Welcome To The Listening Room
The Listening Room at The Exchange is Chicago's first listening experience fit for an audiophile! Inspired by Japanese listening cafes and featuring James Beard-nominated Chef Brian Huston's vegetable-centric, steakhouse-inspired menu and private bar, Listening Room matches state-of-the-art audio with art and warm hospitality.
Listening genres rotate nightly. Socializing is welcome.
Located across from The Art Institute of Chicago and steps from Symphony Hall.
Hours
Open Tuesday through Saturday for Lunch and Dinner
Menus
Starters
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Marinated Olives
citrus, thyme, garlic, rosemary V, GF
$9
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Tomato Soup
creme fraiche, basil, toasted sourdough VG
$12
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ginger, turmeric, spinach
$12
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Lamb Meatballs
feta cheese, piquillo peppers sauce
$15
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Tenderloin Steak Tartare
slagel egg yolk, capers, cornichons, dijon, toasted sourdough, DF
$25
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Burrata
slow roasted tomato, confit garlic, basil, aged balsamic, toasted sourdough, VG
$20
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Parker House Rolls
caramelized onion and charred scallion butter
$6
Salads
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Chopped Salad
romaine, radicchio, blue cheese, candied pecans, lemon vinaigrette VG, GF
$16
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Endive Salad
herbed buttermilk dressing, roquefort cheese, toasted walnuts, anchovy, garlic breadcrumbs
$18
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Simple Green Salad
champagne-basil vinaigrette, picked herbs, shaved radish & fennel V, GF
$14
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Sprouted Grain Salad
fresh strawberries, frisée, goat cheese, nuts and seeds, farro, crispy black rice VG, GF
$18
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Add Protein
Crispy Tofu (6), Chicken (8), Skirt Steak (12)
Specialties
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Black Pepper Tofu
pickled zucchini, coconut rice, broccoli VG
$22
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Rigatoni
beef bolognese, rosemary, lemon, parmigiano reggiano
$26
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Pan-Roasted Amish Chicken Breast
roasted local mushrooms, tomato, chicken jus, tarragon
$34
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Royale with Cheese
1/2lb burger, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, mustard aioli, cornichons, bordelaise, house bun, served with homemade fries
$25
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Pan-Roasted Salmon
fregola, spinach, roasted zucchini, tomato fondue, capers, smoked paprika oil
$33
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10oz Tamari Glazed Hanger Steak
umami rice, blistered shishito peppers, pickled radish, scallion GF
$39
Sides
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Herbed Fries
stoneground mustard aioli, VG
$10
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Glazed carrots
black garlic, honey, ginger, sesame, scallion VG, GF
$10
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
preserved lemon citronette, shaved parmesan, cured yolk
$12
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Mick Klug Purple Asparagus
sauce gribiche
$12
Dessert
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Seasonal Sorbet
ask your server for today's selection
$6
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Passionfruit Creme Brulee
lime zest (Dine in only)
$10
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Chocolate Bauloise Cake
hazelnut chantilly, coca nibs
$10
After Dinner Drinks
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Coffee
$3
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Espresso
$4
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10yr Tawny Port
$11
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Fernet Branca
$11
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Amaro Cintrapazzo
$16
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Hennessy VS Cognac
$17
VG = vegetarian, V = vegan, GF = Gluten-Free, DF = dairy free
*The consumption of raw or uncooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness.
The Exchange is now open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am - 2:30pm. Dine-in and carry out available.
