Caffe Baci - Chicago

This restaurant is located inside my work building so it lends itself to an easy lunch location. I love their weekly rotating soups and specials. Tomato Basil and Bisque are my favorites! This spot is a little pricey but the quality of the food is great and I've never been dissatisfied in the 5+ years I've been coming.

I have dined here for lunch several times, including when a friend from Quebec visited. The restaurant offers a nice variety of food at mid-range prices, depending on who you ask. I appreciate the layout, as it keeps you moving through stations where you can see the daily selection. You can choose what you would like and have it cooked fresh by the chef. The salads are also excellent. I recommend trying one of the trios, as there are many options to choose from and you can enjoy it multiple times.

There is a great variety of sandwiches, salads, and delicious main courses on the menu. The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and willing to accommodate any special requests or help with choosing something new. The gelato here is also fantastic.

The sandwiches here are delicious and fresh. I adore the butternut squash soup, so if they're offering it, I definitely recommend trying it. The prices are pretty reasonable if a little on the higher side for a cafe. I really like the mozzerella, tomato, basil sandwich, so I generally get that, but the other sandwiches I've tried were good too. The gelato is great, and a perfect treat for when you're finished with your savory meal.

I have been coming to this restaurant once a week for breakfast. The food is consistently good and I have never had a dish I didn't enjoy. I particularly recommend the Stratta, which is like Thanksgiving stuffing baked into bread. It may not be the healthiest choice, but it is definitely a delicious guilty pleasure.