Ceres Cafe
Cafe · Loop ·
Hefty pours of cocktails and American eats in art deco setting
Hefty pours of cocktails and American eats in art deco setting
"Fitting its location inside the Loop’s historic Chicago Board of Trade building — that’s CBOT to those in the know — Ceres Café’s happy hour is an early-afternoon affair. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, traders and those who hang out with them enjoy specially priced draft and canned beer ($3-$6), and $8.50 espresso martinis and margaritas. Be sure to take advantage of the 25% off bar snacks — hot wings and cheese fries, perhaps? — as Ceres is also known for its hefty pours (check out this scene from The Bear for further proof)." - Lisa Shames
"Ceres Cafe serves as the namesake for Episode 6 of Season 1, where Carmy’s brother Mikey (Jon Bernthal) tells the story of a wild night at the bar in the lobby of the Board of Trade building. Open since 1967, the bar is known for its faceless art deco statue of the namesake goddess and its strong cocktails that make it a favorite for after-work drinks." - Ashok Selvam
"When traders at the CBOE and CBOT aren't busy getting rich off market volatility that hurts your 401K, they're grabbing a meal or drinks at Ceres' Cafe. And we suggest you join them. Order something basic like a jack and coke or sprite and vodka, mostly because you'll get a giant cup of just alcohol and a can of soda on the side. The patio is awesome in the summer." - sam faye
"The risk of starting a day-drinking adventure at Ceres is that it could become the first and last spot you hit. Located in the towering Art Deco Chicago Board of Trade building, Ceres is known for its stiff drinks and for claiming the careers of civil servants." - AJ LaTrace
"If you want to forget your troubles, go to Ceres. If you want to create your troubles, also go to Ceres. Tucked into the Chicago Board of Trade Building, Ceres’ infamously strong cocktails have made it the “destroyer of careers.” Ceres also serves your hangover cure with a bar menu that features cheese fries and signature sliders." - Leigh Giangreco
