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stopped in (finally) to pick up a few treats to entertain guests coming for coffee. Great…read moreassortment to choose from.. difficult even, but we were able to fill a box to everyone's enjoyment. I really liked the assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and more available and will certainly be back again.. and again. A suggestion: While I was intrigued by the sandwich board I had no way to know what the sandwich would look like. Bread? pandora? Ciabatta? 6", 8", 10", 12"... or bread loaf slices? So my suggestion is they get some photos taken or make a few sandwiches wrapped and ready to grab n go. Make one of each and see what sells. I'd use sandwiches as a way to bring in customers who will then purchase a pastry or cookie.. or come back when they need something sweet. sorry, no photos... pastries were gone too fast and they were delicious.

I had a wonderful experience on my first visit to this establishment. I came across New Paradise…read morethrough their Instagram page and based on their featured content, I decided to check them out. That decision was worth the visit. I had delicious coffee, pastry, and gelato. I received good, friendly service. I had a cream and fruits filled croissant, coffee, and a cup of gelato with coconut and pistachio flavors. They were all delicious and pretty good. The gentleman who served me gave me a generous portion of their homemade gelato which was creamy and flavorful. I enjoyed my experience here. I liked the variety of pastries and other sweet treats this fime establishment had to offer. I definitely recommend checking them out.

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Zymi Bakery

4.5(37 reviews)

0.4 mi•Norwood Park

Nice large area with traditional bake goods. I tried the spinach and cheese pockets which were…read morefreshly made. Criapy and delicious and would come back for more.

I'm so sad about this bakery closing does anyone know if there's another location- the owner was so…read morenice and the products were amazing .

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Freshly Baked Bread

C3 Coffee Bar

4.6(68 reviews)

2.2 mi

Cute coffee shop with unique drinks and longer hours than most cafes. I have popped in here a…read morecouple times when we've made it out this way for shopping. Staff was fast and friendly and prices are not too high!

I stopped in for a coffee and an almond croissant, but unfortunately the croissant was stale and…read moretasted old. The gentleman apologized and offered to replace it, but when he checked with the other two staff members, they looked at each other and said there were no more. No one offered a refund or another option, although I didn't ask for one. I understand this is a new business, but I hope they take the feedback seriously. The pastries should not be left sitting around until they're old and then served to customers.

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Outdoor seating for nice weather

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea

4.3(292 reviews)

2.0 mi•Portage Park

I went to Portage Coffee after a morning of pickleball at Portage Park, and this was a great…read morelocation to stop at! I wanted to take more pictures of the location itself, but it was bustling so I didn't want to bother others. But the place is spacious, they have indoor and patio seating, as well as a great space to wfh! They have a printer you can use, a work meeting space in the back corner away from the noises, and a clean background too. But the main area still gives a great coffee shop vibe, with outlets for laptops. Also, the service is great! The food was really good, I loved the chocolate croissant. It was melting all over my hand with how much chocolate it offered. The cold brew was great as well, it was a great boost after an outdoor session. I did pull out my laptop to work on stuff, I do suggest either your own internet or if you have xfinity, use the hotspot. Their WiFi is ok for work and such, but due to the business it does slow down a bit, which is an average experience. Overall, 5/5! Great location, great team, great food. Will be back!

Honestly. I'd give another coffee shop a shot in portage Park. Coffee is burnt. The food is mid and…read morenot fresh baked. Maybe this was a compelling coffee shop and the 2010s. But they have not evolved and the shit is way too expensive.

Inside

Inside ft a public conference room!

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Interior!

Westons Coffee & Tap

4.3(153 reviews)

1.1 mi•Jefferson Park

04/29/26 - Weston Coffee & Tap right across the street from The Jefferson Park Train/Bus stop…read more They have been here for 8 years. I've literally driven by so many times. I went to my eye Dr Lau less than 1 block north of Weston Coffee & Tap. While I was there I decided to take a walk & see what was in the area. That's when I spotted Weston's Coffee & decided to check it out. They had some good looking sandwich options in the window so I went in. Weston's is a cool little restaurant & tap. They sell a variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, coffee, tea & beer & wine. Cool little store w/ a cool vibe w/lots of artwork on the walls. Best of all is the location right across the street from the Jefferson Park Transit Center. You can pick up a bus or the blue line train to ORD or downtown or the NW Metra train. Pop in grab a coffee & sandwich and go or stop in on the way home & have a craft beer or wine & relax before going home

The coffee is robust, the vibe is chill, the staff are magnanimous and the art, the art; yob tvoyu…read moremat! Get here and get some

Nice clean artwork displayed around the restaurant

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Masala Chai Latte and some art work

October Cafe

4.2(113 reviews)

1.3 mi•Norwood Park

Cozy cafe with the perfect ambiance for work or solo hang out time. Big fan of the decor and…read moreoverall vibe. The fall flights are delicious and perfect for sharing with a friend. Definitely worth a visit to support local, women-owned spaces like this!

