South Gate Cafe

Press

'...has one of the prettiest patios in the north suburbs.'
--Pioneer Press

'Watching the crowd at South Gate is almost as much fun as eating the food. Service is so good that waiters almost refill your cup between saucer and mouth.'
--Chicago Sun-Times

'I was particularly impressed with the freshness of ingredients, the naturalness in soup stocks, the understated but not ignored seasonings.'
--Sherman Kaplan, North Shore Magazine

'A blend of excellent cuisine and a unique setting make a trip to South Gate a memorable experience.'
--The News-Sun

'(The) lovely patio on Market Square is a microcosm of the community.'
--Chicago Magazine

'If you haven’t been to South Gate…, this could be the time. But don’t be surprised if you have to wait for a table.'
--Laurie Levy, North Shore Magazine

'For unabashed people watching, head for South Gate in Lake Forest.'
--Jodie Jacobs, Pioneer Press

Wine Spectator Wine List Award of Excellence

South Gate Cafe - Wine Photo
655 Forest Avenue Lake Forest, IL 60045 Call: 847-234-8800 Fax: 847-234-8837