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521 N Rush Street
Chicago, US-IL 60611
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Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch / Dinner
The Lux Happy Hour
Drinks & Cocktails
Girl Dinner
Gwen's Winter Curl & Chill
Gwen's Gilded New Year's Eve
Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
Breakfast & Brunch
Entrées
Continental Breakfast
$14.00
greek yogurt with granola & honey, mixed berries, served with your choice of cinnamon roll, croissant or blueberry muffin
American Breakfast*
$26.00
two eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of white, wheat or sourdough toast, choice of bacon, pork sausage or turkey sausage
Croque Madame*
$24.00
brioche, rosemary ham, gruyère mornay, fried egg, served with breakfast potatoes
Belgian Waffle
$20.00
citrus mascarpone, fresh orange, served with maple syrup & butter
Avocado Toast*
leeks, brussels sprouts, kale, greek yogurt, green salad, chili flake bagel spice, publican quality sourdough
- $23.00
- add egg $6.00
Ricotta Toast
$18.00
fresh berries, walnuts, hot honey, publican quality sourdough
Frisée Salad
$17.00
bacon, seven-minute egg, sherry vinaigrette, herb breadcrumbs
"The Lux" Omelet*
$25.00
egg whites, feta, zucchini, yellow squash, frisée salad, served with breakfast potatoes
Build-Your-Own Three Egg Omelet*
$27.00
served with choice of toast and breakfast potatoes choose up to 3: proteins: chorizo, pork sausage, bacon, turkey sausage, rosemary ham veggies: roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, asparagus, pico de gallo cheese: mozzarella, raclette, cheddar, feta, american
Steel Cut Oatmeal
$12.00
brown sugar, raisins
Greek Yogurt Parfait
$15.00
fresh berries, granola
Bagel Sandwich
$25.00
everything bagel, smoked bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, basil mayo, american cheese, served with breakfast potatoes
Smoked Salmon & Bagel*
$29.00
smoked salmon, capers, red onion, chopped egg, tomato, cream cheese, choice of plain or everything bagel
Pork Belly Fried Rice*
$25.00
two eggs, chili crisp, fried garlic, cilantro, scallion
- add grilled shrimp
- $7.00
Chicken Tinga Tostadas
$24.00
two eggs, pico de gallo, crema, cilantro
Green Shakshuka
$26.00
roasted tomatillo sauce, two eggs, queso fresco, cilantro, grilled pita
Pastrami Skillet*
$26.00
two eggs, house-made pastrami, potatoes, peppers, onions
Chorizo Skillet*
$26.00
two eggs, peppers, onions, potatoes, queso fresco, pico de gallo, sour cream
Brunch Burger*
$24.00
sesame bun, lettuce, onion, tomato, american cheese, dijonaisse, shoestring fries
- add avocado
- $4.00
- add egg
- $6.00
- sub impossible patty
- $2.00
Sides
Side Bacon*
$10.00Side Pork Sausage*
$10.00Side Turkey Sausage*
$10.00Side Breakfast Potatoes
$8.00Side Mixed Berries
$12.00Side Toast
$6.00
sourdough, white, wheat, gluten-free
Side Bagel
$8.00
plain, everything
Side Blueberry Muffin
$8.00Side Croissant
$8.00
plain, chocolate
Side Cinnamon Roll
$8.00Beverages
Lavazza Single Espresso
$8.00Lavazza Double Espresso
$10.00Lavazza Cappuccino
$10.00Lavazza Latte
$10.00Lavazza Coffee
$7.00Rishi Hot Tea
$8.00
turmeric ginger, matcha green, mint, chamomile, earl grey, chai, english breakfast
Juice
$6.00
orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, tomato, grapefruit
Cold-Pressed Youth Juice: Cleanse
$12.00
celery, kale, cucumber, lemon, apple, ginger
Cold-Pressed Youth Juice: Revive
$12.00
pineapple, orange, aloe vera
Breakfast Cocktails
Cafe Espresso Martini
$19.00
ocho blanco tequla, kahlúa, cold brew coffee
Breakfast Old Fashioned
$19.00
bacon fat-washed wolf point bourbon, kahlúa, maple syrup, molasses bitters
Zig Zag
$19.00
dos hambres mezcal, heirloom pineapple amaro, aperol, lime
Sweet Nothings
$19.00
monarch peach liqueur, triple sec, heirloom genepy, lemon
Bloody Mary
$19.00
wheatley vodka, bloody mary mix, hot sauce
Mimosa
$19.00
bariano prosecco, orange juice
Spiked Iced Mocha
$19.00
wheatley vodka, meletti cioccolato, cold brew coffee
*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
