The Sterling Food Hall
The Sterling Food Hall — under-the-radar food in Loop. Romel Jay Siarza: "The empanadas are perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with delicious, flavorful fillings inside"
What 109 diners keep saying
What 109 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This place was perfect for a large group. Everyone was able to find something they enjoyed. I loved the seating and cleanliness of the entire space.”

“Nice place for people who can't agree on why they want to eat.”

“Fantastic place for breakfast or brunch or lunch! Visiting Chicago, easy walk from hotel near the water. Simple ordering.”

“Plenty place to relax ,eat ,grab a capuchino or vainilla latte , and a pastry many options There is a bar after 2 pm 3 more place to grab a alcoholic beverage Seedos was my favorite place”

“Smoothie place was awesome. Lovely customer service and the granola bowl I got was chock full of fresh fruit and tasted great. Convenient location in the loop and great vibes for quick dining.”

“This was an unexpected surprise in the Loop neighborhood. Sterling is an open and spacious food hall concept with lots of choices, and you’re sure to find something for lunch or dinner in this cool and hip establishment. We hit Danke, the sandwich shop and bar, and it was so worth it. The food was amazing, and they had a fun happy hour that offered great discounts on drinks. If you’re looking for a snack or simple counter service with some elevated flare, explore this place.”

“Stopped in by happenstance. Loved the place- the variety, the vibe, the layout.”

“I loved it here. A variety of delicious options.”

“Clean, sufficient seating, and decent variety, though the music is a bit loud No where else to post specifically regarding the café so guess I’ll do it here * Maple Syrup Cappucino is great * Matcha was unfortunately watered down”

“A good number of options are available at the food court like Indian, Mexican and more. Masala dosa was great in taste served at the Art of Dosa.”
“Great spot to visit. Food was great and good portion sizes!”
“Always a great experience coming to Sterling. There’s a little bit of everything for everyone and the food/vendors seem to be consistent in terms of quality and service. I love getting something new every time I go and haven’t had a single point of complaint to this day.”
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