Ceres Cafe
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Predecessor | Broker's Inn |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Food and alcoholic drinks |
Ceres Cafe operates as a diner situated within the lobby area of the Chicago Board of Trade Building. Its name honors the Roman deity Ceres, whose statue crowns the building. The establishment is recognized for drawing commodities traders and is noted for its particularly potent alcoholic drinks.
History
Originally established as Broker's Inn in 1967, the restaurant moved to its present location and was renamed Ceres Cafe in December 1989. In 2019, it was reported that Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson was found asleep in his vehicle after consuming “a couple of drinks” at Ceres.