Cafe Absinthe

12/11/08

Rome does not need to fall.

by ChicagoZagat at Citysearch

I give Cafe Absinthe 2 stars. And I will stand by this rating...... but if the server staff and bartenders improve their demeanor and the food is actually brought back up to what it was 7 months ago......well.... then i would give it the 5 stars it once had!!! OH!! And it wouldnt hurt to keep the place clean ( ESP THE BATHROOMS) Either make the improvements or lower your prices!!! Id rather see improvements.. because the place is lovely.. Hello Owner and staff!!!!!!

• Pros: Great Location, Lovely to walk in to.
• Cons: Staff is borderline beyond horrible, food and drink is OVERPRICED for the experience

04/02/08

Our old standby..........

by michaelgastner at Citysearch

Im sorry to say, but after a recent visit this place is no longer the gem of Wicker Park. This was once an old standby for my wife and I. The menu which use to be top notch and inventive was the same when we visited 6 months ago, and so were the specials (the waitress said they change daily). As creatures of habit we miss the great bartenders that made the best cosmos, replaced by a bartender that doesnt care about his craft and "doesnt drink" Wheres the jazz, always a key feature. Time for a revamp CAFE ABSINTHE.

01/14/08

Really Great Food

by sillybillyteely at Citysearch

We went on a Friday night and it was dead. Our waiter was great, very knowledgable, the wine was great. I liked the menu selection, and our food was very good. I asked the waiter a question, and she didn't know the answer, but came back 10 minutes later with the answer, so she did follow up. The decor is nice, very urban, a little drafty, so if you are a cold person, you might not want to sit near the door. The hostess was very nice to us, took our coats, and seated up promptly. No complaints. Will be back.

• Pros: The food
• Cons: A little chilly/cold