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Cafe des Architectes


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4.5 of 5 stars 47 ratings
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#42 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Bakery, French
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
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5 of 5 stars
paso57 8 contributions
Paso Robles, CA
Jun 7, 2009

Based on five breakfasts and two dinners that we enjoyed there, we can vouch for the food and service quality offered by Cafe des Architectes. In addition to our own impressions, we were surprised at the number of people we talked to that were Chicago area residents who were not hotel occupants but had nevertheless come to the Cafe to... more

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5 of 5 stars
mktozd1 18 contributions
Chicago, IL
May 21, 2009

One of my favorites in Chicago and often overlooked by locals. The service decor and food is all fabulous. The bread basket is fantastic as are most entrees and deserts. Good wine selections, though the prices can be a bit high. The new chef is well regarded and does a nice job, but some of the changes on the menu... more

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5 of 5 stars
cgardaddy 2 contributions
Tulsa, OK
Feb 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The reviews here are all rather old. CdA has a new chef, since October the bellman said. The food was excellent, the wines reasonable (the magnum of La Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 was better than the bottle of '04) and desserts outstanding. We usually stay at the Sofitel when in Chicago and are surprised at the press CdA does NOT get... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Must go for breakfast! Such a beautiful setting but since they include coffee (french press), juice, and a basket of breads and croissants, it ends up costing the same as any other brunch in the city. The crepes were pillowy and light, the croissants were sooo good. Plus they provide mini-jars of Bonne Maman jam, my favorite. I lived in... more

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5 of 5 stars
ZorglubWaterloo 40 contributions
Waterloo
May 5, 2008

As French people leaving in the Us, we are very happy when we try a French restaurant. And we were not disappointed at CDA. In addition, the menu was not expensive compared with other similar restaurants, $38 per person for a full menu. Great presentation, great taste with the right service going alone, excellent experience! We will go back there... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 24, 2008

When I'm in Chicago on the Magnificent Mile - this is where I go for authentic french cuisine. Casual dining after shopping/doing business. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 24, 2008

The food was good until the desserts. We did not know that they only had restaurant week menu, so we could not sample as much as we wanted. Most of the wines were priced relatively decently, but not so deep. The black cod dish was very tasty and creative with seasoned fried eggplants and other roasted veggies. Bacon wrapped duck... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 31, 2008

The food is excellent and the service was outstanding. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2008

Located inside the Sofitel downtown, it has a nice ambiance, but the food is just OK. There is a lounge by the hotel lobby if you want to hang out afterwards. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2007

Sunday brunch here is a real treat. Fresh juices, excellent coffee, basket of breads including pain au chocolat & mini baguettes. more

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Cafe des Architectes Address

20 E Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 324-4063 Fax: (847) 498-5734
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.