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NM Café - Northbrook, Chicago, IL

NM Café - Northbrook

4.7
4.7
628 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Appetite for excellence. Take lunching to the next level at NM Cafe®, our elegant restaurant at Neiman Marcus Northbrook. Retreat to a fine-dining atmosphere with an innovative menu selection. Taste one of our exquisite seasonal entrée selections or experience the famous Mandarin Orange Soufflé. It's the perfect choice for any special occasion or for turning an ordinary day into something wonderful.

Looking to host an event? We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Cross Street
    Lake Cook Road between Skokie Valley Road and Wauk
  • Parking details
    Self-parking is available immediately adjacent to all Neiman Marcus entrances.
  • Public transit
    PACE busses "Route 213 - Green Bay Road", "Route 626 Skokie Valley Limited", "Route 422 - Linden CTA/Glenview/Northbrook Ct."
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NM Café - Northbrook offers a "fantastic" dining experience with delightful popovers, savory broth, and a charming ambiance. Guests appreciate the "excellent" service, especially from attentive servers like Jeffrey and Thomas. While some note a decline in food quality, the overall experience remains "wonderful" and perfect for special occasions.

628 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious! Polly, our server is Fantastic!

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  2. Beth

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice mid-day get away with a friend. Servers are kind and attentive, the food is always excellent and it has a nice ambiance. Highly recommend

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  3. Judith

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious lunch in a lovely setting where it was conversation friendly and the wait service was EXCELLENT!

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  4. Elaine

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch, still super popovers, charming setting

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  5. Tim

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thomas was a wonderful and attentive server who made our experience exceptional!

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  6. Nancy

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The NM Cafe provides a lovely environment, delicious food and experienced, attentive servers. It is an oasis of civility in a hectic world.

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  7. Mercedes

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service are on a downward trend unfortunately.

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  8. Joan

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very nice & efficient. Food good & no loud music. Good experience.

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  9. Claire

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a very enjoyable lunch. A small cup of broth and a brioche (with strawberry butter!) was given to each of us, before we even ordered, and they were delicious. We ordered the cup of soup (autumn squash) with half a tuna fish sandwich and salad. This soup was also excellent, as was the sandwich. This was a birthday meal, and, we were surprised by a free dessert, a custard that was scrumptious. The service was just right, with empty plates being removed and water refilled quietly. I asked to take my sandwich home, and it was beautifully packed. The bill came with three chocolate candies. you couldn't ask for a better experience.

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  10. jo

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 13 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my mom’s 91st birthday which I indicated when making the reservation. This went unacknowledged and we had to ask for a candle in a dessert. Gladly would have paid for a cake or something to make a 91st birthday feel as special as it is. Mom did not enjoy the orange soufflé and chicken salad. She said they were unseasoned and tasteless. The shrimp n’ guac, recommended by waiter, Thomas were delicious. The other guests enjoyed their meals.

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FAQs

NM Café - Northbrook offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 509-6750.

NM Café - Northbrook is rated 4.7 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for NM Café - Northbrook

5000 Northbrook Court, Chicago, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lake Cook Road between Skokie Valley Road and Wauk
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–15:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-parking is available immediately adjacent to all Neiman Marcus entrances.
  • Public transit
    PACE busses "Route 213 - Green Bay Road", "Route 626 Skokie Valley Limited", "Route 422 - Linden CTA/Glenview/Northbrook Ct."
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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