Cafe brauer chicago

I am looking forward to planning another event at Cafe Brauer in the future. Its beautiful, it has a look that no other place in the city has. The ceremony was well lit, the staff was amazing the night of. The communication leading up to the day was It still holds a great value when looking at the big picture.

If it's in your budget range book it! Her attention to detail was top notch and follow Our Captains, Maria and Carlos, were also a great team to work with. They were so professional and accommodating throughout the night.

I look forward to working with this team again and planning many more weddings in your space! Thank you again! We had our wedding here in April and absolutely loved it! We couldn't have picked a better venue. The venue itself is beautiful and the staff is amazing! Gianna helped us with everything we needed and was always quick to respond.

She was a We also used their catering service - Tigerlily Catering and would absolutely recommend them. We had a brunch wedding and our guests still rave about their amazing waffles and food. All the stars in the world couldn't reflect just how much we loved having our wedding at Cafe Brauer!

Where to begin?? First off, the staff is incredible. We worked with Kelly Schmitz, and not only was she our point person at Cafe Brauer handl Kelly also stepped up as our Wedding Therapist on occasion, which was much appreciated! The reason we i. I was confident everything would go off without a hitch, and that was the best wedding gift anyone could have given me.

Everything else was phenomenal too!! The venue itself is simply enchanting. We loved that it gave out-of-town guests, especially, a true taste of historical Chicago. And there are skylights and windows throughout the main ballroom, which makes the entire event space feel very airy and open. We had a beautiful view of the sunset over the Chicago skyline during our dinner And frankly, we ended up spending less on flowers, linens, etc. The fact that it's easy to get to and near a lot of great attractions the Lincoln Park Zoo, Old Town was a bonus.

My husband is from Kentucky, so we went with a southern theme: fried catfish, fried chicken, collard greens, hoppin John, etc. Our tasting was wonderful, largely thanks to Chef, who was so creative in making our vision come to life. And in the end, our food was undoubtedly the element of our wedding we received the most compliments on.

No one went home hungry, that's for sure!! The one downside of the venue is that they have an "Approved Vendor List" for caterers, DJs and florists. I actually ended up appreciating this, because i it reduced the amount of time I had to spend researching vendors; ii there are vendors at all different price points on the list; and iii because Cafe Brauer has previously worked with all the vendors on its list, I knew I was choosing from a high-quality selection.

Plus, you can still bring in your own decorations, wedding cake, etc. But I know this type of restriction may not be for everyone. Overall, though, I'd give Cafe Brauer stars if I could! Overall, we were very pleased with our choice in wedding venue! The venue itself is unique and gorgeous, and Gianna was wonderful to work with and very accommodating; we felt well taken care of during the planning stages.

My only hesitation wit Our guest book was also placed on the far side of the welcome table, behind the flowers and candles, so a lot of our guests missed it entirely. The other drawback to this venue is the lack of a bridal suite or room to wait in beforehand they use the upper balcony as a staging area for the bridal party, which unfortunately doesn't hide the bride very well unless you have partitions setup, which they were happy to provide.

Overall, this was one of the most unique wedding venues I've ever seen, and it set the perfect tone for our celebration. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Chicago area that is cool and different, yet upscale and beautiful. And with it being in Lincoln Park, the photo opportunities are endless, and the view of the skyline on a clear day is priceless. Couldn't be more obsessed with our choice to get married at Cafe Brauer.

Christine who worked with us there was amazing and so was the entire staff. We used Tiger Lily catering and received so many compliments on the food and service.

It is de We also saved money on decorations and flowers because Cafe Brauer has so much of its own character. The view can't be beat even in the rain and it is in the best location the city has to offer. Now we would just like to be invited to a wedding there so we can enjoy it as guests! Cafe Brauer is an absolutely beautiful place to host a wedding. We were torn between renting a loft space or a more traditional venue like a hotel, and we felt like Cafe Brauer was the perfect mix.

It has such character, charm, and elegance! The views of the zoo's lake and the city skyline was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception, while their patio loggias made for an intimate, cool setting for cocktail hour. Being in Lincoln Park, there are so many beautiful places for photos in the area, making our day-of schedule easy to plan and maintain. There is an approved vendor list for this venue.

On the plus side, it narrows your focus on who to pick. On the downside, you're limited and have fewer vendors to source within your budget. You also have to use their in-house caterer for beverages, and the minimums are high and could be difficult to hit -- especially if you're having a small wedding. Parking is limited, but valet is an option at a cost. You do get added benefits going with the in-house caterer, like free valet, but i's countered by much higher per plate costs than you'll find with other companies.

Lastly, over the course of our planning, my rep changed twice, and one of the times I wasn't even notified that the rep had left the company.

We ultimately ended up working with the sales director, so communication and service improved. Overall, it's a beautiful venue, and you can make it work with a tighter budget and a smaller guest list. Certain things will just be more costly due to their vendor restrictions. This venue is absolutely beautiful! Park setting, skyline views, lovely historic building, covered open areas to showcase this amazing setting Christine was great to We appreciated that there was a service elevator available to guests that needed it, although wish it was a bit nicer.

We loved that there was valet available as an option and included because we used their in house caterer: Tigerlily since parking in that neighborhood can be a nightmare! That said, it all comes at a price. There is a strict list of approved vendors, mostly we considered this a positive because it made planning much easier to have a short list of well vetted vendors to pick between, again giving us confidence that things would run smoothly. However, some vendors flat out told us they charge more for Cafe Brauer clients because they have to pay to be on that list.

