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Cafe des Architectes
20 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611
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Dessert Menu
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Breakfast Menu
Many of our dishes can contain gluten, nut and dairy. Please alert your server if you have any food allergy
Juices, Smoothies, Shakes, & Hot Beverages
Juices
$6.00
Orange, Grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, pineapple, apple
Homemade Vegetable Cocktail*
$8.00
carrot, cucumber, spinach, melon
Protein Shake
$8.00
vanilla or chocolate, choice of fruit, non-fat milk
Berry Smoothie*
$8.00
yogurt, banana, mixed berries
French Press Lavazza Coffee
regular, decaffeinated
- Small $6.00
- Large $10.00
Espresso
$5.00
regular, decaffeinated
Harney and Son's Tea
$7.00
Darjeeling, English breakfast, Earl Grey, chamomile, Japanese, Ceylon
Hot Chocolate
$5.00
Ghirardelli chocolate, steamed milk
Build Your Own Latte
$6.00
decaffeinated or regular espresso, whole milk, 2% milk, skim milk, soy milk
Build Your Own Cappuccino
$6.00
decaf or regular espresso, whole milk, 2% milk, skim milk, soy milk
Fruits, Breads & Grains
Continental Housemade Baker's Basket
$13.00
croissants, viennoiseries, fresh baguettes
Selection of Dry Cereals
$8.00
Special K, Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes, Kashi Go Lean
Half Ruby Red Grapefruit*
$9.00
passion fruit yogurt, vanilla grapefruit cocktail
gluten-free
Steel Cut Oatmeal
$12.00
fresh berries, bourbon-maple reduction
gluten-free
Granola and Berry Parfait
$11.00
yogurt, Chestnut Provisions compote, almond-oatmeal granola
gluten-free
Fresh Fruit Assortment*
$15.00
sliced fruits, berries
gluten-free
Omelets
with breakfast potatoes
Traditional Omelet
$18.00
choice of: mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, spinach
gluten-free
Margherita Egg White Omelet*
$16.00
tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, onions
gluten-free
Chestnut Provisions Omelet
$18.00
goat cheese, salami, country ham, smoked onion
gluten-free
Benedict
Eggs Benedict
$18.00
English muffin, poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce
Mediterranean Eggs Benedict
$17.00
sourdough, hummus, roasted cauliflower
CDA Signatures
American Breakfast
$18.00
Eggs any style, red breakfast potatoes and a choice of: Pork link sausage, chicken sausage, applewood smoked bacon, grilled honey-cured ham
gluten-free
Corned Beef Hash
$17.00
roasted tomato sauce, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
Ham and Gruyère Crêpes
$15.00
nueske ham, béchamel sauce, fresh herbs
Bacon and Gruyère Quiche
$16.00
prosciutto, Fuji apple, applewood smoked bacon
Sweets
Buttermilk Pancakes
$13.00
whipped butter, warm maple syrup
Brioche French Toast
$14.00
whipped cream, warm maple syrup, berry compote
Belgian Waffle
$15.00
vanilla-whipped cream, berry compote
Chestnut Provisions Cave Tasting
Chestnut Provisions Cave Tasting
A selection of aged meats and cheeses hand-picked by our chefs from our very own cheese and charcuterie cave. Accompanied by house made preserves, pickles, and jams
gluten-free
- For One $15.00
- For Two $28.00
- For Four $39.00
Side Dishes
Breakfast Potatoes
$4.00
gluten-free
Two Eggs Any Style
$6.00
gluten-free
Breakfast Meats
$7.00
bacon, sausage, ham
gluten-free
Bagel and Cream Cheese
$5.00Greek Yogurt
$7.00
gluten-free
Toast
$4.00
white wheat, Gluten Free
*Delight by Sofitel reflects the unique skills of chefs in creating an innovative array of well-balanced, low calorie meals to help you meet your health and weight goals in a delicious style
