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Specialties
Located near Navy Pier, Local Root is a tranquil oasis of locally-sourced, organic freshness. Tucked in the heart of Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood offering casual-by-day brunch daily from 7AM, dinner and wine bar by night with a lunch-time lineup of fresh salads, soup, flat-breads, burgers & sandwiches featuring seasonal farm-to-table ingredients alongside house-baked breads, muffins, cookies and our own custom recipe sodas.
By night, find seasonal favorites like free-range chicken and bbq pork ribs, grass-fed steak frites and fresh seafood special, teamed with locally sourced organic cheeses and charcuterie boards. A full bar includes local craft draft beers, regional wines and familiar liquor from unfamiliar local brands.
Breakfast/brunch begins daily at 7AM. Saturday and Sunday brunches offer an expanded innovative menu additions like crepes du jour prepared from prairie organic flour with seasonal fruit, bbq brioche, chicken & waffles and bar service featuring the ever-popular Bloody Mary, Bottomless Mimosa or your choice.
History
Established in 2012.
Opened in September 2012 serving sustainable food that provides fresh, delicious food that is not only better tasting, but better for the planet and the people involved in the food’s production too.
Local Root is an independently-owned business that provides a bistro café experience with a laid back vibe for the Streeterville community. Think comfy, cozy, meet a friend, have a drink or a meal, read a book, work.
Meet the Business Owner
Daniel G.
Business Owner
Daniel began his entrepreneurial career by purchasing farmland for his family to operate an organic grass fed free range farm. He has a strong belief that the best food is food that has been loved throughout every step of its creation. From sowing the seeds to garnishing the plate, food is one of the essential pleasures of life. Through the creation of Local Root, Daniel is completing the circle of hospitality and treating food and people the right way.
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