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.

Everyone but one particular women was wonderful. Her name was Tamera. She yelled at my friend and I…read moreto step up to the order area after we had been asked to wait, when we explained why we were waiting she said "ok well you can still step up!! right here! go here!" in an awfully rude tone. Tamera may need to be educated on how to appropriately redirect guest. I know customer service does not come natural to everyone but as this was my first and only exposure to this shop I felt immediately off put by her attitude. I waited 15 minutes for my food. I went inside to look to see if it was ready. Tamera responded with "We have been calling out names outside." in once again, another rude tone. I took my sandwich and left. The sandwhich was cold and squishy (ham and cheese croissant) due to the long wait. I do not recommend this place to anybody who is visiting while in Chicago. I understand that the cafe is busy. Learn to manage your stress and not take it on guests. Very unprofessional.

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!

The food and pastries are top notch. Very tasty fare well prepared. Service is quick counter…read moreservice. Always nice people. The place is cute and clean with some nice Frenchy touches. Prices are what you would expect on Michigan avenue, i.e. tourist pricey. My one quibble and why I can only give four stars is the coffee. When I first started going, the coffee was excellent, probably the best downtown. My morning latte used to be nice and foamy. It had a smooth caramel flavor and rivaled what I had in Europe. Lately, it has been hit or miss. I'm wondering if they've changed their beans or if the new baristas just aren't up to the job. The coffee is bitter, sometimes watery and lacking in creamy flavor. Disappointing. I'm wondering if others have had similar experiences.

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.

Got an iced latte from here and it was delicious! Was asked what type of milk I wanted in my coffee…read moreand options were whole, oat and almond. The drink was ready fast and there was lots of seating available despite the coffee shop being busy. There were lots of food options available too including oatmeal, breakfast tacos and pastries.

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 .

This is a little cafe where you can order Pancakes or drinks at the counter before sitting down to…read moreorder or taking it to go. With the help of some very helpful staff, I picked a Kyoto Matcha Latte and Matcha Souffle Pancake, which didn't take long. The Kyoto Matcha Latte was okay. It was thankfully not a green Milk like I have had for other places, but it wasn't anything special. It was also really small for the price I paid. The Matcha Souffle Pancake was fantastic. It had the right amount of sweetness and slight bitterness to it. Also, so soft and bouncy. Basically melt in your mouth. I devoured this within a few minutes after getting it. Thankfully I remembered to take a pic before doing so. Overall, great Souffle Pancakes and great service. Would definitely come back here for more.

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.

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.

We arrived around 11:30 a.m. and had about a 1 hour and 15 minute wait, but it ended up being well…read moreworth it. My husband and I used the time to stroll through Millennium Park and take pictures at The Bean, which made the wait go by quickly. I ordered the Berry Bliss Belgian Waffle, and my husband had the Española Omelet. I also grabbed a Strawberry Banana Smoothie to go. The food was excellent and the service was friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Chicago!

Delicious food and worth the wait! The place is huge so the wait moves faster than it seems. Went…read moreon the Friday before the marathon and there was a lot of people standing outside waiting but we put our name in for 3 people and it was only about a 30-40 minute wait. Only complaint is that they did not have buzzers so we had to stand around to hear our party name be called

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.