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Upstairs at The Gwen
521 N Rush Street
Chicago, US-IL 60611
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Breakfast
Lunch / Dinner
The Lux Happy Hour
Drinks & Cocktails
Girl Dinner
Brunch
Summer Sips
Breakfast
Available Monday-Friday, 7am to 11am
Entrées
Continental Breakfast
$14.00
greek yogurt with granola and honey, mixed berries, served with choice of bagel, cinnamon roll, croissant or blueberry muffin
American Breakfast*
$27.00
two eggs, breakfast potatoes and choice of toast, served with bacon, pork sausage links or turkey sausage links
Croque Madame*
$24.00
brioche, rosemary ham, gruyère mornay, fried egg, served with breakfast potatoes
Belgian Waffle
$20.00
citrus mascarpone, fresh berries, served with maple syrup and butter
Avocado Toast*
leeks, brussels sprouts, kale, greek yogurt, green salad, chili flake bagel spice, publican quality sourdough
- $23.00
- add egg $6.00
Steel Cut Oatmeal
$12.00
brown sugar, raisins
Greek Yogurt Parfait
$15.00
fresh berries, granola
Overnight Oats
$16.00
served with mixed berries, choice of maple & brown sugar or cookie monster
The Lux Omelet*
$27.00
rosemary ham, gruyère, dijon butter, chive and frisée salad, served with a croissant
Build-Your-Own 3 Egg Omelet*
$27.00
served with breakfast potatoes, choice of toast and up to 3 fillings: beef chorizo, pork sausage, bacon, turkey sausage, rosemary ham, onions, red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, jalapeño, mozzarella, swiss, cheddar, feta, american
Breakfast Sandwich
$24.00
scrambled eggs, pork sausage patty, hash brown, american cheese, harissa aioli, served on a potato roll with breakfast potatoes
Smoked Salmon & Bagel*
$29.00
smoked salmon, capers, red onion, chopped egg, tomato, cream cheese, choice of plain or everything bagel
Signatures
Egg White Frittata
$26.00
zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, za'atar, garlic, frisée and chive salad
Whole Egg Frittata
$26.00
potatoes, caramelized onions, prosciutto, manchego, frisée salad, basque pepper
Beef Short Rib Hash
$28.00
potatoes, peppers, onions, hollandaise, arugula, two eggs, served with choice of toast
Eggs Benedict
$27.00
english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs and choice of ham, smoked salmon or spinach and tomato, served with breakfast potatoes
Lux Burger*
$25.00
american cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, mustard relish, sesame bun, served with shoestring fries
À La Carte Sides
Bacon
$10.00Sausage Links
$10.00
pork or turkey
Breakfast Potatoes
$9.00Mixed Berries
$12.00Sliced Fruit Plate
$18.00
honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, mixed berries
Sliced Avocado
$4.00Egg
$6.00Toast
$6.00
sourdough, white, wheat or gluten-free
Blueberry Muffin
$8.00Cinnamon Roll
$8.00Bagel
$8.00
plain or everything
Croissant
$9.00
plain or chocolate
Coffee, Tea & Juice
Lavazza Coffee
$8.00Lavazza Single Espresso
$8.00Lavazza Double Espresso
$10.00Lavazza Cappuccino
$10.00Lavazza Latte
$10.00Rishi Hot Tea
$9.00
turmeric ginger, matcha green, mint, chamomile, earl grey, chai or english breakfast
Juice
$6.00
orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, grapefruit or tomato
Cold-Pressed Juice
$12.00
cleanse (celery, kale, cucumber, lemon, apple, ginger) or revive (pineapple, orange, aloe vera)
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Soda
$7.00Red Bull
$9.00
regular or sugar-free
Thomas Henry Artisanal Soda
$9.00
mystic mango or pink grapefruit
San Benedetto
$12.00
still or sparkling water
Topo Chico
$9.00
mineral water
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness. 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.
