Amazing!!! I was only in Chicago for three days and I ate here twice, both times immediately after leaving Taste of Chicago with disappointment. Cafecito has the best Cubano and cafe con leche I've had in years. Food here is better and more economical than anything I ate at the Taste of Chicago. Oh, and on a plus note, the staff always had a smile, even the cash register that clearly had a sore throat. If this place was in NYC, I would definitely make it one of my weekly regular spots. read more

What everyone else said...this place is TINY. My recommendation is get it to go, or to go in seriously off-peak hours. We were lucky to score some seats, but it's not the most enjoyable eating experience when you've got a line of butts 6 inches from your delicious sandwich. I was SO pleased when I found out Cafecito was opening a location on my side of the loop. (Seriously, the north side of the loop is SO FAR from the south side of the loop. Those of us with limited lunch times have to stick to our sides for the most part.) I think that the Cafecito Cuban is probably one of the best in town. The bread isn't too bready and has that delightful chew, and the ham plus pork plus mustard plus pickles plus swiss cheese tastes just as good as I remembered. My mistake? Ordering the palomilla sandwich. Not nearly as good as the cubano. Trust me. Love the sides (black bean and corn salad for the win--spicy goodness), and love the black bean soup. I will definitely be back, but most likely will be taking it to go. read more

I have been here several times since my initial review and tried a few different sandwiches, and they were all good. I even ate in once (with some fellow Yelpers...hi guys!) and that was fine too; they brought our sandwiches to our table, which was a nice touch. There isn't a lot of seating, so get there early if you want to eat there. I've also tried a couple of their side salads, and they're quiet good. I especially like the one with hearts of palm. You can get their salads in different sizes, so you can even take some home. The prices seem roughly on par with what you'd pay at the Jewel deli...maybe a bit higher, but you're gonna get something much better at Cafecito. BTW, to supplement info in my previous review, you can get plantain chips (which I like) with your combo for a small up-charge. The secret is this place is also very good for breakfast! At least, it seems to be a secret, as I was the only person in there this morning. Maybe I was just there early (just before 7:30am). Anyway, they have very good coffee and an assortment of breakfast sandwiches, which are a steal for a sandwich on their wonderful (full-size) Cuban bread for around $4.00 (most are less). It took awhile to get my sandwich, but it was made fresh to order. No re-heated egg patties here, mis amigos! And where else can you get huevos con chorizo in the Loop? read more

Lives up to the hype and the reviews. Wonderful pressed sandwiches and platters. Ropa Vieja as sandwich or platter is excellent. Chicken sandwiches are all perfectly done - juicy grilled and marinated white chicken every time. Wish their jerk chicken was more jerk-seasoned and spicy but still very good. Cafe con leche was excellent skip the American coffee section and stay Cuban. Will try the other steak sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches next time Mightily recommended! read more

The sandwiches here are so delicious, both breakfast and lunch! I also love the cafe con leche which is cuban espresso with steamed milk. The loop location definitely gets very busy around lunch time but it's worth it! There are a few tables to eat at but I would recommend just taking it to go when it is busy. I'm not a fan of swiss cheese so I haven't tried the cubano but I can attest to the jerk sandwich and huevos chimichurri breakfast sandwich. Both delicious and warm! read more

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Cafecito is situated next door to a hostel and it's about as appropriate of a location as possible. Not really sure why this place gets such high ratings but it was a huge let down in the sandwich category. The Palomilla is what I went with and the sandwich was just down right bland and boring. For a pressed sandwich it was lacking any crunch whatsoever. The bread they use is pretty much any crappy bread you would probably find at a wallmart or something. If you're looking for a place to sit down and eat, good luck because there is very, very, limited seating. read more

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We frequent this spot for lunch often, typically aiming to arrive around 10:45 AM so that you don't have to wait TOO long. However, you're going to wait regardless, especially when you order 7 sandwiches at a time :/ Always super fresh, always delicious. This place brings the happiest response when people see that we get Cafecito for lunch again. I was sad today because they forgot to add my requested cheese to my steak chimichurri sandwich. Total bummer, but the food was still tasty. The grilled bread and soft inside soaked with sandwich juices...incredible. read more

