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The Winner of Chicago's 2006 Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year Award
Grand Lux Cafe is a two star restaurant in Chicago. Check out this affordable place in the Magnificent Mile area. It's known for its contemporary offerings. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, and valet parking. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food great. The service is great.
Above the Ann Taylor store on Michigan Avenue, this huge restaurant offers shoppers and business types roomy, comfortable relief from the Mag Mile bustle. Grand Lux boasts a spacious bar, buzzing open kitchen,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/08/2004
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What to say? It's cheesecake factory, without ads in the menu. Still the same ungodly portions, the same quality of food - that is to say, decent but not outstanding - the same ambience and basic…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to the city, I was on the DePaul campus studying for finals one night, when one of my friends told me to come downtown for appetizers. They gave me the address, but not the name of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious, the restaurant beautiful. I used to go here, ALOT, until i brought a huge family party here, was shoved in the ugly back room, and had the worst service on earth. It was really…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for when the Cheesecake Factory is just too casual.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I shared the Pasta Carbonara. It was pasta in these creamy sauce with bacon, peas, garlic, romano and parmesan cheeses. It was creamy and cheesy, and delicious! A little heavy, but that was what I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic chopped salads! had the Manhattan Salad with turkey, avocado and cheese. My friend had the Manhattan with tuna. The other friend had the Portofino chicken salad. very reasonably priced…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Grand Lux Cafe and the Cheesecake Factory are owned by the same company(which is why there is often a similar feel). Ive attended a few birthday celebrations at the Grand Lux, and the food is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With 200 yelps already had to add anything new. Damn good food and great service. Hands down better then cheesecake factory. This is an excellent place to take your family. If your at Grand Lux and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service was good/great. But..........WHILE WAITING TO BE SEATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR A ROACH RAN ACROSS SOMEONES FOOT. My mom didn't want to cause a fuss and ruin others time so she…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok the good things are - it's clean, my dinner mates were happy. The staff was cheerful. The food was ordinary. The staff was not knowledgeable - my waiter had no idea what was in the pasta carbonara…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Grand Lux! Despise the wait sometimes. Heartily despise. It happens though.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do what your mom always told you not to do - get dessert first. Here, their desserts are baked to order and take about half an hour to prepare, so these babies will be ooey-gooey goodness by the time…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special really. It's a very nice atmosphere, but everything is very overpriced. Also, the portions are about 4x too big, and if you're a vegetarian or even vegan, there about two dishes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the restaurants that I've been to, I don't think I have ever frequented one more than Grand Lux... therefore, I'll be really covering the restaurant's menu of what I had in depth. I have…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was delicious. I loved the warm bread - whole grain. I got the Greek salad with chicken - it was huge and delicious! Decent amount of feta cheese, the chicken was tender, and a generous…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooooh went here over the weekend and it was just damn good food. Everything we ordered was just amazing, and the best part by far is the street view you get from your table! The restaurant is made…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is just Cheesecake Factory renamed. While the food is edible, there was nothing spectacular about it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is almost identical to cheesecake factory, it may have the same ownership I think. Big menu, big portions, sort of pricey, but its actually not too bad considering the type of place it is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While on a business trip in Chicago, I had plenty of restaurants to choose from, but I chose Grand Lux Cafe for the convenience and the close proximity to my downtown hotel. I sooo agree with the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just not overly impressed with Grand Luxe. I would give it a 3.5 if that was an option. With all the damn people waiting in the lobby you would think its really something to get excited about. As…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a lot like Cheesecake Factory. Big, big portions that are bold on taste and seasoning. I really did enjoy the food. Its price compliments the hearty servings, but the same thing that has turned…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love tacky eateries (Chili's, TGIFriday's, Olive Garden, Red Robin, etc). The Grand Lux is like a fancy tacky eatery so I love it extra! Back when I lived in Chicago (sob) I used to ALWAYS bring any…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here at least a dozen of times so I think it's time for a review. I never had a bad experience here and the portions here are HUGE! This is the restaurant that I went on my first date with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off - yes, there are a ton of people waiting for a table. But don't fret, it really will be only 10 minutes like