I like coming here occasionally as I live closeby. But it's worth the trip if you don't, all the baked goods and sandwiches are of a very high quality. The shop is very cute and there is outdoor seating. Service is good, sometimes it feels like there's a bit of chaos in terms of who is making what but I've always been treated well by employees. My one complaint would be I wish they weren't card/phone only. Sometimes I just have cash. read more

Delicious, unique and classic, pastries and baked goods; Attentively and graciously provided; In a comfortably open and light space; With a neighborly welcoming atmosphere. read more

Wow, the pasties and baked goods are amazing here! It is expensive, but it's worth the try. The Portuguese egg custard tart was the best that I ever had. It is small, but worth every bite. The hot honey jalapeño cheddar scone was pretty good. The hot honey definitely made a difference. It's also small in portion. I would come back and try their croissant sandwiches. They look really good. It's spacious inside and there's some seating. I saw some people working in there on their laptops. read more

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A little pricey but delicious! Been here a couple times and each time we had coffee and pastries. The egg tarts, coconut cake, and others we tried were all really good. Also tried a few different seasonal or unique lattes, all of which I've enjoyed. I'd come back here. Just plan for an $8 coffee, but I suppose that's not unusual anymore in Chicago. read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had the day off so wanted to check out a new cafe. Stumbled upon Cadinho from friends reckys. You can't miss it on the corner of western and archer. Was so happy to check it out. First, the cold brew was from Sputnik one of my favorite coffee spots. Staff helped me out with the menu and I went with the pastel de nata and the Bom dia sandwich. Grabbed my number card and sat down. Ample amount of seating inside. Nata came out first and wow! Buttery flaky crust with a sweet eggy inside. Reminded me of a crème brûlée. Onto the Bom dia sando. That croissant you can peel off the layers and eat it individually, that's how soft and flaky it was. The chorizo was cut bologna style and the house sauce was on point. Nice and refreshing bites with the tomato and kale. So happy to have stopped in and I will def be back! read more

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Great spot, amazing energy, and quick service. The menu is incredible in terms of variety. Will be back!

I got some egg tarts to go. The serving people were very friendly. The tarts were crispy on the edges while sweet inside. Love it! read more

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Stumbled upon this beauty while in the area to thrift shop. What a pleasant surprise! Portuguese bakery is not something I can say I've experienced before. I assume this person was the owner... but I had questions about the Brazilian fudge and was met with a smile. (If you like coconut.... Get the coconut fudge!) We picked out some pastries and lattes for the nearby park and it couldn't have been more perfect. I got to sweet coconut hot latte which was tasty but my bestie got the monkey latte cold foam and I WAS SO SAD I didn't get it because it was delectable. We loved it! Pastries we got the almond tarte which was flaky and the inside was like a moist cake? It was unique and bomb! The blueberry lemon scone had the juiciest blueberries I've had in a pastry! Not dry at all. The punkin scone was my personal favorite. Love anything that gets me feeling in the season. The restaurant itself screams culture and love that they had posters on the door to let ICE know they are not welcome. If I'm ever near here, I would bring back people! read more

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Such a cute Portuguese corner bakery in McKinley Park! A good amount of seating inside! The people there are so kind and even came to check in on us while we enjoyed the pastries. We got the pastel de nata, a mushroom and Gruyère quiche, and the doce de casa (condensed milk mousse with dulce de leche mousse). The pastel de nata was so perfect and wasn't using a generic base, but rather a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust that had sooo many layers to it. The doce de casa reminded me of serradura - it was so creamy and had slight hints of a cookie flavor?? Delish! The mushroom and Gruyère quiche was admittedly a bit dried out, but flavors were very cohesive and I liked the saltiness of the Gruyère cheese balanced with the caramelized onions. read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Gruyere and mushroom quiche, pastel de nata, doce de casa - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little bakery that has a variety of coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and pastries. I like how you can grab a meal here or a bite. There's plenty options and the staff are all very nice. There's plenty of seating inside if you want to stay and chat a bit. read more

