(312) 324-4063
20 E Chestnut
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8984
-87.6275
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Cafe Des Architectes
What People Are Saying About Cafe Des Architectes
The Editor
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When Chef Noguier took the reins at this cosmopolitan Gold Coast restaurant, he brought his seasonal, local culinary mantra with him. Tender star anise-spiced short ribs with Nichols Farm baby carrots and mushroom veloute with black truffle kick-start the fine, French-tinged menu. Offerings rotate seasonally to showcase the best regional produce. Just off the gleaming lobby of the Sofitel Water Tower hotel, the sophisticated space is contemporary and sleek, with burgundy walls, bone-leather chairs and stunning 20-foot-high windows that lean out toward the street.
12/06/08
Amazing french food
by rashad83
Me and wife went to Cafe des Architectes for a weekend brunch and i gotta say the food and the service are real good, the salmon salad had to be the best salad i ever had, the rest of the food is awesome too. This place is great for a morning coffee and breakfast too, the vibe is new and modern.nice place.
- Pros: Great french food and atmosphere
- Cons: nothing
07/05/08
Amazing brunch
by genafm
Though a little snooty, this place was great. My group of 4 was seated right away and they were pretty prompt with our drinks. Thankfully the place was open and serving brunch at noon on the fourth of July. We didn't get our bread basket until our food arrived, but our food was on the table in no time flat and it was DELICIOUS! All of us were satisfied with our meals. I was a little irked by how long it took our waiter to return so I could ask for a refil, and it still took him over 5 minutes to get it to me, but over all it was a good dining experience. Very nice place, pretty setting, fantastic food. Now if only they could find someone other than the man with the heavy French accent to answer the phone...
- Pros: GREAT and quick food, awesome look
- Cons: Snooty French man on phone, slow on refills
01/22/08
Super
by abigael
I had lunch at the Cafe des Architectes while on business in Chicago. I am from Montreal and often travel to France on business. I did not except the place to be so 'French', considering it's in North America. It was therefore a good surprise. The food was delightful, I loved their selection of little desserts, and the wine was soooo good. Excellent experience!
The Details on Cafe Des Architectes
The Extras:
Every day until 5pm, sample gourmet one-bite desserts like vanilla creme brulee topped with passion-fruit coulis, raspberry ganache, miniature cheesecake and more for $1 each.
Save Money:
Though upscale, the restaurant still offers a kids' menu, with staples like hot dogs and fish sticks, as well as the French grilled ham-and-cheese classic, croque monsieur.
Save Money:
The restaurant offers a $21.95 four-course lunch sampler, featuring dishes like ahi tuna tartar, Asian pear and endive salad and seared Walleye pike, plus a mini dessert.
Where to Sit:
When the weather is fine, the sprawling outdoor patio is ideal for catching an eyeful of decked-out Gold Coast shoppers.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are only accepted for dinner.
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
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