Expat
A 1950s-styled West Loop spot mixing American classics with global comfort food and well-traveled cocktails, plus brunch and a photo booth.
- Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1)
- $$
- 1402 W Randolph St
- 3.6 (90 reviews)
Description
Expat channels a 1950s vibe in the West Loop, pairing American cafe classics with global comfort food and a lineup of natural wines and well-traveled cocktails. It has earned a reputation as one of the area's best brunch spots, and guests can also make use of a photo booth. Yet the experience splits sharply: some visitors find it fresh and fun, while others report terrible music, heavy crowds at late-night events, and unreasonable security, including monitored bathrooms. Service inconsistencies and mandatory gratuities also come up, and some neighbors complain about patrons trashing the exterior and patio nightly.
Highlights: one of the area's best brunch spots, well-traveled cocktails, photo booth, service inconsistencies, crowding