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Saw this bakery pop up as having pastel de natas which are one of my favs so decided to try it. The bakery itself is not that big, with tables for dine in. Cute motif with pictures of Porto along the wall. We ordered the natas - original and one with chocolate as well as lemon meringue. The natas are delicious and I especially liked the chocolate one as it wasn't too sweet. The lemon meringue was just tart and sour enough and the crust wasn't tough. Overall, I would recommend this bakery if you like natas. (They also have lots of coffee drinks available.) read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Natas and lemon meringue was just - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in here for the first time. The parking is a little tricky but if you're lucky an are driving around 3:30ish then there's some parking on the side of the building on Archer otherwise you have to park across the big street. Took my nephew here and we read the reviews on the Pastel de Nata and we wanted to taste it and me the coffee of course. Upon our arrival and entry we were greeted by Mel the girl who took our order. She was knitting which I've never seen anyone do while at work. Other then that she was nice and cordial and that's key to me. I had the pleasure of also meeting the pastry chef Dhamar (I hope I didn't misspelled her name) bc she spelled it out. She was kind. The place is very quaint. And yes it does live by its cafe name CADINHO meaning 'A little Bit". The Dirty Chai Cookie was delicious a little on the sweet side for me but good for those who like it sweet. It was nice in its softness and it doesn't crumble up like other cookies. I did enjoy it. What we did live was the Pastel de Nata. Main reason for our visit beside the coffee. We loved it so much we ordered a chocolate one and a regular one and my sister and brother loved it. I will definitely be back to buy this again. The custard was nicely flavored and perfect on the sweet. Not over powering just right. My nephew who's picky wanted more so luckily we got two more. It's a good place to come and unwind and listen to diverse music. And my Latte with Coconut milk was super good! read more

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Very unique coffee shop in the neighborhood. Different types of European desserts and coffee drinks to try. Good enough seating to work in. Workers are always helpful! read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Seasonal Iced Orangemary Latte & Brown Butter Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So delicious, out here visiting and doing some work while enjoying a tasty beverage. Staff are so nice and the place is spacious with so many treats to try. And a great place to catch up with friends. read more

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I loooove Cadinho. It's such a wonderful addition to little village. The inside is so cheerful and beautifully decorated with images of Portugal, very colorful! The music is very good and vibes and at a good volume, and of course the pastries are amazing!! I feel like they're delicious while being refreshingly different from typical Chicago coffee shops. The pastel de nata is soooo good and I loved the Mexican mango tea to pair with my pastries. The raspberry jam cookie was insane; the outside chocolate was delicate and almost crisp when you bite the cookie, and the actual cookie is soft inside and the jam tastes very high quality. Tbh I don't know that I even like the chocolate and fruit combo very much but I can recognize that it is a gourmet level cookie. I also ordered a Portuguese brioche sandwich for lunch which was very good; they have a couple more savory options such as a scone and something like an empanada but lunch options are a little limited. They also have smoothies that I'm excited to try if you're looking for something light or healthy. The rest of their pastries look absolutely delicious, I can't wait to come back! read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Pastry display - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing Portuguese pastries, a super cute coffee shop, and exceptional customer service! I stopped in here with a friend during a neighborhood food crawl to help local businesses after ICE came into our city to wreak havoc on its citizens and local businesses. My friend and I decided to try a cup of their coffee, and we split several pastries to try together. OH MY GOD. We couldn't stop talking about the pastel de nata de chocolate! It was the most perfect custardy, chocolaty, melt-in-your-mouth, pastry! The seasonal coffees were equally dreamy. It was one of our favorite stops on the crawl, and we cant wait to come back for a coffee date! I only wish they were here when I lived just a few feet away a few years back! read more

Genuinely a dream to be here. Large windows, cozy decor, very spacious. The staff are so sweet, and everything I've eaten here is so good. The bom dia sandwich is mind-blowingly good (the bread is sweet and soft, the sauce explodes with flavor, the sausage and tomatoes and dried basil and everything is incredible). The nata too read more

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McKinley / Bridgeport have really strong coffee options, all very good in their own right. But Candinho is truly a destination as noticed by the folks that come in on weekends. I'm a coconut latte fan. And we're big on the savory pastries. Enjoy read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my favorite desserts in the world is pastel de nata. So that when I found out that a new Portuguese bakery opened it immediately went to the top of my must try next list. I made time to run over to this place and enjoy a nata. I stopped in midday and also decided to pick up a sandwich of Jamon con queso on a croissant (cuerno) roll. Of course, I purchased a box of natas because one is just not enough. Everything was delicious and authentic. I highly recommend a stop here for those that want to know what all the fuss is over these delicious treats. Prior to buying these here I would make my way over to the Macao inspired fat rice bakery to satisfy my craving. The former Portuguese colony was also famous for these delicious tarts. read more