the host said. I promise. I've been in the service industry for years, and I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and can say I enjoyed my dinning experience at Grand Lux over Cheesecake factory. I agree with other yelpers that their menus are both filled with huge selections, but what wins…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have probably eaten at Grand Lux Caf more than any other place in Chicago. Usually we go for an early lunch or a late dinner in order to avoid the crowds and long wait times, because…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally ate there for the first time today - loved it! Had a Cobb Salad and Iced Tea, both of which were perfect for a lovely spring lunch. The service was very attentive, and the room (circular room…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends love this place...I like it. Everything I don't like about the place (bad parking, crowded, busy, touristy, not intimate)...the food makes up for it. Delicious. We had a group of 12 and we…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Buffalo Chicken Rolls are the best! They truely are so amazing if you like the hot sauce flavor. The blue cheese dressing served with them is also delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lux is great. I don't care how "touristy" it is. I'm a local, and I will eat here any day. It's owned by the same company that owns Cheesecake Factory, which I'm not too big on. The menus differ…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Grand Lux twice now and the second visit was great, we got window seat overlooking Michigan Avenue, it was FAB! Great menu, good food, great er desserts!! Beautiful decor and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Liked it, didn't love it. I know it's a big tourist spot because it's right in the middle of Michigan Ave. shopping. Their menu is definitely huge, and they have all sorts of lunch combos (You can get…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a real fan of brining visitors to the Grand Lux. Our friends from overseas always end up loving the food and the space. I wish we could get into the roundish room with the big windows. *shakes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The big sister to the Cheesecake Factory is a bit snazzier and while busy it never seems as chaotic as the Cheesecake Factory down the street. Beautiful interiors but after a few years it could…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is hardly as impressive as the space. Their portions are huge but either lack flavor or are doused with a little too much of it. It doesn't all taste bad, but given the portion size, it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, another chain restaurant review *hangs head in shame*. We had family in from out of town and needed a place for brunch right downtown...the Grand Lux Cafe seemed like the perfect solution. They…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try your hardest to get seated in the "special" room. Then try to get a nice window seat. It's fun, romantic, casual, special... all at the same time! It's especially nice when the Christmas lights…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say the Grand Lux is my favorite restaurant. Their drinks are creative, and the food is sooooo tasty! The waiters are really friendly and the food comes out fast. Recently, my fiance and i…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The stars in my review mainly account for the view the place provides : (if you're lucky enough to get one of those seats). The wait time can be really long, especially when the waiting area gets…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I feel guilty for loving restaurants like Grand Lux and Cheesecake Factory. Some criticize they're too cardboard cutout, impersonal and average. I don't care! I love them anyway. Big, open…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, AMAZING service with a genuine smile, and unbelievable beignets. I'm talking mouth watering, eye closing, breath stealing beignets. I truly wanted to order more. In fact I wanted to order…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Wednesday night and were seated right away in this lovely round room with huge windows. Aside from the windows, it kind of reminded me of a cruise ship with all the ornate dcor…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my meal here last night. It was not a holy shit knock me off my feet kind of enjoyment but very good indeed. I ordered the sirloin and the shrimp scampi. The shrimp really impressed me…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a short flight to Chicago (from Minneapolis), we decided to grab lunch somewhere conveniently located around our main goal for the weekend--shopping! We were quickly guided to Grand Lux by a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As usual, two words. . .Buffalo Rolls. Goodness that appetizer is addictive. There hasn't been a time when I've gone here and not gotten them. Not once. Oh, and I'm big on the bread that's served…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the drinks here are fabulous. if you like strong drinks and fresh fruit, you HAVE to try: watermelon martini
