We had an AMAZING private catering experience at our home from Exquisite. Chef Tiffany was incredibly professional, knowledgable, and resourceful (she made magic happen in my kitchen that I didn't know was possible), yet warm and friendly. Our dinner was delicious! What seemed like common dishes (e.g. mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, candied bacon, crab cakes, etc ) somehow were elevated. Flavors were vibrant and fresh, items were plated beautifully, and all ingredients were locally sourced. We were honored to have Chef Tiffany in our home. We highly recommend!

– Michele Mosley

I spent a Sunday here, volunteering for a Black real estate trade organization's photo and video shoot. The place had very recently changed ownership from the former Green Line Coffee to Exquisite 501. I did not have any food or beverage, but the place has a full coffee bar in the front of the house, and a full kitchen in the back. The storefront is beautiful outside, but the inside has some spectacular details. From the chairs hand painted with Chicago south side neighborhood names to the hand-drawn chalk art. The corner location with two walls of glass makes for a daylight filled front half (a subject from the video interviews is pictured, seated near the glass front wall overlooking 61st Street.

– Matt Difanis

Chemlab is the current restaurant here. Brought the family. I had the chicken and waffles. Came with potatoes and peppers. I am not exaggerating when I say this is possibly the best fried chicken I've ever had. The waffle was also delicious. The potatoes were seasoned precisely to my taste, so I was sincerely happy with these as well. Our kids had pancakes and waffles and seemed to be generally happy with it all.

Seriously, though, this chicken is fantastic!

– Robert Douglas