Discover a delightful twist on breakfast classics, infused with local neighborhood flavors. Join us for lunch and dinner to savor fresh salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and flavorful entrées with a la carte sides, while our bar offers a tempting array of dishes, classic and signature cocktails, draft beers, and great wines in a vibrant setting perfect for socializing.
Well-appointed hotel eatery serving upmarket American cuisine, with panoramic views of the city.
Dmitriy A
Staytion Market & Bar was a great surprise during my stay at the Renaissance. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable—perfect for a casual drink or a relaxed meal. I tried the Etole chicken wings and they were absolutely fantastic, perfectly seasoned and cooked just right.
The service was excellent as well—the staff were attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. It’s clear they really care about their guests.
Highly recommend stopping by whether you’re staying at the hotel or just looking for a great spot in downtown Chicago!
… moreJennifer Kellett
A very mixed experience here as I was staying at the Renaissance Hotel where the cafe/bar is situated. Having a captured audience works well for them. The oatmeal breakfast was good and I was able to order cream to go with it instead of honey. The service on the whole is appalling. I did try an eat there for convenience more than anything on several occasions but after 20minutes of waiting with no acknowledgment that I was even there (even when not busy) I chose to leave. I went up to the 3rd floor Raised Urban Bar instead where the service is good. On my last day the young lady with the black visor served me and for the first time in 6 days I received a smile. She was polite and friendly. Apart from this, not one smile from anyone and when I naively asked one lady who kept passing me the first time I was there, she said tersely ‘I’ll get to you’ – she did eventually and then forgot what my order was. As I said, convenience and a captured audience is why they are in business. I also have to admit the coffee was generally good.
… moreChris Smith
Staytion Market & Bar is chic yet comfortable, with great food, creative drinks, and friendly service—perfect for any occasion in downtown Chicago!
… moreDenise Kokinis
We did the sit down portion of this restaurant – towards the back with all the seating. I’m not sure if that makes a difference in my review, but for clarity.
This spot is nothing short of amazing and I’ll be honest, I was hesitant since a lot of restaurants in hotels fall flat. Food was phenomenal, drinks were well-curated and the service was immaculate.
A few standouts for me from the menu:
• quesabirria egg rolls are unreal & so flavorful
• crispy chicken torta is flavorful and so juicy
• elote wings have such a good dry rub & the dipping sauce they serve with them is SO good
• ube panna cotta is one of the best desserts I’ve had recently and has several different textures and flavors
Highly recommend coming here even if you’re not traveling & just live in the city itself. The drinks are really good too and great for the price.
… moreJulian Cordero
My partner and I had a staycation at a local hotel and had dinner here. Great service, food was fantastic and I loved the vibe. My partner agreed. We would like to try it again.
… moreMolly Bernard Patoff
Food is the ingredient that binds us together.
There’s nothing you will not enjoy at Staytion Market & Bar. The food is phenomenal, and drinks are lovely. No matter if you’re just at the hotel or stopping in before you go to a play, just enjoy yourself with good food and drinks.
Ask for GUILLAUME, Molly sent you.
… moreMargie Wu
Watch out for Pickpocket!
That’s all I want to remind you.
Cocktail quality is better than lots of hotel or restaurant bars.
Awesome bartender, but there’s not much vibe as 3rd floor Lifted, and service wise Lifted is way much better, so I would suggest go to 3rd floor.
… moreJunior Jones
The Mac and cheese, the grilled cheese sliders and our drinks were great!
… moreDuke Motumbo
Staytion Market & Bar is a solid pick for a laid-back meal in the Loop. I stopped by for brunch and had the buttermilk pancakes and the portobello egg skillet. The pancakes were fluffy and came with warm maple syrup, while the skillet was hearty with fresh veggies and melted cheddar. The atmosphere is modern and cozy, with a full bar and TVs for catching the game. Service was friendly, though a bit slow during peak hours. Overall, a great spot for a casual bite with a view.
… moreAlex Zhang
Bartender is racist. I sat there for ten minutes asking for the bartender and raising my hand to signal, the guy is actively ignoring me and serving the white guests who came later. When it’s my turn he told me someone’s sitting here and I decided to just leave. Really rare for this type of experience this day and age, a shame given I’m still a hotel guest
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