One thing I didn't like was the people behind me got their coffee before we did. It took a while for my veggie sandwich also. The cashier was taken orders and making sandwiches while people where waiting in line. I think they need more help on a Saturday morning. I thought they would have like muffins but no all the cake plates were empty. One good thing they are fresh. But they need help. This is not a good place to go if you are in a rush read more

Cafe Urbano - Dirty spoon ....this is what I see when I go to put honey in my tea.. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very cool hip place on the corner of avers and Elston you cant 'miss it. Immediately when you walk in you get this chill vibe with 90's music (my absolute fav) and awesome art. Staff is super friendly and laid back. One more thing, the coffee is amazing try their abuelita mocha, something strong but sweet, my type of coffee! And their muffins how can I forget those Delicious! Looking forward to try their panninis! read more

Cafe Urbano - Blueberry muffin just mouthwatering!!! - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I want to preface this review by stating that I only came here once and its based on that one drink I ordered which was an Iced Chai Tea Latte.. The place looked cute enough and its a nice concept plus I believe in supporting small businesses however not at the expense of getting duped out of an order. So the way they prepare their chai tea's is just by adding regular milk to chai tea that comes in a carton...I am not sure the brand used but its the one you can buy at any supermarket... like Tazo or Oregon Chai....maybe I'm the naive one for thinking it'd be authentic but if its going to come out of a box.. please don't charge $4 + for it...for a 12oz... I can just head to Target and buy the 32oz for that same price.. read more

I really want to like this place and I've been a couple times before and never had an issue, but today was just not good. I ordered a breakfast panini and it was terrible. It was basically $9 for bread, eggs and non melted cheese, no meat. I also got a regular coffee and it was not hot at all and just tasted terrible. I dont mind spending money supporting a small business but $15 for a terrible made sandwich and cold coffee was not worth it at all. Very disappointed read more

This place is so cute! The baristas and community are so nice! It's so accessible right on elston! But the coffee SUCKS it is ACTIVELY BAD COFFEE. Weak, watered down, flavorless, whatever. I'm no barista. I have no idea what is going wrong behind the counter, but I do know the value of a dollar and I wouldn't give a dime for the coffee at this establishment, which is a SHAME! I want to like this place so badly. The outside dog bowls and leash tie downs are so nice in the summer, and I've met so many wonderful folks in and around the establishment, but PLEASE. MAKE. GOOD. COFFEE. read more

Love the food. Love the coffee. Love the look of the place. Friendly staff. But the wait can be crazy. I get the impression that they're understaffed. One more person behind the counter could go a long way. I've watched customers give up and leave. But I like the wraps enough to just go and be patient. read more

I thought I was fortunate to finally have a cafe close to home where I could get breakfast, sandwiches coffee drinks etc without having to travel to Bucktown or Lincoln Park. I am not fortunate, I have tried this place 4 times now and have thrown in the towel. Twice now I have placed a phone order, and came in the time they told me to come in. Not only on each of these times was my food not ready but someone walked in off the street ordered and received their food before me. Food is sub-par and the customer service is awful. It was too good to be true, next time I want the cafe experience I will travel out of the neighborhood to avoid aggravation and a headache. Stay away from this place. read more

It's like the owner hired a bunch of his useless friends who can't get a job. No seems to have worked with any kind of service job. Slow. Bad service. I want to love this place so badly. read more

Ordered the Spinach wrap (spinach, hummus & avocado minus the feta), was delicious! Plenty of spinach. Enjoyed with an iced tea. Cute place with plenty of seating. Service could improve, employee walked away before transaction was over. I understand running a small business requires you to wear many hats but it doesn't take much to end each transaction and make sure everything is ok before you start preparing orders. Either way, will be back, food was good. read more

Cafe Urbano - Spinach, hummus, avocado wrap and iced tea - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

