I came here for a date and had a lovely time. The ambience of Maison Marcel is definitely the biggest draw- the plants, furnishings, and design make you feel like you're in a sunny coastal town even on a grey chicago day. I had the cappuccino and quiche- both were lovely. The quiche came in a very large portion and could be easily shared between two people. The service was very good and friendly. Admittedly, in the past, I've found the staff to come across a bit pretentious but based on my experience this past weekend this may no longer be the case and I'll have to come back more frequently.

Great location and warm cozy atmosphere. The environment, staff and food does give a feel that you are close to France. Pastries are excellent. Croissants and twists are flaky on the outside and so soft and fluffy on the inside. The salads are all very good, decent portions, prices and fresh ingredients not overly salty with right amount of dressing. Soups are excellent. Basically everything was good or great. Staff are friendly and the service was on point. One concern is the use of styrofoam, so there is a negative for environment friendliness.

Will never be over the tartines! No really, I think about the brussel sprout bruschetta constantly. It's that good. The smoked salmon tartine is also very delicious, but the true star of the show is the brussel sprout. I've also been here for breakfast (though I'm more of a brunch gal) and love their selection of lattes. Their crepes and parfait granola are also favorites. Plus, who doesn't love a sweet treat?! Their macarons are way yummy. The interior here is gorgeous. Photo worthy truly. I also like that they offer outdoor seating when the weather is nice. My one knock is that service can sometimes be slow, so if you're in a rush, this may not be the place for you.

It's hard to ignore this spot, hard as I try primarily because the food items are just soso. It is however to beautiful to behold. Outside and especially inside. That alone is worth the visit(see pics). There is however one thing that is heavenly in this place and that is the Lavender Coffee. Also the crew parle Francais as a Francophile what more can you ask for? Did I mention it's pretty as a postcard? It's also dog friendly.

This is such a cute little cafe in lake view. The ambience is very Parisian, with lots of old style seating, bird cages, flowers and plants.The service is a bit slow. I've noticed that the servers are French and don't speak English very well so it makes it a bit difficult to communicate with them as well. The food on the other hand, is delicious! Their avocado toast, roasted vegetable sandwich and burrata are so scrumptious! Their coffee is great too! They have water stations around in the cafe as well. Overall a very cute cafe to stop by for work or get brunch. A must visit!

This restaurant is stunning! I've been meaning to come by and visit for a while now but haven't been able to since they close at 4 but I'm so glad I got to try it! We got the kale salad (with two extra eggs) as well as a ratatouille split between three of us and it was chef's kiss. The food was delicious and fresh, we basically cleared out our plates. Our server was attentive and we got seated very quickly despite it being a full house and no reservation. The restaurant is lively and the vibes do remind me of when I visited Paris. Love love love!

Finally checked out Maison Marcel. I was in the area after an early doctor's appointment and decided to work a few hours from the coffee shop. This is a perfect cafe to work from! Lots of comfy seating, fast WiFi, great coffee, and a great menu full of treats and healthier options. I was in the area twice in the same week, I loved it so much I came back! First time I had a cafe au lait and a croissant with a scrambled egg! Second time I got a smoked salmon tartine and pistachio latte! All of it was delicious and fresh. Note on the salmon tartine, it's heavy on the cream cheese so I will ask for lighter cheese next time.

This is the first time we went here and it was wonderful! You sit where you want and order at the counter. While waiting, the ambiance has such a dreamy and summery vibe. We loved sitting here as a group, the only issue was that the food all arrived at different times. So it made it a bit doffing to eat together. The only negative was that the restroom was not well kept. The entire restroom floor was soaking wet. I'd love to return, but the next time I hope the restroom is cleaner!

Oh my gosh! What a dreamy spot. I've often past by Maison Marcel, but this was my first time dining here. The French/Parisian vibes are cultivated throughout the entire restaurant, from the welcoming decor to the thoughtful menu. I visited on a busy Saturday afternoon, and despite the brunch rush was able to be seated right away on the outdoor patio! We actually sat along the side of the building, which was shady and avoided the foot traffic of the patio along the front. I started with a lemonade to sip on and my friend and I ordered the almond chocolate croissant as a sweet treat. HEAVENLY! The exterior was crispy and flaky, but the inside had delicious chocolate filling that perfectly accompanied the shredded almonds on top. For lunch, I went with the avocado toast. It's served on a large slice of organic country bread with mashed avocado and two poached eggs. I noticed mine also had pickled cauliflower on it. Kind of random, but I really liked the crunch it gave! This was also served with a side salad. I also got a side of turkey bacon, which was really delicious! Overall, everything tasted really delicious. With that said, prices as steep. $8 for a side of bacon, and $17 for avocado toast hurts a little bit. I do think ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, so it's nice to know that you're consuming really good quality ingredients, but it is on rather pricey, especially compared to other breakfast spots around town.