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's touristy but when you're having a big group with varying tastes, there's enough selection to cater to everyone. The wait's not that long since the place is huge/ But man... the bathrooms are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although this place is usually crawling with tourists, it is worth making a trip to Michigan Avenue (at least once anyways). The line usually looks worse than the wait actually is. The restaurant is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lux is my go to lunch hot spot. I love all of their dishes and am never disappointed. They not only have sandwiches and other lunch favorites, they serve dinner entrees in lunch portions.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I would usually rather try a local or family-owned place, the Grand Lux has so much going for it: Attentive and memorable service, location, location, location, and heaping portions of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a large chain you can't go wrong with Grand Lux. I no what to anticipate and you receive it. Prices are fair . Portions are oversized but everyone takes home I imagine.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The employees are professional and the food met my expectations -I would go there again.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Grand Lux. It has really fun decor, great drinks, and a huge menu. The begniets are AWESOME!!!! I like the miso glazed salmon, Sunday night pasta, and they have great salads and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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I have eaten the Lux soooo many times. Both lunch and dinner and I have yet to have a bad experiences. The staff is great, the drinks are great and the food is even better. I am working my way through the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always had a good time at the Grand Lux Cafe. The space they have is deceptively large - the food is good and the desserts are pretty memorable. Great place for birthdays or pre-theater or…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know they are owned by the same company, but Grand Lux is far better than the Cheesecake factory, and has a better view! The huge kitchen says it all, and makes your mouth water while you walk by…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheesecake this is not. The food is pretty good, but there are way more places I would rather go. The place has a Cheesecake factory feel to it, but the food quality is not the same. The asian…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went there a few months ago and my friends were all, "You've been here before." They INSISTED that I'd been there but I didn't remember it at all. It is very grand, hence the name. Things are…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My take on Grand Lux is that it's supposed to be somewhat classier than it's sister restaurant, Cheesecake Factory. The menu selection is smaller and not as overwhelming but the dessert menu is more…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My Gosh! I've Found The Best............ The best French Toast on earth. Brioche bread soaked in egg custard and cooked perfectly. Golden brown and crispy on the outside, creamy and custardy on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great place to catch lunch, brunch, hang out in the midst of shopping on Michigan Avenue... It's a standard menu with awesome far.. it's a bit pricey..but not too bad... It's the stepchild of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always good food! And the nice thing about it, it's always consistently good. Yes, I know most complaints are about the wait time, but plan on going during non-busy hours; best times are between 2…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lux is an Chicago favorite. My friend loved the food so much she had her wedding reception here 2 months ago. I've been going for at least 3 years now. I always pay a visit to GL when I'm in…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It really is just like a The Cheesecake Factory. The food is rich (try the beignets for dessert) and the view from the rotunda is fabulous. But the service matches the size of the place, the menu is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lux Cafe: the good news is, its just like Cheesecake Factory (which is DELICIOUS and you know it)! The bad news is, its just like Cheesecake Factory (and all the slow-walking tourists who don't…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is tasty, portions are huge, wait can be long, atmosophre is swank without trendy.......I feel like most of my feedback from this place has been shared (with the 100 reviews!). I do think their…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good - but right on Michigan, so it's a total tourist trap. Don't even try going on the weekends. The bar area is first come, first serve though, so even when they are busy during the week,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that turns me off from this place is the wait... The Sunday night pasta is great and big enough for two or for leftovers. Additionally, the must-get appetizer is the fried…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to completely rewrite my earlier glowing review to revise how I feel about Grand Lux Cafe. After a few spotty experiences, I can't recommend this restaurant because attention to detail--having…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
True, if you like the Cheesecake Factory you probably will like Grand Lux, just by chance I am not much of a fan of the Cheesecake Factory. You can blame McDonald's all you want for obesity in…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes its a chain- a branch of the Cheesecake Factory, but the food is a step up from there. I fell in love with the he caramel chicken. I'm not big on sweets, but the after dinner coffees they…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. The first time I ate here was actually in Las Vegas!!! I immediately fell in love with the Joe's Omelet which was loaded with spinach, ground beef, mushrooms (no mushrooms for…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had great food experiences at this restaurant. Portions are huge, and ingredients are fresh. The menu is huge, and making a decision is so hard because everything sounds excellent. I loved the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Cheesecake Factory, you'll like this place. I confirmed that it IS they ARE related. Which is not really a bad thing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the food is good, there are too many options on the menu, and you can get this restaurant anywhere in the country, whether it's Grand Luxe or Cheesecake Factory. The food is pretty decent if…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but the place reminds me too much of a chain (because it is). If you like The Cheesecake Factory you will like this place. The portions are big and you can order almost anything. No real…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here since I moved to Chicago. I always find something on the menu that I like. Although its a chain, I still enjoy going here. The portions are quite large. The chocolate chip…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't worth the price. It's a lot like cheesecake factory and I think it's actually owned by the same company. It's really just not good food and not even worth half of the price they…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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The enormous food portions are extremely well priced for the quality. I have never had this type of food. Left overs are a great quality because you get to experience the wonderful food a second time
