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Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL
312-787-2200
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Hours
Daily: 1:30pm to 5:00pm
#39
of 80
in IL
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The decor and music are very nice. The food was unimpressive, considering the price. The quantity and variety of items was also fairly limited.
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- Gavin 03/15/08
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The atmosphere in the Palm Court was gorgeous and completely relaxing -- harpist, fountain, etc. The service was great. The sandwiches don't sound particularly unique (egg salad, cucumber/tomato, asparagus/ham and roast beef) but they all were delicious.
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- Kate Zeller 01/22/08
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This landmark of civic pride first opened its doors in 1920 retains the aura of yesteryear. We were settled in to the Palm Court Lounge and ordered when the harpist began to play. Their tea selection is a mix of Mighty Leaf and Twinings including 11 black, 2 green, 8 herbals served loose leaf in individual pots. We chose Mighty Leaf Ginger Peach and Pear Caramel. The Ginger Peach combines black tea with fruit and spice. Pear Caramel, made with Washington state pears blended with Ceylon and China black tea and pieces of caramel. A three-tiered tray was delivered to our table. Our tea sandwiches included egg salad and cucumber-tomato both on white bread, roast beef with crunchy onions on wheat, and a ham-asparagus roll. Banana bread and golden raisin scones with cream and raspberry preserves... (more) were served, and later, four pastries. The presentation isn’t particularly inventive or gourmet, however a pleasant traditional version of British-style afternoon tea in old-elegance surroundings. Our friendly and attentive waiter took good care of us. We were checked on several times and our teapots were kept full of hot water. The centerpiece of the large, square room is the fountain adorned with both sea creatures and cherubs and crowned by a 250-year-old urn. The lounge is eclectic and fancy, but not off-limits. I would suggest visiting the Drake mid-week when it is not too busy and you can soak up the ambiance of this American landmark.
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- Elin Headrick 12/18/07
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I went to the Drake the other day and was quite disappointed. Service was poor we waited 10 minutes for someone to greet us and then were told to sit anywhere there was a tea service laid out. The tea while ok in quality, was nothing special and we had to flag down the wait staff to get more hot water. The teapots dribbled horribly and the cup and saucer were heavy, chunky restraunt fare. The food was meager and uncreative. Full afternnon tea consided of five small finger sandwhiches, one scone the size of half a golf ball and half slice of bannana bread each and three people had to share 6 petifores for desert. All for the whopping price of about $30 a head after tax, before tip.
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- Melissa 08/31/07
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