Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Uptown

243 restaurants available nearby

1. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7187)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 145 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

2. Daisies Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(233)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 173 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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3. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7925)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 193 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

4. Alma

4.1

Excellent(142)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville

Booked 2 times today

Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary

5. Mott Street

4.7

Exceptional(1052)

Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 94 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

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6. Little Goat- Southport

4.7

Exceptional(189)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 55 times today

Little Goat Diner, located in the vibrant Southport Corridor, is your go-to neighborhood spot, helmed by award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard. Enjoy all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, coffee catch-ups with friends, and your favorite lunch and dinner classics, all with Chef Izard's creative twist on new all-day favorites. Plus, bring the little ones! Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4-7PM, making it the perfect midweek treat for the whole family. We gladly accept walk-in guests. Come join us and we’ll do our best to seat you as quickly as possible!

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7. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(3591)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 154 times today

The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. RH Chicago also features the 3 Arts Club Wine Vault.For group dining inquiries, please email: chicagohospitality@rh.com

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8. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

4.8

Exceptional(198)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln Park

Booked 129 times today

Serving up the best sushi in Chicago and binchotan roasted meats using the freshest ingredients we can find, all with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer.

9. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1617)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 29 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

10. Tala House

4.8

Exceptional(179)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Andersonville

Booked 21 times today

We pride ourselves in offering only the best ingredients with an impeccable service. Whether you're joining us for dinner or weekend brunch, our dishes reflect a modern take on Chicago's melting pot of cultures where we celebrate our diversity and embrace flavors from around the globe. From locally sourced ingredients to unique flavor combinations, be ready to discover Tala’s story: cooking with no boundaries!

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243 restaurants available nearby

1. Boka

2. Daisies Chicago

3. Summer House - Chicago

4. Alma

5. Mott Street

6. Little Goat- Southport

7. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

8. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

9. Eden

10. Tala House

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