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Walking in, there are nice warm colors with a nice red terra cotta color. There are azulejo tiles lining the long counter/bar. The mural in the back portrays a city in Portugal which is vibrant. The vast array of pastries and breakfast sandwiches pique the interest of your sweet tooth. The caffeinated drinks look amazing, making you consider if you could handle 3-4 lattes to try a few all at once, before common sense settles in. I grabbed a cinnamon apple scone which was a nice texture, but not dry. It was also not too sweet which is key for me. I tried the Piri Piri iced latté which is made with a touch of spice (cayenne) and chocolate. It was the right amount of sweetness. There is ample seating in the cafe, but there was a fair amount of people inside, providing a lively, but not too loud atmosphere. It seems like a fine place to do some work on a laptop. I definitely will return to try the toasted sesame horchata latte or rose matcha latte. And possibly a breakfast sandwich. It's a refreshing find of a cafe in the humble neighborhood of McKinley Park. One of the nice gems on the southside and another example of why you don't need to go to Wicker Park, Logan Square, or Lincoln Park to fine a lovely café. The bad bunny candle on the back shelf was a funny touch to the decor. Please note this is a cashless business. There is a tip jar though. read more

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Cadinho Bakery & Café is such a dope spot that really takes its time to get things right. On my last visit, I ordered an Americano, a lavender matcha, and a pastry--and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. What makes this place stand out is the craft behind the details. They make their own syrups and milk in-house, which gives every drink a freshness and personality you don't always see. They also support other coffee companies across the city, which adds a nice sense of community. I'm not usually a big matcha drinker, but theirs was rock solid--you could taste cinnamon and banana coming through in a way that lined up perfectly with the lavender. The pastry paired beautifully with it all, making the experience feel complete. Definitely recommend this place if you're nearby, and honestly, it's worth the drive even if you're not. read more

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Cadinho, meaning "little bit", was the expression heard by the owners Maria and Eric during their 3 years spent abroad in Portugal. After returning back to the his hometown, Eric brought Maria to McKinley Park to cultivate a local community a shared experience of their trips both in Cassais Portgual and Beijing, China. Drawing from their favorite snacks when teaching in Portgual, Maria, pay an homage to Portguese tarts and does a great job to its authencity! Cadinho is overflowing with friendy staff and an encapulsation of two expats' story abroad. I was very happy to be drawn into their travel experience turn cafe. Definitely when you have the time, steep in to try their baked goods and a cup of coffee! I really enjoyed the sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and spinch quiche as well as their famous Portguese tart! read more

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What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood!! The bakery is very cute and leans into the original architecture of the building. The individuals that work here were very friendly! Lots of tables/seating for individuals who want to work/study at the cafe. We ordered the Portuguese egg tarts, and they were so good! read more

Stopped by before closing after my work at the hospital nearby for a pick me up. Was able to get the last egg tart of the day and it was perfect! Balanced sweetness with the flakey buttery crust. Paired really well with the rose oatmilk latte! Will be a staple before or after work now read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I saw this on a few different social media sites and was intrigued. I also heard about Cadinho Bakery through word of mouth and decided to stop by while we were in the area. We came on a weekday morning and the cafe was pretty full. We ordered some pastel de natas (original and with chocolate). The pastries are on the pricier side and smaller than the egg tarts I normally get from Chinatown. The pastel de natas were just mediocre and were a bit sweeter than I expected. The chocolate also was a bit strange with the pastel de nata and didn't care for the addition. read more

Great cafe vibes to study and do work at. I got two Portuguese egg tarts, one regular and another dipped in chocolate. A nice treat! read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a beautiful cafe! It's got thus lovely bar seat area with beautiful tiles and and this giant mural that really ties it all together. Staff is friendly and will ask how everything is and will give suggestions if you are inclined. The soyrizo savory option is a 5/5 especially with the cilantro crema it comes it. That alone deserves its own 5 stars. The Pastel de Coco is also a 5/5. The small pastel de nata is not for me. 3/5 Coffee: shakeratto 5/5 Sweet Coconut Latte 4/5 The only strange interaction was with the person cleaning the establishment. There was about 1 hour before closing and the woman basically swept around/under me and my husband's feet as we were working. She thanked us after she was done but it definitely made us feel a little odd. Overall it was a nice day to try some Portuguese pastries and we were glad we gave it a whirl. It's a great addition to the neighborhood and I look forward to their scones as I did not get to try them this time around read more

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Stopped in for a quick pick me up after hearing about their famous Portuguese egg tarts. I ended up ordering one egg tart, pumpkin pecan scone, mini pavlova with whipped cream and passion fruit along with sweet coconut latte. The egg tart was custardy and I regretted only ordering one but that gives me an excuse to come back soon to try the other pastries. read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood! A very cute bakery and coffee shop. Everything is super fresh and the staff is careful and friendly. read more

