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The Clocktower Cafe — Restaurant in Lake View Township

Name
The Clocktower Cafe
Description
Longtime locale along historic clock tower for American eats, plus a deck with lake & city views.
Nearby attractions
Jarvis Bird Sanctuary
Unnamed Road, Chicago, IL 60613
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Gill (Joseph) Park
825 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing
4005 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Belmont Harbor Dog Beach
Chicago, IL 60657
Gill Park Playground
825 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Lake View Presbyterian Church
716 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
Nearby restaurants
Pancake Café Wrigleyville | Breakfast, Brunch, & Lunch
3805 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
F. O'Mahony's
3701 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen
3827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
AJI
3809 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Taco & Burrito House
3939 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Angelina Ristorante
3561 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
The Lanzaga
3736 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Windy City Gyros
3932 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Panino's Pizza - Chicago
3702 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Nearby hotels
Majestic Hotel
528 W Brompton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel
3434 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
The Mint Stay
826 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
The Villa Toscana Guest House
3447 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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The Clocktower Cafe
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The Clocktower Cafe

3701 N Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60613
4.2(106)$$$$
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Longtime locale along historic clock tower for American eats, plus a deck with lake & city views.

attractions: Jarvis Bird Sanctuary, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Gill (Joseph) Park, Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing, Belmont Harbor Dog Beach, Gill Park Playground, Lake View Presbyterian Church, restaurants: Pancake Café Wrigleyville | Breakfast, Brunch, & Lunch, El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill, F. O'Mahony's, GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen, AJI, Taco & Burrito House, Angelina Ristorante, The Lanzaga, Windy City Gyros, Panino's Pizza - Chicago
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Phone
(312) 815-9740
Website
clocktowercafechicago.com

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Featured dishes

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Chicken Tenders And Fries
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Kids Happy Hot Dog

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Nearby attractions of The Clocktower Cafe

Jarvis Bird Sanctuary

Anshe Emet Synagogue

Gill (Joseph) Park

Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing

Belmont Harbor Dog Beach

Gill Park Playground

Lake View Presbyterian Church

Jarvis Bird Sanctuary

Jarvis Bird Sanctuary

4.6

(12)

Open 24 hours
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Anshe Emet Synagogue

Anshe Emet Synagogue

4.7

(37)

Open 24 hours
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Gill (Joseph) Park

Gill (Joseph) Park

4.4

(129)

Open until 11:00 PM
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Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing

Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing

4.5

(145)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of The Clocktower Cafe

Pancake Café Wrigleyville | Breakfast, Brunch, & Lunch

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill

F. O'Mahony's

GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen

AJI

Taco & Burrito House

Angelina Ristorante

The Lanzaga

Windy City Gyros

Panino's Pizza - Chicago

Pancake Café Wrigleyville | Breakfast, Brunch, & Lunch

Pancake Café Wrigleyville | Breakfast, Brunch, & Lunch

4.4

(555)

$

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El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill

4.2

(763)

Click for details
F. O'Mahony's

F. O'Mahony's

4.5

(280)

Click for details
GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen

GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen

4.4

(241)

Click for details
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Lauren HLauren H
Amazing location! Right next to the lake, golf course, and park, it’s the perfect place to stop during a day in Lincoln Park or at the beach. We got the fries and chips appetizer of which both were huge portions. The fries were cooked perfectly, however, the chips were a little over cooked and the side of $3 guac was a little sad. Service wasn’t awesome, however, they did mention they were short staffed. I will definitely be back for drinks!
Erin WoldErin Wold
Love the Clocktower cafe! Have been coming here for 5yrs+. The bartender Erin is our fave! Staff is always friendly and quick service. You don't have to be a golfer to stop in. The views of the lake are spectacular and they offer patio seating.
Jennifer HillJennifer Hill
Although the menu is basic, all the food we got was really great, and the drinks were fun. This is a nice casual place. There aren't many places in Chicago to eat near the lakefront. I'll be coming back.
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Amazing location! Right next to the lake, golf course, and park, it’s the perfect place to stop during a day in Lincoln Park or at the beach. We got the fries and chips appetizer of which both were huge portions. The fries were cooked perfectly, however, the chips were a little over cooked and the side of $3 guac was a little sad. Service wasn’t awesome, however, they did mention they were short staffed. I will definitely be back for drinks!
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Love the Clocktower cafe! Have been coming here for 5yrs+. The bartender Erin is our fave! Staff is always friendly and quick service. You don't have to be a golfer to stop in. The views of the lake are spectacular and they offer patio seating.
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Although the menu is basic, all the food we got was really great, and the drinks were fun. This is a nice casual place. There aren't many places in Chicago to eat near the lakefront. I'll be coming back.
Jennifer Hill

Jennifer Hill

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Reviews of The Clocktower Cafe

4.2
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5.0
1y

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Clocktower Cafe, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere.

The service was impeccable. The staff were attentive, courteous, and made sure that every detail of our dining experience was perfect. They were knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and ensuring that our needs were met without being intrusive.

As for the food, it was truly outstanding. Every dish was a masterpiece, crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and bursting with flavor. From the appetizers to the desserts, everything was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.

Overall, I highly recommend Clocktower to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether it's for a casual meal or a special occasion, this restaurant delivers excellence in both service and cuisine. I can't...

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2.0
8y

I have no idea who runs this place, but my advice to them is: get out of the restaurant business. This is one of the most terribly disorganized establishments I have EVER been to. Service was painfully slow. The girl at the bar who served us was the single most rude person I have ever been served by. Which is all a shame, because the Bloody Mary my friend had wasn't half bad and the tuna melt I ordered was decent. Final thoughts: the restaurant business can be stressful and emotionally/mentally draining on servers and bartenders. Trust me, I'm a server myself. However, you should never take your anger/frustrations out on your customers. That girl who served us did just that. We still tipped her well despite all this since 3 of the 4 in our group are industry people. We did leave her notes on the credit card slips with some advice; hopefully...

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2.0
4y

Bikers beware! We went here twice. The first time was fabulous. Good food, great service, and even dog friendly! We parked our bikes right up on the concrete patio in the front and had a great time.

The second time we came up we sat down on the empty patio and placed our bikes beside us. A woman came out and told us “no bikes”. Unfortunately we didn’t have locks with us and we weren’t going to leave our bikes unsupervised. We explained our situation since we were super hungry, but the lady just said “sorry!” so we left. Can’t believe a place with a dog-friendly concrete patio next to a bike trail would be so rude! Oh well, just a warning to fellow cyclists who might stop here...

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