Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Lake View East, Chicago

Nathan G. • January 2, 2018Try the Tonkatsu Ramen ! Great serving size and delicious...

Ixta G. • October 19, 2011Great coffee, great place, great people - just don't go when you are in a rush

Ross A. • February 14, 2017Better selection and special donuts on the weekends - try the glazed lemon pistachio

Viral P. • December 7, 2012The atmosphere and holiday decor are a welcome treat after a long day at the office or for a fun night on the town. And yes, slushies are still awesome in the winter.

Jeff E. • November 24, 2015Fried chicken. Oriental fried chicken is the best . Ours is good but theirs is better! Fries are amazing!

Emily S. • November 6, 2016The Bellini juice is excellent - pear, grapefruit and lavender. Pricy, but worth it!

Brittney H. • January 19, 2012pancake combo with spinach tofu scramble for brunch! my favorite

Cristina D. • January 24, 2015Traditional Italian restaurant with a wood fired oven. Honestly, one of the best classic pizzas in Chicago! Love it!

Sandrine A. • November 20, 2017Great place to be

Margot C. • March 3, 2010Great omelette - always order avacado, mozzarella cheese & tomato. Yum.

Randy B. • January 22, 2011Shepard's Pie is the very best ever!!!

Anibal N. • July 13, 2015Lemon herb peri peri chicken and macho peas...#delish

Brodie O. • April 9, 2017Incredible food and awesome cocktails. You can't go wrong with anything the staff recommends. Place is cozy and trendy.

Rich L. • December 29, 2012Malbec beef and sweet corn, must get at least one of each!

Alison • May 8, 2022Very cool atmosphere. The donuts are so squishy and delicious, great creme brûlée latte!

Zach S. • May 15, 2016Great small breakfast and lunch cafe. Good quality for the money.

Heather M. • November 15, 2011Everything is fantastic, but the custard style rice pudding is to die for! Must try.

Eliza K. • February 13, 2015This place is now open for dinner! Probably the best Cuban sandwich we've ever had. Also try the salmon cake appetizer.

Jamie I. • October 7, 2022Large cafe, plenty of space, fast and efficient baristas! GREAT place to watch the runners zoom by on Marathon Sunday!!

Samantha B. • September 13, 2017Delicious lamb wrap and fries, great salads, very attentive brunch service.

Nikunj K. • September 13, 2014Split pea soup and vegetarian crepe with goat cheese

Dustin H. • December 30, 2015Great burgers on pretzel buns (only), and good hotdogs as well! Good little hole in the wall find.

Steve L. • August 7, 2013Try the - Beef Acebolado! Thin sliced hand cut Angus steak, seasoned and marinated, served with seared onions, Brazilian vinaigrette with rice and beans.

Brian J. M. • August 9, 2013Love, love, love the patio. Very chill and roomy. Perfect quiet place for a date or with someone you just want to talk to without yelling and stressing your vocal chords like I do...

Adam R. • February 19, 2014It was amazing. Little dive seafood place with great music and amazing snow crab.

Emily S. • July 31, 2016I love this place! Great cold brew, bagels and most importantly.. Doughnuts. Try the Nutella pocket!

Lemon F. • April 3, 2016Good food at an affordable price!

ChicagoHotlist • November 30, 2010Their (egg whites) spinach and feta omelets are amazing!

Allison K. • January 3, 2015Order the waiters recommendation since the menu is always changing! Trust me everything is good here!

Linda F. • August 15, 2014I couldn't get enough of the gnocchi in the roasted chicken breast dish. Also a huge fan of the flatbread! Great people watching on the patio.