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Julius Meinl
Categories: Food Coffee & Tea Food Bakeries Coffee & Tea, Bakeries [Edit]
3601 N Southport Ave(between Addison St & Waveland Ave)
Chicago, IL 60613
Neighborhood: Lakeview
(773) 883-1862
- Nearest Transit:
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Southport (Brown Line)
Paulina (Brown Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 6 am - 10 pm
Fri 6 am - 11 pm
Sat 7 am - 11 pm
Sun 7 am - 10 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
419 reviews for Julius Meinl
Review Highlights
"Lovely breakfast of baked eggs and wonderful coffee."
(in 48 reviews)
"I am a native Austrian who just moved here from Europe."
(in 51 reviews)
"The food, coffee and pastries are all excellent."
(in 84 reviews)
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419 reviews in English
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Review from Alicia S.
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is my favorite place for the days you're pondering "where should we grab breakfast?"
I have two go-to menu choices depending on who I'm with or how much time I have.
For 6 months a friend and I met at JM for breakfast at 7am every Thursday. I'd always get the hard boiled egg, brioche toast (my favorite jam is when they have the blackberry) & coffee. My friend always got the Melange, softboiled egg & toast. If you hit their morning happy hour the coffee is cheaper...especially the Melange.
When I'm going for a leisurly breakfast with friends I start by splitting either the fruit plate or the granola & then we split the baked eggs (always get the Salmon & Cream Cheese) with a side of brioche.
Only bummer, no Wi-Fi. But I love to go here with a good book or the paper & lounge in their comfy chair tables with my toast and coffee.
*If your addicted to coffee like me, before you leave you can ask for a cup of coffee to go (of course, if you've ordered coffee!). They are always very accommodating about that!
*The biscuits that come with the coffee...mmm. -
Review from Chelsea B.
Saint Louis, MO
2/6/2012
My Chicago friend took me here for a nice afternoon tea, and as a tourist in Chicago I never would have discovered the place. The place does have a European feel to it, and it wasn't overcrowded or loud. Their tea selection was impressive, and even though they were out of the first TWO teas I selected (which was pretty annoying) I ended up with a nice fruit tea which I think was the Rooibos Strawberry Cream.
The tea came out piping hot in a glass Bodum tea press and was enough for about three full cups. It was presented on a little tray with a cute cup, sugar, and a little cup of creamer which was a nice touch. We sat at a little table by the window and their chairs were nice and comfy.
The only downside is that I do agree with other reviewers who said that their server seemed a little annoyed if they didn't order food. Ours kept doubling back to see if we wanted anything else several times. I could understand this if they were packed, but there were lots of open tables and it was mid-afternoon so the urgency seemed a little out of place. -
Review from Ramya P.
12/28/2011
Cure for your hangover...
Really appreciate the excess amount of water that they serve... trust me I needed it when I had breakfast with a couple'a friends last weekend. Great coffee at 7 am?? Yes please... Loved the baked eggs with Rösti potato pancake, caramelized onions, aged Parmesan & truffle oil and the sweet potato spätzle. Totally unique!! Although I have to mention that their tables are so small, We kept knocking the water everytime we stood up... come on people, I had to criticize something!! -
Review from Andy R.
Chicago, IL
12/2/2011
This review is independent of the food and coffee, which is just fine.
This place is very un-friendly towards those wishing to use a laptop or do work, I'm guessing in an effort to discourage patrons who lurk for hours on end. If you'd like to do some work in a coffee shop, I'd say go elsewhere. From my experience today:
-they don't provide wi-fi Friday through Sunday
-no outlets visible anywhere (but to be fair there's lots of places with that situation)
-server promptly ignored me once I pulled out my laptop, which I found extremely annoying only because I ordered a drink as I sat down and told her I'd make a food order when she came back. Which she never has. Trying for eye contact every time she walks by isn't helping - I think I've been officially written off! -
Review from Diane G.
Updated - 11/18/2011
I'm sad to report that they just lost a customer. I was stoked to spend a day of studying here when I was met with a RUDE waitress who seemed annoyed that I was setting up camp with my laptop there. I politely asked if they have a password for the wi-fi and she told me they don't provide Wi-Fi on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. GREAT! NO WI-FI ON WEEKENDS WHEN PEOPLE STUDY, what a WINNING concept! When the bus boy was about to tell me how to log on out of kindness, ANOTHER RUDE employee approached me and said "Like the other girl said...we don't provide wi-fi on weekends." Oh, and the bus boy noted that when they DO provide wi-fi it's only for 2 hrs. A huge pet peeve of mine. On top of that, my waitress asked 3 times if that was "ALL" I was getting (I ordered a latte---standard at a cafe you'd think).