**Update as of March 2018** So... somehow I ended up coming back with my boyfriend recently because he didn't want to travel far and was in a time crunch. By this time, closing hours had been changed from 3pm to around 6:30pm, their menu design had a revamp and also is now featured on their walls (huge improvement!), and there seemed to be a new barista working when we dropped by. My boyfriend got a regular coffee while I ordered the white chocolate mocha, which was new for me at this cafe. This time around our coffee came out absolutely PERFECT, so now I'm updating my review! The only reason that I still don't give it a 5 stars is because it's not open later in comparison to other cafes, but their coffee is now so very worth it!!! ---- Old Review: I moved to this neighborhood a few months ago back in May before this cafe changed its business hours to be until 3pm. Since cutting those business hours, it seems like the quality of their coffee has slowly declined as well. The first time I came here, I had a horchata latte. It was made incredibly well, it was hot, and the blend tasted unique. I was really excited to be a frequent customer at this establishment, as it's close to home and I enjoy exploring different coffee shops as a designer and a freelancer. However, after ordering that same latte a few more times, I noticed that each time would be inconsistent and not as good as the last, so I stopped coming here midsummer. I came back today thinking that maybe the business was just going through a rough patch and maybe things had changed--I was very wrong. I ordered 2 coffees for pickup (a black coffee and a horchata latte) before work, and when I got there, not only was the coffee not ready but my latte lacked that horchata flavor and tasted more like coffee flavored water. I felt like this was a relatively simple order, not to mention that it wasn't even busy this morning. The employee was extremely nice and friendly, don't get me wrong, but it's such an unpleasant experience spending your money and expecting a quality product, only to receive the complete opposite. If business is struggling, I would recommend first ensuring that drink preparation is generally consistent so as not to lose your customers! read more

I had a great experience at this coffee shop today. Great service and atmosphere for doing homework or meeting a friend. highly recommend!

The food, coffee, and atmosphere is excellent but the cooks need to learn how to wear hair nets. We ordered 3 separate sandwiches, all of them had more than one hair in them. read more

I absolutely love the atmosphere here! From the Turkey sandwich to the avocado BLT! Good food, great coffee and awesome service! Definitely worth the drive! read more

I came in on a whim because I was hungry for lunch. It was actually almost 4 o'clock which is when they were closing. Their kitchen was closed, but they made a wonderful turkey club sandwich for me. Wow it was delicious. Not your ordinary cold cuts at all, but House made pieces of turkey seasoned well. There was avocado on the sandwich as well. I had a café con Leche with it. All in all a lovely Experience and a fun place to hang out. I guess the haters came in on an off day. read more

Today they made me a Turkey, Bacon and Avocado sandwich, and I tell you what. It was a perfect sandwich. It made my day and I enjoyed every bite. read more

Great local cafe. AMAZING cheddar biscuits and fried eggs. I'm not sure how they cool their scrambled eggs but they are great.

My favorite is their abuelita chocolate coffee. If you like abuelita hot chocolate you're going to love this. I pair that with their breakfast burrito for a filling and delicious breakfast read more

I have been twice so far and I continue to go back! The first time I got the breakfast burrito and this time, I got the biscuit sandwich with bacon and the cheddar biscuit. The coffee drinks are great, as well as the food. As far as the atmosphere, it is great on the inside as you wait to take your food to-go and the staff is always nice. read more

Stopped by this place when they first opened and have gone every time I'm back in Chicago! Such good food and amazing beverages. The staff is small so you recognize everyone after a view visits! Which I love!!! Truly a wonderful coffee shop in the neighborhood read more

Come by here regularly on my way to work. Adorable little spot, super friendly staff, nice selection. Couldn't ask for more!

Loveeee cafe urbano! Awesome eats and the vibe is unique. Very cool and the menu stays fresh :):):)

I don't usually write reviews but this place deserves it. I love pretty much everything about it, from the metropolis coffee and espresso they brew to the truly awesome burrito panini and delicious side salad. I've been twice- once for just a latte and once for breakfast and a latte. The music is perfect coffee house music, the guys working are always crazy nice which is a huge plus in comparison to some of the hipster snob baristas at other places, and the decor is sick- lots of interesting art for sale on the walls and just a cool vibe all around. the burrito panini is delicious as one of the other reviewers mentioned, not super heavy and greasy, just beautiful fluffy eggs and fresh flavors. The side salad was a surprise bonus, leafy greens with a nice vinaigrette and diced apples, pears, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Simple and delicious. I LOVE that they use Eco-friendly cups too! And real plates and silverware- they seem to be earth conscious which is way appreciated A great mix of clientele coming and going, too- clearly all locals from the neighborhood. I've always come when I have time to hang out but I would note that it's not the one-minute-latte of the big chains so if you're in a real hurry consider yourself warned that you might have to wait a hot second, but it's well worth it for the quality and care! I wanted to keep this gem a secret but I really want them to flourish because they're so great so hopefully people will see all the positive reviews and check the place out for themselves. I would come every day if I could. read more

