The Lunchroom at SPACE 519 (Gold Coast)
Dr. Gabriel J Martinez-Diaz, MD · 223 Google reviewsThe Lunchroom at SPACE 519 (Gold Coast) — among the best food in Streeterville. Warm, genuine service throughout. [$$, patio]
What 151 diners keep saying
What 151 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“What a Gold Coast gem! Love EVERYTHING about The Lunchroom at Space 519. The lovely, attentive service. The outstanding brunch and coffee. The vibe and European flair. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you.”
“Everyone was very attentive, very beautiful place, although croissant has a lot of work to improve it,very dense, doughy and flat, no flaky at all, I will give 4/10. Even the Almont cream was not great.I am trying every croissant in the city, and this, didn’t pass my test. I beg you do not do croissants like this.”
“Měla jsem club sandwich, byl výborný ale přijde mi, že cena je dost vysoká a poměrně dlouho jsem na jídlo čekala. Mají krásné posezení venku. Obsluha byla milá.”
“It is a very nice place. For sure, you will not be disappointed when stopping there when walking around Chicago. You can find friendly team and good plates. Drinks are amazing and you can try great coffee.”
“Very cool lunch spot, with both a full kitchen and shop mixed in one space. My daughter enjoyed her kid's grilled cheese, my niece her salad, and I thought my Bangkok bowl was decent, aided by a healthy amount of Sriracha. The Bloody Mary was solid if not epic, could have been a bit more robust. Service was ok, could have been a bit friendlier.”
“This is a beautiful place. Service is a bit slow and the food is ok. The Baja Beach Tacos were a bit chewy, and the fish was not good. The Macha Latte was delightful and the Crispy Potato Tacos were on point. I'd come back to try something new. Overall a good experience.”
“Great experience, very friendly stuff. Thank you very much 🙏 for 🕉”
“Excellent food and service, followed by a sweet surprise with a complementary baked treat at the end!”
“This place is a total trifecta! ☕️🥐🌮 First, the latte and pastries are top-tier—the perfect way to kick off a morning or a mid-afternoon slump. But for the main event, you HAVE to try the potato tacos. They are easily the standout item on the lunch menu: perfectly crispy, seasoned to perfection, and incredibly satisfying. Beyond the food, they have a beautifully curated retail collection. It’s full of unique finds and artisanal goods, making it my new favorite spot to shop for gifts for loved ones while I wait for my order. Great food, better vibes, and a perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind gift. Highly recommend!”
“Welcoming, intimate, lovely place! Miguel was a fantastic server, suggested a plate we had and it was very good. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Stella greeted us in such a nice welcoming way even tho we were early for our reservation. We live nearby and will be back :)”
“I hosted my baby shower here and it was PERFECT!! The team was so nice and accommodating to make the event personal to me and my guests. The food was delicious. Everyone still talking about the best pastries they’ve ever had ! My aunt came back in town and asked if we could go to Space again. 10/10 would recommend for an event.”
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