Cafe Brauer
Reviews
If you try to visit Cafe Brauer for a late lunch, note the kitchen is closed 2:00-3:00 pm to transition from lunch to dinner. It was an inconvenience but the weather was nice and my grandmother and I walked around the zoo. We returned to Cafe Brauer at 2:50 and were seated right away. The Asian chicken salad was better than the chicken quesadilla. Above all the sweet potato french fries with Sriracha aioli were amazing. As a French Fries connoisseur these have my stamp of approval for having crunch and texture in the center. Typically I enjoy sweet potato fries with honey mustard but the Sriracha aioli might be my new favorite. In the summertime on Tuesday afternoon from 5:00-7:00 pm there is live music on the patio. With a beautiful view overlooking South Pond and the city it's a great place to sit and enjoy Lincoln Park at it's best. The Best of Cafe Brauer: -The view over South Pond in Lincoln Park and the city skyline in the background -Covered outdoor patio -French Fries
Awesome location in which Google held it's fall experts gathering. Looks like it would be a great place for a small wedding reception. Right near the zoo! (of course)
The building is beautiful and has a fantastic double view of the nature in Chicago and the skyline of the city. I knew immediately why so many people plan their weddings there. It's romantic, elegant, and stunning. I look forward to going back for Brunch on a sunny day.
This building is a premier example of prairie architecture, and was designed and built from around the turn of the century. The bottom area is a cafe, but the top level, which unfortunately is for special events, is the part that really stands out. Ornate metal arches and wide balconies that look out over a pond make this place a great spot for events or a lunch during a trip to the zoo. the food is regular cafe fare, and is decent.
This is a peaceful place to go on a weekend or a fall afternoon. I have never eaten here but love to go there and enjoy a Goose Island beer while taking in the scenery. Goose Island brews a special beer just for this cafe. Enjoy
