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Lardon
Coffee Shop•Chicago•$$$$•Check restaurant site
Lardon is one of the best coffee shop restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Lardon makes a sound case for the all-day room done with intent.
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Taste Score 8.7/10
Rating (Google) 9.0
346 reviews
Chicago
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8.7/10
Taste Score
Google 9.0 from 346 reviews
Michelin
Best for
Date Night and Cheap Eats
Price and pace
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Chicago | 2200 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Hours
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Price
Splurge territory
Taste Score
8.7/10
Phone
(773) 697-4444
Inside the restaurant
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Menu and ordering
Lardon menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Lardon is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Reuben
Truffled Lardo with Rosemary
Italiano Sandwich
Finocchiona and Butter Sandwich
4-Course Prix Fixe
Why go
What makes Lardon worth the move
Lardon is a reliable coffee shop choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 346 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.0 from 346 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Cheap Eats
Style
Coffee Shop in Chicago
Spend
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.0 from 346 reviews
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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Google snapshot
9.0 from 346 reviews
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 2200 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
- Phone
- (773) 697-4444
- Price
- $$$$
- TastyPals score
- 8.7/10
- Hours
- Check restaurant site
- Google rating
- 9.0 (346 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Coffee Shop
- Michelin
- BIB GOURMAND
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Lardon serve?
Lardon is a Coffee Shop restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Lardon makes a sound case for the all-day room done with intent.
What is Lardon best for?
Lardon is best for date night, cheap eats, fine dining. Lardon is a reliable coffee shop choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 346 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Lardon?
Lardon is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 346 reviews
What should I order at Lardon?
Start with Reuben, Truffled Lardo with Rosemary, Italiano Sandwich and Finocchiona and Butter Sandwich. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Lardon worth visiting?
Lardon holds a 9.0 Google rating from 346 reviews. Lardon is a reliable coffee shop choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 346 Google reviews.
Where is Lardon located?
Lardon is located at 2200 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
What are Lardon's hours?
Lardon's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Is Lardon good for a date night?
Yes — Lardon is tagged for date night dining. Lardon is a reliable coffee shop choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 346 Google reviews.
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