty. Long lines, limited seating.

Three of us ordered: strawberry matcha latte $6.99, pretty…read moresweet, even though less sweet latte large $5.69 mocha large $5.99 -make it mayan $0.75 Overall ok, nothing too special, definitely gets popular and long waits during peak hours. Seating inside, though fills up quickly.

AMAZING! Get the breakfast burrito!!!! A must try if you're…read morein the Chicago area. When visiting Chicago last week I was looking for coffee spots within walking distance of Grant Park and I found fairgrounds. I'm so glad I chose to stop in! The indoor seating area is small with one larger table, a single seat & table, and some bar like seats. I was able to snag the single seat with a small round table to myself. It was so cute inside and while I wish there was more indoor seating there was a lots of space to sit outside which I also enjoyed after finishing my food. I got the tahini caramel latte, the staff was very kind in helping me decide on a drink, I made a substitution to have it made with almond milk and it was delicious! So rich in flavor and a great coffee taste without being too sweet. Also you have to get the breakfast burrito with an extra side of salsa. I've never had a breakfast burrito and salsa like the one I ate at Fairgrounds and I'm still dreaming of it! The burrito was piping hot, had so many different bright flavors and the salsa on the side was very bright and fresh. Absolute 10/10

Looked up coffee shops near Millennium Park while I was in town and came across Fairgrounds. The…read moremenu looked great so I decided to give it a try. Cool vibe, friendly staff, great music and tasty coffee! I got a honey lavender latte and a breakfast taco. Both were great!

I was in the area and decided to try this place for breakfast. I really liked the cafe... has a lot…read moreof natural light and a chic vibe, and it's close to Millennium Park. I ordered an iced mocha, an almond croissant, and the le chevre avocat tartine. I really enjoyed the coffee and the tartine in particular. I also noticed a few people working as there are power plugs, As I went in the morning, it was peaceful and quiet. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu as this time it was a to -go order

This place was near our hotel so we tried it to brunch. I didn't realize this was like a franchise…read moresince I saw other stores like this throughout Chicago. Anyways - walking in they have kiosks to order your food. We took awhile ordering our food since this was our first time here. I got a turkey/ham baguette which was really large. I could only finish half and had to take the rest to go. Other folks got the egg dishes and they enjoyed it. Seating wise was at first hard due to limited space but after folks left we were able to sit and eat our brunch. I was expecting more French but it's more or a bare store being runned (Subways/togos etc. I would come again and the prices were reasonable.

Nice staff and pretty decent coffee! I was in fall move so I…read moregot the Pumpkin Pie Latte which has real pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, espresso and oat milk. Very yummy and cinnamon/pumpkin forward drink. Perfect afternoon pick me up :)

Was on town last week and decided to give this place a try. The set-up inside was really cute. The…read moreBears were playing this day and there were about 6 people in line ahead of us party of 2. We ordered and waited a minimum of 15 minutes maybe longer for two coffees that ended up being just okay. Nothing that o would return for .

Cutest place to get Japanese Souffle Pancakes!…read more We got the strawberry cream cheese pancakes. They were so light and fluffy! You can taste a hint of the egg in there. But they are so JIGGLY. I liked the strawberry sauce on top and it paired well with the fruits. They do serve a lunch menu but only available after 11am. We also got some drinks, but they were ok. Nothing notable. Definitely the main highlight of this place is their pancakes. Service was quick and they have people that run the food to you. Pancakes do take about 15 minutes because they are freshly made and you can watch them make it at the counter. There is a lot of seating area, and it is a really cute Japanese style cafe.

i loved the soufflé pancakes here! not too eggy but so soft, slightly sweet and perfect texture…read more the toppings were generous and paired very well with the pancake itself. my only complaint was that i could not taste the cream cheese flavor. i also got a jasmine tea that was fine, the jasmine tea flavor to not strong enough for me but other than that i loved this cafe! it's perfect walking distance from millennium park and a cute place to grab breakfast or lunch. note that their savory options are served starting at 11am i believe.

Way better than Goddess and the Baker right around the corner! No insane line, no overhyping, no…read morehustling to get through a silly (and not worth it) line. There's enough seating, but it could be improved. The drink "Grandma's Bag" is really delicious. This place's drinks are so much more yummy than its competitor!!