shoestring fries, parmesan, chives, garlic aioli
Shoestring Fries
$12.00
harissa aioli
Marinated Olives
$8.00Marcona Almonds
$12.00
BBQ spice
Hummus
$17.00
evoo, pine nuts, sumac, za'atar, toasted pita
Roasted Cauliflower
$17.00
hazelnut tahini, sultana and curry glaze
Salmon Tartare
$20.00
crispy rice, fried garlic, chili crisp, jalapeño, cilantro
Beef Tenderloin Sliders
$24.00
red onion, horseradish cream, served on sesame buns
Brussels Sprouts
$17.00
sweet chili, fried shallot
Burrata
$18.00
roasted beets, arugula, burnt orange dressing
Breads & Spreads
$19.00
grilled Publican Quality sourdough & seeded lavash; with cultured butter, whipped ricotta & honey, white bean & garlic confit
Garlic Shrimp
$19.00
spanish chorizo, olive oil, chili, lemon
Chicken Wings
$19.00
choice of sauce: buffalo or garlic parmesan 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 & Soup
Frisée Salad
$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
Sunchoke Soup
$16.00
hazelnut dukkah
Handhelds
Lux Burger
$24.00
american cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, mustard relish, sesame bun, served with shoestring fries, make it an impossible burger +2
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
Duck Carnitas Tacos
$24.00
squash molé, fennel slaw, corn tortilla
Portabella Sandwich
$20.00
fresh mozzarella, artichoke pesto, arugula and balsamic, served on ciabatta with shoestring fries
Roasted Turkey Cuban
$22.00
rosemary ham, swiss, pickles, dijonaisse on baguette, served with shoestring fries
Prime Rib Sandwich
$29.00
shaved prime rib, provolone, caramelized onions, giardiniera mayo, au jus, served on ciabatta with shoestring fries
Margherita Flatbread
$19.00
burrata, bianco tomatoes, pecorino, basil
Fennel Sausage Flatbread
$19.00
mozzarella, giardiniera, arugula
Entrées
Pasta Shells
$28.00
nduja vodka sauce, burrata, basil, pecorino, nduja breadcrumbs
Hand-Cut Pappardelle Pasta
$30.00
beef and lamb ragu, pecorino, basil
Chicken Milanese
$29.00
frisée and truffle salad, lemon
Loch Duart Salmon
$39.00
haricot verts, toasted almonds, brown butter, lemon
Hanger Steak Frites
$39.00
bordelaise, herb butter, frisée salad, served with shoestring fries
Desserts
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
$15.00
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, cardamon, 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
Gin & Tonic
$13.00
beefeater gin, fever tree tonicc
Tommy's Margarita
$14.00
"The Gwen" maestro dobel tequila, agave, lime
Creole Maple Old Fashioned
$14.00
michter's rye, maple, clement orange shrubb, aromatic bitters, orange bitters
Wine of the Day
$12.00
red or white
Draft Beer
$10.00Bottled Beer
$7.00
Coors Light, Goose Island IPA, Blue Moon, Budweiser
Brussels Sprouts
$13.00
sweet chili, fried shallot
Breads & Spreads
$14.00
grilled Publican Quality sourdough & seeded lavash with cultured butter, whipped ricotta & honey, white bean & garlic confit
Truffle Fries
$12.00
shoestring fries, parmesan, chives, garlic aioli
Hummus
$13.00
evoo, pine nuts, sumac, za'atar, toasted pita
Roasted Cauliflower
$13.00
hazelnut tahini, sultana and curry glaze
Margherita Flatbread
$14.00
burrata, bianco tomatoes, pecorino, basil
Fennel Sausage Flatbread
$14.00
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
Gwen Lux
$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
The Fool
$20.00
captain morgan rum, butterscotch liqueur, dr. brown's cream soda
The Magician
$21.00
lalo blanco tequila, pumpkin, orgeat, ginger liqueur, lime, allspice dram
Seasonal Cocktails
Northern Lights
$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
dos hombres mezcal, luxardo del santo, lime, genepy, agave
Winter Solace
$22.00
tequila ocho reposado, campari, pear liqueur, lemon, grapefruit soda
Black Manhattan
$22.00
high west bourbon, tuvè amaro black note, vanilla 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, Run Wild IPA
Thomas Henry Artisanal Sodas
$9.00
mystic mango or pink grapefruit
Sodas
$7.00
pepsi, diet pepsi, starry, ginger ale, iced tea, lemonade
