La Tache
3.4
- Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 1475 W. Balmoral Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-334-7168
The French-style weekend brunch menu is both sassy and savvy. Try the "gougers" (cheese puff stuffed with spinach and leek scrambled eggs, topped with asparagus puree and truffle oil) and "croque madam" (toasted ham and cheese sandwich topped with over easy eggs).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark St. and Balmoral Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #22 Clark. Red Line Train: Berwyn; Bryn Mawr.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Dinner: 5:30-10 p.m., Monday thorough Thursday; 5:30-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 5-9 p.m., Sunday
Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and French
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch and Dinner. Brunch: Sunday only.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted. Accepted for 6 or more only; parties of ten or more should call ahead.
- Dress Code:
- Upscale casual; jeans are fine.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu.
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Bistro
- ATM:
- At the corner of Clark and Balmoral.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering. Limited. No dancing. No children's menu Chef will accomodate. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. The entire restaurant can be reserved for special occasion, call for details.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended. Top brunches.
- Specialties:
- Steak frites; seared scallops with aspargus; Lyonnaise salad.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 30
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Dining room accommodates 50; Bar accommodates 35
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"WAY Down hill"
Ce n'est pas moi from Bowmanville - September 11, 2008
Warning #1 that this is not authentic French food: "La tache" in French means "the stain." The manner in which it means "the spot" is not "it's a g...
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"I love this place"
osu1992 from Edgewater - June 28, 2008
Great food, great atmosphere, and great wine. I love $6 martinis on Wednesday. Way better than other nearby martini bars. Hot bartenders.
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"tres mal "
luckyrita from andersonville - June 16, 2008
twas just about the worst dining experience we have ever had from rude personnel to faux french food. Au Bon Pain is more authentic.
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