CDA - Chicago

Very good overall. Nice menu, quality service, beautiful atmosphere. Love the attention to detail! Definite recommendation. read more Very good overall. Nice menu, quality service, beautiful atmosphere. Love the attention to detail! Definite recommendation.

Cafe des Architectes was simply not what I thought it would be. However, that does not mean it was lackluster. On the contrary, it was tasty but neither me or m... read more Cafe des Architectes was simply not what I thought it would be. However, that does not mean it was lackluster. On the contrary, it was tasty but neither me or my lunch date were WOWed by the lunch menu.When we arrived for a 12:30PM reservation on a Wednesday afternoon, the dining room was completely empty. Shortly after seating, it was half booked.The space itself is absolutely stunning. It is very modern and bright and open. The flatware was of quality design and so were the linens. The details put into the aesthetics no doubt mirror the type of modernity you find in the hotel.The service here was good. Almost too good. The waitstaff approached us too many times during the meal to refill water or inquire as to how everything was or if we wanted more bread.The chicken sandwich was delicious and so were the fries. My enjoyed his pork belly sandwich, but did feel as if it was overcooked. Pork belly tends to be very juicy (due to the fact) but he mentioned it was a tough a just a bit dry.I won't be running back to CdA but if I do come back, it will be for dinner.

Hard to find a good restaurant open for breakfast on the Gold Coast. Fresh OJ, great French pressed coffee. Had salmon and bagel- very good. Service was very go... read more Hard to find a good restaurant open for breakfast on the Gold Coast. Fresh OJ, great French pressed coffee. Had salmon and bagel- very good. Service was very good.

I always make sure to visit this restaurant when I'm in Chicago! Their French Press coffee and fresh croissants are a must-try! read more I always make sure to visit this restaurant when I'm in Chicago! Their French Press coffee and fresh croissants are a must-try!

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at this restaurant. We were the only ones in the dining room since we arrived a little late, around 1:30, but we were never rush... read more We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at this restaurant. We were the only ones in the dining room since we arrived a little late, around 1:30, but we were never rushed. It was a very pleasant experience.