Broken Shaker Café
River North, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Broken Shaker Café on East Ohio Street carries the Broken Shaker name but offers no published menu, hours, or pricing, making it a gamble against River North's transparent café options. If it mirrors the Miami original's cocktail-forward format, expect daytime drinks and light bites: but plan to call ahead or walk by to confirm it's open.
About Broken Shaker Café
Broken Shaker Café is a Chicago venue. The dress code is casual. Check directly for current pricing, cuisine, menus, hours, booking method, service format, chef, or signature dishes before making plans.
The safest way to evaluate Broken Shaker Café is against what you need from the outing: a clearly planned meal, a flexible stop, or a casual visit where details can be confirmed close to arrival. For broader context, Our full Chicago restaurants guide can help you compare other Chicago dining options with more published planning information.
Lunch vs Dinner: Value and Format
If lunch, dinner, menu format, or price point will shape your plans, confirm directly before going. Comparison options in Pearl include Doc B's Restaurant (River North) and Pizzeria Uno, both of which may be useful reference points when deciding what kind of Chicago outing you want.
How It Compares
Broken Shaker Café is a casual Chicago option. If you want to compare it with other named Pearl listings, consider Pizzeria Uno, Pops for Champagne, Star of Siam, Toast It IZ, or Doc B's Restaurant (River North) depending on the type of experience you are weighing.
For now, the recommendation is simple: choose Broken Shaker Café if you are comfortable confirming details directly and dressing casually. If you need to settle more details before arrival, compare it with other Chicago venues through Pearl, including Our full Chicago bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 19 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
- Website
- brokenshaker.com
- Phone
- (312) 940-3699
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit, cozy cocktail bar with a slightly eclectic, global feel and a mod-vintage look, creating an intimate yet lively atmosphere inside a boutique hotel setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Coffee, Beer, Non-alcoholic cocktails
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- Smashed Avocado Toast with Egg
- Breakfast Burrito
- street-food inspired small plates
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pizzeria Uno, American Deepdish, American Deepdish
- Star of Siam, Notable alternative
- Pops for Champagne, Notable alternative
- Toast It IZ, Notable alternative
- Doc B's Restaurant (River North), Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against River North's café and casual-dining lineup, Broken Shaker Café's lack of posted details makes it the riskiest choice for a planned visit. Pizzeria Uno and Doc B's Restaurant (River North) both publish menus and prices, so you know what you'll spend before you sit down; Pops for Champagne advertises its champagne-and-jazz format for evening bookings. If you value spontaneity over certainty, and you're already in the neighborhood, the café's Broken Shaker pedigree suggests a cocktail-savvy team, possibly serving breakfast martinis or midday spritzes alongside coffee and pastries. But without confirmed hours or a visible offering, it's a venue for regulars willing to take a chance rather than first-timers planning a meal.
For a clear daytime recommendation, choose Doc B's Restaurant (River North) for a visible lunch menu or Toast It IZ for walk-in breakfast. If you want a cocktail-forward spot with predictable evening hours, Pops for Champagne delivers an experience with no ambiguity. Reserve Broken Shaker Café for a second visit to the area, once you've confirmed it's open and aligned with your format preferences.
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Compare Broken Shaker Café
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Shaker Café | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Pizzeria Uno | Chicago | American Deepdish | Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Star of Siam | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Pops for Champagne | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Toast It IZ | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Doc B's Restaurant (River North) | Chicago | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Broken Shaker Café?
The dress code for Broken Shaker Café is casual. Relaxed everyday clothing should fit the guidance.
Is Broken Shaker Café good for solo dining?
What are alternatives to Broken Shaker Café in Chicago?
For comparison, Pearl also lists Pizzeria Uno, Doc B's Restaurant (River North), Pops for Champagne, Star of Siam, and Toast It IZ. Use them as Chicago comparison points when deciding which venue best fits your plans.
What should a first-timer know about Broken Shaker Café?
Broken Shaker Café is in Chicago, and casual dress is appropriate. First-timers should check current menu, hours, pricing, booking process, cuisine, and service style before making plans.
