Reviews for Lula Cafe in Chicago, IL
Baked feta was super smooth and delicious. The bread was the perfect texture. The fish was the bomb. Super flavorful. Pork chop... was good. Rice pudding just ok, but I’m not a big rice pudding person. Read more
Superb dinner at Lula Cafe. Called morning of and got a last minute 5pm reservation on the patio. Once we arrived, the... restaurant quickly filled - a testament to their popularity. The menu had both classics and seasonal items listed along withextensive cocktails and wines to choose from. We had a bottle of orange wine, oysters, roasted peach polenta, roasted dorade,and spaghetti. The food was outstanding and contained extremely fresh seasonal ingredients and flavors. Service and overallatmosphere was great as well. 10/10 recommend especially if looking for a unique spot in Chicago. Read more
Walked in for Sunday brunch and it was such a great spot! There were only ~2 brunch mains that were gluten free but they have a... smaller menu in general, so wasn’t bothered by it. Got the special Carolina gold rice with a fried egg, which was deliciousand perfectly seasoned. Server was knowledgeable about menu/allergies. A 20% gratuity was already included and was reasonablypriced. Would definitely go again! Read more
Transported to another time and even another space. The restaurant vibe is conducive to long meaningful conversations with good... friends. The prices here are not bad and the value of what you get is exceptional. Even simple dishes and ingredients getelevated from the flavor combinations and thoughtful preparation. The kitchen is super clean and set up in a very functionalmanner. You can see the cooks working together as you pass the open door and smell the aroma of sauces bubbling and vegetablesroasting. Lighting has been done in a manner than attends to detail. Creativity in the menu and the development of each dishis evident. As a first time diner at Lula, I’ll make sure to be back again! Read more
I had a great experience here for Sunday brunch to celebrate my mom’s birthday this weekend. The space is super warm &... welcoming, food is delicious, and the service was above and beyond. Our server overheard it was my mom’s birthday and broughtover a dessert with a candle, making sure it was vegan because they knew I was vegan and wanted us to all enjoy. Just verythoughtful service. I got the tofu scramble with ginger miso sauce and I loved it, it was so flavorful and delicious and theveggies were perfectly cooked. I love that most of their menu can be made vegan. It’s definitely worth the wait to come hereon the weekends and I’ll be back to try their lunch/dinner menu. Read more
I drink A LOT of iced tea and the server was a rock star! I'm a big fan of the restaurant requiring a 20% gratuity for its... service staff, and the fact that they prominently promote this throughout the restaurant. I had too difficult a time choosingwhich one item to order, so I ordered 3: The smoked trout scramble, custard stuffed brioche French toast, and the Lula ‘99turkey sandwich. Each item was amazing and unique. And wow, the Lula '99 sandwich was delicious, and the star for me was thescramble. My daughter ordered the Pasta Yia Yia. I wasn't a fan; I was hoping for bolder flavors and it being sweeter than itwas. Overall, it was a phenomenal experience; I just wish I didn't live so far away :-(! Read more
What a cozy spot, with delicious food from start to finish. Would absolutely come here again. We were 3 people and split 2... apps, 3 pastas, and 2 desserts. Started with the sun chokes and fried feta - both delicious. Then a few pasta dishes: favoritewas the bucatini (brown butter + cinnamon was absolutely unique and wonderful). Carrot Cake was nice and Fennel Cheesecake wasunique, great texture, just a heads up that it’s intentionally not too sweet. Lively ambiance and friendly staff. Make sureto make reservations in advance! Read more
First time here and I know I will become a regular customer! The steak and eggs was on a well side but still amazing but the... toast with fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar was just mouth watering experience! After sharing one we could not resist andordered it again to enjoy the experience one more time !!!! Simply breathtaking ?????? Kudos for being a dog friendlyestablishment and out furbaby got her own bowl of ice water served to the table ! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!! Read more