Lacuna Lofts

Lacuna Lofts was everything we could have hoped for and more. The space itself is stunning—a perfect blend of character and charm that made our wedding feel unique and special. From the planning process to our food tasting to the big day itself, everything was seamless and well-organized. Our venue coordinator, Myra, was an absolute gem. When our original coordinator transitioned roles just a month before our wedding, Myra stepped in effortlessly and made sure everything continued without a hitch. She was easy to talk to, truly invested in making our day perfect, and even helped coordinate our rehearsal. Beyond that, the entire venue staff was outstanding. The bartenders, servers, and security team were incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive, ensuring our guests had an amazing experience. And we can't say enough about the chefs—the food was phenomenal! Every detail came together beautifully, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the team at Lacuna Lofts. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind venue with incredible service, this is it!

Had our wedding in La Galleria and it was amazing. The coordinators were great to work with and everything ran without an issue. The venue is beautiful, unique, artsy, and gives you the feel of Chicago. Our guests had the best time.

My husband and I lost track of the number of friends and family members who came up to us at our wedding and in the days after to rave about Lacuna Lofts - from the art to the wood to the lights! We immediately fell in love with Lacuna Lofts when we toured the space, and the art we loved so much looked incredible in our wedding photos. Tania and the whole Lacuna Lofts team was a DREAM to work with throughout our planning process. Tania was so responsive, professional, and accommodating to our different needs and requests. It was so easy working with Tania on both the venue and catering, and that showed in how perfect our wedding day went! If you are looking for a unique, unforgettable wedding venue, it does not get better than Lacuna Lofts in Chicago!

Have attended several events at Lacuna artist lofts. It's a very interesting place and Eclectic in style & Decor. There are several floors and each one is decorated differently. I strongly suggest it if you get the chance make sure you explore all the different levels. It's an old Warehouse building and they combine the old with the new and somehow it really, really works. Art abounds in this place, it is an artist Paradise as well as s photographers dream. It's beautiful and it's only right, and truly a place that has to be seen to be appreciated. There are a lot of wedding receptions held here as well as special events. They have their own catering service, but they can accommodate you if you want something special. The food is excellent, as well as the many choices that are available. My biggest regret is that I did not check out the rooftop space. I have heard that it is absolutely gorgeous and not to be missed. Can't wait for the next event to be held here so I can go check it out and enjoy the view.

Excellent venue. Amazing food by L and M Studio catering. I recommend this venue for your next special event!

I love this old building. But the reason why I go to this old building, it's to get my weave put in my hair by none other than Natalie b hands down. She is the best. It's all about quality, not quantity with her.

The rooftop of this venue is of course one of the highlights, but the staff was also wonderful all day long. This venue was beautiful, unique, and full of fun signs and murals to enjoy + take photos with for guests and the couple. Plus, that rooftop view at night!!!

This has got to be one of my favorite venues in Chicago! I have shot a few weddings here now and can not say enough about how unique this space is. The old brick walls and wood floors really give this place a great aesthetic and the views from the rooftop deck are incredible. Definitely a Chicago favorite

We loved Lacuna so so much, it made our wedding so special! All our guests could not stop talking about how much they loved it and how cool/beautiful it is! We had 180 guests but you can definitely fit way more people on the rooftop and the reception area! The rooftop was perfect for the ceremony and cocktail hour, especially with the amazing view of the city skyline. We had our reception in the Reverie and it was amazing! Perfect layout and space. Plenty of room for the dance floor and it's right by the bar so easy for guests to grab a drink and go back to dancing!

Went to see the venue with my fiancé, it is a really nice place, but the girl showing the venue was so rude, make me feel I don't want to get marry there no more, I don't want to leave my money here, because I'm not asking for anything for free, you guys have the responsibility to treat customers good and make them feel we're going to have the best experience here, but no, so disappointed how they treated us

My husband and I lost track of the number of friends and family members who came up to us at our wedding and in the days after to rave about Lacuna Lofts - from the art to the wood to the lights! We immediately fell in love with Lacuna Lofts when we toured the space, and the art we loved so much looked incredible in our wedding photos. Tania and the whole Lacuna Lofts team was a DREAM to work with throughout our planning process. Tania was so responsive, professional, and accommodating to our different needs and requests. It was so easy working with Tania on both the venue and catering, and that showed in how perfect our wedding day went! If you are looking for a unique, unforgettable wedding venue, it does not get better than Lacuna Lofts in Chicago!

Went to an event it was a very pleasant space! large loft-ish post industrial spaces that have the vibe. Nice that it's in a less congested area than west loop etc...

Lacuna Lofts is an excellent venue for special events or occasions such as weddings. The lofts are also incredible from what I have heard from people. My cousin has his wedding ceremony and reception here, and it was amazing! The rooftop view of Chicago is breathtaking on a gorgeous day. The ceremony was on the rooftop and was beautiful. We then moved downstairs to the reception area and the room was decorated very nicely. The reception space was very eclectic and modern, but was very attractive looking. The staff were very helpful and professional. The food was excellent and tasted delicious! This is definitely not your ordinary event space, but it is very nice for weddings or special events. I do not live in Chicago, but if I did, I would recommend Lacuna Lofts for weddings because their event space is incredible. The rooftop view of Chicago alone is worth the price to book an event at Lacuna Lofts.

