Ceres Cafe
Ryan Sullivan · 395 Google reviewsCeres Cafe — neighborhood american in Loop. Unpretentious and comfortable, exactly what you want. Drink selection punches above its weight. Autumn Johnson: "The burger was juicy, and the fries were crispy, just how I like 'em" [patio]
What 1,005 diners keep saying
What 1,005 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Food is sooooooo delicious 😋 and they have the best drinks in town 😊😊😊😊”
“Missing being on the trading floor, these strong drinks will bring u back”
“I checked off my first visit during Happy Hour. Food:I had The Butterflied Shrimp and they were sooooo good! The Sriracha Mayo Sauce with them was everything!! Drinks: They are known for their drinks and strong doesn’t even begin to describe The Margarita I had ... .WHEW! LOL!! Cheers! Service: Good! No complaints at all! Atmosphere/Ambiance: It gave me the vibes of a Cheers Bar with the locals where “everybody knows your name.” It was good energy. It really was the lunch break/after work vibes! Final Thoughts/Recommendations: I’d definitely return. The Bartenders were great. Eric was so chill (in a good way) and Frank was HILARIOUS! Thanks guys!”
“Truffle Fries Lunch Specials And, drinks 🍸. They also have after work Specials.”
“Always a good time at Ceres Cafe! Start early. They do. They also end early but it’s understandable. They are located on the heart of the financial district, which shuts down early. Get ready for the DRINKS! They have a nice food menu, but the DRINKS. If you order a rum & coke, you will get a short tumbler of rum and a can of coke! That’s all I have to say about that!”
“The legend is reopened..... if you had the best day ever, or the worst, Ceres will take you in and cradle you till the uber arrives. :D”
“Visited on Thursday evening around 6pm. I’ve passed & heard of this place for a while, but never visited. Did a quick TT search and learned it was the place that gives you a cup of “feel good” with a chaser on the side. I ordered a Paloma- heavy pour. Requested a side of squirt & without hesitation they brought it to me. Excuse the food photos, I didn’t plan on recording. The food is delicious!! Which was a pleasant surprise, considering the amount of “feel good” you receive in a cup. The fried shrimp 10/10. Turkey chili 7.5/10 (I like mine w/ a kick, flavor is good though). Brussel sprouts 8/10 (needed a sprinkle of salt & crispy edges- delicious nonetheless). Sliders were tasty 7/10 (we asked for mayo to spruce it up). Wings were delicious & cooked thoroughly 9/10. Artichoke dip was decadent & gooey 8/10. Truffle fries were good, too 7/10 (homemade taste, I like em’ crisper though)- aioli, remoulade & sauces were spot on! It was pretty much a full house up until they closed at 8pm. We dined at the outside patio. It was 6 of us, bill came out to $361. Price of drinks are very reasonable, same for the food. I hope you enjoy feedback about Ceres Cafe 👍. Definitely worth the experience!”
“I was passing thru to get to work and for breakfast you have to go to the basement inside the Board of Trade. The breakfast is the only thing I have eaten there. The Bobby Brown's are good! I also picked up hot coffee, and some parfaits.”
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