*sigh* Disappointing to say the least. When it's $5 for a latte and crappy service, why WOULD I stop going to Starbucks? There's a reason that Starbucks has so many loyal customers.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/10/2011
Hmm I was always curious about this place. I misread the name and thought it said "Julius MEIN" and… Read more »
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Review from Eric R.
Chicago, IL
1/15/2012
Never disappointed with the quality of food or drink at this place. Definitely try the quinoa salad.
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Review from Deirdre K.
Chicago, IL
1/30/2012
Good coffee! I am not much of a coffee drinker myself, but I got an iced coffee at Julius Meinl and it was pretty good! This place has a nice, laid-back, and classy atmosphere. Earlier reviews state that the place is not too laptop-friendly, but I beg to differ. The wait staff was very helpful when I asked where I could sit to be near an outlet, and I noticed that a lot of other people in the joint were on their laptops as well. This may be different on the weekends, as I hear they don't offer wi-fi on Fridays or Saturdays. However, during the week they give you two hours of wi-fi for free, which is nice since so many places nowadays are charging. Overall, it's a cute place! I would definitely come back again.
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Review from Jennie K.
Chicago, IL
11/27/2011
This place is fantastic! I love their coffee,has a great taste, and definitely gets you wired for the day! Their baked eggs are awesome. worth the 15 minute cook time. All around, this place rocks if your looking for a place to eat an amazing breakfast!
...though there is one waitress who I'm not a big fan of, but i won't let her spoil this place :) -
Review from Joel M.
9/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Sweet delicious gourmet coffee at a cafe that only exists in Vienna and...Lakeview.
This place is great - the ambiance, service, and drinks. I got a regular cup of house coffee (my benchmark) and the wifey got some kind of espresso drink. Both were delicious and strong, just how we like it. People actually hang out here a lot and drink coffee too.
Bonus is that they have the sweet syrup at the cream and sugar stand so you can actually sweeten your iced tea or iced coffee without waiting two hours for the sugar granules to dissolve. The prices are up there, but similar to Intelligentsia, Argo, etc. They serve Julius Meinl at the Kanela Breakfast Club at Clark and Belmont as well (just the coffee)/ -
Review from Jennie C.
12/11/2011 4 photos
I'm a bit torn about Julius Meinl. I really really love the European feel and romantic atmosphere, but the coffee frankly isn't all that special. I felt that way when they first opened and now I'm still not impressed. The desserts are quite elaborate, but on the heavy side (for me at least). I love the live music on Fridays though. And the service is quite attentive.
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Review from Rebecca J.
Austin, TX
11/30/2011
When I come back to Chicago, a stop at Julius Meinl is almost always in order. It reminds me of my childhood in Europe. The coffee house is modeled after all of its Viennese counterparts: Great selection of coffees and teas, the daily paper in a wooden binder hanging next to the individual coat hooks and let's not forget to mention the delicious cakes (I recommend the Mozart Kuchen) and authentic entrees, e.g. Kaesespaetzle...yum. Drop on in for a coffee and check out their live classical music events.
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Review from Amy H.
7/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I fully admit that when I walked into Julius Meinl I was in full biz-nasty mode.
I had broken my toe the day before and had an appointment nearby that couldn't be canceled so I hobbled to this area with plenty of time to spare. I was hot, crabby, in a lot of pain, and I had just fended off the advances of a guy on the bus who wouldn't take "leave me alone" and "stop talking to me" as an answer. I wanted to sit down, drink something refreshing, and sacrifice a little something to my sweet tooth while I waited for my appointment.
Don't come here if you're looking for a quiet environment. It gets loud up in this joint! Also, unless your sitting at a table with regular chairs don't try to sit. Those little conversation nooks with pseudo tables, upholstered chairs, and loveseats are the WORST. Tres uncomfortable.
I decided to order a strawberry fizzy drink because it sounded refreshing, but the waitress told me that they were out of strawberries. Say wha...? How do you run out of strawberries? Can't someone run over to Jewel and get some more?
I ended up getting a lemonade and a couple of jam crepes, which were both average. Actually, my whole experience at Julius Meinl was average. Maybe it was because I was being a crab-apple, but maybe it was because everything was just kind of bleh. -
Review from Victoria H.