Have attended several events at Lacuna artist lofts. It's a very interesting place and Eclectic in style & Decor. There are several floors and each one is decorated differently. I strongly suggest it if you get the chance make sure you explore all the different levels. It's an old Warehouse building and they combine the old with the new and somehow it really, really works. Art abounds in this place, it is an artist Paradise as well as s photographers dream. It's beautiful and it's only right, and truly a place that has to be seen to be appreciated. There are a lot of wedding receptions held here as well as special events. They have their own catering service, but they can accommodate you if you want something special. The food is excellent, as well as the many choices that are available. My biggest regret is that I did not check out the rooftop space. I have heard that it is absolutely gorgeous and not to be missed. Can't wait for the next event to be held here so I can go check it out and enjoy the view.

Just celebrated a wedding last weekend and it was perfect in so many ways. We had the roof top from 3- 5pm and then the 5th floor party room until 11pm. 166 guests. Prior to the big day, I was concerned that the 5th floor room might be tight and warm, but the cozy atmosphere really helped with the cohesion and kept everyone in touch and dancing (to the DJ). As for the A/c concern, it was an 83 degree day and the room was perfectly comfortable. The staff worked super hard and were smart on how they did their work. So many of our guests said that they would be exploring this place for their future weddings!

I've been here for a few work events and this place is SO COOL. The space is so large (multi-level) and so versatile (weddings, corporate events, kids events, work spaces, offices for lease, etc.). Coming here, you'll find new art every single time. Between the installations, paintings, sculptures, art in bathrooms, it truly does not end. This place is perfect for pictures; instagram, professional photos, photo shoots, etc. There is fun stuff like YEEZUS lights and also inspiration quotes. The only thing that is a bit over whelming about this place is the floor plan. You can EASILY get lost in it, so just be careful and vigilant when walking around to make sure you remember pathways to exits and the bathroom.

We hosted our wedding reception in the La Galleria space at Lacuna lofts in April 2022. If you're looking for a funky urban loft to host your wedding, Lacuna is first class, and their staff has the chops to back it up. Our events coordinator, Macrina, was a standout. She actually filled in after our original coordinator left the company, and transitioned us seamlessly. Throughout the planning process, she went the extra mile time and time again to make sure we had the best experience possible. Even if you don't get the pleasure of working with Macrina, the venue is a hidden gem. Our guests got a huge kick out of all the murals and art installations scattered throughout! People rave about the rooftop and rightly so, but it was also great having the flexibility to convert our first-floor cocktail hour into an outdoor shindig as our wedding day had unexpectedly good weather. (A Chicago first!) The La Galleria space, where we hosted our reception, was the perfect size for our 150-person party and the skyline views were stunning. The bar staff was able to accommodate our BYOB wedding with practically no lines for drinks. The food, catered in-house by LM, got rave reviews from guests. I could go on, but those were the details most crucial to us, and Lacuna got them just right. For couples looking for a beautiful space and really incredible team of people to help shepherd them through their wedding day, I can't recommend this special spot enough!

The venue, catering, and catering staff were fantastic. But I had some major issues that really brought down my opinion of Lacuna after my wedding in November. When we signed our contract in 2019, ample parking was included. During a final visit we planned 4 months before our wedding, we were shocked to find that the lot was now pay only and required an app to get in. We were not told by our coordinator and due to the lack of notice, we were unable to include information with our invitations to our 200+ guests. When we asked about it, we were told that we would get 15 complimentary spots for our vendors. During that same final meeting, we were asked by our coordinator what should be done with our (small) cutting cake. I specifically asked that the cake be packed up and given to us when we went to pick up our decorations after. When I went to get everything, the cake was not there and the employee was very unhelpful and even tried to give me other people's things. I emailed the coordinator about the cake and she never responded, despite us having an ongoing conversation at the time. Additionally, I have received multiple comments from immediate family members that the coordinator was rude and unhelpful the day of. We had our ceremony and reception on the first floor which was lovely, but the bridal suite was on the fourth floor. As the building has many businesses and had 3 other weddings going on at the time, we had to keep the suite locked. This meant that my now MIL had to spend the night running up and down stairs to open and close the door for people. It was just a hassle. Beyond this, it was a wonderful day and the venue was beautiful and the food delicious. I'm still just upset about my wedding cake.

Lacuna is where the now-wife and I tied the knot, and we couldn't have picked a more perfect location. First though, a word of caution - Lacuna's changed management in the past couple of years, so while I had friends who had gotten married here before, it's a bit different now. The main change is you have to use LM catering for the food. Fortunately, their food is excellent, and there's some leeway if you want to bring in late night bites like we did. Also, the price has gone up, as things do. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but that's kind of how weddings go, especially when it gets you access to the beautiful rooftop. From the rooftop you get a spectacular view of downtown Chicago, and with their setup you can have your ceremony up there and cocktail hour. Their party rooms also have tons of character. This might not be the place for you if you like traditional or rustic, but we loved the urban feel and artwork put up everywhere. Mary was our planner for the venue, and while she understandably was pretty busy, as our day got approached she worked closely with us to make sure everything was covered. There were pretty much zero loose ends on the big day, which is important as weddings are a little stressful. My only recommendation would be to walk around the building a bit and get to know where the entrances, elevators, stairwells and bridal room are. It can be a bit of a maze inside and I may have gotten a little nervous trying to track down lost groomsmen. Other than that, your wedding is what you make it, and Lacuna is a great base to start from. Just remember to book ASAP - our first choice for a date was already gone a year and a half early.

