Is Breakfast at the Chicago Hilton Worth the Cost?

[Chef Bobby]

Don't eat breakfast at the Chicago Hilton unless you brought lots of money. Last year a glass of juice and coffee was $8.00. I believe there are breakfast things at Conference. I heard that breakfast at the Sheraton was free.

 

[chefann]

Conference registration includes breakfast at the McCormick Center on days 2 and 3, so you shouldn't have to buy breakfast at all, except Day 1. There's a Corner Bakery restaurant right next to the Palmer House, and an Au Bon Pain about a block away. They're both within walking distance of the Hilton.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Conference registration includes breakfast at the McCormick Center on days 2 and 3, so you shouldn't have to buy breakfast at all, except Day 1. There's a Corner Bakery restaurant right next to the Palmer House, and an Au Bon Pain about a block away. They're both within walking distance of the Hilton.

Only if you have time for a long hike! We did this last year, with our luggage in tow, and it was a Loooooooonnnggg walk!

On the way back to the Hilton, we realized there was a Corner Bakery MUCH closer - on the same street as the front side of the Hotel.

 

[chefann]

We usually walked to the Au Bon Pain, and it only took about 10 minutes each way. I don't know what I'm doing for breakfast this year, as there are only a couple of us from my cluster and I don't really feel like hanging out a whole lot with the others (one is very hard to take, as Colleen knows, and I'm already rooming with her).

 

[ChefBeckyD]

We usually walked to the Au Bon Pain, and it only took about 10 minutes each way. I don't know what I'm doing for breakfast this year, as there are only a couple of us from my cluster and I don't really feel like hanging out a whole lot with the others (one is very hard to take, as Colleen knows, and I'm already rooming with her).

Duh! I was going to say Come have breakfast with me! But then remembered we are in different waves this year. Darn!

Oh - and now that I've discovered the Corner Bakery - I plan on spending some time and money there this year....I've mentioned this before, but I had one of the best sandwiches EVER there last year!

 

[pamperedlinda]

If you are staying ay the Sheraton there is a fabulous fresh market/restaurant/bakery a couple blocks away - towards the Navy Pier on the right (don't remember the name of it). It wasn't very expensive (especially if you do brunch thing and knock out two meals at once). Delicious! Anyone know the name? I had lunch there one day and breakfast the next.

 

[DebbieJ]

There is a Caribou Coffee shop near the Hilton. Great coffee and pastries. Their multigrain bagel is awesome.

 

[dannyzmom]

I pack individual packets of Carnation Instant Breakfast drink so if I am in a rush, all I need is a glass of milk to mix it into.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

There is a Caribou Coffee shop near the Hilton. Great coffee and pastries. Their multigrain bagel is awesome.

mmmmm, and when you buy a coffee drink, they put a chocolate covered coffee bean on top!:chef:

 

[DebbieJ]

I *heart* Caribou. I go to the one by me so often that one of their baristas hosted a show for me in March and now she is going to sign soon. Hopefully before the end of May

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I *heart* Caribou. I go to the one by me so often that one of their baristas hosted a show for me in March and now she is going to sign soon. Hopefully before the end of May

We don't have them here - the only time I get to go is when I'm in Chicago.

*sigh* So little time, so many restaurants......

 

[BethCooks4U]

There is a Caribou Coffee shop near the Hilton. Great coffee and pastries. Their multigrain bagel is awesome.

I discovered Caribou Coffee last year on my way out of town. I SOOO LOVE that place :love: - even more then I love the Corner Bakery which I also love!

We're at the Sheraton this year but I must find a way to get to those places sometime on our stay!!

 

[DebbieJ]

I love Corner Bakery too. The Chicken Pomodoro panini is my fav. Last year I drove downtown and met up with Kristi pampmomof3 while she was at her wave and that's where we went. I like to go there for lunch, unfortunately my sisters like Panera better, so I end up there more often. blech. Corner Bakery has roasted turkey as opposed to smoked and also serves Coke instead of Pepsi, which gets them a thumbs up in my book!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I love Corner Bakery too. The Chicken Pomodoro panini is my fav. Last year I drove downtown and met up with Kristi pampmomof3 while she was at her wave and that's where we went.

I like to go there for lunch, unfortunately my sisters like Panera better, so I end up there more often. blech. Corner Bakery has roasted turkey as opposed to smoked and also serves Coke instead of Pepsi, which gets them a thumbs up in my book!

How Can That Be?

We have plenty of Panera Breads around here, but no Corner Bakeries - and I just think Panera is almost a sad imitation of CB......

Okay - I still like Panera, but I DREAM of Corner Bakery!:chef:

 

[JAE]

Only if you have time for a long hike! We did this last year, with our luggage in tow, and it was a Loooooooonnnggg walk!

On the way back to the Hilton, we realized there was a Corner Bakery MUCH closer - on the same street as the front side of the Hotel.

That long hike, I'm sure, is part of the reason why I lost 2 lbs at conference.

 

[krzymomof4]

Is Caribou better than Starbucks??
I am a Starbucks girl and I can't get along without coffee in the morning. If I don't have my morning jolt of any kind of java, Lord help anyone who is near me

 

[DebbieJ]

Is Caribou better than Starbucks??
I am a Starbucks girl and I can't get along without coffee in the morning. If I don't have my morning jolt of any kind of java, Lord help anyone who is near me

Are ya kiddin' me? Caribou is WWAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY better than Starbucks.

 

[myinnerchef]

Caribou is homier and less snobby than Starbucks.

 

[DebbieJ]

Caribou is homier and less snobby than Starbucks.

And their coffee tastes better.

 

[BethCooks4U]

And their coffee tastes better.

OMG! Starbucks is not even in their league! I had some kind of turtle coffee when I was there last and they had bits of candy (snickers, I believe) that was the perfect touch. I can't wait to go back there and get that again!

 

[raebates]

So, are we planning a breakfast together for those of us who are arriving the night before? I'd love a little extra CS-buddies time. I've never been to either Caribou Coffee or Au Bon Pain. I'd be game for either on that Thursday morning.Any takers?

 

[krzymomof4]

Please tell me they have some kind of coffee in the rooms....

 

[thebowman]

I would love to meet and eat! Tell me where and when Rae.

 

[raebates]

I've never stayed at the Hilton before, so I'm not the best person to plan a breakfast get-together. I'll be there with bells on (not literally . . . then again, you never know).