Signature Appetizers
Chestnut Provisions Tasting
A selection of cured meats and cheeses crafted by our chefs and aged in our very own cheese and charcuterie cave. Accompanied by housemade preserves, pickles, and jams
- For One $15.00
- For Two $28.00
- For Four $39.00
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
$18.00
chipotle aïoli, radish, avocado purée
gluten-free
Crispy Sweetbread Salad
$16.00
charred fennel, orange, celery root purée
Baby Beet & Winter Squash Salad*
$14.00
Farmer's cheese, caramelized milk vinaigrette, olive toast
Mixed Greens Salad*
$10.00
candied walnuts, charred apple, pomegranate vinaigrette
gluten-free
Butternut Squash Soup
$10.00
duck confit, white beans, baby spinach
gluten-free
Smoked Squash Raviolo
$16.00
black truffle, buttermilk foam, parmesan
Seared Diver Scallops
$16.00
pheasant confit crépinette, yellow cauliflower, crispy carrots
Hudson Valley Foie Gras
$18.00
coconut cream, blood orange, pumpernickel
Entrées
Seared Ocean Trout
$28.00
chive purée, crawfish, pearl pasta, riesling sauce
gluten-free
Roasted Duck Breast
$30.00
green curry sauce, broccolini, Japanese eggplant, yogurt späetzle
Milk Fed Veal Loin*
$32.00
cèpes, baby turnips, violet mustard jus, apple wood smoked bacon
Pacific Black Bass
$34.00
sorrel, lardo, roasted cauliflower, baby sweet potatoes
gluten-free
16oz Bone In Ribeye
$38.00
truffle whipped potatoes, roasted winter vegetables
gluten-free
Colorado Lamb Chops
$34.00
matcha tea pasta, seasonal mushrooms, brown butter cream
Heritage Breed Turkey Ballotine
$28.00
chestnut purée, sherry-turkey jus, Brussels sprouts
gluten-free
Seasonal Degustations
Seven Courses. Our selection of tasting menus is the result of many local farmers and artisan partnerships. Our chefs highlight the very best of the season with the very best in products
CDA Signatures
$90.00Winter Vegetables
$75.00Wine Pairing
$55.00
*DeLight dishes
Chestnut Provisions
Chestnut Provisions
A selection of cured meats and cheeses crafted in our very own cheese and charcuterie cave. Accompanied by house made preserves, pickles, and jams
- For One $15.00
- For Two $28.00
- For Four $39.00
Soft Mild
start your cheese plate with young mild goats, double or triple crèmes, or bloomy rind cheeses
Edel de Cleron, France, Cow, Pasteurized
Chestnut Provisions Chevre, Chicago, Goat, Pasteurized
Chestnut Provisions Tallegio, Chicago, Cow, Pasteurized
Brie St. Rocco, Michigan, Cow, Pasteurized
Semi-Firm Medium
proceed, with the next type of cheese being a semi-firm, such as a mild cow cheese
Fourme d'Ambert, France, Cow, Raw
Morbier, France, Cow, Pasteurized
Chestnut Provisions Tomme, Chicago, Cow, Pasteurized
Firm Cheese
to finish, choose a cheese with a bigger presence, bolder and nuttier like a hard mountain, long-aged cheddar and a mild washed rind
Cottonwood River Cheddar, Wisconsin, Cow, Raw
Sartori Bellavitano Espresso, Wisconsin, Cow, Pasteurized
Cantalet, France, Cow, Raw
Small Plates
Curried Cauliflower
$10.00
green goddess dressing
Thai Chicken Wings
$16.00
cilantro-lime dipping sauce, red finger chilis
Hudson Valley Foie Gras
$18.00
miso poached pear, candied hazelnuts, lemon grass meringue
Crabcakes
$18.00
avocado purée, pickles, chipotle aioli
Baby Bibb Salad
$14.00
candied pecans, blue cheese, Asian pear
Truffle Fries
$8.00
boursin aioli
Chicken Live Mousse
$14.00
fig jam, mustard, brioche
Farmers Market Flatbread
$14.00
caramelized onions, bacon lardons, fromage blanc
Tomato Basil Flatbread
$14.00
fresh mozzarella, marinara, EVOO
Mini Beef or Turkey Burgers
$14.00
red wine onions, baby arugula, blue cheese sauce
