"We had the pleasure of photographing Jessica and Nate’s wedding at Café Brauer, and it was an absolute dream. The venue offers timeless Chicago elegance with its high ceilings, warm brick architecture, and those stunning views of the city skyline and Lincoln Park Zoo. From a photography perspective, the natural light that floods through the grand windows is incredible. Every frame feels cinematic and elevated. The staff was professional, attentive, and made the entire experience smooth for the couple and creative team alike. If you’re a couple looking for a Chicago venue that’s both classic and visually breathtaking, Café Brauer is a perfect choice. I look forward to returning to this venue. IG: LaurenAshleyStudios"

"they have some good food, outstanding service and friendly staff and the best thing is the view especially if you got a window on the lakeside but it could be a little bit chilly in the winter so you better bring your blanket or warmer 😄"

"Café Brauer was a great venue for our recent corporate holiday party booking as Captured Moments Collective Photo Booth rental vendor. The location was easy to get to, the staff was friendly, and the setup process was straightforward. The space offered a welcoming atmosphere for guests, and everything we needed for the event was easily accessible. We were glad to be part of the celebration and look forward to future events at this venue! IG: CapturedMomentsCollective"

"Café Brauer was my absolute dream venue, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation. The space is stunning, the architecture and historic charm speak for themselves and hardly need additional décor to feel wedding ready. We had the pleasure of working with Ellen from our first tour to the day-of (and even after!) and she was incredible every step of the way. Ellen answered every question and handled every request with such grace and care. I always felt supported, and she truly went above and beyond—coordinating seamlessly with our planner, florist, and other vendors to ensure our day was nothing short of perfect. It meant so much to feel like someone genuinely cared about our day through it all. We also used Café Brauer’s in-house caterer, Tigerlily, and the compliments haven’t stopped rolling in. Guests are still reaching out to us—as well as our parents—saying it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve attended and hands-down the best wedding food they’ve ever had. I couldn’t recommend Café Brauer and Ellen more. It was everything we dreamed of and more."

"Cafe Brauer was perfect for our wedding reception! We had 120 guests and it was set up exactly how we envisioned. The indoor/outdoor space is unmatched. The food/drink service was excellent. We loved working with Ellen in preparation for our day. She was very responsive throughout the planning process, coordinated with us to view the space when needed, and took extra time with us during our tasting. Thank you Ellen and team for creating our dream day!"