The Chicago Teachers' Lounge & Eatery

The food here is fantastic and a very reasonable price. Great spot for dinner and a glass of wine! High end food without a pretentious atmosphere. I love it here!

Bringing some of the best elevated food to West Town / Near Humboldt, I cannot recommend this place more. Chef Raul has some of the most wonderful hearty dishes ranging from all over the world. All ingredients are locally sourced and he uses the same distributors as all the top five star restaurants (not sure if I can say this, but I hear he used to work at Alinea). My suggestion is to eat off the specials menu. Each item is hand-crafted based off the best available daily ingredients and are sure to please. If you have a chance, talk to Raul, and I guarantee you will see his passion for food.

I absolutely LOVE this little gem!! I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner and each time I've been there it is simply amazing! It is definitely worth the drive out to the city. I am a teacher and really appreciate the unique decor that blends our modern times with the nostalgia of days gone by. The service is top-notch as they are always there to tend to any request or need you may have. I even got to meet and talk with Chef Raul.....such a wonderful human being!

I have gone with family for brunch and even gone with teacher friends (and non-teacher friends, too.....don't let the name fool you) so I really am perplexed by the comments made by someone who said that the prices were super expensive and not teacher friendly?!?!?! I found the prices to be extremely reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and the time that goes in to make each plate perfect. I love the fact that there are surprise specials, too. I wish it was closer to where I live so that I can go more frequently. I can't wait to go back again and keep telling my friends and family that they need to check it out.....so YOU should, too!

The food is unreal!! I’ve been here on multiple occasions and more recently Chef Raul Ramos has been offering specials not on the menu. With the food lover I am, I have not been disappointed in any of these meals. The food is always fresh. Even though the food may take a little longer to make, it is worth the wait because you realize how much the meal is actually made to order. Although I am not in the city usually, it is worth the trip coming from the north suburbs for a delicious meal. Don’t be fooled by the name, this place has top notch food!

I was lucky enough to plan a fundraiser here. The staff was super helpful in setting it up with me. They walked me through all the steps very carefully, which was great because I had a lot of questions. On top of that, the food was delicious! Everything I had that night was tasty: Empanadas, chicken sandwiches, and french fries. I can't wait to come back for brunch on the weekend!