kudzu.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try the spicy flat chicken sandwich - its orgasmic! i am sure they put crack in the fries too! they are sooo addicting. not a diet friendly place either- the deserts are phenomenal!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any other day, I probably would give this place 3 stars but I'm feeling generous today. This place reminds me a lot of the Cheesecake Factory. It has a great atmosphere and this place is very nicely…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had decent experiences at Grand Lux in the past, but this week we went and it was kind of crappy. All three of us just found our food to be kinda blah. The only good thing served was a soup…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Getting a lot for your money shouldn't be a reason to eat somewhere. Cheesecake and Grand Lux are pretty much the same to me. It's such a strong "brand" among chain restaurants, though. Because of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grand lux is a great restaurant the atmospher is great the food is great perfect for that romantic dinner with that special someone or just a night to hang out with the girls I give it five stars!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it. We went for brunch this past weekend but they had so much to choose from on the menu, I ended up getting a large lunch salad instead. It was the one with chicken, artichoke, peas, lentils…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for dinner a few years back and had a good experience. Recently headed there for lunch. It was a 25 minute wait and the place was jammed. We sat on the second level and the service was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What's up with waiting system here? You put your name in and stand in a terrible lobby at the bottom of two steep escalators. Why not use buzzers? It would make SO much more sense. You could hang…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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This is the best place I been to for dinner in Chicago and THE PLACE to go. The portions are hefty and the desserts are barely even finishable after your entree. I would forget the appetizers and save room for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a guilty pleasure of mine. Its an upsized Cheesecake Factory, as if that was really necessary, there are crowds, tourists, encyclopedic menu, crazy portion sizes. Despite all that,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What else would you expect from a sister restaurant of the Cheesecake Factory? Grand Lux is a beautiful place, I'll give them that, but it's not like they're serving top quality food here. It's pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited Grand Lux 5 other times previously, but my most recent visit left me feeling a little sour. The wait time for a table was as per usual 45mins to 1 hour, which i was OK with. The food…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fantastic place to eat. Hard to believe this place is owned and operated by the Cheesecake Factory corporation. I've gone here numerous times when visiting one of my all-time favorite cities.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh, I had tourists in town, so forgive me...I needed a last second place for brunch downtown that wouldn't have a 3 hour wait. Good: Short wait, I couldn't believe it when she said 10 minutes (at…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a huge fan of the Grand Lux Cafe. The food is okay, just like every other chain restaurant food found on Michigan Avenue that caters to tourists. The food portions are huge and most times, so are…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't like chain restaurants, but I have soft spot for Grand Lux and Cheescake Factory. Simply because the portions are huge and almost everything on the menu is fat laden and damn tasty.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If someone could explain to me the difference between Grand Lux and Cheesecake Factory, I'd appreciate it. The two concepts are the brain children of the same company, but I'd expect some…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was late. I was hungry. And Grand Lux is less than a block from my office. Although I've never had a bad meal at The Cheesecake Factory, it's not my first choice - in fact, it probably doesn't even…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very vegetarian-friendly, although it may not appear that way. They do honor requests to make dishes vegetarian. They didn't add the bacon to the incredible double stuffed potato spring rolls, which…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great escalator! great view of mich ave! great yummy desserts. good prices. good service. its a chain, what do you expect! sometimes its good, sometimes bad sometimes in between.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok, i know this is completely touristy. Why don't i just go to the cheesecake factory (which is actually owned by the same people)? Basically, I come for the salad. I really like the asian…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off - I don't like Cheesecake Factory! And this more expensive sister restaurant does not catch my fancy either!
