Pear Chef
rc zapanta · 38 Google reviewsPear Chef — straightforward cafe in Loop. Clean, design-forward interior throughout. "The meat was crazy tender, and the sauce was rich but not overpowering" — Rc zapanta [$$]
What 64 diners keep saying
What 64 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This is my third time ordering from pear chef and somehow the food gets better every single time. So fresh, so delicious, and so quick and easy. Will 100% be ordering from here again.”
“I’m a tourist, and walked in this cafe looking for a warm hearty breakfast. I was greeted with a big smile, and my request for breakfast how I would like it was not a problem at all. Amazing service and food!”
“Bang Bang Chicken is hands down my favorite dish! I keep ordering it every time, and I hope it never leaves the menu. Always delicious!”
“Ordered the Cali Club for takeout. Very tasty, great portion size, and nice that it came with chips”
“Pear Chef is a really nice cafe in downtown Chicago. Their Hot Chicken Sammy is quite tasty 10/10. The place has a cozy and inviting atmosphere. It's definitely worth checking out!”
“Ordered a couple of times now because they just don't disappoint. I'm a usual for the Bang Bang Chicken, it's light, plenty of protein that really delivers the fresh and simplicity of a hearty meal. If in the mood for something with a little more of the California zest, the Cali Club is a solid contender served up in a way that really can't be defeated. Usually though, the Jennifer Anniston Salad is my new go to. As always, the atmosphere is something that came from the West Coast to liven up the many shades of gray we get on the daily, with a really cozy dining room. I've added this to my go to lunch spots when I have the time, bringing a little more to the downtown dining experience. You want sunshine and best coast fresh? The chefs at Pear Chef won't disappoint. Check 'em out!”
“Loved it! I recently ordered their Cali Club and would absolutely try it again. It's a traditional style club sandwich, but you could tell the ingredients were high quality. I found this image of their sandwich and what I received in my ordered mirrored the image, despite it being take out. Glad they took the care to ensure I received a quality final product.”
“My wife and I stopped here while visiting Chicago about a month ago (just now getting around to this review). I don't recall my wife's meal, so I will only review mine. It was not good. What was delivered was not as described or pictured. Note that we did order from GrubHub, and we picked it up ourselves. Attached are two photos of what I was given and one photo of what I ordered from GrubHub. Pear Chef's description was: House Fried Chicken Patty with Cabbage Slaw, Tangy Garlic Parmesan, Melted Provolone and a Touch of Chili Aioli on Challah My sandwich did not have cabbage slaw (I guess they substituted cherry tomatoes and a few lettuce leafs). I can't prove it, but I personally don't believe this was house fried chicken. It tasted like a generic frozen breaded chicken. I asked if I was given the wrong thing and (possibly the manager) offered to give me something else. I was too hungry and declined the offer. But they did apologize and give us some cookies that were very good and a carrot cake thing.”
“Would be zero stars if I could. I ordered a hamburger and queso, I got an email that they were out of queso - no problem - so I ordered tots instead. Guess what showed up? COLD queso, and my burger was completely raw and non-edible. Not to mention it took a full 2.5 hours for me to receive my order that was supposedly prepared at my apartment just a few floors below. I had to call three times just to get anyone to acknowledge my order. This is not the first bad experience with PearChef but it will definitely be the last. I do NOT recommend to anyone wasting their money on this business who has ignored my request for a refund and has forced me to go through my bank to get my money back for the worst food I’ve ever experienced.”
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