A café, restaurant and bar in Chicago’s West Loop, Expat is your home for American café classics and comfort food, select dishes from destinations around the globe, well-traveled cocktails and natural wines. Set in an intimate room, Expat channels the style, music and mystique of Havana, Ibiza and Marrakech in the 1950s. These alluring locales captured the imagination of travelers who sought a blend of cultural richness, artistic inspiration, and a break from convention. At Expat we imagine the singular delights one would crave from back home, or from their travels, after spending time away.“We want to be a space that provides the atmosphere of an exotic destination while preserving the warmth and flavors of home,” says Daniel Alonso, Bonhomme Hospitality Group’s Founder and Creative Director.
Publican Quality Meats is your friendly, neighborhood butcher shop, market and café. We are dedicated to bringing you clean, wholesome, honest products: responsibly raised meats, artisanal baked bread and handcrafted provisions. We are committed to the community through our practices, education and hospitality.
Embark on a culinary journey to Italy at Dolce Arte - The Art of Food, where freshly baked Italian pastries meet exquisite LavAzza coffee. Indulge in our delectable breakfast and weekend brunch menu, savor our locally crafted lunch, and delight in our tantalizing dinner options. Enjoy locally sourced finds from our lunch menu in our spacious and cozy dining room. Have a glass of wine straight from Antinori vineyards paired with a seasonal pasta for dinner. Stop by for weekend brunch or late night cocktails! Don't forget to explore all the wonders that the eclectic Morgan Arts Complex has to offer before you go. We are so happy you’re here!
Nellie’s Puerto Rican Restaurant is a family owned eatery nested in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Puerto Rican community. Since opening in March 2006, Nellie’s has become recognized as one of “Chicago’s Best”. Serving a unique blend of traditional Puerto Rican cuisine and American breakfast favorites. Including their famous 'avena de coco' (coconut oatmeal) and the ever popular weekend buffet. Nellie's prepares every dish with the highest quality ingredients by a talented cooking staff and served with a warm smile. Nellie’s is not a restaurant; it is an experience. Find out what the excitement is all about!
West Town Bakery is a Chicago staple for anyone craving coffee, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, and seasonal treats. Home of the "cake ball," West Town Bakery has five locations, in River North, The Loop, West Town, Wrigleyville, and Wheeling. Come to satisfy your hunger or sweet tooth, and stay for the upbeat vibes, excellent service, and offerings for everyone. Our aim is to blend Chicago's urban street art and music, while focusing on the techniques and flavors of the pastry scene. From our managers and chefs to our bakers and baristas, each member is instrumental in the creation of our breads, pastries, coffees and cakes, based on the principal belief that everyone should be able to have their cake and eat it too.
