Beatnik - Chicago

I don't even have words to describe how wonderful it was to work with Beatnik. We had our post-elopement dinner here, and worked with Cassandra and her team. Fr... read more I don't even have words to describe how wonderful it was to work with Beatnik. We had our post-elopement dinner here, and worked with Cassandra and her team. From the start, Cassandra was fantastic- responsive, helpful, and enthusiastic. She was able to assist us with menu selections and was incredibly accommodating in providing options for our guests with allergies.The night of the event, she was onsite to greet us and truly went above and beyond to be hospitable. She made sure we were happy and taken care of and even insisted on taking my bag and checking it for me.Our server Miguel was absolutely wonderful and made sure everyone was happy and had a drink in their hand all night. He was incredibly thorough and took amazing care of us, especially in regards to making sure our guests with allergies were not treated like an afterthought. The manager onsite, Joanna, also made a point to come over to say hello and check in on us, and made herself available for anything we may have needed.The food was AMAZING. I can't even pick a favorite because everything was so fantastic. All of our guests made comments about food and beverage quality- the margaritas were a HUGE hit. The portions were also plentiful and no one left hungry. And of course, the inside of the space is absolutely gorgeous.I can't thank Cassandra, Miguel, Joanna, and the rest of the Beatnik team enough- they truly made our day so special.

Very eclectic venue. If you're looking for eggs and bacon this isn't the place for you. Menu is very limited with each dish prepared as ordered. Cocktails are d... read more Very eclectic venue. If you're looking for eggs and bacon this isn't the place for you. Menu is very limited with each dish prepared as ordered. Cocktails are designer as well and available all day! We loved it!

As for the food, it was decent. I tried the chicken and waffles, which were tasty but offered smaller portions for the price. The Mediterranean salad and avocad... read more As for the food, it was decent. I tried the chicken and waffles, which were tasty but offered smaller portions for the price. The Mediterranean salad and avocado toast were both delicious, and the hummus was a standout. The steak and eggs were good as well, and the salmon toast was enjoyable. However, one of the ladies ordered the lamb, and it fell a bit flat in terms of flavor. The service was satisfactory but a bit slow. Our server didn’t check back with us to see if we wanted more drinks after we ordered our first round, which was unfortunate since our drinks were quite tasty. It seemed like he was the only server on duty, assisted by another staff member who was bringing out food. Overall, I would definitely return to try the dinner menu.

The food and atmosphere were incredible, and the DJ was outstanding. If I could give more than 5 stars, I definitely would! We enjoyed brunch with family and fr... read more The food and atmosphere were incredible, and the DJ was outstanding. If I could give more than 5 stars, I definitely would! We enjoyed brunch with family and friends, and there was something for everyone to enjoy. The ceviche, Moroccan pastilla, fried rice, patatas bravas, and vuelve a la vida were all delicious, and the triple cake dessert was simply to die for. Our server, Nathan, was very kind and took the time to explain the menu. My only suggestion for the vuelve a la vida would be that the tomato sauce was a bit too...

Beatnik was very interesting, and definitely a place to go if you're an explorer! The food was good, with new twists on middle eastern and south American dishes... read more Beatnik was very interesting, and definitely a place to go if you're an explorer! The food was good, with new twists on middle eastern and south American dishes. Our server was fun, good at explaining and patient. He was a “sweets girl” just like me. The only thing that brings my review down was the volume of the music played. It was 3pm, but sounded like a club at 1am, and they were not able/allowed to turn it down. We moved twice to find a less loud spot. (Hot tip: Under the marquee by the b … – show