Café By The River
Permanently Closed
Spanish-inspired cafe with river views, La Colombe coffee
Spanish-inspired cafe with river views, La Colombe coffee
"The riverside coffee shop inside the Bank of America Tower — a concept backed by celebrity chef José Andrés — has closed, with an Instagram post describing it as “a temporary gesture — perhaps it could be a seasonal move as Chicago nears winter.” The Bank of America Tower has been affected by changing downtown-worker habits despite the bank mandating more in-office days over the last year; other restaurants in the tower, like Bar Mar and Bazaar Meat, remain unaffected." - Ashok Selvam
"Located below Bar Mar and Bazaar Meat, Café By the River provides a more casual way to enjoy chef José Andrés’ fare and riverfront views. The coffee shop and cafe serves La Colombe coffee along with flautas and gazpacho, providing a quick snack for office workers or a place for those with time to linger. Stop in early for a xuxo, a Spanish pastry filled with cream and dusted with powdered sugar." - Eater Staff
"Located on the lower level of the same building beneath the bar, Cafe by the River opened over the summer as a third venue in the Bank of America Tower complex." - Ashok Selvam
"An all-day café located on the lower level of the new Bank of America Tower aimed at returning office workers, serving sandwiches on Spanish bread, salads, and pastries during weekday hours to provide convenient, casual meals for the building’s tenants." - Ashok Selvam
"The first to open will be an all-day riverside cafe called Joe’s by the River. According to a news release, Joe’s should open this summer." - Ashok Selvam