Lacuna lofts has a little bit of everything and a a lot of Chicago history all in one building. A lot of iconic people worked out of Hebru Brantley to Andrew barber of fakeshoredrive to Ryan Henry from Vh1 black ink. The building has dope art and neons everywhere. They have salons tattoo shops clothing brands to even a music studio in the same building. It's great for weddings or events as well I been to a shoe convention inside to a craft beer festival outside in the parking lot. Only thing missing is a restaurant in the building other then that it petty much has everything in this building. The rooftop has a gorgeous view of the Chicago skyline if your looking for something new check this place out

I cannot rave enough how much we love this place! The husband and I held our reception and ceremony here just a few weeks ago. BEAUTIFUL!! We really wanted a venue that said us. We wanted to avoid hotels, banquet halls and pretty much anything that screamed rustic or basic. After poking around Yelp and Weddingbee we came across Lacuna. The space is just gorgeous and huge! We loved all of the art work and murals. Also the Reverie Gallery was big enough for a large dance floor. One of priorities was finding a place with a large dance floor. What can we say we just wanted to party! Once we started touring the venue we knew this was the place. They showed us the roof top and we were just sold! The rooftop is just gorgeous. I mean like jaw dropping gorgeous! The nice thing about Lacuna is that there is only 1 caterer, LM Events, who is allowed to cater. Once you start wedding planning you truly appreciate having one less thing to research and schedule. Several of our family members and friends really didn't know what to expect with our wedding cause from the outside the venue. The area is pretty much warehouses around it. All of them were blown away once they came for the rehearsal and the ceremony. We received so many compliments from friends and family on how much they love the venue. The venue has so much character that there really isn't a need to invest in heavy decor or flowers. The food was outstanding! Yes, every couple thinks their wedding catering is always amazing. We kept receiving compliments on the food even from the pickiest eaters we know. We did the grilled hanger steak and sous vide salmon both were a hit. Our guests loved the food! Even my grandfather who is a super picky eater was asking for a second plate of steak. The appetizers were on point with foie gras, scallop mouse and seared ahi tuna. Needless to say our guests still all tell us it was the best meal they ever had at a wedding. Hell even our photographers even stayed later than contracted cause the food was that great. Honestly, Lacuna was perfect for us. The venue has a great urban, quirky and chill vibe that is great for the non-cookie cutter couple. The space has so many opportunities for photos. I would highly recommend hosting your event or wedding here.

Horrible service. My Fiance and I visited at least 10 venues for our wedding. Lacuna was our top venue out of all the venues we toured. So we emailed Marry about getting a pricing proposal and scheduling a tasting (that we were going to pay for). At the end we emailed for about 2.5-3 months and I never got a pricing proposal. At All. (my other two favorite venues, got us pricing proposals a week after we had asked for them). For scheduling a tasting, Mary gave me one date in the middle of the work week, I emailed back and told her that my Fiance and I worked during the week so the weekend is better (most venues have tastings on the weekend because of this!). After 3 weeks, I had to email her again to respond to my previous email (Hint: if you have to email a venue to respond to your last email after 3 weeks, that is not good!) Mary then responded with another date, and guess what?! It was in the middle of work week, again. Which I had already told her does not work! Mary told me it that same email that tastings were booked up until December, when I had emailed her in early September. I don't understand how tastings can fill up so quickly when she takes 3 weeks to respond to ME. Obviously, she does not care about my Fiance and I and our wedding day but about others wedding days more. My fiance and I had a timeline set out where we wanted to get all of our venue tastings done by the end of December so we could make a decision by Janurary. We were willing though because we liked Lacuna, to push back our timeline and have a tasting in Janurary. So I emailed Mary back about tastings in Jan. But guess what, it's been 3 weeks and no reply! This is so unproffessional. It is a beautiful venue, but do you really want someone like Mary having a hand in your wedding day? I have no trust that things would get done on time (I mean she takes a month to respond to emails!). We have chosen a different venue because we want to trust the staff we work with and know that the staff is there to make sure we have a wonderful wedding day.

We had our wedding at Lacuna February 10, 2018, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about the space and staff. Lorraine was our event coordinator and she went above and beyond to make sure that all of our needs were met, and our big day would be perfect. She is professional, responsive, detailed, very kind, and overall an amazing person to work with. Lorraine understood our vision for the wedding and made it happen! Thank you so much, Lorraine! Lacuna works exclusively with LM Catering so they took care of all the food, which was FANTASTIC! We had 3 passed apps, 2 stations, and a sweets table. Our guests loved the food, even weeks later we were still receiving compliments on how tasty it was, and that it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had! I was worried that I wasn't going to be hungry, and you always hear that newlyweds don't eat at their own wedding, but believe me, we DEFINITELY ate, and boy was it delicious! Lacuna was a perfect fit for us. The venue has a great industrial, urban, cool, off-beat vibe, and the art in there is incredible, which added to the overall experience for our guests and a great setting for our wedding photos. The venue gave everyone an opportunity to check out local Chicago art at it's best. Everyone complimented us on our venue choice, and how much fun the wedding was! Our wedding was a dream come true! Thank you, Lacuna!

what a beutiful place i see pictures here of my friends on instagram so totay i decide go see and enjoy all this art so tell a girl from the ofice if i take a tour she said yes go ahead i whent up and down see all that wall art thank you lacuna lofts i really enjoy it

