Café des Architectes

Name: Café des Architectes
Address: 20 E. Chestnut St., 60611, IL, 60611
Telephone: 312-324-4063

20 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611, US

• Monday: 6:00AM-11:00PM •Tuesday: 6:00AM-11:00PM •Wednesday: 6:00AM-11:00PM •Thursday: 6:00AM-11:00PM •Friday: 6:00AM-11:00PM •Saturday: 6:00AM-11:00PM •Sunday: 6:00AM-11:00PM •

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Cuisine: French (New), Mediterranean
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Dress Code: Casual
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BREAKFAST MENU

fresh and flavorful

fruit assortment

seasonal fruits and berries

fresh juices

orange, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, pineapple

grapefruit segments

stewed, vanilla-scented apricots

papaya half

lime yogurt, raspberry coulis

CdA smoothie

low-fat yogurt

organic parfait

organic yogurt, organic seasonal fruit, pecan-oatmeal granola

cereals

oatmeal

caramelized bananas or raisins and brown sugar

cream of wheat

honey and dried apricots

dry cereal

bananas or berries

homemade muësli

yogurt and pears

bagel & friends

cherry wood-smoked salmon

lime and chive cream cheese with toasted sesame bagel

continental breakfast

baker's basket of homemade croissants, viennoiseries and french bread

served with juice, French press coffee or a pot of Harney and Sons tea

batter up!

buttermilk pancakes

warm maple syrup

belgian waffle

vanilla whipped cream, berry compote

crêpes

ham and gruyére or berries and apples

So French toast

grilled honey-cured ham

eggs-cellent

eggs benedict

traditional eggs benedict with Canadian bacon

crab cake benedict

spiced orange sauce on English muffin

eggs Cocotte Provençal

tomato, fresh goat cheese, prosciutto

deux (two) eggs

prepared to order with choice of pork link sausage, chicken sausage, apple wood-smoked bacon or grilled honey-cured ham

trois (three) egg omelet

choice of mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, spinach

steak and eggs

two eggs any style, caramelized onions

turkey or corned beef hash

two eggs any style, tomato salsa

a votre santé

scrambled egg whites, mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomato jus

BRUNCH MENU

Soups and Salads

homemade bouillabaisse

saffron aioli, shrimp, extra virgin olive oil

beef salad

baby spinach, granny smith apple, roasted walnuts, Roquefort blue cheese

pan-seared ahi tuna salad niçoise style

french mustard vinaigrette, purple potatoes

pan seared spicy salmon salad

grapefruit, avocado, mesclun, citrus vinaigrette

beef tartare

truffle mayonnaise, capers, micro greens

Entrees

plancha style fish of the day

parsnip puree, bok choy, red beets and cilantro oil

grilled angus steak

pommes dauphine, watercress salad and green beans, shallots sauce

conchigliette pasta

rock shrimp, grape tomato, meyer lemon

CdA BRUNCH SAMPLER

trio of exotic fruit kebabs

smoked salmon napoléon brioche French toast

with caramelized apples organic avocado and tomato tian, sturgeon caviar, pistachio oil spicy scrambled eggs with chorizo

assorted mini desserts

Eggs

eggs benedict

traditional eggs benedict with Canadian bacon

crab cake benedict

spiced orange sauce on English muffin

two eggs

prepared to order with choice of pork link sausage, chicken sausage, apple wood-smoked bacon or grilled honey-cured ham

three-egg omelet

choice of mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, spinach

a votre santé

scrambled egg whites, mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomato jus

scrambled tabbouleh

scrambled eggs, goat cheese, mint, garlic, tomato, parsley

Batter Up!

buttermilk pancakes

warm maple syrup

belgian waffles

vanilla whipped cream, berry compote

crêpes

ham and gruyére or berries and apples

Sandwiches & Bagels

cherry wood-smoked salmon

lime and chive cream cheese, toasted sesame bagel

Cda burger

mozzarella, oven-roasted tomatoes, mushroom fries, green salad

club sandwich

turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato

new york steak sandwich

country rye bread, shallot marmalade, dijon mustard, truffled french fries

LUNCH MENU

Appetizers

Homemade Bouillabaisse

saffron aioli / shrimp / extra virgin olive oil

Cured Baby Coho Salmon

“Camus de Bretagne” / artichoke purée tiny greens micro basil / crispy bagel

Beef Tartare

truffle mayonnaise / capers / tiny micro greens

Tuna Tartare

piquillo pepper / basil / avocado

Salads

Lyonnaise Salad

lardons / farm poached eggs / homemade croutons

Pan-seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Niçoise style / purple potatoes / haricot vert / French mustard vinaigrette