Red Bull
$9.00
regular or sugar-free
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
$15.00
lime or passionfruit
Vandermill Hard Cider
$10.00Right Bee Dry Cider
$10.00Local Draft Beer
Casa Humilde Cerveceria Maizal, Chicago, Illinois
$13.00
mexican lager
Moody Tongue Winter Ale, Chicago, Illinois
$13.00
belgian-style dark ale
BuckleDown Brewing Belt & Suspenders, Lyons, Illinois
$13.00
IPA
Solemn Oath Brewing Lü, Chicago, Illinois
$13.00
kölsch
White & Rosé Wine
By the Glass
Château d'Esclans 'Whispering Angel', Rosé, France
$23.00Banfi San Angelo 'Winemakers Edition', Pinot Grigio, Italy
$19.00August Kessler 'R', Reisling, Rheingau, Germany
$19.00Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
$20.00Maison de Madeleine Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre, France
$23.00Talbott 'Kali Hart', Chardonnay, California
$21.00Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny 'Les Genièvres', Chardonnay, France
$21.00Sparkling Wine
By the Glass
Bariano Prosecco, Italy
$18.00Decoy, Brut Cuvée, California
$24.00Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Rosé, California
$24.00Piper-Heidsieck, Champagne, France
$27.00Red Wine
By the Glass
Duck Pond Cellars Pinot Noir, Oregon
$21.00Cambria 'Julia's Vineyard', Pinot Noir, California
$21.00Charles Woodson's 'Intercept', Red Blend, California
$21.00Greenwing, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
$19.00Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
$21.00Seven Hills 'Walla Walla Valley', Merlot, Washington
$19.00Viña Cobos 'Felino', Malbec, Argentina
$19.00
20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more
Girl Dinner $34
Truffle Fries
shoestring fries, parmesan, chives, garlic aioli
Cheese & Charcuterie Board for 1
prosciutto, spanish chorizo, delice de bourgogne, manchego, fig jam, whole grain mustard, cornichons, seeded lavash
Macarons
Choice of a Glass of:
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon, Prosecco, Vodka or Gin Classic Martini
*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.
Curling Dining
Bavarian Pretzel
$16.00
whole grain, yellow and spicy mustard
Pork Schnitzel Strips
$16.00
bacon and mushroom gravy
Grilled Bratwurst
$16.00
beer-poached bratwurst, caramelized cabbage and onions, dijon mustard, served on a brioche bun with shoestring fries
Curling Cocktails
Hot Mills Toddy
$20.00
minden mills bourbon, honey, stirrings ginger, lemon
Hot Chocolate
$20.00
minden mills single malt, tentura antica cinnamon, ancho reyes chili, Milk, cocoa
Hot Mulled Wine
$20.00
minden mills rye, triple sec, gluewein, cinnamon
Gingerbread Man Martini
$20.00
absolut vanilla, kahlúa, baileys, gingerbread syrup, cinnamon, whipped cream
Winterita
$20.00
"The Gwen" maestro dobel blanco, blood orange liqueur, lime juice, agave
The Lux Spritz
$20.00
aperol, stirrings ginger, cranberry apple syrup, prosecco
New Year's Eve Specials
Prime Beef Tenderloin Filet
$59.00
aligot potato, peppercorn sauce, black truffle
Fried East Coast Oysters
$29.00
osetra caviar, pickled shallot, crème fraîche
Chocolate & Gold Dipped Strawberries
$18.00Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut - Glass
$25.00Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut - Bottle
$120.00Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé - Glass
$30.00Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé - Bottle
$145.00Prix Fixe New Year's Eve Dinner
$50 Per Person
First Course
Choice of: Frisée Salad, Sunchoke Soup or Fried East Coast Oysters (+$10)
Second Course
Choice of: Hand-Cut Pappardelle Pasta, Chicken Milanese or Prime Beef Tenderloin Filet (+$25)
Dessert
Choice of: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coconut Key Lime or Chocolate & Gold Dipped Strawberries
First Course
Choice of:
Poached Shrimp Cocktail
horseradish
Candied Pork Belly
pickled mustard, frisée salad
Endive Salad
blue cheese, roasted pears, candied pecans
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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