My husband and I got married this summer at Lacuna Lofts and could not have picked a more perfect venue! We were looking for a unique, lofted space that was large and open, provided catering, and had outdoor accommodations. Lacuna met all of our expectations and more! We were lucky enough to have Mary as our venue and catering coordinator throughout the entire wedding planning process. Mary answered all of our questions along the way and her relaxed and kind demeanor made the planning fun and enjoyable. We truly felt that she was our partner in planning, as we worked together to coordinate the wedding of our dreams. A huge perk was that they also have their own caterer, LM Catering & Events, so we didn't have to worry about coordinating our own food, tables/chairs, linens, etc. The food provided by LM Catering was amazing, along with the table settings, dessert stands, and beautiful details they provided. On our actual wedding day, we were blown away with how smoothly EVERYTHING went! We had to make some last-minute changes due to the weather, but it was carried out without a hitch. We had our ceremony in the blank canvas gallery, cocktail hour on the rooftop deck, and reception in the reverie gallery. Each and every space was beyond gorgeous. We got compliments all night long from our guests with how awesome the venue was, and they continue to talk about it even after the wedding. We highly recommend Lacuna Lofts to anyone looking to plan an unforgettable wedding day!

First off, I want to thank the catering staff at Lacuna Lofts for being so professional and meticulous with my Clients wedding reception this past Saturday. As a DJ, I've been to them all and quite honestly, I was impressed! The catering manager, Mary Kehoe, was on top of every detail making sure my clients were happy. The venue blew me away with how well they were organized and kept things moving along. They were very accommodating with last minute changes and always checked in with the bride and groom and their family to make sure everything was good. I'm thrilled to say this is my new favorite venue and will refer them to all my clients in the future. Great job, Mary!!!'

The space itself is amazing - from the rooftop views to the cool interior vibe, we knew this would be the perfect space for our wedding. We planned to get married there this summer, but had to postpone to next year due to covid and Veronica has been with us every step of the way, answering every question and helping us to secure dates. We look forward to getting married there as soon as it is safe to do so!

Lacuna Lofts is a beautiful venue in the heart of Pilsen. Our coordinator was friendly and we loved our face-to-face meetings with her. Unfortunately, scheduling meetings and getting responses to our questions via email was slow. On the day of our rehearsal, we had been promised the rooftop until 3pm. At 11 am we found out there was another wedding on the roof at 3 and we had to be completely done by 2 pm, which contradicted our written agreement. On the day of the wedding, there was confusion, communication issues, and some rude interactions with the staff, which made an otherwise gorgeous day lose some of its luster. The tasting and dinner were phenomenal, with the exception of the kids' chicken nuggets, which didn't get any ketchup, even upon request. This space is absolutely gorgeous and easily makes any wedding picturesque, so if you are choosing a place based on the scenery alone, we would recommend it. However, the service issues should cause you hesitation. One last thing to mention that really helped us was the fact that Lacuna was able to track down and return some platters that we left at the building. It definitely gave us some peace of mind and exceeded our expectations!

The most unique and beautiful venue in Chicago!! I'm so glad we went with Lacuna for our wedding. The Reverie Gallery is so full of character and didn't need a ton of decorations. The Rooftop deck was amazing. When we saw that view of Chicago, we knew this was the one. We worked with Mary Kehoe and she is so nice. She is very responsive and helped us with our many questions especially in the final weeks before our wedding. She was great to work with. The whole staff the night of our wedding were very attentive & made sure we could relax and enjoy our day. Everyone went above and beyond our expectations and our guests are still complimenting us on the venue, the food and the magic that happened that day. Everything was really perfect the whole night and I can't say enough good things about Lacuna and L&M that helped us pull this off.

My wife and I got married at Lacuna in June 2019 and it could not have gone better. Mary at Lacuna was the best! We didn't have a wedding planner, but Mary took care of everything. She was always available to chat/e-mail/meet. I can't imagine going through the experience with a different venue or person. We couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out and would recommend Mary and Lacuna to anyone thinking about getting married there.

We had our wedding 9/2/18 at Lacuna Lofts. Everything was amazing, and we could not have been happier. We highly recommend. This venue is BYOB, and the food is amazing. Everything ran super smooth, and at no point during the wedding did we have any kind of issue. Lorraine was a Godsend. She constantly put me at ease, and was always professional. These people know what they are doing.

We hosted our Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Lacuna this past weekend and it was better than we could ever imagine! We had our ceremony on the rooftop and it was the perfect day! The skyline was stunning and everything was beautiful. The reception was in the Reverie Gallery downstairs and the room looked amazing! Everything about Lacuna is so unique and our guests were raving about every detail! We worked with the beyond brilliant Mary Kehoe. She was amazing! She truly cared about our event and was on top of every detail and extremely responsive! She is a love of a person and so so wonderful to work with! They allowed us to do our rehearsal the Friday before and drop off our items to be stored in the office which was very convenient. They also let us store it there after the wedding and pick it up this week which helped a ton. Mary even called our liquor supplier and took care of pick up! Our big day was perfect! The service was outstanding as well! We had one server just for myself and the groom which was amazing. We never had to ask for anything, it was just always there! The food was also superb! Our guests wouldn't stop talking about it and said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding! If you're looking for a truly unique and spectacular venue with amazing staff, stop your search now! Choosing Lacuna was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and we'll be floating on a cloud from the experience for the rest of our lives!

