188 Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee In Near North

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1. Beatrix - Streeterville

4.6

Exceptional(3493)

$$$$

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 130 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.

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2. Upstairs at The Gwen

4.4

Awesome(442)

$$$$

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 55 times today

Experience the premier terrace in River North, located on the 5th floor of The Gwen, a one MICHELIN Key hotel, nestled along the iconic Magnificent Mile! Savor creative cocktails and indulge in delicious small and large plates crafted by Executive Chef Matt Jergens, all while enjoying the warm ambiance of our firepits and the stunning backdrop of towering skyscrapers. Our candlelit indoor lounge and bar offer the perfect setting to unwind, relax, and embrace the good life!Join us on the weekends for Chicago's liveliest, most unique tea service, Tipsy Tea! Featuring scrumptious savory and sweet bites and a special themed menu every month, this is one pinkies-down tea service you will never forget!

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3. Beatrix - River North

4.6

Exceptional(5684)

$$$$

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 155 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant was created by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and house blends from our very own, Beatrix Coffee Roasters. Beatrix is open daily for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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4. Doc B’s Restaurant - River North

4.8

Exceptional(1033)

$$$$

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 37 times today

Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant + Bar serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of entree-sized salads,"very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Chicago (River North) is located next to Nordstrom on the corner of Grand and Wabash and offers an expanded selection of house cocktails as well as a weekday happy hour.

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5. Olio e Più - Chicago

4.4

Awesome(1628)

$$$$

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 91 times today

OLIO E PIÙ brings Italian tradition and true sense of Mediterranean liveliness to the vibrant neighborhood in Chicago.As an authentic trattoria, its cuisine is based on classic Italian dishes. As you dine at OLIO E PIÙ, you’ll be transported not just by the flavors of Italy but also by the authentic atmosphere that surrounds you. It’s a place where time slows down, and conversations flow freely, just as they do in a true Italian household. Here, the spirit of 1970s Italian elegance lives on, and every meal is a celebration of life, love, and the joy of shared moments, especially with the open kitchen concept.OLIO E PIÙ is more than just a restaurant; it’s a portal to a different time and place, where the essence of Italy’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is captured in every detail.*Please note that kitchen hours may differ.

6. The Evie

4.8

Exceptional(1420)

$$$$

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 88 times today

Led by a team of lifelong Chicago restaurant figures, The Evie is a locally-owned upscale dining destination located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Led by Partner George Archos (Wildberry Café), Chef-Partner Nick Nitti (Forno Rosso, Lucia Rose, Cucina 3 Italian), and Executive Chef Phil Rubino (Spiaggia, L2O, Cicchetti), the restaurant provides city locals and visitors a place to unwind and indulge while overlooking iconic Michigan Avenue. Named after George’s mother and daughter, the concept puts family at the forefront, with an emphasis on warm, Midwestern hospitality. Evie offers full lunch/dinner and weekend brunch, presenting a menu of reimagined American classics and city favorites, spotlighting dishes like chef-crafted sushi rolls, freshly baked breads, Chicago-style Wagyu hotdogs, and USDA prime steaks. Complementing the menu, our dynamic beverage program weaves together seasonality and elegance, featuring an array of classic and craft cocktails, sake, beer & wine.

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7. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(4478)

$$$$

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 252 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

8. Ila's Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(69)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 12 times today

Ila's Chicago brings globally inspired comfort food to River North - world flavors made familiar, served in a space where everyone is welcome, and nobody is rushed. Named for the owner's mother, who built her life around welcoming others to her table, Ila's Chicago is as much about the feeling as it is about the food. Expect bold, globally influenced dishes built on the tradition of home cooking: rich, satisfying, and full of intention. The bar program matches the kitchen's ambition, with cocktails that complement the menu's global range. Dinner Monday through Sunday. Weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

9. Osteria Via Stato

4.7

Exceptional(3633)

$$$$

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 18 times today

Osteria Via Stato captures the warm, authentic spirit of Italy right in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Helmed by Chef David DiGregorio, this beloved Lettuce Entertain You destination focuses on seasonal dishes that highlight local ingredients and artisanal purveyors. The kitchen showcases regional pastas, traditional small plates, and signature thin-crust, Roman-style pizzas, all beautifully paired with an all-Italian wine list. Located just blocks from the Magnificent Mile, the welcoming atmosphere makes it an essential neighborhood staple. Whether you are joining for a relaxed weekday lunch, an intimate dinner, or their popular Happy Hour, which runs every single day of the week and features half-priced glasses of wine and half-priced pizzas, Osteria Via Stato delivers a genuinely Italian dining experience.

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10. Eataly Chicago - Vino &

4.6

Exceptional(505)

$$$$

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 12 times today

For lovers of Italian wine, there is no better destination in Chicago than Vino&. Eataly's dedicated wine bar and kitchen is home to one of the largest and most carefully curated selections of Italian wine in the city, spanning every region, grape, and style the peninsula has to offer — from rare single-vineyard bottles to approachable everyday pours.Open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hour, Vino& is as comfortable for a spontaneous glass at the bar as it is for a long, leisurely evening at the table. Every bottle on the list is paired with a menu of authentic Italian dishes and premium salumi and formaggi, designed to let the wine shine.For private events, Vino& offers an intimate and sophisticated setting for an authentic Italian celebration. Contact us to start planning.

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1. Beatrix - Streeterville

2. Upstairs at The Gwen

3. Beatrix - River North

4. Doc B’s Restaurant - River North

5. Olio e Più - Chicago

6. The Evie

7. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

8. Ila's Chicago

9. Osteria Via Stato

10. Eataly Chicago - Vino &

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