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner last Thursday with an old college roommate...we got in in ten minutes, which was shocking to me, since every time I've walked past this place, there is a line wrapped around the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is decent although the portions are way too big. I feel shameful wasting half of my food. I've had terrific service and I've had bad service here. The place is full of tourists (everyone I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about Grand Lux. Sometimes I really feel like going there because some of their entres are really good. But most of the times I regret it. The place is ALWAYS crowded beyond…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooooo touristy. I really can't get past that whenever I go to Grand Lux. For whatever reason my friends really enjoy this place so I go often and I never really enjoy it. The service is always…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, thats right, I live in Chicago, and am giving Grand Lux 5 stars! So Im a little biased- I have friends that work here, and we've never had bad service. Slow service, yes, but never bad. One word…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is there any difference between this place and the Cheesecake Factory really? Not that I could tell, but I'm sure there are subtleties. Nice example of the mega-portion, mega-size, mega-menu,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are only two things I don't like about Grand Lux: the large crowds and the tourists (often one in the same). However, I really enjoy their food so I have to deal with the wait time and the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's a chain, but I can't hold that against it. The food was very solidly good, and the portions are so HUGE that it's insane. You only need one dessert for a table, especially if you're…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, I don't think I particularly cared for the atmosphere at Grand Lux. It was a little too loud and not a very intimate dining experience by any means. Service was friendly and attentive. The food…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can we say MOST RIDICULOUSLY HUGE MENU EVER? Thank Jesus I am semi-particular when it comes to ordering because I may have gone after everything on the menu. I also had no idea this place was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah this place reminds me so much of the cheesecake factory or a knock off of the cheesecake factory!! The wait is crazily retarded and when ur sited, there's ton's of open tables around you which…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed the meal...I sort of expected the whole thing to be a very generic experience. And while the atmosphere and decor were very similar to cheesecake factory, I didn't feel like it was a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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we often come downtown to spend the weekend at the family condo, more often than not we go to the grand lux. the food is great ! we have never had a bad meal there. the variety is endless and the portions are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lux is a great restaurant for a dinner date, families, going out on the town night. I went with my family, had an amzing drink, wonderful buffalo wrap appetizer and delicious salmon for dinner.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is eye-catching, the service is very attentive and the portions are large. Of course the other important aspects are that their drinks are great & the dessert (strawberry shortcake) is even…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wife likes it for Sunday brunch. I avoid eating in the dinning room like an plague-infected toilet seat. Not to deride their food, because it is quite good, I just don't like the crowded vibe of the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Call me strange, but aside from its grand size, am I the one who thinks the Cheesecake Factory is BETTER than Grand Lux? I've eaten at both at least 3 dozen times apiece and I've never once been…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Boo. Boo. Boo. Anything owned by the Cheesecake factory automatically loses a star. I had the worst Caesar salad of my life here and the service was horrible. Meals come with complimentary bread, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here multiple times and each experience is memorable. The menu here is so massive that they make you come back to try other menu items. My
