Reviews of The Waterfront Cafe (Coffee Shop)

6219 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, United States Located in: Berger Park

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REVIEWS OF The Waterfront Cafe IN Illinois

Risa Turner

This used to be my favorite place to go to, but this past 2 years my experience has not been very good. Both food and service quality went down significantly. Waiters are not attentive and everything takes forever. What they offer is not very consistent in quality. Before they automatically gave you and your dog water as soon as sitting at a table, but now they do not give it to you unless you ask for. But waiters are not around you when you want to ask for water or anything else. Number of foods on their menu definitely shrunk too. They used to have more options. In addition, their foods do not taste as fresh as it did before anymore. It has been such a disappointment lately. Oh by the way, DO NOT PAY WITH CREDIT CARD. They overcharged me several times. Every time I asked them to correct, they said the return will be made in a few days, but it never happened!

Philip Hartigan

Outdoor terrace next to Lake Michigan has great views back towards Chicago downtown skyline. Food is not bad, typical bar stuff. Service, however, is comically awful. Nice staff, but totally clueless, as if they don't get any training: every time I've gone here, they sit you at a table, and then you don't see anyone for ten minutes or so, not even to bring water, much less take your drinks order. So, great location, but be prepared for very long wait to get served.

Rhoda Elders

Stopped for some quick grub and drinks while on a bike ride down the Lakefront Trail. Very quaint and simple setting with a great view of the lake. Definitely recommend for a bite on a summer day! A hidden gem. It's not about the food and drink (which are pretty good and prices are mid range) but the ambiance.

John Leavell

Awesome getaway in the city

Rico Lajom

Amazing view of the lake, unfortunately, the food selection doesn't do it justice.

Gloria Janek

Right on the water and unassuming. One of my favourite Chicago summer cafes!

Houston Miller

View is great. Foods not bad. Service not to pleased with.

Daniel Mustari

Good food, great view. Wear jeans/pants and covered shoes or you'll be constantly annoyed by biting flies.

Caroline

Not many options and the prices are a bit too high... Three stars for the beautiful view though!

Joshua Seitz

Super delicious food and excellent service. It's a really nice spot with some very cool summer/beach vibes. I'm honestly surprised it's not more popular. I was served stale fries but the sandwich definitely made up for it. There's a hint of lemon (maybe lime) in the chicken sandwich which I've never had before— it was superrrr delish. Definitely coming back before winter hits us.

Ralph Hickman

The view is amazing! You don't come here for the food. Grab a glass of wine and relax. Service is fine, but nothing stands out on the negative or positive side.

Victoria Duran

Not so good. Slow service though staff was friendly.

Gavin McKay

I had a fantastic dinner there. Our waitress was Joanna. She was awesome. Very friendly and helpful! We couldn't decide what dish to get and gave us great recommendations. 10/10 would go again! Ask for Joanna!!

Andrew

Service was ok. Not good. The food was sort of a joke. Reminded me of the high school cafeteria, just took 40 minutes longer to get. The waiter poured the beers in a glass for everyone, but only the first four ounces. And it was all head. The waiter was only available once during the hour and 15 minutes we were eating and drinking there. That being said, the location is everything with this place.

Alexandra Hazen

I came here with my dog in May and was very pleased. The views sitting at the restaurant was incredible. It felt like I was on a tropical island having dinner. The Edgewatermelon drink and the tuna stuffed avacodos were very good. I liked the pineapple that was added to the dish, which added a tropical flair. The waiter even brought a dog dish and water for my dog.

kntbmkd

Nice location to have a drink!

Marija Aleksić

So nice cozy and laidback beach bar, I felt like im back home in Europe. Good food and even better live music. This is my new spot!

Rachael Andrea Jalbuena

Loved the ambience and service. Food was ok.

Daniel Jun Kim

Not the best food but then you don't really come here for the food; you come here for the view which, as you might expect, is lovely and atmospheric. As it is an outdoor restaurant located right next to the lake, they're only open during spring and summer.

