Loved the happy hour specials. Great Martini!! Excellent bartender!! Had an Espresso Martini and some sliders.

Great place for lunch and a drink. Pilar, working the bar, is excellent. Located at the Board of Trade Building is convenient for trading.

The crowd catered to is post (finance) work but people have heard of the deals here o you'll find a good mix of tourists and locals all looking for a good time. There is usually a large number of people waiting to come here so get here early and grab a seat. Food is average but that's not why you come here. Order a (spirit of your choice) and a side of mixer and be prepared to have your socks knocked off. Period.

I have a group holiday party of 20-30 people at Ceres Cafe every year and Nick is the man. It's no work and soooo easy. Ceres Cafe in Chicago, located in the historic Chicago Board of Trade Building, offers a unique experience with its heavy pours and lively atmosphere. The art deco setting adds charm to this fifth-generation-owned establishment. With a legacy since 1967, Ceres maintains a dedication to crafting dishes from scratch. The "best kept secret in the loop" reputation is well-deserved. The hefty cocktails, excellent bar snacks, and the opportunity for people watching make Ceres Cafe Bar & Patio an ideal spot for after-work cocktails or a light supper before catching the train. Love this spot and will do this Holiday Party every year.

They have theeee best Happy Hour and theeee best drinks in the loop hands down!! If you like to drink and love a good stiff strong drink on your way home from a long stressful ass day at the job, come here!!! They will get you what you need. They have been around forever and they're known for their strong drinks and I see why!! They stay packed and you get what you pay for here. They have a happy hour from like 1-4pm and they have beers, expresso martinis and house margaritas on the menu. When I tell you the $6 house margaritas are so good and so strong!!!! After only I was feeling real good and after two you better call a cab or be staying nearby because when I tell you two will have you straight tipsy!! And did I mention all for $12!!! Oh and you will need food to soak up the liquor and all of their bar snacks are half off during the happy hour too. I mean like if you're looking for a happy hour in the loop I guarantee you Ceres will NOT disappoint.

I've never eaten here, but this cafe isn't really for eating. It's for drinking, and that's what it's best at. Strong drinks, good prices, rowdy atmosphere, and brusque service. It's not for everybody, but it's great for some. I always laugh reading the article about the Chicago PD chief getting arrested for a DUI. His defense was that he only had a "couple of drinks at Ceres". Anybody that's been to Ceres knows that declaration is tantamount to an admission of guilt.

Years ago I met with two graduate school classmates and their friends at Ceres Café after work. Word was they were heavy-handed with their pours. That wasn't a myth. We're talking an alcoholic's dream. During that time, I had to get a large meal to counter the full glass of whiskey that I had ordered neat. Good thing it was a Friday night, too. Recently went to lunch with colleagues there. No alcohol, but a proper lunch. I had a Nashville hot chicken sandwich with chips. Unlike the real-deal Nashville hot chicken sandwich that's breaded, fried, and coated in hot sauce, you get hot sauce on the side. In essence, it was a chicken sandwich with hot sauce on the side for your own pour-over or dipping. I noticed the place is full after work. It may be because of the generous pours. For those who like to get their money's worth, this is certainly the spot for it.