Everything about this place is absolutely LOVELY!! The people are so friendly. The food is…read moreincredible and the coffee creations are so good!

Avocado Toast Pesto Panini

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Our to-go-coffees outside on the bench!

Aghati House

4.7(44 reviews)

2.0 mi

Lots of sweets and stuff though they seem to have a small food menu as well, which is nice to…read morecounteract the sweets. I stopped in to go and the chai was different from what I've tasted before; hard to explain. I did't like it at first but it grew on me. I wonder if it wasn't well mixed, perhaps, because it was a little stronger at the end. Having a drink to dine in might be nice though. They have a really nice tea. The parking lot though is a mess. This is located in a strip mall right off Lawrence and Oketo so it can quickly get congested, and it's a little tight. But a nice comfortable place to stop if you'd like a coffee or tea.

Simple, fresh delicious. This is where you go to eat, relax and hold hands with your loved one. The…read morefood is great, restaurant is relaxing and you don't feel rushed . you forget you are in the bustle of city life. Merci this chop is wonderful!!

Seating and space

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Qahwah House

4.2(117 reviews)

2.4 mi

A new place for me that I accidentally found on Google Maps. It looked interesting in the photos,…read morebut in real life it's even more beautiful. A very nicely decorated place with great taste and attention to detail. I went with my friends for an afternoon coffee. We all ordered different types of coffee, and every single one was excellent. Unlike chain coffee shops where everything comes in paper cups, here you actually get a real cup, which I really appreciated. My friends also ordered spinach pie and said they hadn't had such a good one in a long time. The guys who work there are very kind and pleasant. Overall, everything was truly wonderful. I would definitely recommend everyone to visit this place!

Nice opening store with Middle Eastern flavors. Love the…read morecoffee roasting machine sitting in the entrance of the store. Will be fun if we came in a time when they roasting the coffee. The air in the store fills with the really nice Chia aroma. The pastry is a little bit on the sweeter side. We came in around 3:30, and there were no lines. So we got our coffee quickly.

Iced Matcha Latte w/whipped cream

Peach Cream

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Yemen coffee with cinnamon and milk.

Backlot Coffee

4.7(155 reviews)

3.0 mi•Irving Park

I have been a barista for a few years and a coffee drinker since I can remember. There are a few…read morethings that I look out for when visiting a new shop (grinders, espresso machine, house-made syrups, ease of ordering/POP layout, seating...etc.). My fiancé and I stopped in as soon as they opened to grab some fuel for our roadtrip out of town. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door, bright and early at 6:30am. The baristas were super friendly. The atmosphere is nice and bright. Light wood tones and soft colors. Cute merch, too. The baked goods counter looked divine and wanted to purchase everything, but I stuck with a slice of banana bread. SOOOO GOOD. It was fresh, moist, and had the right balance of flavor between the banana and chocolate chips. Sometimes it gets too chocolatey, but the banana flavor was first and foremost. We ordered a drip coffee and a large iced vanilla latte with an extra shot. The drip coffee was fresh and hot with a nice flavor profile. The espresso used in the latte was fresh, bright, and slightly nutty. They have a La Marzocco, and you can usually expect pretty good espresso from those machines. I believe the vanilla was house-made, so bonus points for that. All things that I personally love in a latte! There was also a parking lot, so we didn't have to worry about street parking. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town! 10/10 recommend.

This cute coffee shop has developed a lot more since I last visited. They have a community bulletin…read moreboard, local art on the walls, and a decent grab and go section. On this particular weekday morning, they had a great looking selection of donuts I sadly resisted, along with some other pastries. My boyfriend had the oatmeal cookie latte and I got the ginger snap latte. While tasty, the coffee flavor itself wasn't super strong, but overall the drinks were yummy. The vibe in here is quaint and bright, with different seating options. Would be a good spot to work from! Due to its convenient location and parking lot, I will definitely visit again!

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Rose cardamom latte and Blueberry Matcha

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Blueberry Matcha

Edgebrook Coffee Shop

4.4(242 reviews)

1.3 mi•Forest Glen

This is a small diner set up with a few 2 top tables and counter seating. The service is friendly…read moreand the food was delicious. They do have the best coffee - smooth with no bitterness. I tried the chicken chorizo skillet and at first I thought it was a little bit salty, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Hubby tried the corned beef skillet and he enjoyed it as well. They leave the corned beef in little chunks. Our server was so nice, she brought over some Nate's gluten free chocolate chip cookies for me to try. You can park in the lot - but park on the side that is closer to the gas station. Or, paid street parking is also available. Overall, a cozy breakfast experience with great service and good food!

