Modern Bar
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Only café inside AIC and a nice place to rest inside the museum.
Come here every time I’m at the museum. The café sits on the second floor overlooking one of the galleries, so you get a nice view. To be honest, food and drinks aren’t serious here at all, but it’s just great being able to pause and relax somewhere inside the museum, especially since there aren’t many places to sit when you’re walking around.
Come here every time I’m at the museum. The café sits on the second floor overlooking one of the galleries, so you get a nice view. To be honest, food and drinks aren’t serious here at all, but it’s just great being able to pause and relax somewhere inside the museum, especially since there aren’t many places to sit when you’re walking around.
Stopped by Caffè Moderno at the Art Institute for a quick bite. Grabbed a Caffè Cubano and a squash soup. Coffee had a nice cinnamon kick, and the soup was surprisingly hearty. Prices are a bit steep, but it's expected for a museum café. Limited seating and can get crowded, but the staff was friendly. Solid spot for a quick refuel during museum visits.
Good snacks. Pricey, inattentive teen workers.
Hours
| Monday | 10:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 10:30AM - 7:30PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 4:30PM |
Modern Bar, located inside the Art Institute, is a cozy café perfect for a break while exploring the museum. It offers a nice view from the second floor and is an ideal spot to relax. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the quality of the drinks and food, including the Caffè Cubano, flat white, squash soup, and breakfast sandwich. While prices are a bit high, they reflect the museum setting. Seating is limited, and it can get crowded, but the atmosphere is inviting, making it a solid choice for a quick refuel during museum visits.