Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 53 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601

Toni Patisserie

Toni Patisserie treads in sweet, sophisticated indulgence. This charming Loop cafe, an offshoot of a suburban cafe in Hinsdale, offers an array of freshly prepared sweets and savory items. Cakes, macarons, and eclairs are just a sampling of Toni's dessert repertoire, adjoined by a lunch-friendly menu of sandwiches, salads, soups, and more.

Elephant & Castle - North Wabash

Casual spot for beer and pub gub.

Heaven on Seven

The original of Jimmy Bannos' Cajun Creole concept, one of the most classic New Orleans-inspired restaurants in Chicago, expanded out of his family's lunchroom, now has a Naperville location, but regulars still like this comfortable Loop spot best.

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea (Millennium Park)

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.

Miss Ricky's

As one the newest prominent neighborhood landmark for a night out and quick bites, Don't hesitate in the early morning noshes plus all the fun in between.

The Commons Club

Everyone’s welcome at the Commons social club, where you can get out of Chicago’s stormy rough-and-tumble and get a touch of Virgin warmth. Enjoy an early hour farm-fresh breakfast, a Social Hour cocktail hosted nightly for guests, or an after-hours meal and glass of wine. Whether you want to decompress or let loose, there’s a perfect space for you in the Commons.

Sugar Bliss Bakery

Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique bakes all cupcakes from scratch daily using only the highest quality, natural ingredients, such as European Cocoa, Nielsen Massey pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, and real fruits.

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery-Chicago

One of several local outposts of the original Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, which opened in 2003 in Las Vegas. The Celtic theme is barely reflected in its menus, which stick mainly to pub grub — pizza, burgers, sandwiches – plus entrees like "shepherd's" pie (made with beef) and lasagna.

Chicago Cultural Center

This city of Chicago treasure encompasses the Studio and Claudia Cassidy theaters, art galleries and more, showcasing a wide variety of concerts, plays, dance performances, art shows and other events. It also houses two gift shops and a tourist information center. Don't miss the fabulous Tiffany dome.

The center's Randolph Cafe offers sandwiches, coffee drinks and free lunchtime concerts.

Wine Bar at the Walnut Room

The Wine Bar at the Walnut Room (7th Floor) Select from more than 100 wines by the bottle and dozens by the glass along with interesting starters.

Gallery 37 Center for the Arts

The city of Chicago-owned Gallery 37 Center for the Arts is home to several innovative arts programs, including After School Matters and the Chicago Public Schools' Advanced Arts Education Program. The Center also hosts World Kitchen cooking classes, the

The Walnut Room

In the Iate 1890s, the very first restaurant in a department store was opened. The Walnut Room was born to feed the hungry shoppers who needed to fuel up between power shopping. One employee's famous chicken pot pie helped launched the phenomenon, and it can still be found on the menu today with its original recipe.