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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Castelvetrano Olives
pickled peppers V,GF
$9
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Winter Squash Bisque
butternut squash, Kilgus cream, fried sage, crispy prosciutto
$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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Demi Country Loaf
hand-dipped ricotta, honey, walnuts VG
$13
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
roasted apples and pears, 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 Swordfish
fregola, spinach, roasted zucchini, tomato fondue, capers, smoked paprika oil
$36
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Short Rib
white bean ragout, green beans, confit garlic, braised endive, fennel pesto GF
$38
Sides
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Herbed Fries
stoneground mustard aioli, VG, GF
$10
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Glazed carrots
black garlic, honey, ginger, sesame, scallion VG, GF
$10
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Brussels Sprouts
cilantro, star anise, grapefruit V, GF
$11
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Broccoli
sweet peppers, avocado, miso, garlic
$12
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Cauliflower
romesco, golden raisins, pistachio yogurt VG
$14
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Sweet Potatoes
lime salsa, pepitas, cilantro V
$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
$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
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Can’t get enough of our delicious bread? Take one of our Country Loaves home.
$10
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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Winter Squash Soup
butternut squash, kilgus cream, crispy prosciutto
$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
roasted apples and pears, 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
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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, basil pesto, pickled red onion, spinach, Exchange multigrain
$16
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American Grilled Cheese
american cheese, crispy bacon, tomato, touch of mayo, Exchange sourdough bread
$15
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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 Swordfish
fregola, spinach, roasted zucchini, tomato fondue, capers, smoked paprika oil
$36
Vegetables
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Castelventrano Olives
pickled peppers
$9
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Herbed Fries
stoneground mustard aioli, VG, GF
$10
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Glazed Carrots
black garlic, honey, ginger, sesame, scallion VG, GF
$10
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Brussels Sprouts
cilantro, star anise, grapefruit
$11
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Cauliflower
romesco, golden raisins, pistachio yogurt
$14
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
$3
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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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SMOKIN' NEGRONI
Citadelle Gin, Starlino Rose, Campari, Strawberry Broth, Orange Oils, Smoke
$17
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AUTUMN MULE
Elevate Vodka, Apple Cider, Lemon, Ginger Beer
$14
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THE OLD FASHIONED
Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara, Burlesque Bitters, Orange
$15
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THE MASTERS STUDY
Citadelle Gin, Aperol, Lavender, Elderflower, Lemon, Rosemary, Gancia Chianti
$16
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WAKE-UP FASHION'
Four Roses Bourbon, Borguetti Coffee Liqueur, Orange, Demerara, Cream
$16
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MANHATTAN PROJECT
Basil Haydens Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Agostura Cherry Heering, Chocolate Bitters
$16
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CALI CODE
El Corazon Tequila Blanco, Dos Hombres Mezcal, Raspberry, Lime, Pineapple, Aromatic Bitters
$16
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THE EXCHANGE EXPRESS
CH Vodka, Dark Matter Espresso Coffee, Dark Matter & CH Coffee Liqueur
$16
Spirit Free
10 each-
LONG SHOT
Spiritless Kentucky 74, Lemon Juice, Passionfruit, mint, demerara
$12
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Tequilaless Sunrise
Spiritless Jalisco Tequila 55, Pineapple, Raspberry, Passionfruit, Butterfly Pea Flower
$12
Beer
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MILLER LITE
$7
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COORS LIGHT
$7
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BUD LIGHT
$7
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STELLA
$8
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MODELO
$8
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GUINNESS
$8
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HEINEKEN 0.0
$5
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GOOSE ISLAND NEON BEAR HUG
American IPA, Chicago, IL 7%
$9
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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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HALF ACRE - PONY PILS
Pilsner, Chicago, IL, 5%
$9
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MIDDLE BROW - WHITE LITE
Apricot Witbier, Chicago, IL, 5.1%
$8
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OFF COLOR DINO S'MORES
S'mores Imperial Stout, Chicago, IL, 10.5%
$10
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BROOKLYN CHOCOLATE STOUT
Chocolate Imperial Stout, Chicago, IL, 10%
$9
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ERIS - BLUSH
Sweet and Tart Cherry Cider, Chicago, IL, 5.6%
$9
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HALF ACRE - DAISY CUTTER
Pale Ale, Chicago, IL 5.2%
$9
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3 FLOYDS ZOMBIE DUST
Pale Ale, Munster, IN, 6.5%
$9
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HOPEWELL FILTHY ANIMAL
Holiday Sour, Chicago, IL, 6.4%
$9
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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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GREAT LAKES - CHRISTMAS ALE
Winter Warmer, Cleveland, OH, 7.5%
$9
White Wine
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ECHO BAY
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
gl $13
btl $55
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DECOY
Sauvignon Blanc, California
gl $14
btl $60
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CASTLE ROCK
Chardonnay, Colombia Valley, California
gl $12
btl $50
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CLOS DES ROCS
Chardonnay, Bourgogne, France
gl $17
btl $75
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MAISON SAINT AIX
Rose, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, France
gl $17
btl $75
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ALSACE
Riesling, Rousenbourg, France
gl $16
btl $70
Red Wine
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GANCIA
Sangiovese Chianti, Italy
gl $14
btl $60
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SENORIA DE P. PECINA
Rioja Crianza 2015, Spain
gl $18
btl $80
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ROUTESTOCK
Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
gl $16
btl $70
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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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BALANCING ACT
Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State
gl $16
btl $70
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OBERON
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nappa Valley, California
gl $18
Btl $80
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PONZI
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
btl $75
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ORISON
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
btl $105
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Sparkling Wine
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SCARPETTA
Prosecco, Italy
gl $14
btl $60
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TAITTINGER
Champagne, Reims, France
blt $149
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PATRIARCHE PERE & FILS
Brut Rosé, Cremante de Bourgogne, France
gl $16
btl $70
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