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    Bru Chicago

    3.9 (405 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    BRU CHICAGO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for working

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    Johnny N.

    I walked into Bru in my two tone Caleb Williams jersey that I bought from a Mexican street vendor the day before, drenched in sweat and mud after running routes over at Wicker Park. It may have just been the jersey, but I was DEALIN. I threw like 9 TDs and only 1 pick. I was in dire need of some protein after such a dominant performance, so I went with the Purple Line smoothie that consisted of strawberries, blueberries, peanut butter, and vanilla whey protein. $11.50 before tax and tip was a little steep in my opinion, but it was delicious. It replenished my body after a hard fought W. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

    Leslie C.

    What a lovely cafe!!! The food is excellent!! I loved my California breakfast crepe, with eggs, cheese, spinach, avocado and a chipotle sauce. The presentation is lovely and the paper holder can peel as you eat it so it won't make a mess. My iced lavender latte was tasty too. Cool vibes here. The ambiance is chill. Lots of seating, plush chairs, fun chandeliers and decor. Chill music in the background. It's a good place to get some remote work done. Friendly service and positive atmosphere.

    I paid $7 for a 12 oz iced latte (which already means this better smack) and I can barely taste the syrup AND the cup is absolutely teeny tiny. It's not the size of a regular coffee, it's like extra small and skinny toward the bottom for no reason other than to scam you out of getting a regular sized latte. Not worth the money at all. Pls just go to Colombe or something, I'm so sad

    California Breakfast
    Dorothy S.

    Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and I ordered a california bfast crepe. It was very tasty and filling! They have lots of tables to sit and study at. The service was kind and friendly. I will def come back here to study, drink coffee/matcha, and for their amazing crepes again! Street parking on this part of Milwaukee is a hit or miss.

    Nandita S.

    Lovely space to hang out and enjoy some coffee & crepes. Very nicely decorated. We ordered a California bfast and English bfast crepes. They were both tasty and filling! -1 stars because it was too oily for my taste.

    VEGAN Tofu Teriyaki and white chocolate lavender coffee with oat milk.
    Amanda M.

    My friends and I visited here yesterday. We each ordered crepes and two of us ordered coffees. The crepes, although overpriced, were DELICIOUS. I had the vegan tofu crepe and it was really good. All of us really enjoyed our crepes, but like most reviews, we felt with the exception of the lox crepe my friend ordered that our crepes were on the overpriced side. My feeling is that these crepes are paying the rent here. It's Wicker Park and it's a great location. For a rice crepe with tofu and vegetables with a cup of coffee was $23. From a costing point of under a $1 to create (rice, tofu and veggies are dirt cheap) the markup on these crepes is ridiculous when you actually think about it. That being said, the crepes cost more than just the price of ingredients. You have front and back of the house costs to factor in. It just feels like this food is on average $3 more than it should be. They have the constant traffic and I don't think they are struggling to pay the bills. I had also ordered the lavender white chocolate mocha and my friend the pumpkin spice. Neither of us could taste any flavor at all in our coffees. The coffee itself wasn't mind blowing and this is a coffeehouse! Very, MID. It wasn't awful and it was great. There was no flavor AT ALL of Lavender or white chocolate. It just tasted like regular drip coffee mixed with oat milk. I ended up just throwing it away. I was disappointed as the profile sounded great. When I shared that my coffee had no flavor, my friend stated that in her coffee she couldn't taste anything remotely pumpkin spice and hers tasted like regular coffee and cream. The staff was not able to be the most outgoing as they just seemed very busy the entire time we were there. There wasn't any small talk, interacting or anything. It was like everyone there had 5 jobs to do. While I was there, I never saw a single worker free from tasks long enough for any small talk or interaction with the customers. Just stopping long enough to take an order and back to work. Even when going to use the restroom, I had to bother a barista diligently pumping out coffee orders. Customers never want to feel like we are bothering employees. Get more employees and let these people breathe. Other than that, the place is clean. Great vantage points for people watching inside and out. The interior has a cool, hip look about it. It's located right next to Myopic Bookstore and would be a great place for first dates and catching up.

    Dragonfruit bowl
    Isah K.

    Laid back vibe. Good food and reasonably priced for the quality and quantity received.

    Highly recommend this spot! Bru offers a variety of sweet and savory crepes - as someone who makes my own crepes at home, I am very impressed with the quality of Bru's. They are thin and delicious with crispy edges! We were also helped by a very nice barista. Overall, service, food, and vibes are great!

    English Breakfast  crêpe, iced latte!

    Tried Brü for the first time this morning. Had an English Breakfast crêpe with an iced latte. Both were very good and I'll definitely come back!! And i absolutely love the cool chill vibe of the music!! Good amount of seating inside, plus very friendly service.

    honey yuzu matcha
    Joseph S.

    I came here for the first time and tried their honey yuzu matcha. It definitely has the yuzu flavor so I liked it. I took off a point because service was slow even though I was the only one. This is a cute spot for a date or hanging out, just set aside some time to get your items. There is a lot of space for people to do homework or work.

    Ann S.

    You know, good. Wacky decor that all send a bit off kilter, but it works. I wouldn't say service was fast, but it was friendly.

    Bianca L.

    I Was Wandering Around Wicker Park When I Overheard Someone Raving About Bru, So I Decided To Check It Out. The Place Has A Super Cute Vibe--Vintage Decor With Comfy Couches That Make It Inviting To Sit And Relax. I Ordered A 12oz Latte With Almond Milk And Pistachio. The Total Came To A Hefty $7.94, And After Tipping, I Paid Over $8 For A Small Coffee. From The Time I Received My Drink To Finishing It Was About Three Minutes. The First Sip Was Delicious But Lukewarm, And Before I Knew It, The Coffee Was Cold. For The Price, I Expected Perfection, Or At Least A Properly Hot Cup Of Coffee. It's Disappointing That Such A Premium-Priced Drink Didn't Deliver On The Basics. While The Atmosphere Is Charming, I Won't Be Returning To Bru. For That Cost, Every Cup Should Be Flawless.

    Banana & Nutella
    Sung L.

    Did some work here and grabbed coffee and crepe. Both were just okay -- nothing particularly special, but not bad either. It's a decent spot to sit and get some work done or study for a bit. Service is friendly and welcoming. Overall, a average café experience.

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