(312) 368-1900

1 W Washington St (State Street)
Chicago, IL 60602 41.8831 -87.6279

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Neighborhoods: Loop, Central

ATWOODCAFE.COM

Hours:

Mon-Thu 7am-10am, 11:30am-3:45pm, 4:30pm-10pm

Fri 7am-10am, 11:30am-3:45pm, 5pm-11pm

Sat 8am-10am, 11:30am-3:45pm, 5pm-11pm

Sun 8am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 9.12.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Business Breakfast

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Atwood Cafe

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – Brick-red walls and playful details combine with luxurious, velvety furnishings and cherry-wood floors to create a fun, stylish, cozy atmosphere. Eighteen-foot ceilings allow for grand, square columns, beaded chandeliers and stage-worthy red drapes. – – The Food – Warm focaccia starts the meal--but go easy, as appetizers are generous. Try mild, crispy duck quesadillas, given a pleasant kick from chili-spiked salsa. Tender, bite-sized ahi tuna and salmon tartare is layered onto fried wontons with wasabi viniagrette. Creative seasonal entrees include duck…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
A fixed-price menu of starter, entree and dessert ($38 with wine, $28 without) is perfect for pre-theater dining.
The Extras:
During the winter, high tea is a treat, with finger sandwiches, pastries and individual tea service ($20).
When to Go:
Monday nights feature smaller tasting portions of dinner menu plates along with two-ounce pours of 10 wines not offered by the glass.
ambiance
80.0% positive
  1. The food and service are awesome and the atmosphere is cozy and romantic.
  2. This place puts out some very big flavors for such a small location.
  3. The ambiance is also to die for, it could not be a nicer place to enjoy a lovely lunch or a pre-theater dinner, though they tend to want you out a little early if you go for a later dinner.
  4. eat out in Chicago quite often - the atmosphere was nice and cozy.
  5. not the most romantic place as it tends to get a little loud due to its smaller size
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. we all enjoyed their banana bread pudding with white chocolate and caramel.
  2. My meal was so good i even decided to have dessert, (which i never do).
  3. All the starters and desserts I have tried have also been wonderful.
  4. The desserts are AWESOME!
  5. The desserts were very good - nothing exceptional.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. If you're looking for a nice cup of coffee in a pleasant environment you should check out Atwood Cafe.
  2. Great food, drinks, and service!
food quality
81.82000160217285% positive
  1. The salad was unbelievably bitter.
  2. we all enjoyed their banana bread pudding with white chocolate and caramel.
  3. Great food, drinks, and service!
  4. The ahi tuna and salmon tartar was our favorite appetizer of the evening.
  5. My meal was so good i even decided to have dessert, (which i never do).
  6. Good food
  7. The food was average for the expensive price.
  8. The beef pasta is fantastic as are the lamb chops.
  9. The food and service are awesome and the atmosphere is cozy and romantic.
  10. all the portions were extremely generous and the staff was very attentive (for instance, i am an aspiring restaurateur, and the manager came over to have a lengthy discussion about the industry with me) over all, the Atwood Cafe offers not only a good mea
  11. had an arctic char with rosemary sauce that was absolutely divine.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. This is truly a great place to have lunch (or dinner) in the Loop.
  2. We went to the Atwood Cafe for the first time for my mom's birthday, and it was one of the best restaurant experiences i have ever had.
  3. The ambiance is also to die for, it could not be a nicer place to enjoy a lovely lunch or a pre-theater dinner, though they tend to want you out a little early if you go for a later dinner.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The waiter was friendly and accomodating, all while being very professional.
  2. The food and service are awesome and the atmosphere is cozy and romantic.
  3. all the portions were extremely generous and the staff was very attentive (for instance, i am an aspiring restaurateur, and the manager came over to have a lengthy discussion about the industry with me) over all, the Atwood Cafe offers not only a good mea
  4. Great food, drinks, and service!
value
50.0% positive
  1. The food was average for the expensive price.
  2. all the portions were extremely generous and the staff was very attentive (for instance, i am an aspiring restaurateur, and the manager came over to have a lengthy discussion about the industry with me) over all, the Atwood Cafe offers not only a good mea
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/10

Great Food, Great Place!

by SethCohen121 at Citysearch

I went here with my friend, Ryan, and we both thought it was pretty nice. I came in a penguin polo and didn't feel overdressed. Their dark chocolate cake was incredible, my favorite food other than chili fries under the pier!

Overall, the prices seemed a bit steep, but it was fair once you saw the quality of the food. It's quite a drive from Newport, but it's worth it!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/14/08

Good food

by rr6789 at Citysearch

I thought that this would just be another over-priced hotel restaurant, but the service and food quality make this restaurant well worth the visit. My meal was so good i even decided to have dessert, (which i never do). I was very pleased with my experience here.

  • Pros: food, friendly service in a timely manner
  • Cons: slightly pricey
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/12/08

Fine food and even better ambiance

by jaxma1 at Citysearch

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at the Atwood. The food was beautifully presented and tasted excellent! The waiter was friendly and accomodating, all while being very professional. As awesome as the starters and entrees are, save room for dessert. You will not be disappointed!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/04/08

Fantastic. Everyone should eat here.

by mloudermilk01 at Citysearch

We went to the Atwood Cafe for the first time for my mom's birthday, and it was one of the best restaurant experiences i have ever had. This place puts out some very big flavors for such a small location. The ahi tuna and salmon tartar was our favorite appetizer of the evening. My mm loved her filet with truffle butter. I had an arctic char with rosemary sauce that was absolutely divine. we all enjoyed their banana bread pudding with white chocolate and caramel. all the portions were extremely generous and the staff was very attentive (for instance, i am an aspiring restaurateur, and the manager came over to have a lengthy discussion about the industry with me) over all, the Atwood Cafe offers not only a good meal but also a fantastic dining experience.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/15/08

Love the Atwood Cafe!

by Melrod26 at Citysearch

I have been there a few times for breakfast and each time it has been great! The food and service are awesome and the atmosphere is cozy and romantic. While I have never been for dinner or lunch I would definitely reccomend the Atwood for breakfast or brunch.

The Details on Atwood Cafe

Place Categories:

  • cozy atmosphere
  • great place
  • great food
  • very good desserts
  • great service
  • fantastic dining experience
  • accomodating waiter
  • expensive price
  • very attentive staff
  • wonderful starters
  • great drinks
  • all enjoyed banana bread pudding
  • enjoy pretheater dinner
  • absolutely divine arctic char
  • favorite appetizer
  • recommend highly
  • fantastic beef pasta
  • pleasant environment
  • best restaurant experiences
  • unbelievably bitter salad
  • enjoy lovely lunch
  • love atwood cafe
  • loved mm
  • very big flavors
  • good meal

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