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NM Café - Northbrook, Chicago, IL

NM Café - Northbrook

4.6 (650)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
5000 Northbrook Court, Chicago, IL 60062

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
Appetite for excellence. Take lunching to the next level at NM Cafe®, our elegant restaurant at Neiman Marcus Northbrook. Retreat to a fine-dining atmosphere with an innovative menu selection. Taste one of our exquisite seasonal entrée selections or experience the famous Mandarin Orange Soufflé. It's the perfect choice for any special occasion or for turning an ordinary day into something wonderful.

Looking to host an event? We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Cross street
    Lake Cook Road between Skokie Valley Road and Wauk
  • Parking details
    Self-parking is available immediately adjacent to all Neiman Marcus entrances.
  • Public transit
    PACE busses "Route 213 - Green Bay Road", "Route 626 Skokie Valley Limited", "Route 422 - Linden CTA/Glenview/Northbrook Ct."
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 650 people are saying

NM Café - Northbrook reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NM Café - Northbrook offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome food," "a relaxing atmosphere," and professional service. Known for its "marvelous popovers," it's an ideal spot for special occasions or a classic ladies' lunch. While some feel it's "a little pricey," the quality of food and ambiance make it worthwhile.
650 Reviews
  1. Amy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a lovely lunch experience. Food is great and service is just right.

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  2. Monica

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my second time there and I’ll definitely go again!

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  3. Loretta VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Love the broth and popovers. Good salads too.

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  4. Susan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great classic and local place! This is the place that if you know you know. I’ve been coming since I was a little girl. It’s part of our ancestry story. Definitely a ladies lunch NM Cafe can make any day feel special.

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  5. Ide

    Chicago / Illinois22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a lovely place for lunch. It’s very open and bright. Pleasant atmosphere with a fine menu and many good choices. U can hv a choice of wine, beer and of course soda. The servers are professional. U start with a chicken broth started and marvelous popovers with strawberry butter. My husband had a hamburger. I had a chicken dish. My friends has a delicious salad. We were all pleased. I would say it is a little pricey but what isn’t these days? Try it yourself.

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  6. Lesley VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona458 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for a girlfriend birthday celebration. Sparkling brut and a salad plus lots of laughs! Our server was excellent and brought a surprise birthday cookie. Loved our window table and the time together.

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  7. Bonnie

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food! AWESOME EVERYTHING! My husband and I had date afternoon... we enjoyed the food, our service.

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  8. cherie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There should be a no cell phone rule at the table. A very loud man had an escalated voice and another table sharing videos with volume was very disturbing. Salad cam out in 5 minutes (obviously premade) and very cold.

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  9. Maddie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the broth and popovers were delicious!

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  10. Haralyn VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing. The pop overs used to be the highlight, but they aren’t so good anymore. Salads were just ok. Dressings (I tried a few) not great. Overall, just ok. I wouldn’t go out of your way to go…

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FAQs

NM Café - Northbrook offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 509-6750.

NM Café - Northbrook is rated 4.6 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Northbrook

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for NM Café - Northbrook

5000 Northbrook Court, Chicago, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Cook Road between Skokie Valley Road and Wauk
  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-parking is available immediately adjacent to all Neiman Marcus entrances.
  • Public transit
    PACE busses "Route 213 - Green Bay Road", "Route 626 Skokie Valley Limited", "Route 422 - Linden CTA/Glenview/Northbrook Ct."
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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