Finally a coffee shop that's open to Irving/Albany Park residents! This place is located right on the corner of Avers and Elston so it might be kinda hard for those without cars or bikes to get to. They serve 16 oz cups of Cafe Con Leche for $3 as well as Abuelita Mochas. Interior is nice with pieces of artwork and plants surrounding the walls. They do have wifi and power outlets. They bring the food and coffee to you which is nice. Atmosphere music is your usual Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Feist. Overall a sweet new coffee shop that has a lot of potential. read more

I saw Café Urbano had opened through a posting on Every Block so I decided to go try them out and take out. It was Black Friday around 11 am so most people were out shopping or relaxing at home. I was greeted right away and I saw that they had café con leche so I decided to try it out. I had also read about the burrito Panini which normally I would not get but I felt adventurous. I paid and sat and waited. There was a family of 4 there besides myself. The café con leche was just ok. It tasted watery instead of milky but this is not really a Cuban restaurant. I added sugar and waited for my burrito Panini. The music was retro alternative. Joy Division and a song by a punk band played which was nice since it took me back to my college days. The space is very nice in the corner of the building at Avers and Elston on the south side of the street. I got my food 15 minutes later and it was brought to me while I sat at a table. The café con leche was also brought to me. The staff was friendly. When I tried the burrito Panini I was very happy. It has fluffy eggs, peppers, wrapped in a tortilla. It also had a very fresh side salad with light leafy spinach. It tasted very good. The idea I had was that it was going to be heavy but instead it was perfect and very healthy tasting. I recommend Care Urbano and plan to visit again to try their other menu items. I didn't see a menu online but they may be working these things out since it was literally like 3 days open. Also I'm guessing they will put up some signage as well. This is a welcome addition to my hood which lacks hip breakfast places with good food. There are some nice breakfast places with good diner food but this is very hip and relaxing. Check them out. read more

Pros: Food was a solid 5 stars. I had the Cajun Turk panini and it was phenomenal. Their fruit salad was huge and contained strawberries, blackberries, bananas, oranges and apples. The space itself was cute, pretty hipster, which is fine by me. The biggest plus is that it's a 5 minute walk from my house and the prices are great for what you get. I'm excited to go back and try some coffee. Cons: The entire bakery case if from Costco (confirmed by the girl behind the counter). This bums me out because there are so many local bakeries they can partner with to fill their case. Also, we had lunch there on a hot day and the place was ROASTING inside. No AC was blowing, which made it uncomfortable. Luckily we had layers on, so we made it work by stripping down. Service was pretty slow, but once I tasted the food, I did not mind one bit. I will definitely be back. I hope they consider getting baked goods from an actual bakery or making them in house because who doesn't enjoy a delightful pastry with their coffee? read more

Sooooo friggin happy this place exists right in my neighborhood! I call their cappuccino "crack-accino" because I have become dependent on it to live on a daily basis. The staff is friendly and fantastic, and their Hawaiian panini is to die for. Thanks guys, you rock! read more

What a great addition to the neighborhood. We've been waiting for a place like this! Great coffee, nice vibe and tasty sandwiches. I recommend the 'Twisted Chicken' yum. Or basically anything with the chipotle Gouda in! Nice decor, local art on the wall and for sale as well as free wifi. I hope this place does well and continues to get people through the door, in the culinary/social desert that is this part of town! We'll certainly be going back. read more

I didnt find this place to be special or stand out from other cafes. There was a really nice ambiance insde and it felt friendly and welcoming and the cups were dining in was very cute but taste wise it was average. The abuelita mocha was just a regular mocha and the cafe con leche was okay. The twisted chicken panini was good. the price was very good compared to other places. read more