Came here for dinner with a friend on Friday night around 7:30. Walked in and all the tables were taken, so I waited on one of the cute couches. Didn't get any dirty looks for not ordering, so that was a plus. They probably didn't even notice, since there was only one person working the store at the cash register and maybe one cook in the back. When my friend got there, we went up to the counter. We were first in line and it took about 5 minutes for the worker/barista to acknowledge our presence, even though we were literally right in front of her, with our wallets out. Service: Barely passable I ordered a cubano and cafe con leche, which came out to $8 something. She made the cafe con leche on the spot and it was wonderful. Definitely more of a coffee-flavored drink than actual coffee, but it was delicious and the perfect texture and temperature, so I didn't burn my tongue on the first sip. I went to get a table and the only unoccupied one had the last patron's trash all over it, so it was up to us to clean up if we wanted a table. Definitely did not add to my dining experience. The patron was at fault for not cleaning up after herself, but Cafecito should really look into hiring extra help, especially on a Friday evening. Food: OK The cubano was pork, ham, swiss, something else, and mustard. It was really chewy, unpleasantly so. I like my sandwiches to have a 2:1 middle to bread ratio. Instead, it was the other way around, mostly really thick bread. It was just bland and the only flavor came from the mustard. I didn't taste any ham, only pork, and it seemed tough and overcooked. I'm wondering if my sandwich was a fluke because everyone else seems to be a big fan of their sandwiches. Even the cubano at Panera Bread was ten times better than this mustard pork sandwich. My friend ordered the exotic salad, which looked like spinach, shrimp, and avocado. It looked really pretty, but I don't think she was blown away. Atmosphere: Excellent The only winning point of Cafecito is its ambiance. It has a comfortable, relaxed feel, and isn't too loud or quiet. Next time, I might forgo the sandwich and just get a drink. We ended up staying past 9, their closing time. The worker/barista came around collecting bowls and wiping off tables around 9, but at least she didn't kick us out. read more

Right off the Washington & Wells line. When I make my transfer to the pink line - I look down and notice Cafecito. After wanting to try it for sometime, and having gone to their Streeterville location - I knew this would be a great place to grab some breakfast/lunch to go. It gets busy in the mornings! Expect a 10-15 minute wait for your freshly made sandwiches. One day, I didn't pack a breakfast or a lunch so I stopped by here to order both. ~$11.99 for 2 meals, not so bad! Got the jamon with cheese for breakfast and chimmichuri steak sandwich for lunch. Even eating the cold sandwich for lunch was decent - probably woulda been a lot tastier fresh though. Love that I can count on this for an easy lunch if I ever am too lazy to pack mine. Things to note: Download the Stampt App. Ask for your receipt, and upload your receipt onto the app. Buy 7 sandwiches and get 1 free! (I'm saddened after buying 2 sandwiches and not asking for my receipt to upload them.. learn from my mistake!!) read more

Love Cafecito! I have been going to this place for years now. You cannot beat their ropa vieja sandwiches with a cafe con leche. What I love about this place are their prices. You get a tasty lunch for a reasonable price, which is hard to find when you're in the loop. read more

Racking your mind trying to look for a place to eat downtown? You don't want Mcdonalds or Italian food or that expensive sushi down the street.. you want something different. Hey.. we all been there.. Well look no further and try Cuban sandwiches at Cafecito. it's located a block a way from Harold Washington Library, right next to Columbia college. I almost past it up because it didn't have a prominent sign. It's a quaint little cafe with minimum seating area. Once you step right in you can just order and they bring the food to you. I had the Chivito - the meatest sandwich of the bunch. It was awesome, especially with that citrus mayo. Another sauce that I could get out of my mind! The bread was very crispy and thin.. so thin that the inner goodness was squirting out all over the place. I had to doing a 360' bite all around to keep it from bustin' out! Definitely worth another trip here again and try the other sandwiches. Bye Mcdonalds. read more

