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Ceres Cafe

Ceres Cafe

American Restaurant and Bar$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
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    The experts at Redeye Chicago and AFAR Media recommend this place
    • Redeye Chicago
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    Sarah S.
    "Strong drinks at a great price"(3 Tips)
    Jon B.
    "An institution in the loop for happy hour."(2 Tips)
    Redeye Chicago
    "free popcorn"(2 Tips)
    Eric B.
    "Grits for breakfast are divine"(2 Tips)
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  • Michael "NaS" M.heart icon on user image
    Michael "NaS" Moody 💵October 11, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Been coming here close to 10 years. That alone should mean something...lol. Some of the best drinks ever at a reasonable price. They will fill the brim of your glass with all top shelf drinks.
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoMarch 18, 2015
    The stiff drinks cost less than the average cocktail shaken up by your ubiquitous vested River North micologist. Paired with the free popcorn in the early, Ceres offers some of the best value in town. Read more
  • Cheapism
    CheapismNovember 12, 2013
    If you don't feel like pancakes, try the Friday special, Deep Fried Halibut, for less than $10. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-downtown-chicago-restaurants.mhtml#ixzz2kQcYsQXg
  • Max M.heart icon on user image
    Max MossSeptember 26, 2015
    Have one drink and you'll be good. Have two and you'll be great. Have three and your pals are carrying you home. Would do it again though.
  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    Order a rum and Diet Coke and you'll get just that: a glass of rum with a can of Diet Coke on the side. Read more
  • Brad S.
    Brad SaxonAugust 7, 2014
    Most value added drinks in the loop. Ask for a whiskey coke and you'll get a glass of whiskey and a can of coke all for around $7.
  • Michael "NaS" M.heart icon on user image
    Michael "NaS" Moody 💵October 11, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Oh yeah...if you can't finish your drink, go into the kitchen and grab a coffee cup, pour it in the cup and they will allow you to leave discreetly of course. ;)
  • Melanie Y.
    Melanie YoustraMarch 5, 2013
    you get a vodka and coke and they pretty much fill the glass with vodka then add a splash of coke...for $5...probably the best deal in the loop!
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.September 10, 2022
    An institution in the loop for happy hour. A little scratch goes a long way with the basic cocktails.
  • Tanya F.heart icon on user image
    Tanya FlowersOctober 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The buffalo chicken wraps are to die for and the have a mean amaretto sour very inexpensive
  • Bill P.heart icon on user image
    Bill PeelerAugust 11, 2017
    This place is an institution for a reason. Just go and get your drink on ----
  • Terence C.heart icon on user image
    Terence ChanDecember 18, 2014
    Good drinks. Calamari and fresh chips with guac and salsa were quite good
  • XMNDA C.heart icon on user image
    XMNDA CHEEKSDecember 11, 2014
    Tilapia Tacos are AMAZING! (Oh and the drinks are ridiculously cheap for what is given.)
  • Jillian B.heart icon on user image
    Jillian BurnickasFebruary 5, 2015
    When you order a cocktail, you get a glass of alcohol. It's awesome.
  • Amy G.
    Amy GraffApril 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    There's a reason why this place has last call at 8. And it is because it will turn your life into a shit-show with one drink.
  • Sophia D.
    Sophia D.May 24, 2014
    Be sure to pace yourselves. Warning: Drinks strong
  • Paige K.heart icon on user image
    Paige KaliskiAugust 9, 2016
    cheap strong drinks 👏👏
  • Tana B.
    Tana BabcockOctober 11, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great for grabbing some drinks after work with a group!
  • Kyle R.
    Kyle ReddApril 16, 2015
    2 and done kinda spot
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    MaiOctober 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Buffalo chicken rolls are delish & glasses of liquor & mixer.
  • Angie K.
    Angie KOctober 28, 2011
    Order a Jack & coke and they'll bring you a glass filled to the brim w/ Jack $ a can of coke. Joy!
  • Jenn L.heart icon on user image
    Jenn LeFloreMarch 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    You have already been warned. Drink carefully and have a blast. It's Friday!!! (It's not? Why are u here😒)
  • Mechelle R.heart icon on user image
    Mechelle RayfordAugust 1, 2018
    Never a bad time. Ever! Get there early!
  • Nidia A.heart icon on user image
    Nidia A.November 22, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    When you go to Ceres you go for the "mixed" drinks. Beer? Go elsewhere. Straight alcohol is where it's at!
  • Ninah R.heart icon on user image
    Ninah RandolphOctober 26, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Good drinks. Large servings for cocktails
  • Lina
    LinaJuly 25, 2013
    This place serves drinks generously, great portion!
  • Zac N.heart icon on user image
    Zac NMarch 22, 2016
    Nice ish, get a cocktail not a beer
  • Eric R.heart icon on user image
    Eric RobersonMarch 25, 2015
    I love the fried filet of sole
  • Christopher S.heart icon on user image
    Christopher SmithJune 15, 2016
    Drinks are top notch.
  • Shern
    ShernFebruary 23, 2013
    Strong drinks during happy hour. The food takes too long to come but was good. Would be better if they played music.
  • Anisha M.heart icon on user image
    Anisha MehtaJuly 10, 2013
    Super generous with their mix drinks!
  • Tina J.
    Tina JacksonFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Jack Honey and Ginger Ale. Strong and Good
  • Mike M.
    Mike MarusinMarch 17, 2011
    The corned beef hash is the best I've ever had
  • Ene Emilie D.heart icon on user image
    Ene Emilie DinesenAugust 18, 2014
    Remember to get a soda on the side....
  • Consta K.heart icon on user image
    Consta KJuly 7, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Makers and coke on a side at cost of glass of beer elsewhere
  • Bekki J. C.
    Bekki J. ChapmanFebruary 22, 2013
    wi-fi password: pulledpork - via 4sqwifi.com
  • Sarah S.
    Sarah SocialDecember 23, 2010
    Strong drinks at a great price
  • Rob K.heart icon on user image
    Rob KolminMarch 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Booze on booze on booze... Need I say more
  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris CDecember 8, 2015
    Great fun!
  • Lucy L.heart icon on user image
    Lucy LouSeptember 25, 2012
    For those who like a super big gulp of liquor and shyt talkin
  • Patra A.heart icon on user image
    Patra AdkinsSeptember 30, 2014
    Drinks are awesome
  • Laura M.heart icon on user image
    Laura MelendezJanuary 2, 2014
    Best drinks in town!!!
  • Jason K.
    Jason KaplerFebruary 2, 2012
    Grab a to-go cup and kid in the kitchen.
  • Tom H.
    Tom HaselbergerMarch 31, 2011
    Awesome drinks for a phenomenal price
  • Jack S.heart icon on user image
    Jack StankewiczAugust 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Booze cocktails popcorn
  • rachel r.
    rachel riesterAugust 7, 2014
    work drinking :-)
  • MP G.heart icon on user image
    MP GuinanOctober 19, 2012
    The stiffest drinks in Chicago !
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CarterJanuary 28, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Food and service are good Drinks are STRONG BUT THE Cell service sucks and Ceres wifi sucks
  • Christopher M.
    This place is magical!!!
  • Gabriel
    GabrielMay 25, 2013
    I took one so of a drink. I'm sweatin'.
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