For us, the venue was worth it, but I was surprised to find that out. My only major complaint has to do with vendor meals we purchased for our photography team that they never received. They were told their meals were given to someone else Maybe someone from the venue? Or someone from the approved vendors? At least 3 vendors felt entitled to meals that did not let us know in advance. If we had known ahead of time , we gladly would have ordered more meals for our vendors!

So my advice is to explicitly ask each of your vendors how many meals they expect. We loved everything about our wedding at Cafe Brauer; the staff worked so hard to bring our vision and dreams come true!

We used their in-house catering-- food was delicious and our guests loved it! I was initially worried about using a preferr It also kept the planning process from getting too overwhelming. The aesthetic of the venue was classic and classy and truly perfect for our glam vintage vibe; we are still over the moon with how well everything went!!

We had our ceremony on the south loggia, cocktail hour on the north loggia, and reception in the great hall and everything was perfect. We did have one small hiccup with our main contact leaving and not sending notice during the planning process, but Christine with Tigerlily who we chose for our caterer quickly jumped in and made us feel at ease.

They were flexible as we worked towards finalizing the contract and helpful in making sure we understood everything needed. This space is beautiful and huge! We has a smaller wedding 75 people , and even though the space could hold a lot more it still made for a lovely wedding. We had everything at this site as well. Ceremony on the south loggia, cocktails on the n Everything was beautiful, and the space needed little to no decoration to be lovely which saved quite a bit of money.

The views of downtown are great and there were many lovely places to take photos nearby, meaning we had more time at cocktail hour with our guests. The setting, the building, the lighting - all spectacular!

When we saw the venue our son and his fiance had chosen, we were thrilled! The evening of the wedding confirmed it was the perfect venue for our celebration.

Unfortunately, disaster They didn't make any effort to figure out how to set it up yet they had repeatedly assured us that they knew what they were doing.

They had me in the kitchen in the middle of the reception "trying to make it right" - a little late for that!!!! Simply beware - unfortunately for me, their incompetence was an embarrassment. If you want to do anything unique, don't trust them to carry out without very specific instruction!!!!

My husband and I chose Cafe Brauer for our January winter wedding. The space was the perfect size for guests. It was the perfect space for our wedding reception. This is the perfect spot to really capture the beauty of all that Chicago has to offer.

It was a dream come true. We choose Cafe Brauer for our daughters wedding because of the unique craftsman style look the venue has. Exactly what my daughter was looking for.

The building is beautiful even without any ad We knew when we booked it we had a great venue, but what we didnt know was how wonderful the people we work with would be. Christine the venue coordinator was truely an angel. She is such a fantastic person and I now call her my friend. She was always there to listen and offer friendly advise to any of my questions or difficulties.

She offered solutions that benefited us in ways we could never have dreamed of. She helped us not only stay on budget, but also helped us to spend less than we had planned.

Her assistant Angela was also a godsend, another wonderful new friend. On the night of the reception she was amazing, making sure everything ran smooth and was up to the highest standard and that our guest were happy and having fun. Always with a warm and personable attitude. We choose to go with Tiger lily as our caterer the zoo's in house caterer after meeting with Chef and Christine to discuss dinner.

Chef was extremely personable and listened to everything we were requesting. He then put together a wonderfully tasting and well presented dinner that was just exactly what we were looking for-people are still raving about at the dinner that was served! Donn Durante Member since 12 months ago. Leave a Review.

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Bonnie T Chicago, IL 1, contributions. Although the menu is quite limited, we like coming to Cafe Brauer for the outdoor seating and amazing skyline view of Chicago. Great people watching. And there is live music a few days per week. Only open in good weather months. Service is generally good, and prices are reasonable. Spouse joined me after work and had a great dinner outside along the lagoon.

MariaSalgaard Odense, Denmark 17 contributions. Great location, sweet waitress but below average food. I had found this gem when looking for a nice place to eat near the north beach.

It really is a nice setting, the patio overlooking the lake. We had the sweetest waitress who actually was genuinely interested in us, big plus there. The food on the other hand didn't match the beautiful location. I had a salat, which was lots of plain lettuce with a few thin slices of carrot, 2 different cuts of celery maybe 3 pieces total and 2 pieces of strongly spiced buffalo chicken served with dressing.

Quite the boring experience. My boyfriend got the burger which wasn't more interesting, served with boring standard fries which you might expect in a fast food joint. So in the end, come here for the view and little else.. Allen Chicago, IL 29, contributions. Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, just outside of Lincoln Park Zoo, the Cafe Brauer is not only elegant, but also offers great views of the immediate area, as well as the Chicago skyline.

The building was built in and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The centerpiece of the restaurant is the Great Hall with its skylites, the Tiffany chandeliers and the stained glass windows. CookieBiscuits Hale, UK 81 contributions. Visited here with family who live in Chicago. It was easy to park, get a table and the food was lovely and good value.

It's within a couple of minutes walk from the zoo too which meant it was perfect for the young ones in the group. John H Limerick, Ireland 77 contributions.

The lunch was very good and the staff were friendly and supportive. Attended a wedding reception at Cafe Brauer this weekend; first time I'd been there in years since it first opened a couple of decades ago when it was often used for charity benefits.

Great, grand space with phenomenal views of the city. Lovely outdoor porch for cocktails, grand hall is an ideal place for dinner and dancing. Delightful patio overlooking Lincoln Park Lake. Family, and dog, friendly; space for small children to roam. Diverse, well-presented menu. Showing results of Helcon26 Chicago, IL 3 contributions.

Thank you. Maybe if you try to call during business hours they would be more helpful or