Starters
Truffle Fries
$16.00
parmesan, chives, garlic aioli
Shoestring Fries
$12.00
harissa aioli
Fried Castelvetrano Olives
$12.00
calabrian chili ranch, dill
Marcona Almonds
$12.00
BBQ spice
Hummus
$17.00
evoo, pine nuts, sumac, za'atar, crudité, toasted pita
Smoked Cauliflower
$17.00
hazelnut tahini, sultana and curry glaze, fried capers, parsley
Cripsy Rice
$18.00
salmon tartare, fried garlic, chili crisp vinaigrette, jalapeño, cilantro
Wagyu Meatball Sliders
$21.00
aged cheddar, horseradish cream, red onion on sesame buns
Brussels Sprouts
$17.00
gochujang sweet chili glaze, peanuts, cilantro, lime
Burrata
$19.00
heirloom tomato and pepper jam, arugula, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, publican sourdough
Breads & Spreads
$19.00
grilled publican quality sourdough and seeded lavash with whipped ricotta and honey, cultured butter, white bean and garlic confit
Garlic Shrimp
$19.00
spanish chorizo, olive oil, chili, lemon
Chicken Wings
$19.00
choice of sauce: buffalo or soy garlic hot honey sesame, served with ranch and celery
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
$44.00
prosciutto, spanish chorizo, délice de bourgogne, manchego, fig jam, whole grain mustard, cornichons, seeded lavash
Cheese & Charcuterie For One
$19.00Salads
Frisée
$18.00
bacon, seven-minute egg, sherry vinaigrette, herb breadcrumbs
- grilled chicken
- $10.00
- grilled shrimp
- $11.00
- grilled salmon
- $13.00
- 8oz hanger steak
- $18.00
Little Gem Caesar
$18.00
parmesan, sourdough croutons, white anchovies
- grilled chicken
- $10.00
- grilled shrimp
- $11.00
- grilled salmon
- $13.00
- 8oz hanger steak
- $18.00
Caprese
$18.00
heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, arugula, balsamic glaze
- grilled chicken
- $10.00
- grilled shrimp
- $11.00
- grilled salmon
- $13.00
- 8oz hanger steak
- $18.00
Handhelds
Lux Burger*
$25.00
American cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, mustard relish, sesame bun, served with shoestring fries, impossible patty available
Lux Chicago Dog
$19.00
beef hot dog with caramelized onions, house mustard and pickle relish, basque peppers, charred tomato, micro celery, served with shoestring fries
Roasted Turkey Cuban
$22.00
rosemary ham, swiss, pickles, dijonaisse, served on a baguette with shoestring fries
Portabella Sandwich
$20.00
fresh mozzarella, artichoke pesto, arugula and balsamic, served on a baguette with shoestring fries
Prime Rib Sandwich
$29.00
shaved prime rib, provolone, caramelized onions, giardiniera mayo, au jus, served on a baguette with shoestring fries
Margherita Flatbread
$21.00
burrata, bianco tomatoes, pecorino, basil
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread
$21.00
goat cheese, mozzarella, Bob's hot honey, arugula
Fennel Sausage Flatbread
$21.00
mozzarella, giardiniera, arugula
Entrées
Pasta Shells
$25.00
house-made pasta with vodka sauce, spinach, burrata, basil, pecorino and smoked chili breadcrumbs
Pappardelle Pasta
$30.00
house-made pasta, beef and lamb ragu, pecorino, basil
Roasted Chicken Breast
$31.00
fried Yukon potato mash, pearl onions, carrots, truffle jus, frisée
Loch Duart Salmon
$38.00
Scottish salmon, Amy's green beans, soy garlic and sesame butter, charred tomato, roasted shallot
Hanger Steak Frites
$39.00
chimichurri, frisée, garlic aioli, served with shoestring fries
Desserts
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
$6.00
AVAILABLE BY THE PIECE - caramel chips, cacao barry dark chocolate, maldon salt, served warm
- add a scoop of vanilla ice cream
- $4.00
Bourbon Brownie
$17.00
fudge glaze, bourbon whipped cream, luxardo cherry
Spiced Tiramisu
$17.00
ladyfingers, espresso, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, anise, whipped cream, cocoa
Coconut Key Lime
$17.00
key lime custard, graham cracker crunch, coconut meringue, coconut gelato
Ice Cream
$11.00
vanilla or chocolate
Lemon Sorbet
$10.00
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness. 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.