This place is a gem. Their corned beef isn't salty at all. Goes well with their bed of hash. Do…read morenot sleep on their English muffin. First bite, you can totally tell it's different. Grew up on Thomas Edison's English Muffin and will have a tough time not comparing. It was perfectly and evenly toasted on both sides of each side of the muffin. Nice ASMR btw. It's been around since the 1950's like Moon's Sandwich Shop. If you're a fan of Moon's, come check this place out. It's a nice place to check out if you're within the area. Can't wait to come back.

Counter views - love the Bunn coffee machine

Corned Beef Hash and sourdough bread

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Very happy with my latte every morning. I look forward to it.!? The staff are amazing. The sandwiches are where it's at!

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We stumbled upon October Cafe while on the way to go grocery shopping and the name intrigued us so…read moremuch that we had to stop by! As the name suggests, the cafe is October themed from head to toe, with Autumn and Halloween decor and items that make you feel like you're in the Gilmore Girls world. The lady, who I presume was the owner, at the counter was very sweet and helpful. She genuinely looked so happy to serve us and be there. My boyfriend and I both ordered the biscoff lattes and they were absolutely delicious! On the menu, there was a latte flight. We will have to come back to try it!

This is their new location! It's like walking into a cabin on a fall day. Lots of wood and pumpkin…read moredecor. I loved it. The service was nice. I tried the cinnamon roll latte and it was okay. They have homemade Puerto Rican limbers which were really good!

Perkolator

4.6

(314 reviews)

5 stars all around !!!!! Krissi was amazing and helped my…read morefriend & I pick out the best drinks & bagel/samdwhich!!! We're not from here & spent about an hour trying to pick a bagel spot: & i'm so glad it was this one!! Along with amazing food & customer service the interior was decorated amazingly & felt so welcoming! 10/10 for this place.

I stopped by Perkolator Coffee in Portage Park for a scheduled work meeting at 9am. Surprisingly,…read moreit was already very crowded for a Wednesday morning, which made it a little difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The space itself is pretty small and the tables are also on the smaller side, so it's not the easiest spot if you're trying to have a meeting or spread out to work. I ordered a latte, which was really good nice and strong, exactly how I like it. I also tried a breakfast sandwich. It was decent but pretty average, and I did feel like it was a bit pricier compared to similar coffee spots. The staff was friendly, which always helps the overall experience. Parking can be a challenge though since you have to rely on street parking in the area. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood coffee shop and I would come back, but it's probably not my favorite spot if I'm planning to meet someone or need a little more space.

Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery

4.4

(118 reviews)

Such a great coffee shop and bakery. Everything we have tried has been delicious and the staff are…read moreso friendly. Anytime we are in the area, we make sure to stop by.

Disappointed to see the chicken and waffle sandwich no longer on the menu because I never got a…read morechance to try it. That being said, I tried The Madison, which is described as such: Neuske's bacon, creamy boursin, sharp cheddar, and a souffléd egg paired with fresh tomato, red onion, and arugula, all layered on warm ciabatta. I really liked it! I had never had boursin (a type of spreadable cheese) before. All the flavors melded well together, although I didn't like the texture of the arugula so I removed that after a few bites. Would definitely order that sandwich again. My husband had the Steak & Egg sandwich which he said was good but I didn't care for the flavor combo. It is described as such: Tender roast beef, melted American cheese, and caramelized onions layered with a souffléd egg on a toasted ciabatta. It's interesting in the picture it shows a waffle instead of ciabatta. I guess they got rid of the waffles altogether? They should probably update the sandwich photo is that's the case. Visited: 7/25/26

Coffee Chat

4.3

(6 reviews)

Came in, took my order, everything was fine. but my sons lemonade had no ice. My chai was very VERY…read morebitter (I didn't drink it) my food order took more than 20 mins (2 sandwiches that WE NEVER GOT) so I walked out. Literally tipped $10 JUST TO SIT THERE & WATCH other guys who had barely got there get drinks and their food out. FIRST AND LAST TIME WE GO

Cozy spot for a good almond latte. The pastries are not to be missed. While the coffee is good,…read morethe pastries are excellent. I heard this is a pretty new spot and I'm glad they're here! I will be back!

Edgebrook Coffee Shop

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This place is a gem. Their corned beef isn't salty at all. Goes well with their bed of hash. Do…read morenot sleep on their English muffin. First bite, you can totally tell it's different. Grew up on Thomas Edison's English Muffin and will have a tough time not comparing. It was perfectly and evenly toasted on both sides of each side of the muffin. Nice ASMR btw. It's been around since the 1950's like Moon's Sandwich Shop. If you're a fan of Moon's, come check this place out. It's a nice place to check out if you're within the area. Can't wait to come back.

Westons Coffee & Tap

4.3

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