18% Gratuity added on checks for five or more persons.
No personal checks accepted. No travelers checks or monies above $50 accepted.
Gift certificates available, a perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
The Artist's Café is pleased to offer a catering service customized to meet any occasion.
At our location or for pick up service. Contact us to discuss your personalized event.
No personal checks accepted. No travelers checks or monies above $50 accepted.
Gift certificates available, a perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
The Artist's Café is pleased to offer a catering service customized to meet any occasion.
At our location or for pick up service. Contact us to discuss your personalized event.
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Our burgers are ground sirloin patties. Served with crispy lettuce, tomato and pickle. All our
sandwiches are served with fries except where noted.
sandwiches are served with fries except where noted.
CHEEZIE CHOICE BURGER
Choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese.
With Mushrooms
Choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese.
With Mushrooms
ROYAL MOUNTY BURGER
Monterey Jack melted with crisp bacon.
Monterey Jack melted with crisp bacon.
THE BIG BANG BURGER
American cheese, bacon, mushrooms, black olives, tomato and onion rings.
American cheese, bacon, mushrooms, black olives, tomato and onion rings.
CAPONE BURGER
Burger, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce on fresh focaccia. Served with our thick jacket potatoes, sprinkled with oregano, Parmesan and laced with olive oil.
Burger, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce on fresh focaccia. Served with our thick jacket potatoes, sprinkled with oregano, Parmesan and laced with olive oil.
BURGUNDY BURGER
Cheddar cheese, grilled red onions with Burgundy wine and mushrooms.
Cheddar cheese, grilled red onions with Burgundy wine and mushrooms.
VEGETARIAN BURGER
All veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, green pepper on grain toast. Served with our special rice, hummus and yogurt sauce.
All veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, green pepper on grain toast. Served with our special rice, hummus and yogurt sauce.
CONTINENTAL GRILLED CHEESE
Swiss, American and Mozzarella cheese; quick grilled to perfection with tomato and fresh basil on tasty grain bread. Served with hot chips laced with parmesan cheese, pepper, sea salt and olive oil.
Swiss, American and Mozzarella cheese; quick grilled to perfection with tomato and fresh basil on tasty grain bread. Served with hot chips laced with parmesan cheese, pepper, sea salt and olive oil.
BISTRO HAM AND CHEESE
Shaved ham and cheese on a baguette with poupon mustard, lettuce and plum tomatoes.
Shaved ham and cheese on a baguette with poupon mustard, lettuce and plum tomatoes.
GRANDE CROISSANT
Sliced turkey, bacon and swiss on a croissant.
Sliced turkey, bacon and swiss on a croissant.
GYROS
Thin shaved ground lamb and beef, slowly spun on the spit. Served on pita bread, topped with onion, tomato and our creamy yogurt cucumber sauce. Special potatoes.
Thin shaved ground lamb and beef, slowly spun on the spit. Served on pita bread, topped with onion, tomato and our creamy yogurt cucumber sauce. Special potatoes.
RUBEN
Lean corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, quick grilled on rye bread with thousand island dressing.
Lean corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, quick grilled on rye bread with thousand island dressing.
PHILLY BEEF
Thinly sliced roast beef, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, mushrooms, quick grilled on French bread.
Thinly sliced roast beef, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, mushrooms, quick grilled on French bread.
AMERICAN HOT DOG
Jumbo hot dog topped with relish, tomato and onion on a bun with pickle and hot sport peppers.
Jumbo hot dog topped with relish, tomato and onion on a bun with pickle and hot sport peppers.
BUCKINGHAM CLUB
Sliced breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato on white toast, pickle. (Mayo upon request)
Sliced breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato on white toast, pickle. (Mayo upon request)
CHICKEN VESUVIO
Breast of chicken sautéed with white wine and herbs. Served on seasoned flat bread with garden greens. Served with our thick jacket potatoes, sprinkled with oregano, Parmesan cheese, lemon, garlic and virgin olive oil.
Breast of chicken sautéed with white wine and herbs. Served on seasoned flat bread with garden greens. Served with our thick jacket potatoes, sprinkled with oregano, Parmesan cheese, lemon, garlic and virgin olive oil.