Winnetka, IL
1/18/2012
Delightful and delicious coffee shop that has instantly become a new tradition. I came here with my mother shortly after the New Year and we both insist that we go back every winter break/holiday season from now on (hopefully with several visits in between).
We both ordered the melange coffees. Wow! Sweet but not cloyingly so (like a caramel brulee latte at Starbucks). They come in true European fashion on a little silver tray with a glass of water and little cookie provided. The perfect thing to savor while we waited for our baked eggs.
The baked eggs were delicious! I got the rosti baked egg with the potato pancake. It was delicious but rich. I think that next time my mom and I would split a baked egg dish (it comes with two) and order fruit or try one of their pastries. The walnut toast that comes with it was toast worth eating---nutty, crunchy, and wholesome.
I cannot wait to go back and try the things I didn't get to order!
Julius Meinl is a little slice of Vienna right in Chicago and is a great place to meet a friend for a great cup of coffee or breakfast. -
Review from Christine J.
Chicago, IL
12/31/2011
Great all around European style coffee cafe. When I went to Austria, I realized how authentic Julius Meinl was. Like they serve all their coffees on a silver platter with a glass of water and a biscuit. I like the variety of espresso drinks. There's creativity and innovation. One of my favorites was the hot chocolate rooibos tea that they had for a limited time. The food is pretty good too. The baked eggs are really tasty and worth the wait. I also really like the croque sandwich with truffle oil. It's got cheese baked on the outside of the bread, really rich. Their croissants are some of the best in town. The dessert are great too. They have glass cases where you can pick from, or some specialty ones on the menu that they make in the back. Some of them look pretty sophisticated. The chocolate ones tend to be dark chocolate and rich. I love that they're open early and open late. On the weekends they have live music, and it's so relaxing to sit back and chill for a few hours.
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Review from Louise R.
Evanston, IL
2/1/2012
I am actually signing up for Yelp so I can post this, the experience was so bad. Stopped there after the gym this morning, non rush hour, place only half full. Had to practically beg someone to take my breakfast order. Waited 5 min for coffee, and over 15 for baked eggs. (Actually, I had to get up and leave the table and ask about my food order, it took that long. The waiter seemed to go out of his way to ignore me while others around me were getting their food.) Breakfast arrived with plain white toast, not whole grain as requested. The worst were the eggs, which apparently were left in the oven too long, the tops were charred and yolks were the consistency of foam rubber. Would have sent the whole mess back, but I had to be somewhere. No refills offered on coffee. It had been years since I'd been there and I won't be back anytime soon. About the only thing positive I can say is that coffee tasted good.
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Review from Mandi G.
Chicago, IL
6/5/2011
I really HATE when businesses are doing so well that they feel they can treat people like assholes and get away with it, because in all honesty they can. Kuma's is at the top of that list, but I am now adding Julius Meinl.
I stopped in today early afternoon because I was craving breakfast, but I needed something fast and thought this would be a perfect choice. I ordered one of their baked egg dishes to go and then sat down in their waiting area. As soon as I sat down, I sent a text to a friend. The reason why this is important is because it allowed me to know exactly when my wait started. After sitting there for almost 30 minutes, I asked behind the counter if it usually took this long for what I ordered. I was told "Yeah, baked eggs generally take 30 minutes." So, I sat down and waited some more. I finally received my order 42 minutes later.
WWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFFFFFF
If something usually takes 30 minutes to make, why does it not have that printed on the menu? And why did the girl at the cash register not tell me this when I ordered it? Obviously, when people are ordering things to-go, they are not trying to sit around your restaurant all afternoon. I mentioned to the employee that finally gave me my order that this really needs to be printed on the menu or at the very least, mentioned when ordering, and I received an extremely fake "Ooopss...sorry."
Yes, I am sorry. I am sorry that I wasted an hour waiting on a decent (but not amazing) egg dish that is extremely small portioned for the price.
Maybe the next time a customer approaches you in a non-confrontational manner with a legitimate complaint, at the very least you could offer a free pastry or a card for a free drink the next time around. But, you are obviously doing enough business that one person complaining doesn't matter. Well, good luck with that. I am glad all the stroller mommies are keeping you afloat.
PS- I feel I should add they were NOT slammed. 1/3 of the tables inside were empty. -
Review from Chris G.
Chula Vista, CA
12/7/2011
Great baked eggs, crepes, and coffee cakes/pastries. The espresso is the best you'll find this side of the Mississippi.
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Review from Garrett A.
