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LisaAnn
07-06-2009, 05:14 PM
In the past I've stayed at the Palmer House Hilton, so I know that area pretty well. This year we are at the Hilton Chicago. Are there any coffee shops(for breakfast), drug stores, etc in the immediate area?

TIA
beckyjsmith
07-06-2009, 05:34 PM
My husband and I stayed there about 3 years ago as a weekend getaway. I believe there are a few stores a block or two from the hotel. It is a super nice place. I can't remember if there are any coffee shops in the hotel though. Sorry I am not more help.
chefann
07-06-2009, 05:43 PM
There's a Starbuck's at one end of the lobby. Otherwise, for breakfast, there's only the restaurant which is a little pricey. But there's a Caribou Coffee about a block behind the hotel, and there's an Au Bon Pain within walking distance - and a Corner Bakery that you'll pass getting to the ABP.
LisaAnn
07-06-2009, 07:30 PM
There's a Starbuck's at one end of the lobby. Otherwise, for breakfast, there's only the restaurant which is a little pricey. But there's a Caribou Coffee about a block behind the hotel, and there's an Au Bon Pain within walking distance - and a Corner Bakery that you'll pass getting to the ABP.

Great to hear there's a Corner Bakery. There was one right next to the Palmer House!
chefann
07-06-2009, 07:51 PM
The CB is several blocks from the Hilton, but within walking distance.
DebbieJ
07-06-2009, 10:42 PM
Ann is right, Caribou Coffee is right behind the hotel on Wabash, about one block south. I like them better than Starbucks.
nancycookspc
07-07-2009, 10:31 AM
Corner Bakery is 5 blocks NORTH of the hilton
And there is another one 5 blocks south of the hilton on michigan

I see there is a walgreens 6 blocks north of the hilton...

did my research last night :)

getting packed and excited! I' leaving tomorrow-

nancy
ChefBeckyD
07-07-2009, 11:34 AM
So does anyone know if there is a Corner Bakery anywhere near the Sheraton?
nancycookspc
07-07-2009, 12:18 PM
go to corner bakery website and search location...thats how I figured it out :)
pampered1224
07-07-2009, 01:37 PM
242 South Michigan is the Corner Bakery just north of the Hilton.
Chef Bobby
07-07-2009, 01:55 PM
I remember walking past the Hilton towards town on Michigan about a block to a coffee house. There's a Starbucks at the McCormick Center. You walk passed it when you get off the bus.
The last time (2 years ago) I drank coffee and oj in the hotel lobby it was $8. Since then, I've walked somewhere close to eat. I make coffee in the room. Plus they have coffee and juice at conference.
pampered1224
07-07-2009, 01:57 PM
No kidding! That si the one thing that just about kills me! I gotta have my coffee in the morning. And at $6 to $8 in the hotels - the walk becomes a wonderful thing!
ChefBeckyD
07-07-2009, 02:19 PM
go to corner bakery website and search location...thats how I figured it out :)

Yeah - and if I knew which one of those was close to the Sheraton, I'd be all set. I have no idea what the streets are or where I'm at in Chicago. I've always stayed at one of the Hiltons so I knew where to find things from there.
chefcaroline
07-07-2009, 03:32 PM
Yeah - and if I knew which one of those was close to the Sheraton, I'd be all set. I have no idea what the streets are or where I'm at in Chicago. I've always stayed at one of the Hiltons so I knew where to find things from there.

There is a Walgreens down the hill (the next street is a level down) from the Sheraton. There are a few other businesses along that street (Illinois)... If you continue on Illinois, you will end up out on Navy Pier.

I usually stay at the Sheraton and prefer to stay there because of its location, but I needed to change to one of our groups rooms at the Hilton this year.
ChefBeckyD
07-07-2009, 03:35 PM
There is a Walgreens down the hill (the next street is a level down) from the Sheraton. There are a few other businesses along that street (Illinois)... If you continue on Illinois, you will end up out on Navy Pier.

I usually stay at the Sheraton and prefer to stay there because of its location, but I needed to change to one of our groups rooms at the Hilton this year.

Thanks - but I specifically wanted to find the nearest Corner Bakery (since I'm obsessed with their sandwiches.:D:o) I've been googling and doing address searches, and have found one less than 1/2 mile from the Sheraton!:thumbup: Before, I've gone there for lunch on the first day of conference, when we are on our own.


Really, I'm not like most - when I am coming for Conference, it's just for conference, so we come in on Thursday morning, and leave as soon as the last session is done. I don't usually have time for dinner, sightseeing, etc...
pampered1224
07-07-2009, 03:48 PM
That is actually easy!
Sheraton is at North Columbus and East North Water. The Corner Bakery is right across from the spot labeled Trump International - the funny bend - that is where it is. About 10 minutes from the Sheraton
chefann
07-07-2009, 03:57 PM
Really, I'm not like most - when I am coming for Conference, it's just for conference, so we come in on Thursday morning, and leave as soon as the last session is done. I don't usually have time for dinner, sightseeing, etc...
That's what I've been doing, too, the last couple of years. I just come in a day early because of the bus schedule.