Cafe des Architectes
| Address: | 20 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA |
| Phone: | +1 312-324-4063 |
| Site: | cafedesarchitectes.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM |
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David Liang
Food: 3 Decor: 4 Service: 2 Came here with the gf and her parents for lunch around 1pm Saturday. 3-hour non-dinner valet parking is $13 with restaurant validation. Bread basket was good - chocolate croissant, small baguettes, and some other items. 1. Brunch sampler, 25 Served with fresh fruit juice and coffee or tea ~Good. Opted for oj. Trio of exotic fruit kebabs *** ~Good. Instead of pieces of fruit on a stick, the kebabs were actually three tall shot glasses of fruit juice. Last time I checked the dictionary, a kebab is "a dish consisting of small pieces of meat, tomatoes, onions, etc, threaded onto skewers and grilled, generally over charcoal." pastrami smoked salmon with caviar crème fraîche mesclun greens chicken and waffle mini white truffle omelet *** ~Okay. Smoked salmon was okay, but the bread and onions didnt pair well. Mesclun green salad was pretty good, and whatever ingredient looked like dirt underneath the salad was amusing and creative. Chicken and waffle was mediocre, as was the omelet. assorted mini desserts ~Mediocre. We got honey vanilla parfait, a chocolate layered cake, and a strawberry panna cotta with nuts and strawberries. Honey vanilla parfait was too sweet, and I didnt like the pairing on top. Cake was okay, and the panna cotta was more like a marshmallow. Service was disappointing. They gave my gf oj instead of the grapefruit juice she ordered. I brought it up to a male server, but they still didnt fix the problem. I then brought it up with our original server, who was nowhere to be seen until the end of our meal, and it was eventually fixed.
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Steve Alcorn
What a wonderful meal we had here! I loved the combination of Michelin-star level cuisine with friendly, fun service. Romi, the singing waiter provided theatrically French attentiveness without being stiff, and Chef David visited our table multiple times to make sure we enjoyed everything. Perhaps all this attention was due to our ordering the menu degustation, as none of the other diners seemed to be having it. I can’t imagine why, as it is a real deal. David checked with us beforehand to make sure it was okay for him to serve different members of our party different dishes in each course, and we enthusiastically agreed, as it allowed us to sample twice as many dishes. And dishes galore there were, each artfully arranged, and accompanied by thoughtful wine pairings. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves, but suffice it to say that each was just as delicious as it looks. The pastry chef continued the trend with four spectacular desserts, some of which she concocted on the spot. We will be back soon, as the creativity here seems endless.
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Margaret Larkin
Ive been here for breakfast a few times. The breakfast is expensive, so I expected a higher-end experience than what we can get at dedicated breakfast places. One server who seemed to be very unhappy about working there (maybe because shed been highly educated in her country and thought this was below her?) treated us like we were commoners, and when my elderly dad mistakenly took a piece of bread instead of a croissant, she didnt want to give him a croissant instead. She complained to the manager, who allowed him the substitute. The servers attitude was rude, apathetic, and condescending. Ive experienced better customer service at McDonalds and many other places, and Im not facetiously saying that. Bottom line: the service doesnt match the price, and the decor is basically like an eating hall, unless youre lucky enough to sit in the more upscale front area. The food is very good, but going forward, I wont take my chances again. Not worth the price.
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Grace Chung
Came here for lunch during the week. Many of business luncheon are happening. Service is pretty good. Their 4 course lunch menu was not impressive as all four of mini dishes came at once on a big plate. Taste was not bad,,,,but I will not get it again if I go back. Their chicken sandwich was pretty good. The restaurant is located on the first floor left side of sofitel entrance. It is pretty small place. Taste: 3-4 rating Service: 4 rating Atmosphere: 2. i found dirty spot on the couch. restaurant is pretty small..
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Brenda L-K
We love this restaurant. The ambiance, the food, the presentation, the service. Weve been here twice. Once for dinner and once for New Years Eve. I prefer ordering from their menu over their price fixe menu. While the presentation was on par both times, the food was not as good on New Years eve (price fixe menu) as it was when we ordered from their dinner menu. Service was excellent both times. Definitely will return.
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A Private User
Went for brunch on a Sunday at noon with parents. Was almost full but not busy, no wait. (Good- because no reservations for brunch.) The decor was elegant, fresh flowers, modern, clean, white leather booths, deep burgundy walls. The wait staff was very professional, and the hostess was a doll. The food came promptly. Bread comes before the meal. The coffee (complimentary with entree) was absolutely delicious!
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A Private User
the best french restaurant in chicago that we have found over the past twenty years. the new chef, martial noguier is extraordinary. well balanced imaginative menu. sauces are light and easily digestible but very flavorful. fresh ingredients and dishes are beautifully presented. service matched the excellence of the food.
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Kevin Lam
Fantastic brunch option. Quaint and peaceful environment even on a Sunday. The pastries were great and the breakfast options were really good. We didnt realize they were closing and stayed an hour past their normal hours. The staff never requested for us to leave and they were extremely professional.
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Safina Ghazi
Located in the Sofitel, the location is convenient and beautiful. I went there with a couple of friends to experience the prefix menu, which the restaurant had discontinued (30 under $30). I ended up ordering the braised beef short rib, it was dry and tasteless. Not recommended for the price I paid.
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Amy K
"Best meal, experience and server in a long time. Delicious food, beautiful presentation, elegant but unpretentious. Very pleasant and engaging server (he sings too!)" P.s. The chicken ballentine and warm chocolate bread pudding were fabulous.
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Thomas Pfeiffer
Enjoyed a magnificent Valentines Day dinner with my beautiful girlfriend, Lina. Very good food, real French waiter. Expensive and French. Most expensive dinner weve ever had, and it was well worth the investment.
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Katherine Kramer
One of my favorite french restaurants for brunch in Chicago. Authentic French pastries, excellent breads and brioche and a comfortable casual setting. The staff is attentive and some are actually French!
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Gregory Garcia
Very good french cuisine. excellent food for the prices. Had a three course meal for $40!! Desserts are amazing! try the hazelnut chocolate< you will not be disappointed
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A Private User
casual elegance, consistent high quality. attractive presentation and friendly, attentive staff. New offerings for those who are limiting calorie intake.
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Grace Tso
Great croissants. Heavenly waffles and French toast. Freshly made orange juice. Coffee could be better though. Its delightful to start the day there.
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A Private User
Serves a hotel, but is really for the serious diner. open breakfast, lunch and dinner, the cuisine comes alive at night although is always excellent.
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Wwd zp
Upscale French in modern atmosphere served by fun, attentive, and friendly staff. Best French experience so far!
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Isabel Falcon
for lunch on a weekday for brunch is weekends in a great choice. everything esquisitely prepared, good service.
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George Chen
Not an average hotel restaurant - its an excellent restaurant that shares a building with a hotel.
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Noel Jackson
Starting with a solid culinary foundation, this is fine dining prepared and presented flawlessly.
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A Private User
Fabuleux! One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. I love the decor and food presentation.
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ilny somuch
Been there for the brunch. Their pastry is great and love the freshly squeezed juice
