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The Artist Café has been at the cornerstone of The Fine Arts Building since 1961 and is a family-owned and operated restaurant. It has been serving the Greater Chicagoland area for four generations. The selection of food will please any palate and prices are reasonable.
The owners took the best of an old Chicago building, and by incorporating their own personalities, they have turned the restaurant into a favored gathering place for many local and international celebrities such as Balanchine, Baryshnikov, Studs Terkel, Joe Mantegna, Jean Claude Van Damme, Cisley Tyson, Billy Zane, John Kapellos, Blyth Danner, Jean Reno, Lauren Hutton, John Cusak, Jim Belushi and many others, who might surprise you.
The Fine Arts Building was built in 1885 by the Studebaker Company for assembly and display of their carriages and wagons. The Architect was Solon Beman. In 1898, this building was converted into studios and theaters for artists and craftsmen of that day, and after 100 years the type of occupancy remains the same.
The Fine Arts Building was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1978 by the City Council of Chicago – Commissions on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks.
Located at the historic “Fine Arts Building” in Chicago, Artists Café is an oasis for theater and museum employees and patrons, and workers, students, and visitors to the South Loop, Artists Café’s guestbook is a Who’s Who of the Arts. Balanchine & Baryshnikov, Studs Terkel and John Belushi, Joe Mantegna, and Cicely Tyson and the casts of Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, and Les Miserables have all dined at Artists Café.
The Artists Café menu reflects our desire to meet the varied needs of our diverse clientele. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and after theater groups, we cater to multiple dining needs. Our mission is to serve a variety of food that will please any palate at a reasonable price. We use the freshest herbs and ingredients in our recipes. Having over 40 years of experience has allowed us to perfect the CAFÉ DINING EXPERIENCE that we are known for. We at the Artists Café dedicate ourselves to giving you and your palette the most satisfying dining experience ever. So come and join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or after theater dining.
Artists Café Offers a Café Dining Experience
Sensational Food
Fine Wines
Great Spirits
Espresso and Coffees
Delectable Desserts
We are also pleased to offer a catering service customized to meet any occasion, at our location or for pick-up service. Contact us to discuss your personalized event.
Your hosts,
The Artist's Cafe Management
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