Chester Chipperfield

I actually really enjoy coming here solely for the atmosphere. It's really relaxing being by the water. They have great drink options but wouldn't recommend getting anything else. The food is medicore and overpriced and the service is very hit or miss... Otherwise, I'd recommend this as a chill spot to hang out outside with friends and drinks when you're not in a rush.

Alan Perez-Rathke

Wonderful atmosphere. Great for summer evenings with extensive list of refreshments.

Yehoshua Ben-Avraham

A nice easy going place on the lake. Good food and great live music!

Kevin Krayer

Unbelievable location, right on the lakefront. Large assortment of tables with and without shade. Thought the menu was a little pricey considering the vibe, but the portions were very generous. No fault of our server, but the service was a little lacking. Took a solid 30 minutes from the time we sat down to the time we saw any food. I think the place just opened for the season a day or two ago, so they may be working out the kinks. Would like to go back in the evening to see the lake and sit under all their little lights.

Jersey Rose

I usually patron here for the ambience. This brought out of town guests. We must have had a brand new server. He forgot our drinks, the food was cold when it arrived, and most of the time we had to keep asking other servers for service at our table.

Orlando Rodriguez

A cozy little place with a limited menu and friendly wait staff.

Wade Freeman

Some of the best visuals in all of Chicago. The food and drinks taste amazing! And Anthony was the best server I've had in a very long time.

Maryann Lucarelli

I especially love the lunch lady! She know how to treat her customers with tasty treats!

Ellen Coffin

Beautiful setting for the summer! Great food and staff!

Sean Werner

Beautiful view of lake. Great for warm weather. Good food. Really bad service. Will give it another chance.

Simon Kissler

This is a spectacular place on a nice summer afternoon or evening. There is a tiny cover charge for entertainment, but really incredible place. The beer was good, but I would skip the cocktails.

karina giammaria r tt

This place is great for the view but not much else. The food is over priced and french fries come with everything, gross. I'm not one for pineapple on my veggie burger so I got a PB&j. My family loves the ambiance and the water so I'm sure they will continue to go here.

Pangaea102

Cutest lakefront food stop! So glad people are finally smartening up and taking advantage of these awesome lakefront locations and establishing food joints like this!! Good food, chill music, great views, palm trees, am I really in Chicago? Seems more like a piece of the Carribean : D

Sharyn Sobel

Beautiful location with friendly service

Zana Tahiri

Patio is exceptional however food is not very good. Service needs improvement.

Paige Showalter

Everything was good, but I expected more.. No complaints at all about the crab cakes. Had the tuna stuffed avocado salad and it was good but the canned pineapple in it really fell short. Tried the hibiscus tea and blueberry lemonade and both tasted like they were instant mixes.

Jonathan Castejon

Cold and foggy

cinque curry

Great service. Thanks Tony

Ashli Willis

Great view of the lakefront. Pretty chill vibe. Had the jerk nachos delicious. It was busy but service flowed

Shomik Das

Came here with a great friend and we enjoyed the views of the lake while having some pretty descent food. The staff was attentive and I would visit again with the weather permitting. Highly recommend coming here.

Daniel Baeza

I actually really enjoy coming here solely for the atmosphere. It's really relaxing being by the water. They have great drink options but wouldn't recommend getting anything else. The food is medicore and overpriced and the service is very hit or miss... Otherwise, I'd recommend this as a chill spot to hang out outside with friends and drinks when you're not in a rush.

John Fitterer

Great place for a bike ride destination for lunch. We've had salads, sandwiches and burgers, and they've all been very good. Can't beat the lakeside location and view!