Soup & Salads
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Tomato Soup
creme fraiche, basil, toasted sourdough
$10
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Endive Salad
herbed buttermilk dressing, roquefort cheese, toasted walnuts, anchovy, garlic breadcrumbs
$18
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Chopped Salad
romaine, radicchio, Maytag blue cheese, candied pecans, lemon vinaigrette
$16
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Simple Greens Salad
champagne-basil vinaigrette, pickled herbs, shaved radish and fennel, V, GF
$14
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Sprouted Grain Salad
fresh strawberries, frisée, goat cheese, nuts and seeds, farro, crispy black rice VG, GF
$18
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Add Protein
Crispy Tofu (6), Chicken (8), Skirt Steak (12)
Sandwiches
With choice of herbed fries or superfood slaw-
Chicken Salad Sandwich
grapes, dijon, dill, cilantro, tarragon, aged balsamic, toasted multigrain
$16
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich
lemon tarragon aioli, lettuce, Exchange Japanese milk break, served w/ fries
$18
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Slagel Farms Turkey Sandwich
avocado, spicy mayo, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, bacon, Exchange multigrain
$17
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American Grilled Cheese
american cheese, crispy bacon, tomato, touch of mayo, Exchange sourdough bread
$16
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Royale with Cheese
1/2lb prime burger, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, mustard aioli, cornichons, bordelaise, house bun, served with home made fries
$25
Plates
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Black Pepper Tofu
broccoli, coconut rice, pickled zucchini
$22
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Pan-Roasted Salmon
fregola, spinach, roasted zucchini, tomato fondue, capers, smoked paprika oil
$33
Vegetables
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Marinated Olives
citrus, garlic, thyme, rosemary
$9
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Herbed Fries
stoneground mustard aioli, VG
$5
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Glazed Carrots
black garlic, honey, ginger, sesame, scallion VG, GF
$10
Beverages
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Dark Matter Drip Coffee
$4
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Decaf Drip Coffee
$4
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Iced Coffee
$4
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Hot Tea
$4
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Iced Tea
$3
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House Lemonade
$4
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Bottled Water
$4
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Sparkling San Pelegrino
$5
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Coca Cola
$3
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Diet Coca Cola
$3
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Sprite
$3
Cocktails
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CHOCOLATE NEGRONI
Cocoa butter Fat Washed Gin, Cocoa Nibs, Infused Campari, Punt e Mes, Chocolate, Bitters, Orange Chocolate
$16
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SMOKIN' OLD FASHIONED
Rittenhouse Rye, Molasses, Burlesque, Bitters, Orange, Smoke
$17
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EL CLOVER CLUB
Tequila Blanco, Mezcal, Dry Vermouth
$16
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MANHATTAN PROJECT
Old Forester Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Angostura, Cherry Heering, Chocolate Bitters
$17
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THE MASTERS STUDY
Gin, Aperol, Lavender, Elderflower, Lemon, Rosemary, Gancia Chianti
$16
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WHISTLE HONEY
Gin, starlino rose, passionfruit, pineapple, honey, lemon honey merengue
$17
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THE EXCHANGE EXPRESS
Vodka, Dark Matter Espresso Cof ee, Borghetti, italian coffee liqueur, Punt e Mes
$16
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LIGHT MY FIRE
Bacardi rum, dark rum, butterfly pea flower, orange, lime, passionfruit, toasted marshmallow
$16
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SALTY PRINCESS
Tequila Reposado, Smoked Jalapeno, Passionfruit, Guava, Hellfire Bitters, Salty Air,
$17
Spirit Free
10 each-
LONG SHOT
Spiritless Kentucky 74, Lemon Juice, Passionfruit, Mint, Demerara
$12
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TEQUILALESS SUNRISE
Ritual Zero Proof Tequila, Pineapple, Raspberry, Passionfruit, Butterfly Pea Flower
$12
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PAGE ME
Ritual Zero Proof Gin, Blueberry, Hibiscus, Lemon, Tonic
$12
Beer
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MILLER LITE
$7
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COORS LIGHT
$7
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STELLA
$8
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GUINNESS IRISH STOUT
Dry Irish Stout, Ireland, 4.2%
$8
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ATHLETIC WITS'S PEAK 0.0
$5
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THE EXCHANGE LAGER
Lager, Chicago, IL, 4.3%
$7
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BRICKSTONE PERMANENT VACATION
American IPA, Chicago, Il, 6%
$8
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GREAT LAKES KICK AROUND
POG tart ale , Cleveland, OH, 4.3%
$8
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SOLOMON OATH SMALL WAVE
Hazy IPA, Chicago, IL, 6.5%
$9
