Aster Hall

This was not only a fun and easy way to get a quality meal in downtown Chicago, but also a delicious one! Aster Hall is on the fifth floor of the Bloomingdale's building, and you can access it to a special express elevator - enter the main Bloomingdale front door and walk down the left-hand walkway and the elevators to all floors will be on the left, and the last elevator in line takes you directly to the food court. They have huge iPad-like ordering stations where you can select a number of dishes from six or seven different restaurants, including Mexican, burgers, and sushi. It isn't a full menu, but it is a very good one. You put in your order and pay at those large iPad stations, and then you get a number, and you are texted when your order is ready and directed to a specific window to pick it up. (You can't really use the system if you don't have a smart phone that can receive text messages, be forewarned.)There is also a salad bar where you can serve yourself, and you don't need to pre-order on the iPads for that - just scoop your choices into a paper box and pay by weight. I think my favorite thing to eat there was the Small Cheval burger. We went here several times and I even tried to go on our last day, but it didn't open until 11 AM and I had to be at the airport by then. Really a nice and unexpected opportunity for a quick lunch!

The "food court" at the top of the 900 shops is very interesting. First, you order from a kiosk - there are 8 to 10 restaurants available. Then you head to whatever window is on your ticket (or more than one) and grab your food. Likes: *Handwash station!!! *Real plates and cutlery*Very clean overall*Nice seating areasEhh:*My food was just "ok" but it was filling*Not much in the way of serviceIf I worked/lived nearby this would be a great place to grab a fast meal.

wow im so thrown off, i ordered a drink using the QR code at the table and didnt get my order for 30 minutes. I went up to the barista/bartender and asked for the status of my order and he said "you didnt can the code so i didn't know where". I responded yes i did, shown my receipt and he looked at me saying "yeah but what did i just say". It was so rude and I was so thrown off by how condescending he was! Please train your staff basic manners for customer service.oh not to mention, he handed me my latte that was made 10 minutes ago and was already cold. It wasn't even a good one - it tasted like it was made from a vending machine - the milk wasnt frothed properly and the espresso had a weird bitter after taste!

Aster Hall is an excellent choice for a casual meal or cocktail while shopping on Michigan Avenue. Situated on the 5th and 6th floors of the 900 North Michigan Shops, this upscale food court provides a bright, spacious, and airy atmosphere. The design is particularly striking, featuring a contemporary take on 1960s mid-century modern style. The food selection is diverse, offering quick access to a variety of flavors, including Small Cheval burgers, Lil' Boots Italian, Chicago Char Dogs, Al Pastor Tacos, Ginza Ramen, and Boardwalk Seafood Company. Go up to the 6th floor and enjoy the ambiance, service, and drinks at the Aster Hall Bar & Study--the prices, while on the higher end, are surprisingly reasonable for such a chic Michigan Avenue location. Look for Horatio, to recommend you their drink specials!

This place looks like a mall food court and an Apple Store had a love child. It's futuristic-looking, well-lit, and open. The ordering process is seamless. You can pick from many cuisines and can order multiple things to try on a giant tablet. Then you can get texts on your phone when your orders are ready, and it'll tell you which window to go to. There are also sinks and wet wipes to clean your hands without going to the bathroom.Tried a few things among my friends and I. Sushi was a bit dry but flavor was good. Highly recommend the mac and cheese from the pasta place, which was super rich and pure al dente perfection--great portion size and not bland at all. Cacio e pepe had a nice flavor and texture as well. The chicken shawarma bowl was a little salty but had a ton of yummy toppings like tabouleh and pickles.I am happy to have discovered this place--a true hidden gem! Will return to try even more soon.

Still good. You can get an Au Cheval bigger without waiting in line at the original. Since it's an elevated food court, you have many choices.The place is clean with nice seating areas. Good spot for lunch if you are in the north end of Michigan Avenue

What a cute hidden gem inside 900 Michigan! On floor four, there's a ton of screens to order food from different vendors like small cheval and Ginza ramen. There's ample amount of seating around the floor to happily enjoy your food. If you go up one more floor, it's a perfect place for WFH and grabbing a drink. The whole upstairs has a ton of couch seating and comfortable chair seating that are clearly meant for a sit-back and relax type of vibe. I found myself a round back chair and I got the chai latte which was honestly one of the better chai lattes I have had. The service was easy and painless. I ordered at the bar, paid, and sat back down at my seat where the bartender delivered my drink. I was able to enjoy some chai while peacefully reading my book.Fair warning, I had my headphones and was able to enjoy my own music. They do have their own overhead music playing that is quite loud. I would for sure come back here to enjoy a cup of coffee or wine during happy hour and read my book!

When you walk up, it does not even look like a food court!! Instead, it looks like an open and modern study/hang out area. There are many different options for food here - from burgers and fries to sushi and ramen. You order your food from a kiosk which was simple and straightforward to use. You get an automatic text when your food is ready which is nice. That said, I got a text saying my fries were ready, but they were not. Not sure if it was a glitch but it didn't happen to anyone else I was with. I ordered the chicken sandwich with fries - from different stations of the food hall. The fries were decent, and the chicken sandwich was good! The garlic aioli on the sandwich was very delicious and I even got more for my fries. Overall, I love the options here, but I wouldn't say the particular food I had was special, but it was good. That doesn't mean other things are not better, and I would be open to trying this place again!

During my visit, I was approached by a staff member named Jamie, who rudely asked me to move after pointing out a reserved sign that was very small and not easily noticeable.I am a regular customer at your shop and daily have coffee here.Previously this person had ignored my orders for coffee and left rudely. A thing to note is this has happened after I left a review on yelp for one of the bartenders who was rude too.

Great place to sit and relax. Food was good. We got Mediterranean with Yasmin tea. Location is close to the lake.