DeChantel Kosmatka

The view is great, impossible burger pretty good and the mission is on point! Unfortunately I have to rate this place 3 stars for a few reasons. The vegan wings are like chewy bricks covered in cheap bbq sauce, the mules are made with bottom shelf alcohol, and you have to get your own water. The place was empty, asked our server for water and they pointed to it’s whereabouts and headed back to Station to chat. Lastly, there was a person smoking cigarettes on the patio and staff didn’t say boo- I did, putting everyone in an awkward position.

Oriebir Ribeiro

Absolutely lovely and bucolic! The staff was friendly & attentive. Divine harpist played a very peaceful set. The food was good, but the scenery and ambiance the best.

Chris Reynolds

My server was fantastic. He spent a good amount of time just chatting with my girlfriend and I. Plus my burger was FANTASTIC. I kept wanting more. Great food, great atmosphere, great lake views, and chill music.

Bret Wilson

After a stressful travel day & the woes of parking, the Waterfront Cafe was such a welcome start to my vacation. The view, environment, doggos, food, and staff were just what I needed to begin unwinding for the weekend. The chicken sandwich was 10/10. If I could improve one thing it would be for them to get different fries. Steak & shake is the only one who needs those kind.

Zainab

Beautiful location to hang out! The staff is wonderful and very, very courteous. Their food isn't great and they have a hard time with mixed drinks, so I'd suggest coming here for a beer or two with some finger foods (fries) while you wait for a table at another restaurant. If they stepped up their food game just a little bit and paid attention to detail with their mixed drinks, I think this spot would amazing!!

Jeff Lee

Nice park and view of the lake front. Food and service not that very good.

Joshua Weikel

Great food and entertainment!

Gino J

Great food and great place!

Lark Lux

The only great thing about this place is the atmosphere. The food is mediocre and the service is way below par, but there aren't too many places where you can eat by the lake like this. That's what keeps this place going.

Matthew DeMille

My first visit at The Waterfront Cafe was quite enjoyable. This place has a welcoming atmosphere with prompt service and good food. I'm not a seafood eater though had a menu for those that are; the pastrami sandwich on a pretzel roll was delicious. If asked by friends or others, I'd recommend this cafe of my first time experience.

Charles Bellefontaine

I wish we can have more restaurants on the lake. This is a quiet inexpensive place to eat outdoors and get a great view of the city. I am a big fan of the fish and chips.

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Cozy waterfront dining spot

Maria Torres

No impressed by the food. Not a lot of options: mostly sandwiches and fried stuff. I ordered the crab meat cakes, and they were good (probably the only thing I would order again). Based solely on food, I'd give it 2-3 star max. However, this place is all about the view. It is amazing!!! You are right in front of the lake, and honestly it makes for a beautiful environment for relaxed conversation during the day, and drinks in the afternoon

Corey

Look, I love this place. The lakefront atmosphere is the best in the city, and the whole place feels like an oasis. I'll come back like I always do. You should go too. But the service is garbage half of the time I visit. My waiter took one drink order from me then disappeared. I had to flag down a random server to get any kind of service. They never check in, my drinks were long empty before anyone came back to check on us. It took over 20 minutes for someone to even grab our checks. The wait staff looks nervous and confused.

Donald Leffler

Lovely afternoon with wonderful waitresses and waiters at a beautiful spot

Kevin Swafford

Small menu, but good food. Nice quiet peaceful place.

Keivan Shalileh

Great views. Nice staff. The food is not so special and there's always a wait, but it's worth the fantastic view of Lake Michigan.

RENATA MEDANOVIC

The location is perfect, ambient and music fantastic. But... Service not so good, we also waited for food way too long, food was not good - fast food alike, ...

Brian Dreher

Came for a drink and an app on a Sunday. Timely service and the guy shooed away a pigeon that was nearby. The 48th wrap was good/average and prices were fair for location. The best part was the view made us feel like we were on vacation.

Seamus Gallagher

Great Cafe in a great location. Really unique place right on the lake. Bit pricey but worth it

Chris Eiel

Great place on the Lake!

