Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Edgewater, Chicago

Tan • September 20, 2018Love this place! Cozy, friendly staff, best croissants in the city, great matcha latte, the basque cake is amazing.. loved everything!!

Melissa S. • June 22, 2013Great "penny" candies and the custard is amazing. Such a treat!

Adam F. • March 5, 2015Amazing craft beer options! Not to mention the food. Do yourself a favor and try the pork bao.

William P. • September 13, 2010Best coffee in Chicago hands down! I've been coming ever since they first opened! Who'd a thought...Edgewater would have the best cafe in Chicago!

Freda M. • July 27, 2013Meatball banh mi special was delicious. Loved the BYOV Bloody Mary service.

Rob F. • June 7, 2013Pie is exquisite. Had classic apple (so good!) and the Pecan (would make any southerner proud).

Kristi D. • September 13, 2013Amazing chai lattes! The Monkey Buns are a sweet, delicious accompaniment.

Kate S. • December 7, 2012fun bar to hang out in. and great thin crust pizza!! (great delivery too!)

Veronica G. • July 28, 2013The French toast w/fresh fruit is amazing! Worth. The wait :-)

Ellen S. • November 26, 2017Brunch is great for groups and not too crowded. Get your chilaquilles and margarita fix without the crowd.

Ryan G. • September 14, 2016Nigiri is killer. Hamachi, Ebi, and Tuna never let down. Simple maki like Negihama roll are great, too.

Jessica R. • March 12, 2014Get the cappuccino if you want a good coffee. Milk is steamed perfectly and coffee is strong but not bitter. Very nice.

Adriana T. • September 25, 2014The best nachos I've ever had. Great service. Love this place.

Albert M. • July 15, 2023Great Irish pup, with friendly staff, good food and local flare. Great choices on the drink menu.

Gardenia C. H. • May 12, 2017When you order Herbal Tea with Alice & Friends, be ready to wait a while, before you can enjoy you cup of fresh herbal tea!

Kenneth I. • May 17, 2011Greek chicken is great! And people watching is great here too. Super friendly staff. Cozy family eatery.

Jeff E. • November 24, 2015Staff is fantastic. Sandwiches and soups are excellent, great for a beach picnic. Wish they still had Intellegencia by the pound it was a great deal.

Andersonville Chamber Of Commerce • November 30, 2012Their family-style fried chicken lunch is guaranteed to put you (and the rest of your party) into a blissful, food-induced coma. It's a great deal for 3 meals' worth of food!

Tim C. • November 12, 2015The omelets are really good. The biscuits and gravy are better than abutting I have ever had done in the south. I love the food here.

Christopher W. • July 31, 2020Amazing fresh pita, lots of tasty dietary options and a killer cocktail/beer/wine program.

Peter B. • October 11, 2010great coffee! hot servers. what else do you need?

Haifa 👑 • February 18, 2019Great coffee ☕️.Nice variety of pastries and breakfast choices. They sell whole coffee beans, worth the try.👍🏻

William O. • August 31, 2015The food is always excellent. The service is even better. It's a good place to read the paper, eat, and have a quiet Sunday.

Harrison L. • February 4, 2012The Hanoi cocktail is amazing! The wine list looks great and super affordable. Didn't have diner this visit, but the menu descriptions sound delicious. Definitely returning very soon.

Autumn C. • March 27, 2018Baguettes, croissant, sourdough, loaf, creme pies... basically everything. Heaven for breadies - and they serve Metropolis coffee!

Joe C. • August 27, 2020Love the traditional glogg in the winter but also the frozen glogg in the summer!

Zackscitylife • October 12, 2021Get there early to get a wonderful outdoor seating option. Safety protocols are in place. Three piece chicken is fantastic for lunch.

Sean M. • January 17, 2015Great little hidden gem in Bryn Mawr. Great Pho...try the combination. Fried calamari is really tasty too.

Le W. • February 19, 2010My favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Love the doro watt and all the spicy tibs. Spicy dish not for the weak!