Large Plates
Wild Alaskan Halibut
$34.00
saffron cream, fennel, spring squash
Chicken Ballantine
$28.00
Boursin polenta, roasted garlic jus, braised summer greens
Steak Frites
$32.00
10 oz new york strip, seasoned fries, roasted garlic butter
Whole Roasted Branzino
$32.00
brown butter, capers, potatoes, oven roasted tomatoes
Sofitel Mag Mile Burger
$18.00
pretzel bread, bacon, cheddar cheese, Boursin aioli
Desserts
Chocolate Layered Cake
$10.00
raspberry, white chocolate whip, crunchy pearls
Seasonal Creme Brulee
$10.00
shortbread, blood orange, lemon curd
Pineapple Upside Down Verrine
$10.00
tahitian vanilla, mascarpone, brown sugar
Cocktails
Old Fashioned Signature
$16.00
Cognac Bache Gabrielsen American Oak, Bitters, Simple Syrup, Maraschino Cherry
French Sangria
$16.00
Berry Vodka, Rose Wine, Simple Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Fruit, Prosecco
Pineapple & Ginger Mojito
$16.00
Rum, Ginger Syrup, Fresh Mint, Lime Juice, Fresh Pineapple
Summer Calling
$16.00
Ketel One Citroen, Elderflower Syrup, Lime Juice, Chandon Rose
Strawberry Candy
$16.00
Coconut Liquor, Rum Vanilla, Cranberry Juice
Margarita Alpina
$16.00
Avion Tequila Reposado, Suze, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice
Mountain Cooler
$16.00
Hendricks Gin, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice, Basil, Simple Syrup, Fernet Branca
Singani Sour
$16.00
Singani, Bitter, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Lime Juice
Champagne
Canard-Duchene Leonie Brut
- $22.00
- $96.00
Taittinger Brut, la Francaise
- $24.00
- $96.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial
- $26.00
- $104.00
Canard-Duchene Leonie Rose
- $28.00
- $112.00
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rose
- $30.00
- $120.00
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut
- $30.00
- $120.00
Laurent-Perrier Brut
$112.00Taittinger Prestige Rose
$150.00Louis Roederer Brut
$160.00Moet & Chandon Rose
$170.00Laurent-Perrier Rose
$240.00Barons de Rothschild
$280.00Krug, Grande Cuvee
$280.00Taittinger Magnum
$400.00Taittinger Jeroboam
$700.00Ace of Spades, Armand de Brignac Brut
$750.00Vintage
Henriot Brut, 1998
$180.00Henriot Cuvee des Enchanteleurs, 1998
$360.00Perrier Jouët, Fleur de Champagne, 1999
$420.00Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, 2000
$450.00Dom Perignon 2005
$460.00Veuve Clicquot la Grande Dame Brut 2004
$500.00Louis Roederer Cristal 2007
$740.00Sparkling Wines
Ruffino Prosecco, Veneto DOC, Italy
- $14.00
- $56.00
Domaine Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, California
- $16.00
- $64.00
Domaine Chandon Rosé, Napa Valley, California
- $17.00
- $68.00
Roederer Estate, (1/2 Bottle) Anderson Valley, California
$36.00L'ermitage by Roederer Estate 2005, Anderson Valley, California
$120.00Rose & Dessert
Impatience, Chateau de Berne, Cotes de Provence, France
- $15.00
- $60.00
Miraflors, Domaine Lafage, Cotes de Roussillon, France
- $13.00
- $52.00
Michele Chiarlo, Nivole, (1/2 Bottle) Moscato d'Asti, Italy
- $22.00
- $44.00
Chateau Roumieu-Lacoste, (1/2 Bottle) France
- $15.00
- $40.00
Tera d'Oro, Moscato, California
- $14.00
- $56.00
The Highland
Glenmorangie 10
$9.00Macallan 12
$19.00Macallan 15
$31.00Macallan 18
$70.00Macallan Rare Cask
$75.00Oban 14
$23.00The Speyside
Aberlour 16
$23.00Aberlour A'bunadh
$25.00Balvenie 12, "Doublewood"
$19.00Balvenie 21, "Portwood"
$60.00Glen Grant 10
$14.00Glenlivet 12
$12.00Glenlivet 16, "Nadura"
$22.00Glenlivet 18
$28.00Glenlivet 21
$45.00Blended Scotch
Armorik Double Maturation - Lannion
$14.00Buchanan's Deluxe 12