Sam Kang

View is great, service is good, music is nice. Probably one of the best places for a glass of wine and some fries. Minus 1 star because for the prices I expected better than coleslaw bought at Aldi's. Overall great experience but the food is secondary to the experience.

Anastasia Williams

The food and coffee weren’t that great but the view is worth it. The place is kid friendly and there’s a park with swings and slides right next to the cafe. I love the live music I’ve seen there on some nights! The service is nice. I would recommend considering it’s the closest I’ve experienced in Chicago to a European cafe next to a body of water but I wish the food as better.

josie johnston

The view is amazing! The food average. The service is meh.

Jack Kleisner

A hidden oasis on the Lake !

Maria Rigazio

Beautiful location, beachfront seating & food very good.

Anna Witcraft

I understand that it is seasonal, but please post the dates online. Had a friend visiting from out of town and it was 75 and sunny so we walked there and was very disappointed it was closed. We had my dog so it was tough to find another place we could all eat.

Sebastian Krupa

Great food and friendliest staff. You get have coffee while you wait We ordered sassy eggs, borgeous Benedict and some French toast for desserts for about $50. Everything is delicious.

Scarlett Chicago

They have AMAZING salads and foods. I HIGHLY recommend you to have brunch here.

Marina Bozovic

Nice atmosphere, affordable prices.

James Vida

Good food and friendly service

Victoria Miles

the food used to be better some years ago..

Christina Zerwer-Gaafar

The view is fantastic. They just keep reducing the menu and there's only one super duper messy pb&j sandwich for kids. Also took away the bottled water on the tables. Food they do have is pretty good but very few options.

sandra holloway

The atmosphere was Amazing, the sandwich was delicious service okay..our server got lost toward the end. The menu is limited.

Lindsey Manuel

Wonderful location! Food is always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. You can go either for a casual outing to even a nice dinner date! Check it out!

Alexandra Olsavsky

Such a great find for us when we first moved in the neighborhood! Has a great summer vibe - wonderful place for a date night out on a warm evening (especially when they have live music!)

Gwen Clancy

This is a great hidden spot on the lake front. It's next to a park and right off of Sheridan but you can't hear the traffic. You also can't see the skyline so it's a little hideaway in the city. Menu isn't large but the food is good. Cocktails are pretty delicious too. Service was a little slow and there is only one bathroom; other bathrooms located in other buildings on the property. Definitely recommend going to visit while they're open.

Saba Berhane

I love this place! It's a hidden local gem but... the owners and staff need to resolve the bug infestation. I was attacked by super sized mosquitos and that is my only reason for reducing my rating from 5 stars to a 3 star review. I want to enjoy my company, entertainment, and drinks, but thday is not happening if I'm getting attacked by bugs.

Lyle Enright

There should be far more places in Chicago like this. While the food is fairly mediocre, the drinks are excellent and the view is unbeatable. Ask for Danny as your server and he'll make you feel like royalty.

Peter D

Service was excellent. Location was better.

Inge Krogh

Great for a nice day eating Al fresco.

Hello Moto

One of my favorite places to visit during the summer. It's the only small café sitting right on the lakefront. Not a beach bar like Oak Street or North Ave

Catalina Brunchi

Expensive water, 6$ one bottle lol.

luciano antonio

Amazing outdoor cafe with live music!

Monique D

Really good food really close 1 Berger park where 2 historical landmarks are I think that's cool

Gene Parcellano

Nice location, parking is very hard to find on some hours, even meter parking. The food is ok.

Aziz Pulatov

This is one of the relaxing places where you can enjoy the sunset and listen to live music. However the food used to be good here and not as good as before starting 2018. Update July 13, 2018. Waited in line 30 minutes and eventually we were not allowed to keep our sleeping 3 month old baby in the stroller. Decided not to eat there anymore.

