Cafe des Architectes
- Neighborhood: Gold Coast
- Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
- 20 E. Chestnut St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-324-4000
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Cafe des Architectes, located in the lobby of the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, is a modern French brasserie with dramatic appointments created by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Vibrant colors, overstuffed chairs, sprawling banquettes and lamps that employ upside-down toques as lamp shades grab your attention. The cafe's contemporary menu is fundamentally French with influences from Asia, the Mediterranean and Latin America. Executive chef Martial Noguier, longtime chef at one sixtyblue, oversees the entire show, including the Sofitel's room service and banquets/private dining, plus food service in Le Bar.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Chestnut Street and Wabash Avenue
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, Valet, and Metered. Garage on Chestnut; $13 fee with 3-hour maximum for valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: State-29, Michigan Avenue routes, including 151, 145, 147, 146; Red Line "L" stops: Chicago, Clark and Division
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch), 3-5 p.m. (lighter fare), 5-11 p.m. (dinner) daily
- Cuisine:
- French and Mediterranean
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch served 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar and Wine
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Wine
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Architectural
- Internet Access:
- Yes
- Features:
- Kids Menu, On-site Merchandise, Scenic View, Catering, and Prix Fixe Meals. Merchandise in lobby gift shop.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Debit Cards, Major Credit Cards, and Traveler's Checks Accepted
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 96
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"Great Food as Great Art"
By Paul4786 from Campton Hills, August 9, 2009
My wife and I had a wonderful dinner here last night. Each course was artfully and tastefully done. The 3-course prix fixe was a fabulous value. ...
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"Very nice, but something's missing..."
By Comensal from Oak Park, May 9, 2009
We enjoyed everything on our first visit to CDA, but there just seemed to be something missing. The menu is very well designed, with selections sur...
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"Loved my experience at Cafe des Architectes"
By Devin K from Evanston, March 3, 2009
I went there this weekend for Chicago Restaurant Week and blogged all about it at makingchicagohome dot wordpress dot com
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Calendar of Events
Cafe des Architectes
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Thanksgiving at Cafe des Architectes
11/26/2009 - 3:00 PM -
Christmas Eve at Cafe des Architectes
12/24/2009 - 5:00 PM -
Christmas at Cafe des Architectes
12/25/2009 - 3:00 PM