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OFF COLOR - APEX PREDATOR
Farmhouse Saison, Chicago, IL, 6.5%
$9
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ON TOUR LIGHTNING WILL
German Style Pilsner, Chicago, IL, 5%
$8
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HOPEWELL FILTHY ANIMAL
Sour, Chicago, IL, 6.4%
$8
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GREAT LAKES KICK AROUND
POG Tart Ale, Cleveland, OH, 4.3%
$8
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WAY UP SPRITZER
Ask Your Server For Today's Selections*, Chicago, IL, 7.2%
$8
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REVOLUTION ANTI-HERO
American IPA, Chicago, IL, 6.7%
$8
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HIGH NOON
Hard Seltzer, Rotating Selections, 5%
$8
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ERIS - ROTATING CIDER
Ask your server for today's selections*, Chicago, IL
$9
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HALF ACRE - DAISY CUTTER
Pale Ale, Chicago, IL, 5.2%
$9
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ON TOUR LIGHTNING WILL
German Style Pilsner, Chicago, IL, 5%
$8
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HOPEWELL CLOVER CLUB
Raspberry Sour, Chicago, IL, 6.2%
$8
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GOOSE ISLAND 312
Urban Wheat Ale, Chicago, IL, 4.2%
$8
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LUNA BAY - HARD KOMBUCHA
Watermelon Sea Salt, Chicago, Il, 6%
$8
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WAY UP SPRITZER
Ask your server for today's selections*, Chicago, Il, 7.2%
$8
White Wine
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SIDEKICK
Sauvingon Blanc, California
gl $13
btl $55
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WAIRAU RIVER
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
gl $15
btl $65
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CASTLE ROCK
Chardonnay, Colombia Valley, California
gl $14
btl $60
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SKOURAS
Moscofilero, Greece
gl $15
btl $60
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COLLI DI CATONE
Frescatti, Monte Porzio Catone, Italy
gl $15
btl $60
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SUDTIROL - ALTO ADIGE
Pinot Grigio, Bolzano, Italy
gl $14
btl $60
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ALSACE
Riesling, Rousenbourg, France
gl $16
btl $70
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J&H SELBACH
Riesling Incline, Germany
gl $12
btl $50
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CABERT
Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy
gl $12
btl $50
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VERA
Vinho Verde, Portugal
gl $12
btl $50
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ROCHIOLI
Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, California
$89
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FAR NIENTE
Charddonay, Napa Valley, California
$97
Red Wine
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GANCIA
Sangiovese Chianti, Italy
gl $14
btl $60
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SANTA JULIA
Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
gl $14
btl $60
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M. CHAPOUTIER BELLERUCHE
Grenache, Cotes du Rhone, France
gl $14
blt $60
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OBERON
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nappa Valley, California
gl $18
Btl $80
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ELOUAN
Pinot Noir, Oregon
gl $15
gl $65
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ANGELINE
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California
gl $14
btl $60
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LAMOLE DI LAMOLE
Chiani Classico, Italy
gl $16
btl $70
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THREADCOUNT
Quilt Red Blend, California
gl $13
btl $55
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EN ROUTE
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California
gl $96
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CAYMUS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
$135
Sparkling Wine
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SCARPETTA
Prosecco, Italy
gl $14
btl $60
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PATRIARCHE PERE & FILS
Brut Rosé, Cremante de Bourgogne, France
gl $16
btl $70
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TAITTINGER
Champagne, Reims, France
blt $149
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CLETO CHIARLI E FIGLI
Lambrusco di Sorbara Secco, Castelvetro, Italy
gl $13
btl $55
Rose Wine
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HAMPTON WATER
Rose, South of France
gl $13
btl $39
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LA FRAGHE
Rose, Chiaretto di Bardolino, Italy
gl $14
btl $60
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MINUTY
Rose, Coteaux de Provence, France
gl $15
btl $65
Happy Hour Specials
Tuesday - Friday: 4:00 - 6:00PM-
LABBATS BLUE
Pilsner, Canada, 4.7%
$3
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MULE SELECTIONS
Moscow Mule, Kentucky Mule, Mexican Mule
$10
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ON THE ROCKS COCKTAILS
Rotating Selection
$8
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BORGO IMPERIALE
Cuvee Brut Sparkling Wine, Italy
$7
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CASTLE ROCK
Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, California
$8
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SAM ADAMS
Lager, Boston, MA, 5%
$5
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THE EXCHANGE LAGER
Lager, Chicago, IL, 4.3%
$5