Paul Angileri

My family and I enjoyed this place quite a bit. The staff was very friendly and timely. The food is generally good but the menu is limited, so it’s not a destination for foodies. But if you want a great place to relax with friends on the lakeside, fewer places are as accessible and easy going as this.

Mike Morris

I don't review restaurants much but this place was awesome. My two daughters and I had a wonderful time.

Agata Budzik

The food tastes like it was bought in bulk, fast food type place. Nice view. Haven't had the drinks.

Ладно Пиво

Slow service food just ok,bit pricey.Beer just few options.Spot it self is super cool right next to the lake.

Max Thompson

I love the location. There's a park right next to the location that my kids really enjoy. The view to the beach is great. The sangria is good. The food is just ok, it could be better.

Tim McCoy

It has a perfect view, fairly friendly service, and is just a few steps away from my home. The fish and chips were decent. This place has been featured by Time Out Chicago, and it's one of the very few places near the water front. The food is not the greatest and a bit overpriced, but the location makes up for it. It's almost impossible to find a good waterfront restaurant in Chicago to have a snack and a drink. The Waterfront Cafe is the best you're going to get for this.

Ben Lobo

Setting is surreal...right on the lake. Diverse crowd, which is always welcome. Menu is simple, drinks are good, staff is super friendly. Make a day of it and hit the beach that is located nearby.

Carlos Martinez

Went for the first time for a breakfast meeting at work. Other than being hard to find the meal and service were very good. Would go back.

Louis Lukac

Best location and atmosphere.

Burçin LOKLAR

last time when i went there it was amazing. i had a lobster sandhwich which was to die for. The waiter was super nice and kept checking in on us. He was very interested in the air and water show and was very knowledgeable about the food. I love that it's right on the lake with such a great view.

Kristi Maslan

Amazing- such a relaxing place to visit looking out onto the lake. Service was great- very friendly staff, great food, and kid friendly!

Lily B

Loved the place. Good food. Dog friendly! Awesome cocktails ....

Joe Touchstone

Great view of the lake. Good salad Good Service.

Patricia Lancho

Excellent place. Wonderful environment, friendly staff. Gorgeous meal. I enjoy it.

Romans Sokol

Favorite summer spot! Makes you feel like you're on vacation! Plus live music makes this place very romantic. Little get away from your everyday life!

fatasset1

The Waterfront Café has an amazing view! You sit right on lake, its beautiful night or day. The food on the other hand is a hit or miss. Some days the food is very fresh and on others the food taste old/ stale. I personally go for the location!

Lisa Rayburn

Staff was accommodating but prices were little bit high.

Gina Focosi

Had the lobster roll - MAJOR YUM!!! Everyone is SO friendly there. The atmosphere and view can't be beat. And the food is super good! Went for my first time yesterday and I will definitely be back!

Kristie L.

I'd love to tell you about the food, but since no server ever approached us, we didn't stick around to find out. The host was friendly and greeted us and seated us promptly, but then we sat. And sat. And sat. Meanwhile, the staff walked past us repeatedly and looked over at us numerous times but never once approached us to say hello or take our order. When another table was seated right beside us and a server approached them almost immediately after we'd been waiting for about 15 minutes, we left. The view is beautiful, but the service is atrocious. There's only so much pretty scenery can make up for.

sean lee

Great spot right on the lake. The food could stand some improvement though.

Coleman Balogh

One of the best places in Chicago to enjoy Lake Michigan's shore. A hidden gem. It's not about the food and drink (which are pretty good and prices are mid range) but the ambiance. It's quaint, charming and right in the water. Perfect for a summer day or night.

Susan Klein

Love this place, but the greeter and seater is sub par. Basically, The woman in charge of seating does not know what she is doing. Not looking at maximizing tables. For example, 2 people seated at a 2 tables that could be split to have more patrons seating. Or, seating parties of 2 on large picnic tables because they were in front of a party of 4. Then causing all to wait for another larger table to open up for that party of 4 before she can move down the list. The atmosphere is casual, so patrons are even willing to share seating. But , she does not seem to get it. Then a large wait area , but no drinks served in the there. Lots of lost revenue opportunities. Too bad.

