An obscure little coffee bar in the lobby of an office building is not where I would have guessed I'd get a delightful latte, but surprise surprise! Service was perfect, the coffee was top notch and we ended up going there multiple times while staying at the Fairmont across the street.
Josef Riembauer
Waited 25 minutes no employee
Raj D.
This may be one of my new favorite coffee shop options in the area! It is a small unassuming coffee bar located in the lobby of a building along the Chicago Riverwalk. The bar is simple and beautiful with incredible outdoor lighting and a great view of the city. The bartender/barista that took our order was so kind and helped me with deciding on a drink to try (and it was great!). On a summer day, this would be a great place to pick up an iced latte and sit along the Chicago River. On a colder day, there are quite a few seats available to look out and admire the great view. I will definitely be coming back.
Malissa H.
I had been looking for a good hot chocolate and found it here on our last full day. I walked right up to the counter and had it in my hand within a couple of minutes. It was delicious too! I would definitely go back if in the area again!
Michael Rivers
Angela has been a wonderful host every time I visit. Love the service so much!
COFFEEI live in downtown Chicago and sample every coffee shop I can. I was seriously impressed with the taste of the coffee. My wife had drip coffee and I had a latte and both were excellent. It was a pleasant enough surprise that I felt it deserved a review!Only downside is there isn't a bathroom for customers as it is the lobby of a large mixed-use building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katelyn Piwowar
I got a hazelnut and vanilla latte, it was delicious. And the staff is really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Schlaack
just a cool atmosphere and vibe, especially on a hot day walking through the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Brinton F.
Angela is the best bartender in Chicago! How is that for a lead-in sentence!? I work upstairs and frequent Lumuniary, I'd say, maybe every day or every other day. I always start with eggs and tea, either black Limon, mint lavender or ginger turmeric. Then after work, that's when the party starts!Back to Angela - she's your good ol fashioned fun, caring and jubilant bartender that has excellent customer service and a heavy pouring hand.Highly recommend stopping by if you're every I'm search of a great atmosphere and drinks. Cheers!
Gina Molina
Good drinks, good food, good vibes ? highly recommend!!!
This place is great. The bartender Angela is super friendly and great at her job. If you are looking to have a drink and relax then Luminary is the place to go!
Rebecca G.
Great coffee in a great location. They have some food items too, but I didn't try any.
Leanne G.
Quick. Delicious. Nice seating area. Came in several times during a busy conference when most of the hotel coffee shops were swamped. I'm so glad I found this place. The coffee was delicious and prepared with care. The ambiance was great with nice seating options at the bar or at tables. Prices were reasonable.
Chris Bartlett
New management has totally changed the experience here and I highly recommend you check this place out.
An obscure little coffee bar in the lobby of an office building is not where I would have guessed I'd get a delightful latte, but surprise surprise! Service was perfect, the coffee was top notch and we ended up going there multiple times while staying at the Fairmont across the street.
Waited 25 minutes no employee
This may be one of my new favorite coffee shop options in the area! It is a small unassuming coffee bar located in the lobby of a building along the Chicago Riverwalk. The bar is simple and beautiful with incredible outdoor lighting and a great view of the city. The bartender/barista that took our order was so kind and helped me with deciding on a drink to try (and it was great!). On a summer day, this would be a great place to pick up an iced latte and sit along the Chicago River. On a colder day, there are quite a few seats available to look out and admire the great view. I will definitely be coming back.
I had been looking for a good hot chocolate and found it here on our last full day. I walked right up to the counter and had it in my hand within a couple of minutes. It was delicious too! I would definitely go back if in the area again!
Angela has been a wonderful host every time I visit. Love the service so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caesar, Buffalo Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
COFFEEI live in downtown Chicago and sample every coffee shop I can. I was seriously impressed with the taste of the coffee. My wife had drip coffee and I had a latte and both were excellent. It was a pleasant enough surprise that I felt it deserved a review!Only downside is there isn't a bathroom for customers as it is the lobby of a large mixed-use building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got a hazelnut and vanilla latte, it was delicious. And the staff is really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
just a cool atmosphere and vibe, especially on a hot day walking through the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Angela is the best bartender in Chicago! How is that for a lead-in sentence!? I work upstairs and frequent Lumuniary, I'd say, maybe every day or every other day. I always start with eggs and tea, either black Limon, mint lavender or ginger turmeric. Then after work, that's when the party starts!Back to Angela - she's your good ol fashioned fun, caring and jubilant bartender that has excellent customer service and a heavy pouring hand.Highly recommend stopping by if you're every I'm search of a great atmosphere and drinks. Cheers!
Good drinks, good food, good vibes ? highly recommend!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Very nice selection of teas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place is great. The bartender Angela is super friendly and great at her job. If you are looking to have a drink and relax then Luminary is the place to go!
Great coffee in a great location. They have some food items too, but I didn't try any.
Quick. Delicious. Nice seating area. Came in several times during a busy conference when most of the hotel coffee shops were swamped. I'm so glad I found this place. The coffee was delicious and prepared with care. The ambiance was great with nice seating options at the bar or at tables. Prices were reasonable.
New management has totally changed the experience here and I highly recommend you check this place out.