Staytion Market & Bar

Name: Staytion Market & Bar
Address: 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, Illinois, 60601, US
Telephone: (312) 795-3308
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.20

American restaurant

Experience the lively charm of Staytion Market & Bar, an American eatery nestled within the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. With a casual yet trendy atmosphere, this spot is perfect for solo dining or gatherings with friends and family. Priced affordably, the menu boasts delightful offerings like quesabirria egg rolls and ube panna cotta, alongside a fantastic selection of coffee and cocktails. While service can be hit or miss, the overall vibe and quality food make it a must-visit, even for locals.

Contact Info

Location: 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Located in: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Phone: (312) 795-3308
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: 6:30 am-12 am
Tuesday: 6:30 am-12 am
Wednesday: 6:30 am-12 am
Thursday: 6:30 am-12 am
Friday: 6:30 am-1 am
Saturday: 6:30 am-1 am
Sunday: 6:30 am-12 am

Services

Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery

Fast service
Great coffee

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets

Casual
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
Tourists

Accepts reservations

Cheques
Credit cards
Debit cards

High chairs

Food & drink

Vibe

By owner

Street View

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Reviews

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.

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.

The ambiance is incredible, and the staff is friendly and relaxed.
It's a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a drink.
However, the carrot cake is mediocre.