Chicago food recs - Millenium Park area

Molly Jean

Alright Windy City ladies, I'm looking for your food recs in the aforementioned area.  Our hotel is there and I want some great ideas for breakfast (casual), lunch (casual), and dinner (formal and casual). 

I have a other recs we're planning to hit in other areas of the city but I need a few within walking distance from our hotel which is in the heart of Millenium Park. 

Thanks!!

joelen&louis

Ahh... my old 'hood! {I used to live near Randolph/Columbus}

Breakfast - Corner Bakery, Wildberry Cafe, Au Bon Pain (inside Aon Center)

Lunch - Pastoral, Macy's Seven on State, Sopraffina (inside Aon Center), Park Grill

Dinner - Heaven on Seven, Petterino's, Atwood Cafe, Aria (inside Fairmont hotel), Giordano's, Tavern at the Park

MrsWindyCity

I'd go to Yolk or Bongo Room for brunch. They are in the S. Loop technically but that's only about 1 mile from MP, so you can definitely walk.

I can't give a personal endorsement, but I've REAAAALLY been wanting to go to Henri.

I'd also recommend The Gage and Atwood Cafe. 

thehomecook

Not a Chicago native but I have family there. I second Yolk. Definitely worth the walk or short cab ride.

Molly Jean

Thanks gals!!  I appreciate it!

joelen&louis

If you go to Yolk, be prepared for a long wait - usually 45 to an hour+, especially on weekends.  That's what turned me off about the place on S. Michigan because its quite a touristy spot. The food I've had at that specific location wasn't very good and service was subpar because it was so busy. The other Yolk locations within the local neighborhoods were much more enjoyable in terms of food and service.