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great pastries, coffee, and sandwiches!! no misses and a cute spot to eat and work! staff is friendly and everything is made to order so it's fresh and warm. read more

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Wonderful local bakery and cafe. Been a fan since they were a home operation, I'm so excited and happy for them to have a cafe space to share their passion. Their pastries and pies are outstanding. I love that they show up for the community and served at local events, they are an awesome asset for the neighborhood. Service and ambiance are great, lively, and vibrant. Great location inside a beautiful building. I'm lucky to be able to walk here and be a regular. read more

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Super cute Portuguese cafe. The pastel de nata was the best I've had in the Chicago. Plenty of seating. read more

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The best! The lemon blueberry scone was delicious. The apple pie latte wasn't as sweet as I was hoping for but still good. read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Lemon blueberry scone - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down, the best pastel de nata you will find outside of Portugal. In fact, these are better than the ones my wife brought back from Portugal recently. Today was my birthday and this is where I drove to eat. I had the pastel de nata and French silk pie with an espresso while my wife had a quiche and chocolate drink. Everything tasted immaculate. Maria and her husband who run the café are warm people who take pride in their offerings and making the experience special for everyone who walks in. The interior is smartly decorated and parking is free and easy on the street. It's an amazing neighborhood spot. Even though I wish it was closer, I'll still drive 45 minutes across the city to get their pastries anytime. You do not want to pass this place by without stopping. read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Pastel de nata and French Silk pie. - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We have been supporting Cadinho for a long time. We love the pastries, but now go to their brick and mortar regularly for their coffee. Cadinho takes their coffee sourcing seriously. Their espresso typically is from Metric roasters. It has a somewhat unique flavor profile but isn't over-the-top crazy or off putting. My husband typically gets the cortado with this and its always great. We have also had their pour-over Colombian from a coffee roaster on the north side that was very good too. The egg tarts (pastel de nata) are delicious and are such a special treat. The custard isn't too sweet and has a nice consistency. They have some other pastries as well. We've had the soyrizo hand pie with the jalapeno crema that comes with it. I usually don't want vegan food but this was really good especially with the crema and have gotten this a couple times now. Their cheddar scallion scones are great too - not dry and not too dense like some scones. A little bit more biscuity which I appreciate. The interior is nicely designed, with warm colors and high-quality seating. It's a great space and friendly-staff... there aren't many cafes like this in the area. We come here twice a month! read more

My wife and I used to buy the owners' pastéis de nata from their house in McKinley Park. (We would drive an hour and a half, from Lake Zurich, to get them!) They are PHENOMENAL!! If you've never had one, I highly recommend that you try them. The pastry is flaky and the custard is to die for! When we heard they had opened their brick-and-mortar cafe last year, we knew we would be heading there. The atmosphere is great! It is just perfect! We are going there next Sunday for their 1-year anniversary and we can't wait to try their sandwiches! The people working there are so nice and the service is fast and polite. If you'd like to try a piece of Portugal, this is the real thing! read more

Cadinho has been a great addition to the McKinley Park neighborhood. The food is amazing and the vibes in the cafe are warm and inviting. I've had a good experience with anyone we've interacted with behind the counter, from the baristas, cashiers, and all the other employees. We've already been to Cadinho multiple times and every time the service is amazing and super friendly. Love this place and will definitely continue to go! read more

After I saw this Portuguese bakery opened up, I knew I had to stop in eventually, but being from the North suburbs, I didn't know when I'd make my way down here. I spontaneously visited a coffee shop nearby, and once I saw this was only 10 minutes away, I HAD TO stop in! The decor is so cute inside - Portuguese inspired tiles and artwork throughout. I only got pasteis de nata and they were so delightful. I definitely will be going back to try their other bakery items! read more

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Delicious! Didn't even think about taking a picture of my pastel de nata because I devoured it. It was delicious, just like the pastel de nata I had in Lisbon. I did have the Bombón espresso that has condensed milk and minimal steamed milk. The place is so cute and staff are nice. I recommend strongly to visit this yummy establishment! read more

Cadinho Bakery and Cafe - Bombon espresso - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped by on Monday morning, January 5, 2026 to find it closed. No sign or explanation. Hope it's still in business. Update: they are closed temporarily. Glad to hear they are still in business. Can't wait to treat myself to their scones again! read more