I found this small coffee shop and noticed they had online ordering. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't…read moreable to place my order online. They were having technical issues. I arrived and ordered my coffee. They have different milk options which is great for people with allergies. I inquired about the sausage used in the breakfast burrito and the employee said they had no idea what kind of meat it was. A sad day for people with food allergies. I opted for a safer option. The food and pastries are not made in house. I thought it would be but that's okay. The coffee shop itself is very inviting. There are a lot of area to sit and work. The ambiance felt very comfortable. I only stayed long enough for my breakfast and coffee to be made/warmed. The coffee was floral but bitter. I had to put sugar into it to try and balance the bitter burnt flavor. But given an option between a very popular name brand or this place, I'll stick to Happy Monday. The sandwich bread was burnt. I wouldn't try the food again.

I've been to Wildberry Cafe twice now, and I love it! It's definitely a go-to spot for breakfast or…read morebrunch in Chicago. The pancakes are so good! I've also tried the omelettes, eggs, potatoes, vegetables, and iced coffee, and I've enjoyed all of them. The only thing I haven't liked was the veggie sausage patty. I'm pescatarian and was vegetarian for 14 years, so when I heard it was made in-house, I thought it would be really good. Unfortunately, it tasted terrible to me. I sent it back, and they took it off my bill, which I appreciated. Their customer service was great about it. I wouldn't recommend the veggie sausage patty, but everything else I've had has been great. I think just about anyone could find something they'd enjoy here. And there's ample seating inside and outside. Definitely worth a visit!

The portion sizes were very generous, and the food was absolutely delicious. I also appreciated…read morebeing able to order a Diet Coke with brunch, which was a nice touch. Our waitress was absolutely lovely and very attentive throughout our meal. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that the overall atmosphere felt a little rushed. There were so many people coming in and out that, once we finished eating, I felt like we needed to leave rather than being able to relax and enjoy the space for a little longer. I don't think this was because of our waitress at all, but more so the busy environment. Other than that, we had a great experience and the food was definitely the highlight!

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.

I'm torn on this review because the crepe was delicious, the storefront is very cute and has its…read moreown aesthetic but our service was lacking a bit. Sadly our server wasn't too friendly until we switched to another language. My goal isn't to get anyone in trouble as I know we all have off days. We got the strawberry banana Nutella crepe, cannot remember the name of it, and it was so delicious. There was only one other table being served when we arrived so it was overall quick service which worked for our afternoon. If you like sweets it's worth a stop here as they had a lot of options. Keep in mind that it's in a touristy spot so prices will be a bit higher.

Adorable space with a great menu. Sadly, food and service did not match. Semi-unfriendly,…read moreincorrect orders. High prices kicked it over the top as a spot I'm unlikely to revisit. Shame given that the tea menu was nice and the location is tough to beat.

Absolute worst avocado toast I have ever had. It's a culinary abortion. And $16 plus tip! Crap. I…read morewill never, as a Californian, ever, listen to a Chicagoan tell me I cant have ketchup on a hot dog after being assaulted by this garbage food. Puke The bread, what is this a slice of Walmart sourdough? Thin and flavorless and hard as a rock. Then carrots, corn, radish, pickled onions? What the $&@? are you doing?! How hard is it? GOOD sourdough, Avocado, Bacon, poached egg, garnish. Done. Maybe a slice of tomato but never heirloom. Seriously, normally I'd day fire whatever pretentious jerk designed the menu, but in this case, I'll say they should be brought up on charges: Straight to jail.

This restaurant on the lower level at the Chicago Art Institute is now just called The Café. The…read morepictures are not what it looks like currently. When you walk up, there are computer screens and a large menu on the wall. You have to place your order on the computer. Then, you have to walk over to one of two bars that will have your drinks. After that, you can choose your seat you will get a text message when your food is ready and then you walk up to a different area and pick up your food which is on a tray. The food was OK. I had French onion soup, and a salmon bowl. Overall, kind of disappointing because I usually love restaurants at museums. Museum restaurants usually tend to be very good. Maybe it was just my selection. I also found the computer ordering and running around to get my own drinks here and my own food there to be a bit impersonal.