The Lux Happy Hour
Bottled Beer
$8.00
Coors Light, Goose Island IPA, Blue Moon, Budweiser
Draft Beer
$10.00Wine of the Day
$15.00
red or white
Gin & Tonic
$13.00
beefeater gin, tonic
Tommy's Margarita
$14.00
mi campo blanco tequila, agave, lime
Creole Maple Old Fashioned
$14.00
michter's rye, maple, clement orange shrubb, aromatic bitters, orange bitters
Truffle Fries
$12.00
parmesan, chives, garlic aioli
Hummus
$13.00
evoo, pine nuts, sumac, za'atar, crudité, toasted pita
Brussels Sprouts
$13.00
gochujang sweet chili glaze, peanuts, cilantro, lime
Breads & Spreads
$14.00
grilled Publican Quality sourdough and seeded lavash with whipped ricotta and honey, cultured butter, white bean and garlic confit
Margherita Flatbread
$15.00
burrata, bianco tomatoes, pecorino, basil
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread
$15.00
goat cheese, mozzarella, Bob's hot honey, arugula
Fennel Sausage Flatbread
$15.00
mozzarella, giardiniera, arugula
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness. 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.
Gwen's Signature Cocktails
Creole Maple Old Fashioned
$21.00
michter's rye whiskey, clement orange shrubb, maple, orange bitters, aromatic bitters
The Daisie
$22.00
grey goose vodka, dry vermouth, raspberry, lemon, foam bitters
Henny Fizz
$21.00
hennessey vs cognac, blackberry, lemon, prosecco
Eugene
$21.00
basil hayden bourbon, disaronno, cherry bark vanilla bitters
La Familia es Todo
$29.00
jose cuervo reserva de la familia extra-añejo tequila, cointreau, apologue celery root liqueur, lemon, foam bitters
The Magician
$21.00
LALO blanco tequila, pumpkin, orgeat, ginger liqueur, lime, allspice dram
Pearadise
$21.00
lighthouse gin, pear liqueur, dry vermouth, lemon
Seasonal Cocktails
Blushing Beauty
$20.00
tito's vodka, triple sec, cranberry, lime, allspice dram
The Florentine Shadow
$22.00
bacardi ocho rum, italicus, mr. black coffee liqueur, fire bitters cherry bark vanilla bitters
Golden Hour
$22.00
roku gin, amaro montenegro, lemon, honey
The Alchemist's Trail
$21.00
400 conejos mezcal, luxardo del santo, lime, genepy, agave
Sunkissed
$22.00
siete leguas blanco tequila, campari, pear liqueur, lemon, grapefruit soda
Black Manhattan
$22.00
high west bourbon, tuvè amaro black note, vanilla bitters
Rasp & Chisel
$22.00
monkey shoulder scotch whisky, drambuie, amaro nonino, lemon bitters
Spirit-Free Cocktails & Drinks
NA-Groni
$15.00
ritual gin alternative, undone "not orange bitter," undone "not vermouth"
Cerorita
$15.00
ritual tequila alternative, lyre's orange sec, blackberry, lime
Mate
$15.00
lyre's amaretti, pineapple, lemon, orange, almond bitters
Prickly Pear Mule
$15.00
ritual rum alternative, prickly pear syrup, lime, ginger beer
Sunrise on the Terrace
$15.00
undone "not orange bitter," mango soda, black cherry soda
Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beers
$10.00
Upside Dawn Golden Ale or Run Wild IPA
Thomas Henry Artisanal Sodas
$9.00
mystic mango or pink grapefruit
Soda
$7.00Red Bull
$9.00
regular or sugar-free
Topo Chico
$9.00
mineral water
San Benedetto
$12.00
still or sparkling water
Bottles & Cans
Bottled Beers
$10.00
Amstel Light, Blue Moon, Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, Founders All Day IPA, Goose Island 312, Goose Island IPA, Guinness, Lagunitas IPA, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois
3 Floyd's Zombie Dust, IPA, Munster, Indiana
$13.003 Floyd's Gumballhead, American Wheat Pale Ale, Munster, Indiana
$13.00Dovetail, Vienna Lager, Chicago, Illinois
$13.00Half Acre Pony, Pilsner, Chicago, Illinois
$13.00Off Color Brewing Apex Predator, Saison, Chicago, Illinois
$13.00Off Color Brewing Dino S'mores, Imperial Stout, Chicago, Illinois
$13.00High Noon Hard Seltzer
$10.00
lime or passionfruit
Sun Cruiser Hard Iced Tea