$13.00Chivas 12
$11.00Chivas 18
$17.00Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21
$45.00Dalmore 12
$12.00Dewars White Label
$10.00Dewars 12
$12.00Glengoyne 12
$17.00The Famous Grouse
$9.00J&B
$10.00Johnnie Walker Red
$11.00Johnnie Walker Black
$12.00Johnnie Walker Platinum
$28.00Johnnie Walker Blue
$66.00Whiskey
Bushmill Original
$8.00Bushmills 10
$14.00Jameson
$9.00Jameson Caskmates
$11.00Jameson Black Barrel
$9.00Paddy Besting Honey
$8.00Tullamore Dew
$7.00Canadian Club
$7.00Crown Royal
$9.00
Regular, Apple, Vanilla
Crown Royal Reserve
$10.00Seagrams 7
$7.00Seagrams VO
$8.00Gentleman Jack
$11.00Jack Daniels
$9.00Virginia Black
$10.00Suntory Toki
$14.00Bourbon
Basil Hayden
$13.00Bulleit
$11.00Buffalo Trace
$8.00Jim Beam
$7.00Jim Beam Double Oak
$10.00Knob Creek
$11.00Makers Mark
$10.00Old Forester
$8.00
Classic 86 Proof
Old Forester
$9.00
Signature 100 Proof
Russell's Reserve
$10.00Wild Turkey 81
$9.00Woodford Reserve
$14.00Rye Whiskey
Bulleit Rye
$11.00Jim Beam Rye
$7.00Knob Creek Rye
$11.00Lock Stock and Barrel 13yr Rye
$14.00Rittenhouse Rye
$8.00Templeton Rye
$12.00Wild Turkey 101 Rye
$9.00Woodford Reserve Rye
$14.00Chardonnay
Folie a Deux, Sonoma County, California
- $14.00
- $56.00
Antica, Russian River Valley, California
- $23.00
- $92.00
Novellum, Languedoc Roussillon, France
- $11.00
- $44.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau Graville Lacoste, Bordeaux Graves, France
- $16.00
- $64.00
Echo Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
- $12.00
- $48.00
Quincy, Philippe Portier, Loire Valley
- $13.00
- $52.00
White Wine Flight (3 X 2oz)
$17
Echo Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Folie a Deux, Chardonnay, California
Caposaldo, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Pinot Noir
Gerard Bertrand Reserve IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- $14.00
- $56.00
Domaine Roche de Bellene, Burgundy, France
- $16.00
- $64.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
Joel Gott, Napa Valley, California
- $17.00
- $68.00
Arboleda, D.O Valle de Aconcagua, Chile
- $15.00
- $60.00
Malbec
Clos de Los Siete, Michel Rolland, Mendoza, Argentina
- $15.00
- $60.00
Cahors, Clos La Coutale, Southwest, France
- $12.00
- $48.00
Exceptional Blends
Bordeaux Supérieur, Cru Monplaisir, France
- $15.00
- $60.00
Taken, Napa Valley, California
- $22.00
- $88.00
Masi Campofiorin IGT Veneto, Italy
- $13.00
- $52.00
Red Wine Flight (3 X 2oz)
$17
Clos de Los Siete, Malbec, Argentina
Gerard Bertrand, Pinot Noir, France
Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Lagers
Amstel Light, Netherlands
$6.00Budweiser, Bud Light, United States
$6.00Coors Light, Wisconsin
$6.00Corona, Mexico
$7.00Heineken, Netherlands
$7.00Miller Lite, Wisconsin
$6.00Moody Tongue Applewood Gold, Illinois
$11.00Samuel Adams, United States
$6.00Stella Artois, Belgium
$8.00Tsingtao, China
$7.00Odoul's, United States
$8.00
Non Alcoholic
Ales
Daisy Cutter, Illinois
$10.00Duvel, Belgium
$12.00Moody Tongue Caramelized Chocolate, Illinois
$11.00New Castle, United Kingdom
$8.00Sofie, Illinois
$9.00Drafts
Pilsner Urquell, Czech Republic 4.4%
$8.00Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale, Chicago, Illinois 7.5%
$9.00Moody Tongue Lemon Saison, Chicago, Illinois 6.3%
$9.00Anti-Hero IPA Chicago, Illinois 6.5%
$9.00Green Line Pale Ale, Chicago, Illinois 5.4%
$8.00Guinness Draught, Dublin, Ireland 4.2%
$9.00Peroni, Rome, Italy 4.7%
$9.00Blue Moon Belgian White, Golden, Colorado 5.4%
$8.00Tequila & Mezcal
Avion Silver
$13.00Avion Reposado
$13.00Avion Añejo
$14.00Avion Reserva 44
$40.00Cazadores Blanco