Chicago, IL
7/11/2011
Brunch is a very sacred event for my gf and me, made even more hallowed this Sunday when both of us were crippled by an onslaught of Hangover Regret combined with a douse of Empty Refrigerator. We stopped into our usual brunch spot, Southport Grocery but found that the wait was too long, so instead of trekking back we decided to try Julius Meinl.
It started off well enough; we were seated almost immediately in quiet corner, propped up with a menu that rivals the wine list at Bin 36. She ordered the Croque Madame and I had the baked eggs. The server warned us that the baked eggs take a long time to make. Fine, we said, please have them both come out at the same time.
Ten minutes later, her Croque Madame arrived with no sign of the eggs. I sampled some of the sandwich. It was delicious, albeit not as meaty or good as the one at Birchwood Kitchen, but the cheese on top was a good touch. I was very excited about my eggs. She ate a little bit but wanted to wait until my eggs came. The server didn't really come around at all, except to ask if she wanted to box up her food.
A full HALF HOUR LATER, my dish arrived. It was so steaming hot that I had to wait another five minutes for it to be cool enough to eat. All that anticipation? Turns out the baked eggs weren't nearly as good as just a plain old omelet. It was pretty dry, with little egg flavor.
I would come back again for coffee, but not for brunch. -
Review from dan h.
7/29/2011 3 photos
Stop #5 on my "Eating my way through Chicago/St. Louis and possibly doing other things on this trip Summer Tour 2011" found me at a breakfast place in the neighborhood of my friends sister. We were going to a baseball game at Wrigley on this day and since the only breakfast place that we found in Wrigleyville was packed, we came back to her neighborhood and ate here. I was happy we did.
Julius Meinl is very European. I started out with an iced coffee which came with a glass of water and a cookie on a metal tray. It reminded me of some of my travels abroad.
For the actual breakfast I had the Meinl Baked Eggs. They have 8 choices. I had the Chilaquiles ($9.50) which was salsa roja, tortilla, queso fresco, fresh tomato, cilantro and lime. This comes with toast your choice being country italian, multi-grain, marble rye, brioche and walnut. The eggs are baked in a dish and come out steaming hot. Wonderful flavors in this dish. I felt healthier after eating it. I'm not sure why.
Nice little cafe and not too far from Wrigley. -
Review from Rhonda G.
6/14/2011
We chose to dine on a day and time when everyone was out and about eating and enjoying the weather so our first option was packed! We walked down the street a bit and Julius didn't seem as crowded so our stomachs demanded us to give it a shot. We had a little wait but not too bad (though at one point we thought about calling over to see if our first pick was less busy).
For lunch we all chose the Turkey avocado sandwich (great minds!) with a mixed green salad, I enjoyed it and it was nice and light enough for the warm day. To drink I had the refreshing strawberry basil spritzer served on a little platter with one of those ginger cookies (which I love).
This place isn't a destination by any means but it's a nice casual place to dine with friends when you're not looking to spend a lot of money and you want to dine outside and not wait an eternity.Listed in: Brunchy Bunch
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Review from Ed M.
Livingston, NJ
12/27/2011
We had a post-Christmas brunch at Julius Meinl. What a treat. This is a slice of old world Europe in Chicago. Coffee was served in a true Viennese manner. We all had baked eggs with different accompaniments. The food was prepared just right. The service was perfect and we were not at all rushed. Julius Meinl stays true to it's European roots and serves patrons in the unhurried manner that Vienna is known for.
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Review from Annie W.
Chicago, IL
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love Julius Meinl!! It makes me feel fancy pants. In addition to really great coffee, they have a tasty menu and adorable pastries.
Wish they'd be more active about greeting and seating you, though, since I stood in the doorway for about 10 minutes without someone so much as saying "hi!" -
Review from Derek R.
Chicago, IL
11/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hot chocolate!and The awesome Tea!and a special treat if you order the hot and cold beverages hint:it's small and good.
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Review from Suzy D.
11/8/2011
We came here at 9 am on a Saturday to have brunch with friends. We were seated right away so that was great. All of the drinks are so delicious. My husband had coffee and I had an apple cider chai. I gulped my chai down in seconds because it was so tasty. The pastry case in the front is so tempting. Our friends had a graham cracker cookie sandwich and some kind of cake. It looked fabulous. I had the baked eggs with chorizo. It was very filling and hearty and had lots of cheese. If we are in the neighborhood, we will definitely be back!
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Review from Todd Z.
San Francisco, CA
11/4/2011
This is one of my favorites in Chicago. I loved it so much I had to visit this in Austria, which did not disappoint.