$10.00Vandermill Hard Cider
$10.00Right Bee Dry Cider
$10.00Local Draft Beer
Revolution Brewing Rev Pills
$13.00
Chicago Pilsner
Moody Tongue Orange Blossom Blonde
$13.00
Belgian Blonde Ale
BuckleDown Brewing Belt & Suspenders
$13.00
IPA
Solemn Oath Brewing Lü
$13.00
Kölsch
White & Rosé Wine
By the Glass
Château d'Esclans 'Whispering Angel', Rosé, France
$18.00Banfi San Angelo 'Winemakers Edition' Pinot Grigio, Italy
$16.00August Kessler 'R', Reisling, Germany
$18.00Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
$18.00Maison de Madeleine Sauvignon Blanc, France
$25.00Talbott 'Kali Hart', Chardonnay, California
$23.00Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny 'Les Genièvres', Chardonnay, France
$19.00Blindfold Blanc de Noir, White Pinot Noir, California
$23.00Sparkling Wine
By the Glass
Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco, Italy
$17.00Decoy Brut Cuvée Sparkling, California
$19.00Piper Sonoma Brut Rosé, California
$20.00Veuve Clicquot 'Yellow Label' Champagne, France
$30.00Red Wine
By the Glass
Siduri Pinot Noir, Oregon
$19.00Charles Woodson's 'Intercept' Pinot Noir, California
$18.00Harvey & Harriet Red Blend, California
$20.00Greenwing, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
$18.00Bonanza 'The Vinekeeper' by Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, California
$20.00Seven Hills 'Walla Walla Valley', Merlot, Washington
$18.00Viña Cobos 'Felino', Malbec, Argentina
$20.00
20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more
Girl Dinner $50
Margherita Flatbread
burrata, bianco tomatoes, pecorino, basil
Choice of Truffle Fries or Hummus
Choice of Side Frisée Salad or Little Gem Caesar Salad
Choice of Martini or Glass of Wine
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness. 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.
Entrées
Continental Breakfast
greek yogurt with granola and honey, mixed berries, served with choice of bagel, cinnamon roll, croissant or blueberry muffin
American Breakfast*
$27.00
two eggs, breakfast potatoes and choice of toast, served with bacon, pork sausage links or turkey sausage links
Croque Madame*
$24.00
brioche, rosemary ham, gruyère mornay, fried egg, served with breakfast potatoes
Belgium Waffle
$20.00
citrus mascarpone, fresh berries, served with maple syrup and butter
Avocado Toast*
$23.00
leeks, brussels sprouts, kale, greek yogurt, green salad, chili flake bagel spice, publican quality sourdough
Steel-Cut Oatmeal
$12.00
brown sugar, raisins
Greek Yogurt Parfait
$15.00
fresh berries, granola
Overnight Oats
$16.00
served with mixed berries, choice of maple & brown sugar or cookie monster
The Lux Omelet*
$27.00
rosemary ham, gruyère, dijon butter, chive and frisée salad, served with a croissant
Midwestern Omelet*
$27.00
cheese curds, bacon, ham, sausage, peppers, onions, giardiniera, served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast
Breakfast Sandwich
$24.00
scrambled eggs, pork sausage patty, hash brown, american cheese, harissa aioli, served on a potato roll with breakfast potatoes
Smoked Salmon & Bagel*
$29.00
smoked salmon, capers, red onion, chopped egg, tomato, cream cheese, choice of plain or everything bagel
Signatures
Egg White Frittata
$26.00
zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, za'atar, garlic, frisée and chive salad
Whole Egg Frittata
$26.00
potatoes, caramelized onions, prosciutto, manchego, frisée salad, basque pepper
Beef Short Rib Hash
$28.00
potatoes, peppers, onions, hollandaise, arugula, two eggs, served with choice of toast
Eggs Benedict
$27.00
english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs and choice of ham, smoked salmon or spinach and tomato, served with breakfast potatoes
Lux Burger*
$25.00
american cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, mustard relish, sesame bun, served with shoestring fries
