Lula Cafe Catering
Lula Cafe Catering
Catering & bar services • Chicago, Chicago Suburbs, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana
27 years in business
About
Lula Cafe brings our award-winning artisanal cooking to your table. From intimate gatherings to groups of 300 or more guests, our chefs, led by chef/owner, Jason Hammel, will craft a spectacular feast for you and your loved ones from the bounty of our local growers and over 26 years of creative menus in our signature style.
We tailor each wedding to compliment your needs — with options for family-style
dinners, plated meals, buffet, or heavy passed appetizers. Our services include
professional, restaurant style service; wine pairing recommendations and custom
cocktail menus. We coordinate and arrange all of your needed china, glassware,
linens, and furnishings and can provide additional assistance with vendor referrals, floor plans and decor.
Gallery
1/9
Offerings
Cuisine
American, desserts, farm-to-table
Beverages
Full bar, non-alcoholic, signature cocktails, beer & wine, specialty beverages
Service style
Full-service bartending, family-style service, food stations, plated dinner service, buffet service, bartending staffing, boxed meals, drop-off/delivery, passed appetizers, full-service catering, private chef
Event types
Bachelor or bachelorette parties, baby or bridal showers, weddings, graduations, pop-ups, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, community events, corporate events
Highlights
Seasonal menus, locally sourced, sustainable, artisan, family-owned, health-conscious
Dietary options
Dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian
Pricing
From $75/person
Reach out for a detailed quote tailored to your vision.Reviews
First time visiting and it was amazing! Staff is really friendly and very attentive. Struggled on picking what to order because everything on the menu sounded so good, ended up getting a breakfast burrito and a cappuccino. Portions seem to be big (especially the burrito), definitely a great place for sharing! I’m not much of a coffee drinker but everyone talked about the coffee that I needed to try it myself. It was SO good. Things are a little pricey but it’s definitely worth every cent. I HIGHLY recommend the carrot cake. It’s the best carrot cake I’ve ever had. Very moist and not too sweet. If you are dining with just two people, definitely recommend asking for a booth if you’re sat by the emergency exit. They have three tiny tables for duos and it’s cute but if you want more room, ask for a booth! Overall, I’d definitely come back here.
Yew
March 7, 2026
One of our favorite places for both brunch and dinner! The menu goes beyond the usual cafe favorites, with creative dishes that change regularly. Every plate we tried was beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, and there was so much variety that nothing felt repetitive. Always a pleasure dining here, and we look forward to coming back.
Dilshad C.
August 14, 2026
Very unique flavors for a nice birthday dinner. Great vibes with all the hats decorations and all of lady gaga's greatest hits playing all night. Also very accommodating by offering to let us order half portions of 2 pastas so we can try more variety, and even the half portions were massive. I've had their breakfast burrito for brunch before and loved it as well as the carrot cake. For dinner, the pasta yiayia was a standout. The spaghetti with mexican ingredients was a fun twist and delicious as well, at times almost tasted like asian noodles. The thai tea ice cream was my favorite of the 3 flavors we got. The london fog was good too but took a little contemplating to decide that I liked it.
Jack C.
March 24, 2026
A beloved spot for good reason. Lula Cafe is a really cozy spot to enjoy a clean, fresh meal. The service is incredibly warm and inviting from all the workers, and the overall atmosphere is so relaxed, yet lively. It’s just somewhere you can sit and slow down, away from all your worries.
I started with a couple of their house pastries. The litchi noir kouign amann had such a wonderful lightness despite its immense butter content. It was bright and had a tropical fruitiness, which made it taste very natural and not too sugary. The fennel pollen custard bun was tasty as well. It was served nice and warm and was so fluffy with a crunchy streusel topping.
The famous breakfast burrito is completely worth the hype. It’s huge and stuffed with creamy avocado, the softest scrambled eggs, tomatoes, fluffy potatoes, melty cheese, and soffritto. The texture is so satisfying along with the crunch of the grilled outer tortilla. Combined with the sour cream, deceptively delicious hot sauce, and salsa, you’re in for one of the best burritos of your life.
I highly recommend making your way over to Logan Square to dine in here. Will definitely be returning to try their dinner offerings as well!
Jonathan L.
May 25, 2026
I’ve never been much of a cinnamon person, but the pasta yiayia completely won me over — I cleaned my plate without a second thought. The baked feta was a highlight too, served simply with cucumbers, olives, and a drizzle of olive oil alongside sourdough toast. Sometimes simple really is best. The breakfast potatoes were a pleasant surprise as well — something a little different about the seasoning that I really enjoyed. All in all, a spot I’d happily recommend to anyone!
Roshini G.
April 28, 2026