If you ever are looking for an amazing breakfast and brunch, I would recommend you visit this place. You have about 8 choices for breakfast options. I had the Chilaquiles which was salsa roja, tortilla, queso fresco, fresh tomato, cilantro and lime. The dish comes with toast. The eggs are baked in a platter and they are steaming hot, so be careful. Wonderful flavors and enough to feed a healthy appetite.
Close to Wrigley and a nice place to catch up with friends or a nice date. -
Review from Kate S.
Chicago, IL
11/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Reminds me of Germany and Austria! Lots of delicous desserts, eiskafe, spaetzle, German/Austrian style salads. It's great. Fun place for lunch or an afternoon coffee and sweet treat.
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Review from Morgan W.
Chicago, IL
11/24/2011
The best coffee I have ever had!!! I make the coffee at home, I come in here several times a week, the people who work here are SO nice and helpful, I love coming here. Plus...having three kids, especially two toddlers, I get VERY little sleep, this coffee saves my life :)))
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Review from Daisy D.
Boston, MA
5/15/2011
Julius Meinl is a charming, European style cafe.
The coffee here is excellent, and there is a large selection of delicately blended loose leaf teas.
I have never been disappointed with a meal here - the Meinl Baked Eggs make for a delicious breakfast, and the Roasted Lamb Spätzle and Käsespätzle are the epitome of carby comfort food. Delish.
On a side note, they have really great classical and jazz musicians performing on Fridays and Saturdays. Worth checking out.
This is one of my favorite go - to's in the city. Great place for brunch with friends, a casual first date, or just a space to hang out and read a book! -
Review from Whitney H.
Los Angeles, CA
4/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love the European-ness of this place. That's how Southport is sometimes - so civilized in a neighborhood of drunken Cubs fans.
My sister and I stopped in for a quick bite and a coffee. We grabbed a table and ordered regular coffees and breakfast pastries. I adore their ham and cheese croissant - fresh and flaky, perfectly proportioned amounts of ham and cheese to croissant. You know, the ratio thing.
The coffee is pretty good too and comes with a little glass of water and a tiny creamer on a metal charger. And our guy was good about refills.
I guess I love its casual sophistication.Listed in: Chicago and Wisconsin
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Review from Linsey C.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 7/27/2011
Stopped in for bfast with the sis. She had an iced melange which was delicious and I had a delicious iced tea lemonade that the menu said had hints of cucumber and green apple...it was AMAZING!! Been thinking about going back ever since we left!
We also each had the little egg sandwich with cheese and bacon on a mini brioche bun...just the right amount for a light breakfast. Well done Julius.
ps. take the biscuit from the water platter with you...it makes a lovely mid-morning blood-sugar booster!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/4/2008
I've been several times and never been disappointed. The wait on Sunday mornings can be long but it… Read more »
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Review from Amy G.
7/5/2011
Really good breakfasts. Really, really, really perfect coffee. But with service that makes a Starbucks look like a five-star establishment.
With no one regularly hanging out at the host's stand and little to no signage, it's almost impossible for a patron to know where s/he is to order and sit. And, as it turns out, if you're not doing sit-down service, there is no where to sit! Not cool to boot out paying customers on a rainy day, buck-o.
Uh, as I said, coffee is wonderful. The beans are roasted perfectly. Espresso drinks are not overly sweetened. To-go breakfast items are incredibly delicious-- I cannot say enough good things about their buttery, flaky croissants filled with Swiss or Gruyere and sauteed spinach. If I can get over the nasty service-- er, Euro attitude?-- at 8:30 AM I'll meander back for breakfast or coffee and dessert at some point. -
Review from Lea L.
Chicago, IL
11/13/2011
Awesome coffee, espresso, tea and pastries. Love the tray service with a cookie and glass of water. Atmosphere makes me think I am sitting in a cafe in Austria.
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Review from kendrah r.
Chicago, IL
5/25/2011
Pro's: They offer food, dessert, and tea, coffee. Large selection of teas. Pastries are pretty. Spacious, nice arrangement of tables in different sizes, comfy chairs.
Con's: They close sooo early. Food is kind of off and expensive. (I had a side salad tonight with some of the greens wilted and an odd pile of pickled green cabbage on top.) Everything is a bit too expensive and the sandwiches are too small/skimpy on ingredients. -
Review from Mary W.
Chicago, IL
8/22/2011
The coffee drinks here are fantastic! Better yet, their brunch menu is wonderful- you have to try the baked eggs! Sometimes the service is a little slow, but overall the delicious food and foamy lattes make it worthwhile.
