The Waterfront Cafe

Edgewater Chicago, ILCafe 4.4 (884 reviews)$20–30Temporarily closed

Seasonal lakefront cafe on Lake Michigan serving snacks and comfort food with outdoor seating. Live music on weekends, dog-friendly, and LGBTQ+ owned.

Outdoor seating

The Waterfront Cafe has outdoor seating.

Food & drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Serves local specialty
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trending
  • Trendy
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Good to know

  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Accepts reservations
  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu
  • Bar onsite
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 5, 2026