MAG MILE TURKEY
Shaved white turkey breast, lettuce, tomato on grain bread. Served with our special rice and yogurt sauce. (Mayo upon request)
Shaved white turkey breast, lettuce, tomato on grain bread. Served with our special rice and yogurt sauce. (Mayo upon request)
CABANA CHICKEN SALAD
Chunky white chicken served with our chef's delicate dressing, lettuce and tomato on pita bread. Served with Parmesan hot chips and pickle.
Chunky white chicken served with our chef's delicate dressing, lettuce and tomato on pita bread. Served with Parmesan hot chips and pickle.
CHARLIE THE TUNA
White Albacore tuna salad laced with our chef's delicate dressing on panini bread. Served with parmesan hot chips and pickle.
White Albacore tuna salad laced with our chef's delicate dressing on panini bread. Served with parmesan hot chips and pickle.
PIERRE'S TUNA VOLCANO
A grande croissant, stuffed with white tuna salad, mushrooms, tomatoes and melted cheddar cheese.
A grande croissant, stuffed with white tuna salad, mushrooms, tomatoes and melted cheddar cheese.
MAY WE SUGGEST
Mimosa
Orange juice and Champagne
Kir Royal
Champagne and crème de Cassis
Spritzer
White wine and soda on ice with lime
French Breeze
Alizé, cranberry juice and soda on ice
French Summer
Chambord, sparkling water on ice with lemon & orange slice
Champagne Royal
Chambord and Champagne
Cognac
Courvoisier, Remy Martin, Martell, Hennessy
Liqueurs
Amaretto, Kahlua, Sambuca, Ouzo, Grand Marnier, Galliano, Drambuie, Cointreau, Peppermint & Peach Schnapps
Orange juice and Champagne
Kir Royal
Champagne and crème de Cassis
Spritzer
White wine and soda on ice with lime
French Breeze
Alizé, cranberry juice and soda on ice
French Summer
Chambord, sparkling water on ice with lemon & orange slice
Champagne Royal
Chambord and Champagne
Cognac
Courvoisier, Remy Martin, Martell, Hennessy
Liqueurs
Amaretto, Kahlua, Sambuca, Ouzo, Grand Marnier, Galliano, Drambuie, Cointreau, Peppermint & Peach Schnapps
Spirits
Alizé
Passion Fruit and Cognac on ice (France)
Campari
Apertif on ice (Italy)
Grappa Brandy – (Italy)
Passion Fruit and Cognac on ice (France)
Campari
Apertif on ice (Italy)
Grappa Brandy – (Italy)
Services
Catering
We cater large and small events, private celebrations and business events throughout the year. We customize our artistic fare to your tastes and budget. Please call or e-mail us or more details.
Fine Dining
Come enjoy the Artists Cafe experience! With lively music, casual ambience, and delicious Bistro fare. Artists Cafe is the place to be.
Take It With You
If you prefer to create your own atmosphere you can take any of our fine dishes to go!
Take It With You
If you prefer to create your own atmosphere you can take any of our fine dishes to go!
Our Salads
ON THE GREEN SIDE
Our house dressing? A succulent combination of herbs, virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Our house dressing? A succulent combination of herbs, virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
THE CAFÉ
Iceberg lettuce, tomato green pepper and cucumber; served with our house dressing and crackers.
Iceberg lettuce, tomato green pepper and cucumber; served with our house dressing and crackers.
THE CAPRESÉ
Romaine leaf topped with sliced buffalo mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, focaccia bread, Kalamata olives and fresh basil. Drizzled with sea salt, cracked pepper and virgin olive oil.
Romaine leaf topped with sliced buffalo mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, focaccia bread, Kalamata olives and fresh basil. Drizzled with sea salt, cracked pepper and virgin olive oil.
THE CLASSIC CAESAR
Crisp romaine lettuce laced with a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with croutons, parmesan cheese and cracked pepper. Served with garlic bread.
(Anchovies upon request)
Add chicken or tuna
Crisp romaine lettuce laced with a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with croutons, parmesan cheese and cracked pepper. Served with garlic bread.
(Anchovies upon request)
Add chicken or tuna
THE BLING!
Grilled strips of marinated skirt steak on garden greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, red onions, olives and parmesean cheese. Served with our house dressing and special bread.
Grilled strips of marinated skirt steak on garden greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, red onions, olives and parmesean cheese. Served with our house dressing and special bread.