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An Irving Park gem! The neighborhood needs more cozy and hip spots like this. The coffee was exceptional and well brewed, teetering on bold and dark versus watered down is just my style. We also had the breakfast wrap which I would describe as a healthier morning treat complete with a morning side salad. Try their muffins too. Atmosphere was clean and cafe-esque, definitely catering to a hipper, refined yet down to Earth crowd that you won't find at Dunkin' doughnuts or even Starbucks. Great spot! We will be back soon. read more

I love coming here. The service is great. The coffee is great. And the food is great. My son loves the muffins and scones which are always fresh. I had the breakfast burrito the other day which was delish! The art and decor on the walls is always nice to look at. They do a great job of changing it up too. read more

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Awesome! Cute new place in my hood. Spacious, nice decor, clean, good music, friendly staff. I'm having the Hawaiian Torta Panini & The Abuelita Mocha. The sndwch comes w/ a side (mixed greans) salad. ALL DELICIOUS! Big portion, stuffed! The Mocha is like no other I've ever had, I cant pinpoint what it is (must be the chocolate) but I like it. Only complaints...They didn't bring my food to my seat like they said they were going to (no biggie I took the 10 steps) but they did bring food out to another table & they forgot my coffee. They come out to chk on me, which was nice, which is when I reminded them of the coffee. I asked for a glass of water, they gave me btld, which they did not charge me for. They just opened 2 days ago so I think they just need to critique their service. Overall...Awesome! I will be coming back to try some of their other tasty sounding items. read more

I love the Breakfast Burrito. Ask for Cholula hot sauce to put on it. They keep the bottle behind the counter. The artwork and music is splendid and the staff is friendly and hip. Wednesdays they have yoga. Cool place. read more

Cafe Urbano - Tip Cups! LoL! Go Jordan. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best experience I've had at a neighborhood cafe! The food is definitely the selling point of this place. I ordered the turkey panini which came with a salad, and an Abuelita Mocha. My panini was badass, but I was pretty much drooling at everyone's plates around mine. The decor of the place was awesome. The signage and art on the walls are from Twisted Tattoo right next store. Both of which are the same owner! I've been following the opening process of this place online and I must say I am very pleased. I would recommend and will be returning. If not for the attractive/muscular spaniard with the glasses taking my order, it would be for the awesome customer service they give! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS! read more

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I used to like coming here a lot. However the management and staff have changed. It's not as welcoming and some have been rude. So, Even though I live across the street, I walk the extra blocks or take a bus and go elsewhere. I miss the former staff. Update: went back & the staff has changed. Super nice, helpful, knowledgeable... I will definitely start coming back. Yay! read more

This coffee shop is a great addition to the neighborhood! The people who work there seem super nice. They serve Metropolis coffee and their food options and creative, light, and inexpensive. I've had the burrito panini and I agree with other reviewers that the side salad is a really nice surprise- not your typical side salad, but an interesting mix of flavors. The inside is cozy and comfortable. There are tables as well as tall chairs along the window with plenty of outlets and free wifi (just ask for the password). Nice music, cool decor, all around a great place to chat over a cup of coffee or get some work done. read more

veggie panini was awesome! it was a mix of veggies and some berries (strawberry, blackberry and blueberry) in the sandwich, nothing I've had before and I loved it!! delicious drip coffee and nice staff. I'll be going back for sure. They also offer a coffee punch card, buy 10 get 1 free. I'm a huge fan of punch cards. I love getting rewarded for having good taste. read more

Really great food! The tostadas are beautifully made and delicious. I also negotiated some of friend's egg & ham sandwich and it was also really good; nice bread. Coffee is right on. A cozy corner spot. read more

Great coffee and Double shot espresso! A nice little spot in Chicago. Cool painting to purchase inside the shop. read more

Love this artsy place. Highly recommend it. Great customer service. I found my coffee place close to home, and it feels like home. read more

Cafe Urbano - You get a cup of coffee, and some art work to go. Happy morning! - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is awesome. Horchata latte is delicious and the breakfast burritos are also tasty. Friendly staff as well. This is a cute spot to work for a bit as music isn't overly loud (thank the lord) and there are enough tables if you get there early enough. Walkable from my place so I'm here often. read more