As Chicago restaurants go, few can claim the fan loyalty of Lula Cafe. The popularity of this neighborhood gem, located in Logan Square long before the area became the hip haven it is today, goes beyond the food it serves, delicious as it may be. Both a destination and a retreat, Lula is celebrated as a gathering place.
“First and foremost, Lula is an arts community,” says Jason Hammel, who founded the restaurant with his wife, Amalea Tshilds, in 1999. “Part of our mission is to be a supportive place for people who are creative and the makers and doers of the world, and provide a space for them to share their work.”