GENOVESE BRUSCHETTA
Chopped plum tomatoes, basil, Genoa salami, parmesan cheese, Kalamata olives, cracked pepper on crispy garlic-seasoned bread. Drizzled with white balsamic vinegar & olive oil.
Without Genoa Salami
Chopped plum tomatoes, basil, Genoa salami, parmesan cheese, Kalamata olives, cracked pepper on crispy garlic-seasoned bread. Drizzled with white balsamic vinegar & olive oil.
Without Genoa Salami
THE BACH
Crisp garden greens topped with chopped seasoned chicken breast, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, black olives & cheddar cheese. Served with our luscious house dressing.
Crisp garden greens topped with chopped seasoned chicken breast, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, black olives & cheddar cheese. Served with our luscious house dressing.
THE ATHENIAN
Garden greens topped with green pepper, onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese & Kalamata olives. Laced with our house dressing. Served with pita bread. (Anchovies upon request)
Garden greens topped with green pepper, onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese & Kalamata olives. Laced with our house dressing. Served with pita bread. (Anchovies upon request)
ROCKET
Arugula, garden greens, currants, toasted pine nuts, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, topped with parmesan cheese. Laced with special hazelnut vinaigrette.
Arugula, garden greens, currants, toasted pine nuts, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, topped with parmesan cheese. Laced with special hazelnut vinaigrette.
Visit our website
We encourage you to visit our website. If you have any questions or would like more information on our catering services, please get in touch with us in any of the following ways:
The Fine Arts Building
412 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Tel 312.939.7855
e-mail: info@artists-cafe.com
The Fine Arts Building
412 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Tel 312.939.7855
e-mail: info@artists-cafe.com
Breakfast
Start your day off right with one of our yummy breakfasts!
Scrambled egg, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce in Focaccia bread
MORNING QUICKIE
Fried egg, bacon and cheese on an English muffin
SUNBURST SMOOTHIE
A nourishing and totally refreshing blend of yogurt, orange juice and your hoice of banana or strawberries |
BREAKFAST BOWL
A delicious bowl of Toasted Natural cereal with yogurt, raisins, apricots, nuts, banana, honey and cinnamon |
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 17th.
Come celebrate with us!
GREAT FOR SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS AND A PERFECT
COMPLEMENT TO OUR RICH DESSERTS
COMPLEMENT TO OUR RICH DESSERTS
CHAMPAGNE
by Glass or Bottle
by Glass or Bottle
FREIXENET BRUT
CORDON NEGRO (SPAIN)
WHITE WINES
PINOT GRIGIO, LA VILLA (FRIULI, ITALY)
Apple and pear aromas, refreshingly crisp and clear
Apple and pear aromas, refreshingly crisp and clear
SAUVIGNON BLANC, RODNEY STRONG “CHARLOTTE HOME” (NORTHERN SONOMA
Tropical fruit aromas, flavors of grapefruit and tangerine
Tropical fruit aromas, flavors of grapefruit and tangerine
RIESLING, LEONARD KREUSCH (GERMANY)
Pear, apricot flavors, refreshing, dry style
Pear, apricot flavors, refreshing, dry style
CHARDONNAY, RODNEY STRONG (SONOMA)
Soft and fruity with rich flavors of tropical fruit
Soft and fruity with rich flavors of tropical fruit
RED WINES
PINOT NOIR, RODNEY STRONG
(SONOMA COUNTY)
Cherry and mild spice aroma with a supple finish
Cherry and mild spice aroma with a supple finish
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RODNEY STRONG
(SONOMA)
Plum, cranberry and spice flavors. A soft, well-rounded wine
Plum, cranberry and spice flavors. A soft, well-rounded wine
MERLOT, FIVE RIVERS
(SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA)
Complimented with a hint of vanilla and oak accent
Complimented with a hint of vanilla and oak accent
BLUSH WINES
WHITE ZINFANDEL, SALMON CREEK
(SONOMA)
Strawberry and crisp watermelon flavors and aromas
Strawberry and crisp watermelon flavors and aromas
ROSÉ, RODITIS (GREECE)
Clean, refreshing and slightly sweet
Clean, refreshing and slightly sweet
HOUSE WINES
BLANC OR ROUGE, LOUIS GLUNZ
(FRANCE)
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