Beef Salad

baby spinach / granny smith apple / roasted walnut / Roquefort blue cheese

Pan Seared Spicy Salmon Salad

grapefruit / avocado / mesclun greens / citrus vinaigrette

Sandwiches

New York Steak

country rye bread / shallot marmalade / Dijon mustard / truffle French fries

Grilled Yellow Buck Camembert Cheese Sandwich

honey truffle butter / apple salad / roasted hazelnut / homemade brioche

Crab Pan Bagnat

avocado / crab / mimosa egg / Boston salad

Club Sandwich

turkey / bacon / tomatoes / avocado

Burger CdA

aged cheddar / cocktail sauce / tomato

Croque Madame

Swan Creek Farm eggs / ham / white truffle oil

Entrées

Spring Risotto

Nichols farm asparagus / English peas / chicken wings

Walleye Pike

Manila clams / flageolet beans / basil purée

Conchigliette Pasta

rock shrimp / grape tomato / meyer lemon

Swan Creek Farm Chicken Breast

artichoke puree / cippolinis onions / black olive sauce

Executive Lunch Price Fixed

Appetizers

Ahi Tuna Tartare

avocados / piquillo peppers / basil

Shrimp Ravioli

fennel shavings / honey lemon vinaigrette

Salads

Lyonnaise Salad

lardons / farm poached eggs / homemade croutons

Crab Salad

cucumber / goat cheese

Entrées

Seared Salmon

English peas / Boston lettuce / pancetta

Seared Beef Filet

pommes dauphines / rosemary sauce

Mini dessert

pastry chef's choice

CHEF’S SEASONAL MENU

APPETIZERS

Madagascar Shrimp

Grilled octopus / Honey caramel / Meyer lemon supreme

Seared Scallops

English peas / Proscuitto chip / Lemon Foam

Chioggia Baby Beet Salad

Capriole farm goat cheese / micro greens salad / hazelnut vinaigrette

Cauliflower Soup

Parmesan / Black truffle / Homemade brioche

Ahi Tuna Tartare

Avocados / Crispy mini bagels / Piquillos vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

Beef Tenderloin

organic arugula / English peas / wild mushrooms

Walleye Pike

Manilla clams / Flageolet beans / Basil puree

Wild Striped Bass

Artichoke barigoule / Oven dried tomato / Crawfish

Grilled Portobello Mushroom

Basil Oil / Balsamic reduction / Micro greens

A LA CARTE MENU

APPETIZERS

Caesar Salad

Parmesan shortbread / White anchovy / Aged balsamic

Five Hour Braised Short Ribs

Nichol's farm spinach / Candied Orange / Citrus foam

Hamachi Carpaccio

Green asparagus / Valencia orange / Lemon confit

Peekytoe Crab Salad

Rhubarb / Radish / Pistachio

Foie gras « Torchon »

Lavender / Onion chutney / Homemade brioche

ENTRÉES

Ahi Tuna A la Plancha

Spring ratatouille / Piquillo pepper / Black olive sauce

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Shrimp / Parmesan / Asparagus

Rack of Lamb

Potatoes croquette / Cheddar / Thyme jus

Prime Delmonico Steak 14 oz

Potato gratin / Shallot marmalade / Red wine and balsamic sauce

SIDE DISH FROM THE GREEN CITY MARKET

Nichols Farm Fresh Corn

sweet peppers / lemon confit

Nichols Farm Haricot Verts

roasted hazelnuts / sweet vidalia onions

CHEESE FLIGHTS

So French

Brie de Meaux / Langres / Crottin Maitre Seguin

So American

Maytag Blue / Camembert Rouge et Noir / Cabot Cheddar

Cheese Tasting

Selection of seven cheeses to share

CHEESE RITUAL

FROMAGE MENU

Crottin Maître Seguin

Goat milk, Savoie, France

Cheddar chèvre noir

Goat milk, Québec, Canada

Manchego

Sheep milk, La Mancha, Spain

Langres

Cow milk, Champagne, France

Tommes de Savoie

Cow milk, Savoie, France

Cabot cheddar

Cow milk, Vermont, USA

Maytag Blue

Cow milk, Iowa, USA

Brie de Meaux

Cow milk, Seine et Marne, France

Camembert Rouge et Noir

Cow milk, Californie, USA

Morbier

Cow milk, Franche Comté, France

Cheese Flights

Selections designed by our chef

So French

Brie de Meaux, Langres, Crottin Maitre Seguin

So American

Maytag Blue, Camembert Rouge et Noir, Cabot cheddar

Cheese tasting

Selection of seven cheeses to share

DESSERT MENU

Dessert

Pineapple coconut panna cotta

Marcona almond financier / Kaffir lime sorbet / Passion fruit sabayon

Strawberry rhubarb floating island

Steamed meringue / Rhubarb orange compote / Strawberry crème anglaise

Mandarin orange cannelloni

Vanilla Mascarpone cream / Ruby red grapefruit / Lemon wafer / Grapefruit-tarragon sorbet

Ivoire mango mojito

White chocolate mint cream / Mango sorbet / Lime-rum gelee

Chocolate ginger soufflé

Valrhona Manjari chocolate / candied ginger / Lemongrass ice cream

Parisian mini desserts

Selection of delicious French pastries

Chocolate Pistachio Dome

Jivara milk chocolate mousse / Pistachio cream center / Sour cherry foam

Grand Marnier Flight

Special touch of the season | Grand Marnier, 100yr, 150yr