The Allis

Great place to catch up w/girlfriends over brunch, holiday decor was tops & vibes were very chill and not too noisy. The service was absolutely standout - Belle took care of every request (group of 7 gals, many dietary restrictions, shared dishes, etc) and tbh was just generally personable and delightful to chat with.

Always welcoming, drinks menu offers many options without being overwhelming, location is 10/10, and of course the ambiance is the real pull. Can sit at any of the tables or gathered chairs that are open. Drinks are on the expensive side (cocktails around $19) but they are very good. Friends in town enjoyed it!

This is a nice spot to indulge in an enjoyable, luxurious afternoon tea experience for groups large and small. The minimum price is $55/person, which is steep but not atypical for the West Loop area and actually on the lower end for an afternoon tea experience in Chicago. My group of 6 had a 2pm Saturday reservation, which is their earliest slot. They were still setting up when we arrived and we weren’t able to get seated until ~2:30. Despite the slower start, the service was attentive and friendly. The inside is quite lavishly decorated. There’s a decent variety of tea to choose from, and they come in sachets and intricate tea kettles and cups. They also brought out 2 carousels of snacks, ranging from finger sandwiches to pastries to desserts, which taken together, was filling enough for a little lunch. The food items, especially the desserts, were quite delicious. Overall, it was a worthwhile experience that I would do again on rare occasions. — Price (relative to peers): 4.1/5 Food: 4.2/5 Ambience: 4.8/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall Value: 4.2/5

Went here to get drinks with a friend and sat in their outdoor seating. It was nice but the waiter seemed a little uninterested in taking our order for awhile and was offstandish. We ordered an aperol spritz and it was good but cost more than a regular cocktail which we weren’t expecting. It’s very cute outside and good for pics.

Came in for lunch on a weekday with my wife to meet up with some friends. Noticed a very limited seating, so I was glad we made a reservation. The indoor seating is full of couches and sofas for guests and gives off the lounge room vibes. There is another area located in the back for dinner which displays a more intimate and restaurant feel. When you first come in you'll notice a podium with someone to greet you, but don't be fooled as they aren't for the restaurant. The real greeter for the restaurant is tucked away in the west corner of the lobby by the dinner area. The staff are quite friendly and warm for the most part. Typically easy to get a hold of, but can disappear for a bit as they have to also go to the other side of the building by the bar as other guests can be seated there due to the lack of space. Food and drinks are on the pricier side for what I'm used to in the west loop so we opted for the lunch special. The sandwich of the day was a sliced steak sandwich and it was divine. Acidity from the pickled onions, bitterness from the kale and the steak well seasoned. The salad wasn't as bad as well, tasted typical, so I might try the soup next time. I noticed someone else ordered it and it appeared to have the golden color of a squash or turmeric with diced carrot and onions.