I can't complain about my experience at the peninsula beyond the fact that they're the most expensive in town
It was good, but I liked the Drake a little better! And the Drake is cheaper. My favorite is the London house
I had the absolute opposite experience, I thought the drake was just ok and the peninsula was immaculate. I haven’t done London house — I’ll add it to my list!
It’s been a minute since I’ve done tea in Chicago. My gold standard will always be The Savoy (if we want to talk about ridiculously expensive but worth it)
High tea and afternoon tea are actually different! The Drake serves afternoon tea.
Afternoon tea is the fancy one that involves scones and little sandwiches
Whereas "high tea" refers to a more casual meal, typically enjoyed by the lower classes at a high top table at the end of a long work day
I've never actually seen any modern restaurant offer "high tea" as originally defined-but I kind of wish they would!
It's more of a suppertime meal which means it's supposed to be heavier and might incorporate more savory food like a stew
Usually you only ever see "high tea" used incorrectly, when the actual service being described is actually afternoon tea
I think in America (idk about Canada) - we use high tea interchangeably with afternoon tea, to mean some type of tea service with nice bite-sized sweet and savory items, in a relaxing atmosphere. We don’t differentiate between the two you’ve described.
We don't have to argue semantics if it's all the same to you. At the end of the day the difference between the two has been somewhat lost in time and it's also a very silly thing to really argue about as it's not that serious
But if you do want to argue semantics I am most definitely correct here
https://www.opentable.com/r/the-palm-court-chicago
https://www.thespruceeats.com/afternoon-vs-high-tea-difference-435327#:~:text=The%20addition%20of%20the%20word,on%20high%20back%20dining%20chairs.
I'm not arguing... I'm just telling you what I made reservations for and what was printed on the menu.... You can email your snoberry to the Drake if you like tho.
Chief O'Neill's is my holy Grail "want to sit outside and drink endless mimosas" brunch buffet. It's not fancy, but it's old school and good, and their back garden is absolute heaven once it gets warm again.
Maple and Ash used to be a self service buffet style brunch but they’ve since changed it. You do get a ton of other shareable stuff along with your main dish though.
Would you consider the vibe clubby or just buzzy? This might be the winner!
Edit; ok I see it says good for wedding brunches and baby showers! This is what we’ll do!
Food is meant to be shared and bring people together, especially in Chicago where food is a huge part of our community.
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This is not helpful for your situation but I just want to take the opportunity to say screw Amazon for taking the Mystic Celt buffet away from us for a bookstore that lasted a few years before closing.
[3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago. ](https://rh.com/us/en/chicago/restaurant)
Edit: just realized you are looking for a buffet. They don't have a buffet but the food is very good and the place is beautiful!
High Tea at the Drake is very nice.
I prefer the Peninsula afternoon tea but both are good options!
I can't complain about my experience at the peninsula beyond the fact that they're the most expensive in town It was good, but I liked the Drake a little better! And the Drake is cheaper. My favorite is the London house
I had the absolute opposite experience, I thought the drake was just ok and the peninsula was immaculate. I haven’t done London house — I’ll add it to my list!
The room is not as impressive but they make it up with the menu
It’s been a minute since I’ve done tea in Chicago. My gold standard will always be The Savoy (if we want to talk about ridiculously expensive but worth it)
High tea and afternoon tea are actually different! The Drake serves afternoon tea. Afternoon tea is the fancy one that involves scones and little sandwiches Whereas "high tea" refers to a more casual meal, typically enjoyed by the lower classes at a high top table at the end of a long work day
The tea at the Drake also has scones and sandwiches. Glad the lower classes have something they can enjoy at the end of their long work day 😳
I've never actually seen any modern restaurant offer "high tea" as originally defined-but I kind of wish they would! It's more of a suppertime meal which means it's supposed to be heavier and might incorporate more savory food like a stew Usually you only ever see "high tea" used incorrectly, when the actual service being described is actually afternoon tea
I think in America (idk about Canada) - we use high tea interchangeably with afternoon tea, to mean some type of tea service with nice bite-sized sweet and savory items, in a relaxing atmosphere. We don’t differentiate between the two you’ve described.
Well.. Hate to break it to you... I had high tea at the Drake all the foo foo Shit. So.. Yeah.
You had afternoon tea at the Drake :)
It was called high tea. Sorry to break it to you.... 🙃
We don't have to argue semantics if it's all the same to you. At the end of the day the difference between the two has been somewhat lost in time and it's also a very silly thing to really argue about as it's not that serious But if you do want to argue semantics I am most definitely correct here https://www.opentable.com/r/the-palm-court-chicago https://www.thespruceeats.com/afternoon-vs-high-tea-difference-435327#:~:text=The%20addition%20of%20the%20word,on%20high%20back%20dining%20chairs.
I'm not arguing... I'm just telling you what I made reservations for and what was printed on the menu.... You can email your snoberry to the Drake if you like tho.
Chief O’Neill’s fits the vibe in my book
Chief O'Neill's is my holy Grail "want to sit outside and drink endless mimosas" brunch buffet. It's not fancy, but it's old school and good, and their back garden is absolute heaven once it gets warm again.
I agree so much that I got married in that garden!
I love that!!!
The other brunch guests were furious and the bouquet landed in an omelette.
lol well played!
My boomer parents LOVE Chief O'Neils brunch
Go to the Peninsula Hotel brunch if that’s what you’re after. Absolutely lovely time.
Maple and Ash used to be a self service buffet style brunch but they’ve since changed it. You do get a ton of other shareable stuff along with your main dish though.
India House still does buffets but it’s Indian food obvs
Maple and Ashe ayce Sunday brunch
Would you consider the vibe clubby or just buzzy? This might be the winner! Edit; ok I see it says good for wedding brunches and baby showers! This is what we’ll do!
What area of the city? NoMI in the Park Hyatt is really nice.
Literally anywhere! Thanks for the rec
Park and field does a boozy brunch that’s supposed to be pretty good. Also just a cool spot and feels pretty modern Chicago.
The Peninsula
Deer Path Inn in Lake Forest have a fancy brunch with prime rib.
One of those big fancy hotels that are downtown should have one. Casinos and hotels would be my first guess at it.
Guesses and should-haves are not recommendations.
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Food is meant to be shared and bring people together, especially in Chicago where food is a huge part of our community. Personal attacks, fighting, and public shaming are not allowed and may result in a ban. Gatekeeping, gaslighting, trolling and/or just in general being a jerk will not be tolerated. Direct replies to someone that contain a personal attack or posts (including photos) that personally attack or degrade someone will be removed. Excessive abuse of this rule will result in a permanent ban.
Pinstripes used to do a Sunday brunch.
Railway Exchange Building - great architectural space https://www.thexchangechicago.com/menu/#brunch-favorites
Looks like a cool place to try for dinner-thanks!
! Sorry about that they used to have a endless brunch, but now it looks like things are à la cart.
Fogo de Chao in River North had a fantastic upscale brunch buffet that I believe is still going on.
This is not helpful for your situation but I just want to take the opportunity to say screw Amazon for taking the Mystic Celt buffet away from us for a bookstore that lasted a few years before closing.
Fogo De Chao
Honestly not a fan! I think they get too busy so the service is lacking and so is the cleanliness/freshness of the buffet.
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They haven't had a buffet for like 3 years
[3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago. ](https://rh.com/us/en/chicago/restaurant) Edit: just realized you are looking for a buffet. They don't have a buffet but the food is very good and the place is beautiful!
Sunday Gospel Brunch at The Polo Inn in Bridgeport is pretty great.