Cafe Selmare
(773) 989-5595
4729 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
IL
60625
41.9674
-87.6876
Neighborhoods: Far North Side, Ravenswood
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The Scene
Cafe Selmarie sits by a quiet brick courtyard in the heart of Lincoln Square. Bring a book or a friend, stroll past the tempting dessert counter and settle in at a table in the sunny back room, where local artists' work adorns the bright yellow and blue walls. Service is neighborhood-friendly and unpretentious. There are refills aplenty.
The Food
Sunday brunch gets packed with locals who line up for omelets, multi-grain pancakes and fancier fare like creamy, rich mushroom-cornbread pudding. There are a dozen coffee drinks (the house blend is excellent) and teas by the pot. In the evening, Selmarie offers a quiche, pizza, and meat or seafood dish du jour. Tasty, simple dinner favorites include a petite-but-hearty chicken pot pie and penne pasta with light, fresh tomato basil sauce. Don't miss the pastries and desserts at the front counter (all sweets are made in-house), from sinful raspberry chocolate tarts to rich banana and whipped cream eclairs.
User Reviews
adhoc
December 17, 2008
This place remains the most consistent & reasonable restaurant in the neighborhood. Whether you prefer simple foods or more complex tastes, Cafe Salmare sets the standard for consistency. Their baked goods are excellent & are beloved by my family. You won't be disappointed!
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Anonymous
April 14, 2008
I first came here last fall, and the first thing I noticed was the delicious-looking pastries at the counter. I ordered a Croque Monsieur, one of my favorite dishes, and I was glad I did--the bread was deliciously eggy and the ham and cheese were top quality. The green salad it came with was also very fresh. Everything else I tasted was also very good, especially the turkey and brie sandwich (another of my favorite combinations). I would probably be back more if I didn't live so far away, but now that the weather's a little nicer I look forward to biking up there sometime soon.
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merrymaiden
March 12, 2008
I have lived in the Lincoln Square neighborhood all my life and remember when Cafe Selmarie was just a small store. However, over the last couple of years their service has declined: pastries are stale and their menu doesn't have much taste or variety. Also the number of screaming kids that are left unattended by their yuppie parents is appalling. It does ruin the dining atmosphere. The service there seems to cater to the yuppie clientele and ignore the average joe for service. It's sad to see Lincoln Square ruined by the customers and snobby service.
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The Extras:
Every few weeks, Selmarie offers a different exhibit of local artists' work (almost always for sale), from quilts to landscape photography.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining
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Smoking Permitted:
No