Lacuna Artist Loft Studios was the first venue that we looked at for our wedding, and we immediately fell in love! It is such a unique space, and your head can spin trying to take in all of the art installations. (I also managed to get lost in the winding hallways every time we visited!). We also loved the DIY vibe and flexibility we had in vendor selection. That was important to us! We ended up having our September 2015 wedding ceremony on the rooftop, and our reception in the first floor Reverie Gallery space. Every time we took people up to the rooftop to see the space prior to the wedding, they would let out an audible gasp at the view of the skyline (My mother-in-law may have cried!). It's really beautiful, and the pictures don't do it justice. The Reverie Gallery on the first floor was perfect for our event. We had about 140 guests, with a seated buffet dinner and a sizable dance floor (an absolute requirement). The one complaint that I have about the space is that the only lighting in the room is fluorescent strip lights on the ceiling. That kind of harsh lighting isn't ideal for an evening wedding, and we ended up paying a separate vendor to install cafe string lights. It was an added expense we didn't think about early on. We loved the space, and had a great time at our wedding! I would give this review 5 stars, but we ran into a number of hiccups in communication during the planning process. Julia was wonderful as our initial contact person, but she left a few months into the planning process. From there, it seemed like we had a new contact person every time we reached out. They also use a central "events" email address for contact, so you are never able to directly reach the person you spoke to last time. The lack of continuity became really stressful at points, but ultimately everything worked out. Our final contact person, Mary, was more consistent and on top of things, so I am hoping they have worked out the staffing situation over there. We also paid extra money for a "bridal suite" so our wedding party could hang out somewhere comfortable and private before the ceremony. A few weeks before the wedding they told us they had actually given that space to a monthly renter, but would find something else for us. It ended up just being a small room with some folding chairs in it and a mirror against one wall. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was a little annoyed that we paid extra for that. All that said - I still love the space as much as I did the first day that we saw it and have no regrets about having our wedding at Lacuna. They are still a newer events space, and all of our vendors predicted they would be one of the next big events spaces in the city. I wish them the best!

I have a million positive things I could say about Lacuna and its staff. We got married at Lacuna in May 2017 and worked with Mary Kehoe, who was absolutely amazing. Everything was perfect and she was so helpful throughout the whole process. Our guests all raved about how unique and one of a kind the venue was, as well as how awesome the food was. They made sure our day was perfect and exactly how we imagined it! Mary in particular was so great to work with. She always answered any questions we had, and was super helpful when it came to deciding whether we'd have our ceremony indoors or outdoors the week of the wedding. She is a truly kind and sincere person. There are a ton of super cool, artsy spots for photos ops, which was a major plus. Definitely the most unique place in Chicago to get married!!

Came here with a friend to check out a photography installation by Bob Briskey entitled inspired beauty which had each picture paired with a Pearl Jam song. This seemed timely as Pearl Jam had been in town recently. I really enjoyed how clean the space is and how organized everything seemed. The lofts have several floors, and each floor has different exhibits, businesses, or activities. We walked around after visiting the art installation as this was my first time here and my friend was interested at using this space as the location for a future event. People there seemed nice and helpful. As you can see, very cool art available here. It also seemed like there is a cafe of some sort being constructed on the first floor which could only bring more patrons to the facility.

We couldn't of asked for a better venue for our wedding. Mary at Lacuna always assured us everything would be fine and she sure pulled it off. No matter what happened Mary made sure that we were going to get the wedding of our dreams. Even when it started raining and our ceremony was on the rooftop, Mary was able to work her magic and we had our cocktail hour before the ceremony. By doing this the rain eventually subsided, all the chairs were wiped down and we were able to have our dream wedding on the rooftop. The entire time this was going on Mary didn't even flinch and kept everything running perfectly smooth. The food was exactingly like it was the tasting and the staff was on point the entire night. They truly make it an experience and their entire staff is top notch. Thank you so much for making our special day run smooth.

If I could give a place over 5 stars on Yelp, I would. Lacuna Artists Lofts and LM Catering absolutely nailed it. From the moment my fiance and I walked in to tour the place until the day after our wedding when we came to pick up all our DIY stuff, Lorraine was there with us and was an absolute joy to work with. I miss seeing her all the time! Lacuna did everything and more that we wanted for our wedding. They had the artist vibe but with the high-class flair. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in the building and it truly hit our theme of Chicago Local Artistic vibe. They worked with us on our food, which everyone tells us is the best they've ever had, they had the BEST DESSERTS and they also let us put our personal touches on things from having a signature drink to having a late-night food truck come for our guests. I am so in love with Lacuna and wish we could do it all over again!

We had our fall 2016 wedding here, ceremony on the rooftop and reception in the Reverie Gallery. This venue is outstanding for it's views and creative photo opportunities. We were incredibly over joyed with the way our wedding turned out and would recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in Chicago. The pricing for the room rental was very reasonable compared to other venues in Chicago which often have a very high minimum. The price per head cost was very flexible with options for plated, buffet, family style and even BYOB. That being said, the food was spectacular. We experienced a tasting at Troquet restaurant, and everything was so delicious that it was hard to make a choice! Our guests still rave about the steak and chicken. The catering staff was excellent and very attentive. Everything turned out perfect on the day of our wedding. Leading up to our wedding there were some issues. Since this is an artist loft, they are constantly making changes to the building. This of course is out of the control of the events staff since they just rent from the building. Every time we came to the venue to meet with our coordinator, something would be different. Sometimes this would work out in our favor, like newly remodeled bathrooms. Other times not so much. Originally we rented "The Blank Canvas Gallery" a beautiful space with exposed brick and wood beams. A few months before our wedding we get a call that the owner of the building commissioned an art piece to be painted in the Blank Canvas Gallery... a large green and purple raccoon. We were extremely upset by this, but the LM Staff worked with us to make it right and we were able to move our reception to the Reverie Gallery. If you rent this space, just be prepared that the building might make changes.