$9.00Cazadores Reposado
$10.00Cazadores Anejo
$12.00Don Julio Blanco
$15.00Don Julio Añejo
$17.00Hornitos Black Barrel
$11.00Hornitos Plata
$11.00Jose Cuervo Especial
$7.00Jose Cuervo Tradicional
$8.00Jose Cuervo Black
$8.00Olmeca Altos
$8.00Patrón Silver
$14.00Patrón Añejo
$16.00Sauza Gold
$7.00Vida Mezcal
$13.00El Buho Mezcal
$11.00Vodka
Absolut
$9.00
Regular, Citron, Acai, Grapevine, Grapefruit, Mango, Mandarin, Peach, Vanilla, Chicago Edition
Absolut ELYX
$10.00Belvedere
$11.00
Regular, Peach, Lemon Tea
Belvedere Intense
$12.00
Unfiltered
CH Distillery
$9.00Chopin Potato, Chopin Rye
$12.00Ciroc
$14.00
Regular, Mango, Pineapple, Summer Colada
Finlandia
$8.00
Coconut
Grey Goose
$11.00
Regular, Citron, Poire, Cherry Noir, Orange
Grey Goose VX
$27.00Hangar 1
$10.00
Regular, Blueberry, Raspberry
Ketel One
$9.00
Regular, Citroen, Oranje
Pearl
$7.00
Coconut, Plum
Pinnacle
$7.00
Regular
Smirnoff
$7.00
Regular, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Honey, Root Beer, Passion Fruit Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet
Svedka
$8.00
Regular, Citron, Clementine, Mango Pineapple
Stolichnaya
$9.00
Regular, Strawberry, Blueberry, Orange, Chocolate Raspberry, Raspberry
Three Olives
$7.00
Bubblegum, Grape
Tito's
$10.00Liqueurs
Amaretto Disaronno
$9.00
Almond Liqueur
Art In the Age
$12.00
Root Liqueur
Bauchant Napoleon
$8.00
Orange Liqueur
B&B or Benedictine
$11.00
Herbal Liqueurs
Bailey's
$8.00
Whiskey Liqueur
Bailey's Mint Chocolate
$8.00
Whiskey Liqueur
Bitter Truth
$11.00
Violet Liqueur
Canton
$11.00
Ginger Liqueur
Chambord
$10.00
Raspberry Liqueur
Cheery Heering
$10.00
Cherry Liqueur
Cointreau
$10.00
Orange Liqueur
Crème Yvette
$11.00
Red Berry Liqueur
Drambuie
$11.00
Honey Whiskey Liqueur
Chartreuse Green
$16.00
Herbal Liqueur
Chartreuse Yellow
$15.00
Herbal Liqueur
Cynar
$7.00
Artichoke Liqueur
Fernet
$10.00
Bitter Herbal Liqueur
Fireball
$7.00
Cinnamon Whiskey
Frangelico
$9.00
Hazelnut Liqueur
Galliano
$7.00
Herbal Liqueur
Godiva White or Dark
$10.00
Chocolate Liqueur
Gran Gala
$7.00
Orange Liqueur
Grand Marnier
$11.00
Orange Liqueur
Grand Marnier Cherry
$13.00Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach
$13.00Grand Marnier Cuvee du Centenaire
$35.00Grand Marnier Cuvée 1880
$65.00Jagermeister
$8.00
Herbal Liqueur
Kahlua
$8.00
Coffee Liqueur
Licor 43
$8.00
Citrus and Herbal Liqueur
Limoncello
$8.00
Lemon Liqueur
Luxardo
$8.00
Maraschino Liqueur
Massenez
$13.00
Kirsch Spirit
Massenez
$13.00
Mirabelle Spirit
Massenez
$13.00
Raspberry Spirit
Massenez
$11.00
Raspberry Cream
Nassau Royale
$7.00
Exotic Liqueur
Pimm's 1
$7.00
Gin and Fruits Liqueur
Sambuca White or Sambuca Black
$9.00
Anise Liqueurs
Saint Germain
$14.00
Elderflower Liqueur
Southern Comfort
$8.00
Whiskey Liqueur
Southern Comfort Lime
$8.00
Whiskey Liqueur
Suze Saveur d'Autrefois
$8.00
Gentian Liqueur
Tuaca
$10.00
Vanilla Liqueur
Rum
10 Cane
$10.00
Trinidad & Tobago
Appleton Estate
$8.00
Jamaica
Bacardi
$8.00
Regular, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry - Cuba
Bacardi 8 Anos
$9.00Cachaca 61
$7.00Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
$8.00Captain Morgan White Rum
$8.00Clément Select Barrel
$12.00
Martinique
Clément Premiere Canne
$10.00
Martinique
Cruzan Aged Rum
$8.00
Virgin Islands, US
Cruzan Vanilla
$8.00
Virgin Islands, US
Depaz Blue Cane
$10.00
Martinique
Goslings Black Seal
$8.00
Bermuda
Goslings Gold Seal
$8.00
Bermuda
Malibu
$7.00
Regular, Red, Cranberry, Black
Myers Dark Rum
$9.00
Jamaica
Mount Gay
$8.00
Barbados
Mount Gay Black Barrel
$9.00
Barbados
Rumchata
$7.00Zacapa XO30
$25.00
Guatemala
Zaya 12 Years
$12.00
