5 cafes for sitting a spell in Chicago

1) Plein Air Cafe

Located adjacent to Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed Robie House, this charming French-inspired cafe knows its espresso drinks, but there’s so much more. Stay for hearty sandwiches, yummy hand pies, perfectly flakey pastries, and a nicely curated list of wines. If it's nice out, find a spot outside at the lushly landscaped communal table to people watch.

people enjoying drinks between the green at Plain Air Cafe

Giovanni Simeone

5751 South Woodlawn Avenue, Hyde Park

+1 773 966 7531

https://pleinaircafe.co

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