Not many people reviewing rent from this dump...I do...you want a elevator...good luck...you want the air to work...keep trying...you want a responsible management team...ha... Security is abysmal at this place as well. Try to find the correct way in the place...where is the main door...where is the back door. It's a maze. There is no way that you should rent to put your business here. The floors have confusing numbering. Good luck if a customer wants to find you. And then if your customers need a elevator...it's a joke. The elevators are from the time of Al Capone...yes it's quaint...but it doesn't work. And you need a response from a maintenance person or management after hours... It's not going to happen. I have been here going on two years...worst mistake I have made in a long time. Look elsewhere to put your business...a place that cares just a little bit about the people in the building...not here Lipstick on a pig...it looks cool...but watch out...

Nice place if you can manage to rent here. Well what can I say, it all started well enough. Managed to make an appointment easily enough. It was down hill from there. I was running a few minutes late, so I called. Which really didn't matter because she was running late also, she was finishing up with some other people first, no big deal that's how leasing is, I was impressed that she was discussing what could be done to the space to close the deal. Well, we looked at some spots, one I was really interested in and I said so, I gave her my card and she even emailed me the lease so i can look it over. I sent her a thank you email the next day and reminded her that I liked the space proposed, she was going to ask the owner a question about it. No answer to that email, so I sent another a day later, still no answer, it's been a few days now, and still no answer. I don't get it, I said I liked the space, and to please get an answer from the owner on the one question. Maybe she did ask him, but if the answer was no, some follow up would have been appreciated, how hard is that? Or maybe a woman in her 40s doesn't have that "cool" factor for the place. I don't get the lack of follow up at all, if there is an obit I missed, I'm sorry. Otherwise, drop an email or a phone call. It's a nice building, but management can make or break it.

After starting my knitwear business last year I was in search of a home. A friend recommended Lacuna to me last week. I went to their website and instantly made an appointment with Allison. I was antsy about seeing the space so, I moved my appointment to an earlier date. When I arrived at Lacuna's office and stepped off the elevator, I knew that this was where I wanted my designs to live. There was NOTHING bad to say about the lofts. This exclusive community is housed with up and coming artist that have been committed to their studio space since Lacuna opened. The monthly events and the friendly tenants that I meant while there was also an added bonus to my decision. I am beyond pleased with my studio and look forward to building my business and being apart of the Lacuna family. If you are an artist and need space I suggest that you call Natalie who's very knowledgeable of the space and creative. And her awesome assistant Allison who is very sweet, friendly, and very helpful. If I could give Lacuna 10 stars I would.

The space itself is beyond 5 stars. It couldn't get any better. I had my wedding reception here and it fit 300 people with a good sized dance floor in the middle. The space was always changing and that was one of the awesome things about it. During the wedding and after, we have began consistently told that it was the coolest venue to have a reception in. Originally we were working with Julia, who is awesome. About a month before our wedding we received an email that Julia's position changed in some capacity. Afterward, it was harder to connect with the people at Lacuna and not nearly as pleasant. Also, the soda things broke part way through the reception. I never knew and Lacuna staff went and bought tons of soda bottles, on them, to fix the situation. They handles and unforunate situation well and my husband and I had no idea that happened until 2 weeks after while we were talking to our reception coordinator. While we would never have changed our venue, as Lacuna was perfect for us, I wish the management wouldn't have changed right before the wedding. And that getting the insurance for our event had been less confusing.

We recently leased out an office in this building & so far have been pretty happy. This place is completely different from any other office that we have had. It is covered in art from the top floor to the bottom floor. Not boring art either, they have a lot of cool things including neon light pieces. Some of the good things about this place is that it is in the city but still has a big parking lot with an abundance of parking spaces. A lot of the tenants here are pretty nice & for the most part everyone seems to get along. The prices here also aren't that ridiculous especially because it is in the city. There are a few things that could have been better here. For example the emphasis on this place is it it for working people & also artists with the emphasis on music artists, so I think it would have made sense to sound proof the rooms. Another thing is that none of the elevators ever seem to be working here. With that said this is still a cool place & it has a roof top deck that has a city view & is awesome in the summer. If you are looking for a hip office with a different feel to it this is a good place.

what a freaking cute-ass studio. i came here to do yoga on the roof deck, and let me tell you, that roof deck has THE BEST view of the city. there wasn't a cloud in the sky that day. there was actually a fest going on in the parking lot of the studio, otherwise there'd be ample parking for events. we were able to roam around the studio a bit. very raw spaces - beautiful. we took the old-timey elevator all the way up to the roof. really cool signage everywhere.