Vanessa Cook

Great location a few blocks from the Granville Red line stop and right on the water. Stopped for some quick grub and drinks while on a bike ride down the Lakefront Trail. Very quaint and simple setting with a great view of the lake. Definitely recommend for a bite on a summer day!

Jane Campbell

Wonderful views! Good food! Festive and funky!

joe navarro

Good food, good service, great location, moderate prices

Brian Kurian

Good seitan

Rachel Hunter

I've been here a few times, once for food and a few times just for drinks. Waterfront Cafe is a cute place and has an excellent view of the city and the lake. Sometimes I don't enjoy outdoor seating, but this place is actually very clean and has a nice atmosphere. Each time I've been here I've had a very nice waitress and I've enjoyed the mojitos. When I came for food, I enjoyed what I ordered but felt that the prices were a little steep. My husband and I started with chips and guacamole, which was tasty but expensive for the size. The chips were homemade and seasoned well. I got the Aloha veggie burger, which came on a good pretzel bun and had tasty toppings (pineapple, a sweet BBQ sauce, onion, and lettuce). However, I was somewhat disappointed that the $12 burger was a frozen patty that was heated rather than a house made patty. I'd expect the dish to be less expensive since it was not homemade. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich and said it was excellent and he had no complaints. Overall, this restaurant is in an excellent location and the food tastes good though the prices are higher than they should be. Even with that in mind, I know I'll go back because of the location and because nothing I ate tasted bad.

Mike Mottier

Delicious tuna avocado salad and crab cakes! The blackberry lemonade and hibiscus iced tea were pretty basic and the plastic plates/silverware are the only things holding me back from giving it 5 stars.

Jordan Light

Nice quiet view of the lake. The food is ok, but it's a very limited menu anda bit pricey for what you get. Street parking, if you can find it.

Yasha Hookens

Yummy food with a beautiful view ..

Jeremy Trieloff

The location (that view) earns at least 3 stars alone. I mean, come on. So, that's out of the way. The food can be hit or miss depending how high your expectations are (don't put them too high!). It's also a bit pricey and options are pretty limited. So, that might lift your expectations a little too high before the food gets to your table. Service is above average most of the time. That all said, there is an atmosphere worth writing home to Mom about. I personally think it's a must-go if you're in the area. Enjoy.

Alex Diaz

Great view, what else

Kory Delvaux

The food, delicious. View, perfect. Service, outstanding. Why one star, then? Why plastic? Seriously? Why are they using plastic utensils? Plastic cups for water? It's ridiculous. You're harming the environment to save time. You should be ashamed.

Raymond Feltman jr

Nice little place to relax and have a good view of the lake and very relaxing

Lawrence E. Perea

Try to go when it's not peak weekend brunch or holiday hours. You'll get a better table and better service. View is unbeatable.

Stacy O'Connell

Amazing location, beautiful views, drinks a plenty. Food is solid, service is hit or miss - but had a good waiter that just needed to be flagged down. Can’t wait to go again.

Rodel

OmG, I love this place ! The view is breathtaking. The food is good but you come not just for the food but the experience. They are open only during the summer and when it's not raining so come while the weather is beautiful.

OCTAVIA B

My favorite neighborhood spot for lobster rolls and cocktails

RONNI

Many establishments have come and gone in this location over the years with differing menus and equally differing qualities of their fare. (I miss Sesi's Seaside Cafe, which was the best of them all.) For an establishment that has the word "cafe" in it, however, this place sure serves a lousy cup of coffee. The menu is overpriced as might be expected for a "cafe" situated on the lakefront: You're paying for the view and not necessarily for the quality of the food. I find that it's much cheaper, not to mention more enjoyable, to sit down on one of the many benches facing the lake with a homemade sandwich and salad, and a travel mug filled with home-brewed coffee, which will doubtlessly be a better cupper than they could ever hope to serve.

