Toni Patisserie & Cafe

The decor and ambience of this place are what make it.  The food is pretty good and the menu is unique, but the portions are small, particularly considering the prices.  I tried one pastry and was not a fan, but I've gotten a couple cappucinos that I enjoyed.  Today, I tried the salmon tartine which was TINY.  In the past, I ordered other sandwiches that, like the tartine, were delicious, but left me hungry.  I'd go back for lunch on a day when I have snacks to help me make it through the afternoon.  They do have a lot of vegetarian options.  It's not a fantastic place to sit for a long time because the chairs are uncomfortable, but if you can snag a spot by a window, you can get in some good people watching.  If you need to go to the bathroom, it's inconveniently located.

CHOCOLATE DOME CAKE. The finest thing to ever hit a chocoholics taste buds. Do not make the mistake I did and buy just one. Be a pig and buy two. I bought one, liked it sooo much I went to get another one. They were all GONE! When I bought them there were 5 left. When I went back, someone was purchasing the rest. The secret is out.

Don't buy one, buy two!  This place was so friendly and warm. Entirely unexpected in the loop. The owner kept coming by our table and asking if everything was good. I liked that! And everything was more than good. It was Delicious! I'd give you guys 5 stars...but I gained like 5 lbs eating here.

So I had to take one star away. Not really your fault. Mine.  Chocolate Dome Cake. EAT IT!

I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch and mini French lesson. (The indicator for where to deliver the plate is not a number, but is a letter and with it...there is a French word.) The scene is very Euro-cafe and I enjoyed my window seat looking East toward Michigan Avenue.  My sandwich was excellent and a decent serving size for the price. The staff was friendly and attentive to cleaning up as plates were made empty. I definitely look forward to my next visit & I'm sure there will be a sweet treat involved next time as they do look fresh & divine!

There's no free wi-fi and that's the reason for a missing star.