Trinidad & Tobago
Zero Proof
French Press Lavazza Coffee
$5.00Espresso
$5.00Cappuccino
$6.00Latte
$6.00Fruit Basket
$8.00
Orange, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Soda Water
96 cal
Roland Garros
$8.00
Basil, Cucumber, Perrier Water
78 cal
Fresh Lemonade
$8.00
Berry or Classic
110 cal
Gin
Beefeater
$7.00Bombay Sapphire
$9.00Citadelle
$10.00Hendrick's
$12.00Plymouth
$10.00Tanqueray
$9.00Tanqueray 10
$11.00Journeyman's Black, Billberry Hearts
$7.00Nolet's Dry Gin
$13.00Aperitifs
Aperol, Italy
$12.00Campari, Italy
$11.00Carpano Antica, Italy
$11.00Carpano Dry, Italy
$11.00Dubonnet, France
$7.00Lillet Blanc, France
$9.00Dolin Blanc, France
$8.00Dolin Rouge, France
$8.00Dolin Dry, France
$8.00Pernod, France
$12.00Ricard, France
$12.00Port
Cockburn 10 Years
$18.00Cockburn 20 Years
$31.00Churchill's 10 Years
$19.00Churchill's Finest
$10.00Fonseca Bin 27
$9.00Taylor Fladgate 10 Years
$13.00Desserts
Seasonal Crème Brule
$10.00
shortbread, blood orange, lemon curd
Pineapple Upside Down Verrine
$10.00
tahitian vanilla, mascarpone, brown sugar
Chocolate Layered Cake
$10.00
raspberry, white chocolate whip, crunchy pearls
Seasonal Sorbets
$8.00
chef's seasonal selection
Seasonal Dessert Degustation
Seasonal Dessert Degustation
$25.00
Dessert degustations are the result of many local farmer and artisan partnerships. Our Executive Pastry Chef highlights the very best of the season from the very best in products. Ask your server for more details
Port
Cockburn 10 Years
$18.00Cockburn 20 Years
$30.00Churchill's 10 Years
$19.00Churchill's Finest
$10.00Fonseca Bin 27
$9.00Taylor Fladgate 10 Years
$13.00Cognac
Bache-Gabrielsen
$9.00Hennessy Black
$13.00Hennessy VS
$11.00Hennessy VSOP
$17.00Hennessy XO
$65.00Remy Martin VSOP
$13.00Remy Martin XO
$40.00Lise Baccara XO – Pons
$35.00Pierre Ferrand Ambre
$23.00Hennessy Paradis
- 1oz $150.00
Starters
Butternut Squash Soup
$10.00
duck confit, white beans, baby spinach
gluten-free
Baby Beet & Winter Squash Salad*
$14.00
Farmer's cheese, caramelized milk vinaigrette, olive toast
Crispy Sweetbread Salad
$14.00
charred fennel, orange, celery root purée
Hudson Valley Foie Gras
$18.00
coconut cream, blood orange, pumpernickel
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
$18.00
chipotle aïoli, radish, avocado purée
gluten-free
Mixed Greens Salad*
$10.00
candied walnuts, charred apple, pomegranate vinaigrette
gluten-free
Le Goûter
This French alternative to English high tea was traditionally composed of a slice of bread with butter and jam or a piece of chocolate served as an afternoon snack for children returning from school. Le goûter has now become a refined cultural experience to share with friends, family and even colleagues - $17. Le Goûter Includes:
One Hot Beverage
tea, coffee, hot chocolate
Vanilla Cremeux
Fresh Berries
Brioche Bostock
Nutella
Brie Cheese and Berry Compote
French Macaron
Chestnut Provisions Tasting
Chestnut Provisions Tasting
A selection of cured meats and cheeses crafted by our chefs from our very own cheese and charcuterie cave. Accompanied by housemade preserves, pickles, and jams
- One $15.00
- Two $28.00
- Four $39.00
Executive Express Lunch
Executive Express Lunch
$24.00
Includes an appetizer, soup, entrée and a tasting of mini desserts all served at one time. Items are changing on a daily basis allowing you to enjoy a unique four course meal. Ask our server for the daily selections
Entrée Salads
Classic Caesar
$14.00
parmesan, garlic croutons, romaine hearts, anchovies
- Add Chicken or Shrimp
- $4.00
Chili Lime Salmon*
$19.00
red wine vinaigrette, baby spinach, candied walnuts