Roasted Turkey Cuban
$22.00
rosemary ham, swiss, pickles, dijonaisse on baguette, served with shoestring fries
Little Gem Caesar Salad
$18.00
parmesan, sourdough croutons, white anchovies
Beef Chorizo Burrito
$25.00
scrambled eggs, tater tots, cheddar cheese sauce, green onion, chipotle aioli, served with a side of salsa verde
Chilaquiles*
$26.00
house-made tortilla chips, red sauce, shredded chicken, two eggs, cilantro, queso fresco
À La Carte Sides
Bacon
$10.00Sausage Links
$10.00
pork or turkey
Breakfast Potatoes
$9.00Mixed Berries
$12.00Sliced Fruit Plate
$18.00
honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, mixed berries
Sliced Avocado
$4.00Egg
$6.00Toast
$6.00
sourdough, white, wheat or gluten-free
Blueberry Muffin
$8.00Cinnamon Roll
$8.00Bagel
$8.00
plain or everything
Croissant
$9.00
plain or chocolate
Coffee, Tea & Juice
Lavazza Coffee
$8.00Lavazza Single Espresso
$8.00Lavazza Double Espresso
$10.00Lavazza Cappuccino
$10.00Lavazza Latte
$10.00Rishi Hot Tea
$9.00
turmeric ginger, matcha green, mint, chamomile, earl grey, chai or english breakfast
Juice
$6.00
orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, grapefruit or tomato
Cold-Pressed Juice
$12.00
cleanse (celery, kale, cucumber, lemon, apple, ginger) or revive (pineapple, orange, aloe vera)
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Soda
$7.00Red Bull
$9.00
regular or sugar-free
Thomas Henry Artisanal Soda
$9.00
mystic mango or pink grapefruit
San Benedetto
$12.00
still or sparkling water
Topo Chico
$9.00
mineral water
Cocktails
Creole Maple Old Fashioned
$21.00
michter's rye, clement orange shrubb, maple syrup, angostura bitters, orange bitters
Pearadise
$21.00
lighthouse gin, mathilde poire, dry vermouth, lemon juice, simple
Espresso Martini
$20.00
ketel one vodka, kahlúa, vanilla, cold brew coffee
Cafe Espresso Martini
$20.00
lalo blanco tequila, kahlúa, vanilla, cold brew coffee
Spiked Iced Mocha
$20.00
absolut vanilla vodka, meletti cioccolato, cold brew, milk
Blushing Beauty
$20.00
tito's handmade vodka, triple sec, all spice, cranberry, lime
Clear Intentions
$20.00
400 conejos mezcal, lillet blanc, suze
The Bloody Derby
$21.00
starlight bourbon, zing zang, olive brine, lemon juice, worcestershire, spicy bitters
Classic Mimosa
$19.00
villa sandi il fresco prosecco, orange juice
Melon Ball Mimosa
$20.00
villa sandi il fresco prosecco, midori, orange juice
Cranberry Pear Mimosa
$20.00
villa sandi il fresco prosecco, harvest cranberry tea, stirrings ginger liqueur
Blue Hawaiian Mimosa
$20.00
villa sandi il fresco prosecco, blue curaçao, pineapple juice
Strawberry Rosé Mimosa
$25.00
piper sonoma brut rosé, strawberry liqueur, lemon juice
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness | 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more
Frozen Cocktails
Frozen Lillet Rosé Spritz
$22.00
lillet rosé, combier pamplemouse liqueur, aegean tonic, simple, sparkling rosé
Frozen Electric Tide
$22.00
código blanco tequila, orgeat, blue curaçao, lime, owen's mint cucumber soda
Signature Spritz
Aperol Spritz
$19.00
aperol, italicus, club soda, prosecco
Limoncello Spritz
$20.00
limoncello, suze, club soda, prosecco
Lillet Rosé Spritz
$20.00
lillet aperitif rosé, combier pamplemouse liqueur, aegean tonic, sparkling rosé
Hugo Spritz
$20.00
st-germain, genepy, club soda, prosecco, mint
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Tapas
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
7:00am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
7:00am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
7:00am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
7:00am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
7:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
7:00am - 11:00pm