Breakfast
 
Hashbrowns Cafe is one of our favorite casual breakfast spots, there is a few around the city, we frequent the Old Town location. Its great for a quick bite, no reservation needed.
 
Beatrix is a bit more upscale and serves a great brunch, but is still cost effective. It has a nice outdoor patio and serves more basic breakfast or more intricate brunch options. It is located in the River North neighborhood, and may require a reservation.
 
Coffee & Bakeries
 
La Fournette is a french bakery in the Old Town neighborhood, great for coffee and pastries (to go, or dine-in). Their danishes (apple is the best) are incredible, and so are their macaroons! Be sure to go earlier in the day, they close somewhat early and can run out of their more popular pastries.
 
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop in the Gold Coast neighborhood, great for a grab and go coffee and pastry. They have limited seating, so better for on the go!
 
Lunch
 
Shore Club is a great spot for lunch with a wide variety of sandwich and salad options, and comes with an incredible view of Lake Michigan as it sits right on the beach in the Gold Coast/Lincoln Park neighborhood.
 
The J. Parker is located right near the wedding venue and is located on the rooftop of the Lincoln Hotel and offers stunning views of the lake and all of Lincoln Park -- it also happens to be where David took Blair for dinner the night he proposed! Reservation recommended.
 
Lux Bar is a great restaurant for a meal any time of day, serving American food and offering breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner as well as having a fun bar area. Located in Gold Coast, it's in a great area for walking around and shopping. Reservations are recommended!
 
Dinner
 
Small Cheval has one of the best burgers in the city. It is a casual spot for walk-ins; order at the counter and grab a spot at one of the picnic tables on their patio. Located on Wells St in the Old Town neighborhood, it is one of our favorite spots for a quick bite.
 
Gallucci is one of our favorite spots for a date night, serving fantastic brick-oven pizza and handmade pastas. Our favorite dishes are their arancine, cavatelli con pesto, and the terra mia pizza. We would recommend making a reservation a day or two in advance due to is popularity!
 
Kamehachi is a sushi restaurant in Old Town near Blair and David's apartment. It is a casual spot with great food and drinks, and good for last minute reservations.
 
Broken English Taco Pub is a Mexican restaurant in Old Town on Wells St. It is a great spot for casual drinks and dinner with both indoor space and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended, especially if you want to sit outside!