Make sure to get here before 9 am on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure that you do not have to wait! -
Review from Lia V.
6/8/2011
Well hello there unexpected European cafe.
So my cousin and I went to Kanela (the new breakfast place on Clark - the old Orange) and we got some iced coffee since it was a beautiful Sunday and the sun was warming us. But wait... *gasp* - this is no Starbucks iced coffee... this is gourmet - delicious! Can I purchase a bag here? No, but it's Julius Meinl and there's a store around here in the city. Well okay! Let us continue on our Sunday Funday adventures and find this delicious coffee that I MUST make mine!
Googled and found and miraculously it was just one train stop away. We set out with the sun shining on our faces, the nice breeze cooling us down and stumbled upon a larger than expected cafe with a large patio... perfect for relaxing and enjoying some of this delicious coffee.
We grab a seat outside and enjoy the weather until we were greeted with a (i'm not gonna lie) not so friendly waitress... but I didn't care! Give me sun... give me coffee!... Give me... that awesome lemon lavender cake I saw in the window! We got our coffee on a little tray with a saucer of cream, glass of water, and a little biscuit... enjoyed it and then later dove into the lemon lavender amazing layered cake with a butter cream frosting. Oh my!
A perfect Sunday afternoon. I would never go here if I was in a hurry because this embraces European culture - slow and steady. Nothing comes out fast even if it's just a slice of cake, but that's the beauty of this place.
I will go again on another gorgeous day and embrace everything about this place.
And I did purchase a bag of coffee... I can enjoy at home :-) -
Review from Nick P.
Chicago, IL
7/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a great euro-bistro. Based on Austrian food, Julius Meinl has amazing pastries and european-style coffee. Couple that with live music, and you have yourself a great place to dine.
Along with great coffee, the drink prices are reasonable. Each drink is served on a silver platter along with a small cookie, sugar if necessary and a small glass of water (no ice - European style, of course!)
Regarding the food prices, I would agree with some of the other yelpers that their food prices do seem a bit inflated. You are looking at the $8-$10 range for a sandwich here.
I definitely like the fact that this is one of the few coffee shops in Chicago that is open very late - usually until midnight, which makes it a great place to work late or make a quick stop for a dessert. -
Review from Greer T.
Chicago, IL
6/30/2011
I might have to move this review, because it could be the wrong location...I really liked it - they give you water with your coffee which is nice.. sandwiches are delish - not plastic-y tasting that Lavazza (sorry!) or other non restaurant type places can give you - but scrumptious!!
It was easy breezy feeling inside, a nice place to relax and read or do whatever it all seemed to go well...
now let me figure out which one it was, but do go. -
Review from Meena A.
Chicago, IL
10/21/2011
Hands down the best café in Chicago! Great space inside (and outdoor seating), awesome service and amazing house coffee and drink specials (try the mélange). Also, decadent desserts. It's amazing to see that you're only a few blocks from Wrigley Field. The weekend wait for brunch is worth it. Need a drink recommendation? Ask Connor about teas and coffees alike. Enjoy!
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Review from Alex M.
Chicago, IL
6/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
The taste of Austria in Chicago. I remember many a Julius Meinl when I went to Vienna, and it's always nice to see some European flair come in as a sanctuary to the gazillion Starbucks locations all over the city.
It's a great cafe for a change of pace. To sit with a quality cup of coffee and possibly pastry. To relax, sip, and relax. To spend some time at a cafe.
It is NOT for those who want flavored milk with a tiny bit of coffee in a paper cup. It is NOT for those looking for a quick caffeine fix on their way to work.
The parking isn't very good, but the cafe is worth hitting up. -
Review from Stephany H.
New York, NY
10/16/2011
I came here with a friend on a Sunday afternoon and the place was fairly busy but not full so we didn't have to wait at all. For a place that wasn't extremely busy, the service was extremely slow. I think our waitress forgot about us because we waited 45 minutes after we put our forks down for the waitress to bring us our check, and that was only because we finally flagged her down and had to ask for it. We ended up spending 2 hours there because of the slow service.
However, the food was delicious. I can't remember exactly what was in it, but I got the baked eggs with sun dried tomatoes, cheese, and some other stuff. I really enjoyed it, especially the lightly broiled cheese on top. For my toast, I got a slice of marbled rye with grape jelly. The bread was perfectly toasted (crispy & chewy) and the grape jelly tasted sweet and fresh.
Overall - good food & nice atmosphere but bad service.