I was fortunate to be able to attend the event "Celebrate ReVive: The Art of Giving," at Lacuna Artist Loft Studios. Along with heightening my awareness of homelessness in Chicago, I was able to see some pretty cool art, and listen to some great music which seemed to echo the days of Trip-Hop. The space is open, but there are is lots of exploring to do. I did not get a chance to go upstairs. If you are invited to an event at this location, I strongly recommend you go as I feel like it is a combination of the Pilsen Art Walk meets Flat Iron building. There are many props/pieces of art to use as backdrops for selfies and group photos. Just being there will inspire your inner artist. Reenergize your soul while channeling that feeling in your youth that you had when you got a chance to rummage through your grandmother's attic. Don't worry about parking. There's plenty available.

I'm in love...This was the 1st time in this place and OMG. I had a Great time with my Son just walking around from floor to floor. My Son was picking up his eyeglasses from the 5th floor so we took the stairs down. We was very pleased with the Art work. And so many studios. We will be going back just to see more up dates on the building and Up coming shops and The Contemporary Art.

This is a really nice space. If you want to throw a party, I mean a GIANT party . . . this is the place to rent. The space itself is expansive, shiny hardwood floors, big windows, lots of light. An area that can be used for a bar, clean bathrooms.

This place is awesome, and you would never know driving by. I always drive by and it looked like another factory building but once you go in you can feel and see the energy and creativity of the artists there. My wife and I loved their rooftop and booked it for our wedding ceremony. It was one of the best decisions, aside from how meaningful it was for us, our guests loved it and couldn't help but to take plenty of pictures! #TheLopezWedding2014 - Jason and Abby

Nice place, super amazing art. Place constantly reeks of weed and management apparently thinks it's ok.

My daughter and son-in-law had their wedding at Lacuna early fall 2016. The space is great with old wood and brick, and ever changing art, and the food exceptional, but I sadly agree with other reviews that the event management is not on par with the space, making the experience less than what it could have been. The event management team at Lacuna, for the most part, were less than helpful, and lacking in communication of any changes that happened before the event, such as the roof top option disappearing suddenly due to its rental to someone else, entire walls being changed from brick to glass in the agreed upon space, murals being added to walls in the room just weeks before the wedding, and only one working elevator on the opposite side of the large building. The rooftop rental was an option but before my daughter and son-in-law could decide whether or not they were going to spend the extra money for the area, the decision was made for them as it was rented to someone else without notice. A brick wall turned to into a glass wall in the event room when the brick was removed. It was an unhappy surprise when the couple stopped at the space to look at it for decorating details months after they signed the agreement. A few weeks prior to the wedding, a giant cartoon raccoon mural on the wall where they had planned their ceremony, was the cause of another surprise. My daughter was told management didn't know about it until after it was on the wall. However, the Lacuna website home page, showed a video of the artist who painted the giant mural, his process and how nice it was to work on the project with Lacuna. To cover the mural for weddings in the room, they stapled sheets of frayed material from the rafters to the floor along the length wall and provided a 7' barn type door as a backdrop. Happily, the giant green, black and purple raccoon was removed in time for my daughter's wedding. The only usable elevator in the maze of a building was the freight elevator. If you have any physically challenged, or older friends or relatives, this is definitely a problem, as the building is very large, with a lot of stairs and a long walk to that elevator. During set up before the wedding, after several requests of management, in over as many hours, the bathrooms and bridal suite had yet to be cleaned and there was no toilet paper. It remained that way until guests and bride arrived. We again ran out of toilet paper during the reception. Due to liability issues, we weren't supposed to unstack the chairs and tables in the room. When we ran out of time and the ceremony chairs hadn't been set up, the decision was made that their liability issue would take back seat to our issue of no chairs for our guests and completed the setup on our own. Finally, we were informed by 3 different people, while cleaning up after the wedding, that we had to have any decorations stored in the office for the night, out by 10:30 am the following day due to an in coming wedding. We arrived to a locked office. After calling Lacuna Events management, we were told no one would be available until 11:00. When Mary arrived, she apologized that we were misinformed on the time. We requested a cart to get our decorations to the elevator, Mary said she would check, but doubted a cart's availability. She never said another word to us about the cart or anything else. Six of us walked up and down 3 flights of stairs, 3-4 times each, carrying boxes. I agree with other reviews that the event space itself is wonderful for those not looking for the typical wedding banquet room, but the management team at Lacuna Events lacked at communication which caused confusion and unwelcome surprises along the way.

