Bel Ami Lounge

Bel Ami Lounge

5530 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

★★★★★4.6(152 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Bel Ami Lounge is a beloved neighborhood gathering spot that radiates genuine warmth through its owners and staff, drawing regulars back year after year with its authentic Bosnian character and unexpectedly excellent food. The expansive menu shines with shareable combo platters and a full breakfast spread that pairs beautifully with their traditional coffee drinks, making it the kind of place where you'll want to linger over conversation for hours. It's the rare lounge that feels equally at home hosting a casual friend meetup or becoming a cherished chapter of your own story.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Light foodMeetingsSlow sitFull breakfastTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Evil Empress
★★★★★4 months ago

Best place we could have stopped at. Wonderful owners. Amazing food.

Jessica Smith
★★★★★7 months ago

I really like coming here with my friends. A welcoming atmosphere and lovely staff. Really good food and drinks too - all their combo platters are great for sharing!!

Maida Soknic
★★★★★11 months ago

This is where I spent my young adult life. It’s always been the place to go to and to this day it’s one of my favorite place. If you are looking for an authentic Bosnian atmosphere with amazing food and drinks, this is the place to go to. The owners are so friendly and make you…

Dawid Swierczek
★★★★★5 years ago

Not a bad place. Food is very tasty!

Flavius Strain
★★★★★7 years ago

I was there about a month ago, server was very rude and didn’t seem very attentive or responsive even though the place was mostly empty. We wanted to use two tables outside as we ordered food and the tables are small and the response was “no, I don’t care”. How’s that for…

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