gluten-free
Marinated Skirt Steak*
$21.00
baby arugula, parmesan, citrus segments, red wine jus
gluten-free
Braised Lamb Lyonnaise Salad
$17.00
poached egg, arugula, frisée, dijon vinaigrette
Sandwiches & Specialties
Turkey Club
$14.00
chipotle aïoli, Boston bibb lettuce, roma tomato, herb ciabatta, cheese
Buffalo Chicken Thigh Sandwich
$14.00
blue cheese, brioche bun, tomato, red cabbage slaw
Crispy Whitefish Sandwich
$13.00
tomato relish, celery rémoulade, hoagie roll
Bershire Pork Belly Sandwich
$15.00
kale, pickled onion, brie, sourdough bread
CDA Signature Cheeseburger
$16.00
Boursin aïoli, crispy onions, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon
Seared Ocean Trout
$28.00
chive purée, crawfish, pearl pasta, Riesling sauce
gluten-free
New York Strip
$32.00
truffle whipped potatoes, roasted fall vegetables, red wine jus
Colorado Lamb Chops
$34.00
matcha tea pasta, seasonal mushrooms, brown butter cream
*DeLight dishes
Sandwiches
Turkey Club
$14.00
chipotle aioli, roma tomato, bacon, cheese
Croque Madame
$16.00
brioche, ham, over easy egg, béchamel sauce
CDA Burger
$16.00
boursin aioli, crispy onions, Boston bibb lettuce, applewood smoked bacon
CDA Signatures
American Breakfast
$18.00
choice of: eggs any style, red breakfast potatoes and a choice of: pork link sausage, chicken sausage, applewood smoked bacon, grilled honey-cured ham
gluten-free
Corned Beef Hash
$17.00
roasted tomato sauce, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
Bacon and Gruyère Quiche
$16.00
prosciutto, fuji apple, applewood smoked bacon
Sweets
Buttermilk Pancakes
$13.00
whipped butter, Vermont maple syrup
Brioche French Toast
$14.00
whipped cream, Vermont maple syrup, berry compote
Belgian Waffle
$15.00
vanilla-whipped cream, berry compote
Chestnut Provisions Tasting
Chestnut Provisions Tasting
A selection of cured meats and cheeses hand-picked by our chefs from our very own cheese and charcuterie cave. Accompanied by house made preserves, pickles, and jams
- For One $15.00
- For Two $28.00
- For Four $39.00
Brunch Sampler
Brunch Sampler
$25.00
Items that change daily and allow you to taste numerous delights from our kitchen. Including four different brunch items and a trio of fresh juices to start your meal. Ask your server for daily selections
Omelets
with red breakfast potatoes
Traditional Omelet
$18.00
choice of: mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, spinach
gluten-free
Margherita Egg White Omelet
$16.00
tomatoes, fresh basil, onions, mozzarella
gluten-free
Chestnut Provisions Omelet
$18.00
goat cheese, salami, country ham, smoked onion
gluten-free
Benedicts
Eggs Benedict
$18.00
English muffin, poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce
Mediterranean Eggs Benedict
$17.00
sourdough, hummus, roasted cauliflower
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General Info
Cuisine
French
Meals
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
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
About Us
Discover the spirit of freshly prepared foods in a modern French brasserie - Cafe des Architectes. With dramatic appointments created by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the space this chic downtown Magnificent Mile restaurant is alive with vibrant colors, overstuffed chairs, sprawling banquettes and mood inspiring lighting. Enjoy fresh seafood, including lobster and scallops. Succulent filet mignon and lamb chops also appear on the menu. Serving some of the world's finest cuisine, our Executive Chef offers seasonal menus featuring unique, skillfully crafted French cuisine.