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    Ain't She Sweet Cafe

    4.1 (344 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    AIN'T SHE SWEET CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for working
    Good for groups

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    Amber J.

    sooo i ordered a fresh fruit smoothie today from here. first time here and unfortunately might be the last at the location on 43rd. street. the cashier "anaya" whom is too damn old to be rolling her eyes like a two year old, is going to run customers away with her bad attitude. who wants to be rushed when placing an order ?! other than that, smoothie was a 10/10!

    Very Very Berry Mixer Smoothie, Garden Veggie Panini
    Destiny B.

    Pros: customer service was cool, they patiently took my order although there were a lot of people in line They also have vegan friendly options (smoothies and panini's) Sandwhich came with pickle and chips Cons: the sandwich they gave me is not what I imagined when ordering. I got the garden veggie panini and the bread was soggy because of all the spicy mayo they added when I specifically asked for vegan jerk sauce. And I asked for it on the side! The sun dried tomatoes were more like regular tomatoes and I'm not sure if broccoli was supposed to be on the sandwich but it was. I still ate the sandwich because I was hungry but it was mid. The smoothie was really good though. If I go back, I'll be sure to be extremely clear when ordering (make the bread extra toasted, NO sauce on sandwhich)

    Jerk Salmon Wrap
    Brittany T.

    Years later... the food is still consistently fresh, tastes the same, I enjoy that I can expect the same thing whenever they cross my mind to come in. Never had a problem with customer service at neither location.

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    Allicia S.

    Truly a welcomed find while searching for eats in route to airport. Had my mindset on Chicago pizza before exiting the "pizza Mecca" as still prefer NY style and the fond memories of getting slices on a regular basis. Happy to be referred to this spot. The café proximity to a coffee shop, both black owned, made my decision, super easy. Ordered coffee, and then went next-door to get food. There were several options, including wraps, Panini's and soups. I selected the jerk chicken salad wrap on a spinach tortilla and a bowl of the tomato spinach bisque soup to share. My companion had the veggie Panini. Despite the busy atmosphere, service was Fishel and personable. Order was placed and received ticket to wait for my name to be called. There was a discrepancy with amount, charged, and the reason for the four star rating. I brought the matter to the attention of the cashier and resolved immediately with addition of pre packaged jerk salad for later enjoyment. I would suggest due diligence in making sure that your order is accurate, should be done in all instances. Food was received in a timely fashion and all condiments were available or already included. Enjoyed my soup immediately and took the wrap for my flight. The soup was amazing and perfect for the cooler temperatures in Chicago. My wrap had great flavor and the jerk spice provided additional heat! Will definitely return during trip to sample the other items, including a wide array of ice creams, and other dessert items.

    The Da Steve Sandwich
    Vanity H.

    My boyfriend took me to this hidden gem that I never knew existed until today and after tasting it and also seeing all these reviews that agree I will be giving it a go again. I specifically want to try the jerk chicken wrap everyone is craving about. So, we did come right in the middle of lunch around 12:30 and there was a small line but it got much longer as time passed up until we left. They definitely had a good rush and that's always a sign to me that this is people's go to spot for lunch. I could tell right away from the menu that anything i was ordering (after a nice workout) would be nice and healthy as well. My sandwich was loaded and I loved every bite. It comes with your choice of bbq or plain lays chips. We purchased the Joes teas and those were fresh and tasty as well. I would highly recommend this place for lunch! They had smoothies and other sweet treats too that I'll have to come back and try. There are small tables there if you want to sit down and have your meal as well. It gives cute cafe feel.

    Da Steve Sandwich
    Jim D.

    Welcome surprise. The sandwiches were decent, nothing out of bounds while simultaneously nothing to loose your marbles over. IMHO the Steve sandwich should be a panini because I thought the crossing was unnecessary. Where I think this place excels is in the sweets department. That sweet potato pie was scrumptious. My daughter was raving about the red velvet. Wraps & sandwiches of the this genre & nothing new to Chicago but I can't think of another option unless you go all the way to Hyde park. In closing I thought it was expensive for what it was & they need a better option for chips other than Lay's but I'll definitely be back.

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    Dee G.

    Good eats and portions. Customer service was great. We walked in, and it was a little empty. We turned around, and the line was almost out the door! I ordered the "Steve", and my friend ordered the Caribbean Jerk chicken, and both were really good. Definitely will return on my next visit to Chicago!

    $25 Gift Card

    I am very disappointed that the location on 43rd did not honor a $25 Gift Card today. It was odd! Then I was told to call the 99th Western location before going. I've called several times today and no one answered. I had not planned to spend cash, yet I had my mind set on the Caribbean Jerk Spinach Wrap. It's a WRAP for my loyal patronage at Ain't She Sweet Cafe! It surely was not Sweet for me today!

    Ice Cream Milkshake Large Fresh Fruit Smoothie with 3 Fruits The Sweets Panini

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    10 years ago

    Generous portions, reasonable prices, a wide variety of choices, and very friendly service. A great gem in Bronzeville!

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    10 years ago

    Very good food, fresh and excellent desert. They have a nice variety on the menu. Unfortunately they're closed on Sundays.

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    15 years ago

    Totally the place to be. So, quaint. The tomato spinach bisque was totally the best I ever had.

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    Buffalo chicken wrap and snapple for $10. The wrap was really good and was a perfect level of lunch-spicy.

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    wonderful vegetarian sandwich and smoothies; the whole family loved this place including my 16-year-old daughter.

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    11 years ago

    Love the Jerk Chicken wrap on spinach with extra sauce YUMMY! On Thursday they offer $2.00 off for Health and Hospital Day! FIVE STARS*****

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