Philip Mesina

Dining on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago? Now you know.

Rich Lawrence

Very chill lakefront cafe with an eclectic menu and great drinks.

Nathan Hatch

Laid back. Service was good, food was good (I got the pineapple / bbq veggie burger), live music was good, view was excellent.

Gonzalo Rodriguez

Unfortunately they changed the menu this season and this time it does not match the charm of the place ☹️ Maybe for some good Oberon and some munchies while enjoying the al fresco but do not expect a good meal at all!!!

Mark Britt

The view is amazing. Wait staff is pleasant. Good food. Steps from my home. Berry bourbon drink nice with fresh fruit. They make own tortilla chips. Guacamole is fresh. Every time I go something changes. Because of tariffs they discontinued guacamole. Then the next time there were no more fries because the fryer fan died. Now they discontinued lunch times as they are short staffed.

shea hennessy

Obviously the location is perfect and I can't complain about the view. But the place was not packed and we waited over 20 minutes for a server to even notice us, let alone 10 extra minutes to receive water. 30 minutes of nothing but waiting and water. Quite disappointed.

Edyta Sitko

Absolutely lovely!

Peg Antonasanti

The view-fantastic-the food-not so much. Waiting 45 minutes to get our mediocre sandwiches when only two other tables ordered food is absurd! Having drinks and listening to live music seems like the way to go.

Dominique Fazio-Egan

Location is Perfect for the feel of complete serenity. The food is Excellent !! I absolutely love the presentation of the food as well. I don't have any negative comments about Waterfront Cafe ... It's ALWAYS my favorite part of Summer !!

Sharon Lee

The restaurant was a hidden treasure on the lakefront. The food, live music and our server were great. The only con was the that it took almost 20 mins to get our food order, and anther 45 mins to receive our meal. I only took off one star for that because it just allowed us more time to enjoy the lakefront, the music, the people watching and the weather.

Laura Rivera

the view is perfect.. the food is just ok.. the kids menu is no good..

Daphne Tayi

Very nice to have a bite and play in park too

Dina A

The menu is typical American. Nothing fancy or Earth shattering but the lake view makes up for it. Perfect place to go in the summer. It's an outdoor cafe, ground level so they are wheelchair accessible.

Paul Mikos

Go for the view. Food is only fair, and pricy. Service is generally poor. But the view!

Janette Cameron

I love eating by the lake and I enjoy their menu a lot.

julie angileri

I rarely give 4 stars for anything. But the view was gorgeous, the service was fantastic and prompt. The food was only so so. I would expect the quality from a small diner in the middle of nowhere. It felt generic. Edible for sure, but certainly nothing special. However the views were gorgeous and that made all the difference in the world.

Juan Fuentes

Great hidden gem in Edgewater overlooking the lake with all outside seating. It is generally open from Memorial Day to the last week of September. The food is pretty decent and the service is friendly.

Chris Good

The view of the lake here is amazing! One of my favorite places in all of Chicago and one of the best kept secrets. Definitely worth a visit, but it's a seasonal place and closed during certain times of the year, so definitely call ahead before going.

Pierre C.

Nice place but food is not that good!

Obvious Front

Nice place, great setting

Victoria Nugent

Perfect patio and inexpensive meals for excellent lunch and dinner dates with a great lake view. Casual, dog and kid friendly, and live music nights. Neighborhood gem.

Business Hours of The Waterfront Cafe in Illinois

SUNDAY
12–12:01AM
MONDAY
(COLUMBUS DAY) 12–12:01AM HOURS MIGHT DIFFER
TUESDAY
12–12:01AM
WEDNESDAY
12–12:01AM
THURSDAY
12–12:01AM
FRIDAY
12–12:01AM
SATURDAY
12–12:01AM

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