Asked for an English breakfast tea, iced. Cashier poured a glass from an ice water tank behind them, added a tea bag, and called it a day. $10.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Elijah Burnley
The first share of food was cold they took my brisket and came back with a whole different meal.and it took twenty to thirty minutes to get my check.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Jea Kim
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tara Middlewood
Oh my god. That was the worst cup of coffee I have ever had! Bitter, lukewarm, and terribly overpriced.Stick with the art. Avoid this place.
Mark Diekhans
$20 for a tiny plastic wrapped ham croissant and a tasteless espresso drink in a disposable cup.
Museum food is expected to be expensive but it t should at least be good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Ivan Mouzykin
Worst money ever spent 😔 Terrible coffee both drip and Americano ($7!)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Nevaeh Anderson
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Gustavo Zschaber
Overpriced, poor coffee quality, few sitting spaces. Avoid at all costs
Stefan Petry
Disappointing. Baked goods are stale even though it's barely Noon
If you’re in the Loop and need a chill spot to grab a coffee, Caffè Moderno is the move. I popped in for a quick break and got a flat white and a breakfast sandwich. The coffee was smooth, not too bitter, and exactly what I needed to power through my day. The sandwich had fresh ingredients and was loaded with flavor – super satisfying. I spent about $12, which is a great deal for the quality. The vibe is cozy and modern, with friendly baristas who really know their coffee. Highly recommend if you want something low-key but delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jette Thomassen
Had a very disappointing beet, goat cheese, and arugula salad. Much of the arugula was yellowing and the cheeses was a fried patty. The $6 lemonade was a can of Minute
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Beverly Lietzau
The food is expensive and substandard. However, if it helps out the Art Institute, I’m in. The service is extremely good.
I don’t mind paying a premium for a premium product in fact, I expect to. My latte was warm, not hot and at least 50% foam. Two lattes, and one cookie, including taxes and tip was over $23, then I got the latte, which should have been called a cappuccino.
Asked for an English breakfast tea, iced. Cashier poured a glass from an ice water tank behind them, added a tea bag, and called it a day. $10.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The first share of food was cold they took my brisket and came back with a whole different meal.and it took twenty to thirty minutes to get my check.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Oh my god. That was the worst cup of coffee I have ever had! Bitter, lukewarm, and terribly overpriced.Stick with the art. Avoid this place.
$20 for a tiny plastic wrapped ham croissant and a tasteless espresso drink in a disposable cup.
Museum food is expected to be expensive but it t should at least be good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Worst money ever spent 😔
Terrible coffee both drip and Americano ($7!)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Overpriced, poor coffee quality, few sitting spaces. Avoid at all costs
Disappointing. Baked goods are stale even though it's barely Noon
Good snacks. Pricey, inattentive teen workers.
Restaurantji Recommends
If you’re in the Loop and need a chill spot to grab a coffee, Caffè Moderno is the move. I popped in for a quick break and got a flat white and a breakfast sandwich. The coffee was smooth, not too bitter, and exactly what I needed to power through my day. The sandwich had fresh ingredients and was loaded with flavor – super satisfying. I spent about $12, which is a great deal for the quality. The vibe is cozy and modern, with friendly baristas who really know their coffee. Highly recommend if you want something low-key but delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Had a very disappointing beet, goat cheese, and arugula salad. Much of the arugula was yellowing and the cheeses was a fried patty. The $6 lemonade was a can of Minute
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
The food is expensive and substandard. However, if it helps out the Art Institute, I’m in. The service is extremely good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Astronomically expensive, rude, poor quality, micro portions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I don’t mind paying a premium for a premium product in fact, I expect to. My latte was warm, not hot and at least 50% foam. Two lattes, and one cookie, including taxes and tip was over $23, then I got the latte, which should have been called a cappuccino.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
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