North & Clark Cafe

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About North & Clark Cafe

North & Clark Cafe is a great option for visitors to the Chicago History Museum, offering a variety of tasty options at good prices. The vegetarian dishes are delicious, and the staff provides exceptional customer service, accommodating food allergies. Enjoy a fresh and flavorful sandwich with homemade chips in a welcoming atmosphere surrounded by historic photographs.

The cafe now offers El Nopal Bakery® Hojarasca® Cookies, an original recipe from the Bonilla family. The museum's Cafe is the only location in Chicago authorized and licensed to sell these cookies, which are considered a part of the city's history.

Customers praise the cafe's pleasant atmosphere, with large windows overlooking a fountain, as well as the fast and reliable WiFi, making it a great spot for a quiet morning of work. The Chicago-style hot dog, served with homemade potato chips, is also a hit, and the friendly staff ensures a great dining experience.

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North & Clark Cafe Reviews

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42 ratings
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Food
3.8
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.4

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Those are the best Chicago hot dogs I ever had at the North and Clark Cafe.

Stopped by for a quick lunch after checking out the museum’s exhibit, and the staff greeted me with a warm smile and a menu that felt like it was made just for me. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich—thankfully hot this time—and a side of homemade chips that were crisp and seasoned perfectly; it was the best combo I’ve had on a museum visit. The décor was charming, with historical artifacts subtly displayed, and the overall vibe was relaxed yet refined, making it a...read full review

The hot dogs and sandwiches are very good. And the café is very interesting with historical decorations.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Wednesday 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Thursday 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Friday 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Saturday 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Sunday 12 - 4PM
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