Heaven on Seven

Frommer's Review

Hidden on the seventh floor of an office building opposite Macy's, this is truly an insider's spot (you'll find it by following the office workers who line up for lunch during the week). Loud, crowded, and casual, it's a no-frills spot that buzzes with energy. Chef/owner Jimmy Bannos's Cajun and Creole specialties come with a cup of soup and include such Louisiana staples as red beans and rice, a catfish po' boy sandwich, and jambalaya. If you don't have a taste for Tabasco, the extensive coffee-shop-style menu covers all the traditional essentials: grilled-cheese sandwiches, omelets, tuna -- the works. Indulge in chocolate peanut butter pie or homemade rice pudding for dessert. Although Heaven on Seven is usually open only for breakfast and lunch, they do serve dinner on the third Friday of the month from 5:30 to 9pm.

Heaven also has another downtown location just off the Mag Mile at 600 N. Michigan Ave. (tel. 312/280-7774); unlike the original location, they accept reservations and credit cards and are open for dinner. The ambience is more lively than gritty, making it a popular spot for families.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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