Best Cafés in Chesterton

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1. Dawn Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(801)

$$$$

• Café • Hyde Park

Booked 70 times today

Dawn Eatery in Hyde Park, Chicago, is a breakfast haven that promises to delight your senses with its authentic southern-inspired breakfast dishes. Rave reviews highlight the "amazing breakfast" experience, with standout dishes like "biscuits and fried green tomatoes" and "grits with pot roast" receiving particular praise. The vibrant yet comfortable atmosphere, coupled with impeccable service, makes it a popular destination. Guests are encouraged to make a reservation to secure a spot in this bustling eatery. Whether you're a local or visiting the nearby Museum of Science and Industry, Dawn Eatery is "definitely worth the visit" for a breakfast that bridges generations with deliciousness.

2. Copper Club

4.5

Awesome(79)

$$$$

• Café • Downtown / Loop

Booked 23 times today

Copper Club is a Brasserie and Cocktail Bar featuring chef-driven comfort food and a large selection of classic cocktails and bourbon in a warm inviting space in the heart of Chicago's Theater District.

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3. Tiny Tapp & Cafe - Riverwalk

4.6

Exceptional(116)

$$$$

• Café • Downtown / Loop

Tiny Tapp & Tiny Café is a vibrant riverside destination located at 55 W Riverwalk South in downtown Chicago, nestled between Clark and Dearborn Streets. This dual-concept venue offers both a lively bar and a cozy café, making it a versatile spot for visitors throughout the day. It is a lively gathering place featuring great cocktails, craft beer, and contemporary American fare from Spring to Fall. You won't find a better patio to enjoy all that the Riverwalk has to offer!

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4. Starbucks Reserve® Chicago Roastery

4.9

Exceptional(166)

$$$$

• Café • River North (Chicago)

Booked 4 times today

The World's Largest Starbucks.A spectacular destination. Our passion for craft, innovation, and discovery comes to life in an ever-evolving menu of coffee, cocktails and food.An immersive and thoughtfully designed experience, this one-of-a-kind space will bring your event to life in a uniquely memorable way.

5. CAFÉ CRÈMERIE

3.9

Excellent(9)

$$$$

• Café • River North (Chicago)

CAFÉ CRÈMERIE, is a European-style café inspired by owner Lisa Gasparian’s European travels and love for all things food and culture. Lisa sought to create a unique destination for guests to relax and enjoy fresh, quality sweets, savory snacks, rich smooth coffee, and delicious wines within a cozy atmosphere. For this Mother and entrepreneur, every day holds moments to savor filled with experiences and vibrant inspiration to make CAFÉ CRÈMERIE the best European escape possible for the neighborhood she calls home. Step inside, settle in, and let us transport you to a European state of mind. A bientôt!

6. Bar Tutto

4.6

Exceptional(212)

$$$$

• Café • West Loop

Booked 42 times today

Bar Tutto is an all-day Italian café offering quick grab-and-go options at the café counter and full-service breakfast, lunch, and dinner with brunch on the weekends in the main dining room. Inspired by the lively wine bars and restaurants that line Italy’s timeless piazzas, it’s a place for an early morning espresso, a midday work lunch, or a spirited evening over dinner and late-night spritzes with friends.

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7. Chapel Street Cafe

4.3

Awesome(67)

$$$$

• Café • Streeterville

Booked 10 times today

Authentic Australian cafe and restaurant on Chicago’s Mag Mile serving flat whites, meat pies, brunch, dinner, cocktails and Aussie wine. Chapel Street brings Melbourne cafe culture and vibrant flavors to downtown Chicago.

8. Expat

3.8

Excellent(26)

$$$$

• Café • West Loop

A café, restaurant and bar in Chicago’s West Loop, Expat is your home for American café classics and comfort food, select dishes from destinations around the globe, well-traveled cocktails and natural wines. Set in an intimate room, Expat channels the style, music and mystique of Havana, Ibiza and Marrakech in the 1950s. These alluring locales captured the imagination of travelers who sought a blend of cultural richness, artistic inspiration, and a break from convention. At Expat we imagine the singular delights one would crave from back home, or from their travels, after spending time away.“We want to be a space that provides the atmosphere of an exotic destination while preserving the warmth and flavors of home,” says Daniel Alonso, Bonhomme Hospitality Group’s Founder and Creative Director.

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9. Publican Quality Meats

4.9

Exceptional(11)

$$$$

• Café • West Loop

Publican Quality Meats is your friendly, neighborhood butcher shop, market and café. We are dedicated to bringing you clean, wholesome, honest products: responsibly raised meats, artisanal baked bread and handcrafted provisions. We are committed to the community through our practices, education and hospitality.

10. Kelli's Chicago

3.5

Very Good(7)

$$$$

• Café • South Side

Booked 1 time today

Kelli's Chicago is a cafe, coworking space and lounge with a variety of all day cuisine options and a full service bar.

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Monika
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 5, 2026
The restaurant was very busy and lively. We did not have an appetizer but ordered 4 entrees for three of us. We had the beef roast with jalapeño grits, shrimp and grits, Cajun Cobb salad , Fried Catfish with sides and the peach pancakes as a dessert. All was delicious. The cocktails were also very good. I will definitely come back.
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Dawn Eatery$$$$• Southern• Hyde Park
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4.6
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StefanGold
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2026
Good afternoon good was fabulous and Gary nice experience
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CAFÉ CRÈMERIE$$$$• Café• River North (Chicago)
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3.9
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Sara
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2026
Food was great. Service was great even though it was a busy weekend morning. They were very gracious with our table of picky eaters.
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Chapel Street Cafe$$$$• Australian• Streeterville
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4.3
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SeanGold
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 26, 2026
Good food, good vibes and good value! Great spot before catching a show.
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Copper Club$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.5
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Dietz
Iowa •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 2, 2023
We loved the food and great service as always! Thank you for your work!
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Tiny Tapp & Cafe - Riverwalk$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown / Loop
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4.6

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