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Artist's Cafe

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Café and Greek Restaurant$$$$

Grant Park, Chicago

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Artist's Cafe

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Cynthia JordanJuly 13, 2016
The Baileys shake made with homemade soft serve custard is reason I come here. The food is good too. Nice to sit by window and watch the world go by.
Mercedes NowinskiMay 8, 2016
Love this place!! Artist Cafe defined as a place where one should lounge & enjoy your cafe & meal while observing the passers by😁
Nicholas KreidbergAugust 4, 2013
I see a lot of negative reviews but I have to say, the Ruben and the bloody were both excellent. Perfect pre-Lolla food.
Melissa MarquezJuly 5, 2013
Saw the bad reviews and was really surprised. I guess they may have seen them bc the service was great, food was great, and the patio is a great experience. So they definitely have improved.
Mallory FortiAugust 1, 2013
Both times I've visited Chicago (most recently last week) I've eaten here and have had no issues. Friendly staff, quick service and great food.
Shanon HounshellMay 9, 2011
Pleasant surprise in light of the negative reviews. Waitress was helpful in referring me to the right menu item. I had some sort of caprese salad that was fresh, tasty & filling! Decent value.
Kara GoraJuly 16, 2013
Great outside seating right across from grant park on Michigan ave!
Brandon SullivanFebruary 16, 2013
Don't get anything that costs more than 8 dollars, because that's what the food is worth. Got the A Burger with fries and a coke for $7. Worth it. Spacey and awkward staff, but ultimately charming.
Lisa CheezeMay 1, 2014
Window seat along Michigan ave. Great little diner - not too expensive. People watching is incredible.
Melissa DundovDecember 4, 2011
May be a little over priced but the food is really good and very quick. Chicken fingers and rueben were great!
Dan. MastrettaJuly 30, 2012
The food here is really good, I think what I loved the most were the Fries, really good recipe.
Christian FerraroApril 9, 2014
Excellent food, good service, quiet and nice to sit by the window...
Jeff RyanApril 12, 2015
As others said, Ruben and bloody marry. Good combo with a good view
Naomi StalbaumSeptember 21, 2013
Nice outdoor eating. Took awhile to get a server but our food was out in minutes! Breakfast was really good.
Caitlin WattsFebruary 28, 2012
Cheesecake is great! They are really nice an d the service is fast! The turkey croissont is maj!
Jason GilmoreApril 29, 2013
Get a table by the window. It makes for great people watching.
Tory GramMay 30, 2014
Overpriced and they took their sweet time making my order (which was simple & was in a hurry). Athenian smoothie was great, perfect breakfast. Croissant was terrible, more like croissant shaped bread
Rob PuckettNovember 19, 2011
Teachers from Bollingbrook Il. Are super douchey for not participating in my students Daybook project. English teachers at that!
Lisa CheezeMay 6, 2014
Skip the box chains and enjoy a great little find!
K LJuly 16, 2017
2017 and they don't take credit cards other than Amex 😒
Carlos OliveiraSeptember 28, 2012
The restroom is really an experience.
Fernanda gSeptember 18, 2014
Loooong time no come! :)
Cynthia JordanJuly 13, 2016
Baileys shake
kevin krejcaJune 3, 2013
Completely concur on the Ruben! Awesomesauce!
Dan. MastrettaFebruary 1, 2012
Fries are so good here, it's the seasoning, mesmerizing.
AvaAugust 3, 2015
only take Amex or cash???
Liz BrunnerAugust 7, 2011
Great bruscetta around, the golden margie will get you right.
Connie CrosbyJuly 15, 2012
The bathroom is an experience.
NykeyaSeptember 5, 2013
Only accepts cash or American Express.
Austin WestermannAugust 18, 2015
They only accept American Express, our waitress was rude and sassy, the food took a long time and on the expensive side for a simple lunch
Connie CrosbyMarch 29, 2012
This place needs Gordon Ramsay's help. Macaroni & cheese made with Velveeta. Dry pre-made salads. Amex and cash only. Seriously?
Rick KelmAugust 8, 2011
Use the restroom here, trust me. It's an experience. Read more
Trish CoughlinMarch 19, 2012
TERRIBLE service. Avoid if you can. We suffered through a tedious wait (like waiting for coffee cream more than 10 minutes while coffee went cold) at least three different tables of people walked out
David ThompsonSeptember 11, 2011
Cash or American Express only - no Visa or Mastercard accepted
Daniel StallcupJuly 14, 2011
Service alright. Food wasn't anything special. A bit pricey, but it's a little worth it. I don't think I would recommend it to anybody.
Claudia OcampoJanuary 17, 2014
They don't take debit or credit cards. Only cash or American express. Pretty overpriced. Paid $3.25 for a cortadito vs $1.00 in Miami
Nancy SibajaMarch 13, 2012
Love the burger special
Calvin Paul ShummonDecember 12, 2014
S'agapaw Poli
Patrick T. RasmussenJune 7, 2013
Sucks, chef didn't wanna change yoghurt with juice in the smoothie ... "It wouldn't be the same he said" ... They dont care about costumers at all ...
Adrienne PiersonJuly 3, 2011
They only take American express or cash
Rob RickardFebruary 28, 2010
Avoid coffee drinks. Not as good as they look an the menu. Great location. Has an 'old-school' cafe feel to it.
DANIELAugust 12, 2011
A real letdown. Food took forever and lacked flavor. You can make better sandwiches at home (and avoid paying $12+ per plate).
José ViruetAugust 12, 2014
Expensive, dirty, cash-only, has a 1950s charm though.
Kate GardinerDecember 30, 2009
Avoid milkshakes. Decent -quiet- breakfast. Lunch too expensive in the summer but justified, kinda, by outdoor seating and location.
Lewis GardnerApril 2, 2011
Iced Tea costs 3 Bucks. Ouch!
Eddy GonzalezNovember 5, 2015
Awful chicken and unresponsive service
Tammy HawkerSeptember 29, 2012
Ordered eggs served ice cold. Husband ordered gravy and biscuits and that was served ice cold. Horrible food!
Mary-Katherine LemonOctober 14, 2012
DON'T DO IT.
Scott CNovember 7, 2010
Ditto on the coffee..
Tom MitchellAugust 7, 2011
Meh. Not terrible as far as iced cafe goes. The appetizers taste like they came from my grocer's frozen food aisle.

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