We had our wedding on the roof and reception in the blank canvas room at Lacuna in August 2017. They were so incredibly accommodating and easy to work with, we can't recommend them enough. First, the people are amazing. You rely on your venue and caterer to do a lot, our contact Lorraine, was absolutely amazing. She answered every crazy question and accommodated all of our crazy requests and countless emails. We planned our wedding from halfway across the country with a pretty inflexible schedule and they always found time to meet with us whenever we were in town (including doing our tasting 2 days before Christmas when it was the only day we were free!) I really can't say enough about how great all of LM, but Lorraine especially, was to work with. Wedding planning can be stressful so it's nice to have a vendor you know you can rely on and who you look forward to seeing. Second, the food from LM was great. We were worried about what we were going to get (and how much we were going to pay!) given that you're locked into using LM when you book at Lacuna. Everything was within budget, beautiful, and delicious! We had some guests with dietary restrictions and they handled it without any problems. Their bartenders were excellent (we did the BYO option) and the plates and linens they provided were beautiful and unique. Also, they never try to upsell you, though there are always fancier options if you want it. We were nervous about hidden costs, but LM never said no to any of our requests and almost everything we asked for was included free of charge (champagne flutes were the only extra we had to pay for). We get the sense that this sort of service is pretty rare in the wedding industry. Third, the space is just amazing. We wanted a venue with a lot of character so that we wouldn't have to do a ton of decorating. I couldn't get over how beautiful everything was on the day of our wedding. We paid extra for the roof to hold our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was just so incredibly beautiful. Our reception down in the blank canvas room was also really nice. Our reception space was our only hiccup over the 12 months of wedding planning. You should know that LM runs events at Lacuna but does not own or manage the space. The building managers decided to move the blank canvas room from the second to the third floor, changing the location of our reception. While it was a bit stressful at the time (this happened 4 months before our wedding), LM and Lorraine handled it professionally and courteously (especially since it wasn't their fault), and we never gave it a second thought once we saw the new space. In an upside to the room change, the new room had permanently installed café lights strung up that provided the perfect amount of light (we also had candles) and everything was beautiful (I'll try to post some pictures). It all worked out great and this shouldn't deter you from Lacuna in the slightest, but we felt like it was important to mention that the space is awesome but also always changing. Overall, we can't recommend this place enough. It's a beautiful, unique space, and LM (especially Lorraine!) is a dream to work with who feel personally invested in your day and feel like friends at your wedding. Go for it!

I came here as part of a TND Dinner Safari and got to check out the downstairs spaces. I think it would be a great place to do an art show, charity event, corporate event and/or wedding! I always love places that guests can explore on their own and be curious about, which Lacuna has plenty of. So if anybody wants to throw some money at me to organize an event here... Note: Not a professional event planner. This review is not to sell my services, since I don't have any.

We booked Lacuna Artist Lofts for our January 2016 wedding. We knew we wanted a space in the city and wanted a unique space. When we looked at Lacuna, we knew it was perfect for us. I'll start with the space- since we got married in January, we were not able to take advantage of the rooftop (but if you get married in the spring, summer or fall, it is one of the BEST rooftops in the city- the view is amazing!). We booked the Reverie Gallery on the first floor. It is a very large room with tons of space. We did a seated dinner for 180 guests and the tables probably took up about half of the room. We used the other half of the room for the cocktail hour. It was nice that we only had to book one room for the event since the space is so large. We also had enough space for a pretty large dance floor (which was great since we hired a band). There is just SO much interesting artwork to see in the space and all around the first floor. The murals and artwork are always changing so there is always something new to see! The bar is made of an old shipping container and we were able to commission a local artist to paint a mural on the side of it for us. Lacuna has an exclusive caterer, LM Events. I actually liked this because then I didn't have to go out and separately book a caterer but if you want someone specific, this is definitely something to know. Lacuna worked with us to customize a fantastic menu. They have set packages but are open to work with couples to make the packages work for you. We did a food and wine tasting a few months before the wedding to pick out everything that we wanted. The food on the day of the wedding turned out great as well. Lacuna has a good team over there. We worked with Mary throughout the process and she was very helpful to us and worked well with our other vendors as well. Everyone on the staff is knowledgeable and seems to really believe in what Lacuna has to offer. I think this space is going to take off in Chicago because it is honestly so unique, interesting and just plain cool. If you are looking for something a little different for your wedding, please take a look at Lacuna. I hope you fall in love with it like we did!

I cannot say enough about what a positive experience we had at Lacuna for our daughter's wedding. We reserved the roof for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The view was spectacular and our guests thoroughly enjoyed the vibe. The staff was ready with wine and passed hors d'oeuvres at the end of the ceremony and the flow was perfect. Guests were transported by freight elevator with no issues to the Reverie Gallery for dinner and dancing. It is a beautiful, eclectic venue with nooks and seating areas for guests to mingle. LM Catering did an excellent job of presenting and serving the food. We had 2 stations and the service flow was flawless. Our guests raved about the food. From start to finish the Lacuna staff, from management, wait staff and bartenders, was great and totally accommodating.

I don't feel like I could say enough good things to do the space and the staff justice . We got married here this past weekend (in busy September) and worked with the coordinator Lorraine Murphy. The entire process of planning and coordinating was so smooth and easy. All communication was fast and always met with a friendly response. All of our requests were met, even minor last minute changes two days prior to the big day. Our wedding day truly exceeded our expectations. The space is beautiful and our guests could not get enough of it. Everything ran smoothly and there was not one hiccup identified. On top of all of this, the food was absolutely delicious and we received many comments on how good all the choices were. I would highly highly recommend this space, LM catering, and Lorraine Murphy to anyone looking to host a big event.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Renters beware! I come here on a weekly basis (for nearly two years) to receive service. [And no, leaving my stylist is not an option so I must continue to come here.] Every week there is a problem or new rule. This week- no heat or bathrooms working on subsequent floors, only the main level. The elevator rarely works, which result in walking four flights of stairs. The buzzer isn't working so they have to send someone down to let the clients inside the building. Although this property is great aesthetically, is in a great location (for me) and the spaces/lofts are mostly rehabbed. Oh, and the parking sucks, too! There is designated parking for visitors but once they are all filled you are out of luck. Although, there are other empty spaces throughout the lot. The problems encountered here on a daily basis are deemed unacceptable! GET IT TOGETHER LACUNA LOFTS OR THE PROPERTY WILL END UP EXACTLY AS YOU FOUND IT--- EMPTY!!!

Ive attended several events in this building and Ive enjoyed every one! I love the art and beauty of this old building.