<p>For those of you who have been to Chicago Unifieds before, can you tell us what the restaurants in the Palmer House are like? Are they totally overpriced? Any suggestions on places for breakfast and lunch within walking distance? My D really likes eggs/toast for breakfast but I don't want to pay $20 for scrambled eggs as is often the case in big city hotels. Thanks!</p>
<p>Would you consider the Hampton Inn Majestic</p>
<p>That is where I stay</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.hamptonmajestic.com/”>http://www.hamptonmajestic.com/</a></p>
<p>Free breakfast and snacks. </p>
<p>I am going to see Loyola, de Paul and U Chicago in March and staying there for the third time.</p>
<p>I remember doing a quick search on Yelp a few weeks ago and noticing a few salad/sandwich shops close by like Cosi, Au Bon Pain (they do breakfast), and something like a Panera Bread…or the midwest equivalent of that chain (or is that the midwest one? I travel a lot so I can’t always remember which chains are where).</p>
<p>Looks like there is a place called The Corner Bakery Cafe nearby… soup, salad, panini, etc. $6-10. </p>
<p>Corner Bakery is yummy :)</p>
<p>bisouu… How far is it? It looks like it is on the same block, but so hard to tell from online maps.</p>
<p>There are hundreds of places within walking distance. The most popular is the Corner Bakery (Think Panera!!). There is also a great little place in the Palmer House called Freshee’s or something like that, getting old and memory is failing. Great healthy options here and very reasonable. </p>
<p>We got lunch at Freshees a couple of times wraps,salads, etc. No leaving the hotel! We also stayed on the executive floors so breakfast was available each morning and some hot hors d’ouevres and cookies in the evening as well as coffe and drinks of all kinds so we made use of that a lot. We did go to an Italian restaurant a block away that was decent and not too expensive but don’t remember the name. And also a local pub/restaurant in the same block asthe hotel so we were only outside a couple of minutes walk. D wasn’t keen on being out in the cold as she didn’t want to get sick so we didn’t venture too far. . Ate at the hotel restaurant once - it was ok but $ for what it was. We also took things from home like granola bars and trail mix to keep in our room and in her bags…</p>
<p>I just checked the in-room dining menu for the Palmer. Ordering a la carte doesn’t look too pricey ($2.25 for one egg any style), so you could eat in or take-out from the Palmer restaurant that serves breakfast for a reasonable price and avoid the room service charge. :)</p>
<p>The Corner Bakery is awesome. We have one about a half hour from here. Been there a couple times.
Good to know about the hotel itself. My D and I are mismatched for breakfast. I pretty much always eat a yogurt and a banana - and she wants the eggs/toast/diner type spread. I could stick my yogurts in a cooler and order her the eggs!
Thanks all</p>
<p>Corner Bakery is great. You can also walk two blocks north to Macy’s at 111 State. There is a casual food court and a Starbucks in the lower level and a nice upscale food court on the 7th floor, with 6 floors of shopping in between if you have time.</p>
<p>If you have a longer break you can take a 5 minute (14 blocks) cab ride to Water Tower Place. MANY floors of great shopping and an excellent food court in the basement. If you’ve never been to Chicago before the walk along Michigan Ave north of the river is not to be missed. If you get caramel popcorn at Garretts (several locations in Chicago) you will never eat another brand again. I’m serious.</p>
<p>You had me at Macy’s! I don’t even care if they have food. LOL</p>
<p>You made me chuckle!</p>
<p>Macy’s food court is actually a favorite with the locals. It’s called Seven on State. I’d recommend the corn and green chile tamale at Frontera Frescos and Noodles by Takashi’s ramen!</p>
<p>You totally have me singing “Not for the Life of Me”.</p>
<p>The Corner Bakery is literally out the Palmer’s doors and a few short steps away. I went there every morning to get my girl a protein-rich breakfast and a sandwich and fruit to save for lunch.</p>
<p>I’m all about food. It’s my #1 priority on any trip. (Well… this trip it’ll be my #2 priority!)</p>
<p>The restaurants in the PHH look incredibly overpriced. I’ll be going to the Corner Bakery a lot, too!</p>
<p>These few places were recommended to me (all close to PHH):</p>
<p>Miller’s Pub at 134 S Wabash-- across the street from PHH. (Pub/bar open late)</p>
<p>**The Gage, 24 S. Michigan Ave. (American)</p>
<p>Pret a Manger in Target. 1 S. State St. (sandwiches/take-out)</p>
<p>Pizano’s Pizza in The Loop, 61 East Madison Street (pizza)</p>
<p>ITALIAN VILLAGE, 71 W. MONROE. Extensive wine list.</p>
<p>**Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, 226 S Wabash Ave (American)</p>
<p>Max’s Take Out, 20 E Adams St. (Chicago Hot Dogs (yes!!) and sausage.) You can place your order online, or use their app, and then pick up your food.</p>
<p>It’s also Chicago Restaurant Week while we’re there!
<a href=“Chicago Restaurant Week | Official Guide | Choose Chicago”>http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/About-Chicago-Restaurant-Week/180/</a>
**Restaurants participating</p>
<p>If you go to Miller’s Pub, say hi to my kid and her friends! 
They are there a lot as it is one of the few late night food places near Roosevelt.</p>
<p>I’ve gotta have Lou Malnatis!!</p>
<p>Oh YES, I need legit Chicago Deep Dish pizza while I’m there! Macy’s, pizza…there goes my plan to stay indoors the entire trip.</p>