Cafecito is one of the few options in the loop that is not a chain. I like that about them. They are also in this super weird place, next to a Diary Queen and next to the lobby of a hostel. Still, they have saved me from many a boring Panera Salad. Every sandwich I've had was amazing: the cuban, the pavo, the palomilla. They have these shortbread cookies near the register that are to die for. The reason I am only giving four stars is because of my Milkshake. I took a gamble, I know, with getting a milkshake, but I thought hey! it's hot out! I should have gone to Dairy Queen. The milkshake was runny, super thin and FULL of chunks of ice. For almost four dollars it was not worth the money. I didn't bother fighting with the girls who work there about it, because they are some amazing ladies, and just left with my sandwich and my bad shake that day. I won't be ordering another one. I'll keep coming back for the sandwiches.. and gosh, those cookies! read more

We stopped in here for dinner before going to see a show at the Auditorium. For a small little "sandwich shop", it's incredible. The guy running the restaurant was one of the nicest people I ever met. He brought the food to us, stopped by often to ask how the was the food. I ordered the Cubano, and the GF ordered the Jerk Chicken. We each ate half of the other sandwich, and they were unbelievable. We got sides and a pop with the sandwiches. She had black bean salad (black beans, corn, small chunks of jalapenos) which was very good, and a little spicy. I had the red potato salad, which was good, but a little to much olive oil. Both the sandwich were just incredible. We ended the meal with a cafe con liche, which was very good. It's a very low key, casual, small sandwich shop and is delicious. If I worked closer, I'd be there every day for lunch. read more

This Cafecito location is in the heart of downtown Chicago, attached to an international hostel. I had just gotten into Chicago for an interview and spent about 5-6 hours hanging out here before heading to my friend's apartment. Scored myself the Cubano, covered it with jalapeño hot sauce, sat down, used free wi-fi to prep for my interview. The restaurant has a pretty cool, vibrant feel with all the hostel guests speaking different languages and going in and out. Really solid, hot, delicious sandwich. I almost got another one. About 6-7 bucks. No complaints. read more

GREAT coffee, maybe my favorite in the city. So why only 4 stars? Line is long and seating can be scarce, especially during lunch time. Normally I don't fault a restaurant for this, but there's no real waiting area so it feels cramped and disorganized. Still, the great coffee makes it worth the inconvenience. read more

I was in the area with my husband and saw that this place had fabulous reviews and we wanted to try something different from our usual XOCO that we visit for lunch. I've never had a cubanito sandwich so I figured why not. My husband dropped me off and waited in the car as I quickly ran in to do a to go order. Luckily we came at a good time because seriously two minutes after I came in a whole lunch rush of people just comes in. I was so happy I came when I did because a serious line had formed. I ordered two cubanitos and for a large sized sandwich it's only $6. I decided I would give their plantain chips a try next time since I figured this would be enough calories for one lunch. It took like 7 minutes for our cubanitos to be ready and they felt hot in my to go bad. We got in the car and went at it. We could have sat inside but this particular location is tiny and could get overly crowded quick so we decided against it. The cubanito sandwich itself was tasty not sure about everything that was in it but I know it had meat, cheese, pickles a mayo of some kind maybe. Overall it was tasty but I wouldn't say it was amazing and that I'm craving it. It's a great place if you work nearby to get a quick, cheap and filling lunch. Does it beat a Rick Bayless sandwich? No. But that's because his stuff has heat. The ladies working here are super nice though so overall I'm a fan if you're in the area I would definitely try it out at least once! read more

On a typical gray, cold and rainy November day- like today, I tend to crave simple things to warm me up. Being as I am- usually anything I seek out for pleasure comes in the form of something I can eat or drink. Fire places are nice; warm blankets and fuzzy slippers- they are OK too. If you want to make me happy and feel warm though- get me something delicious and comforting and warm to eat and drink! Knowing that I needed to head downtown today for an appointment, I decided to get out early and grab some lunch in the loop. Where to go was the question on my mind- something that plagues me quite frequently. I guess you can call me indecisive (OK- the reality is, I can't make up my f-in' mind about ANYTHING). Luckily, I was able to find this place off of Yelp, and remembered seeing it listed in Time Out Chicago as the best place for a Cuban sandwich. With little hesitation, I made a decision to seek out Cafecito- something that even 8 hours later I am still happy with myself about. Little victory for little me anyway. After arriving here in the rain my choice for what I was going to have was already done as well- Cubano with a cafecito (I'm on a roll with my quick decisions!). I figure if I go to a place known for their cuban's and their cuban coffee- I might as well try it out! My partner (the lovely Aurore L) wanted something different and went with the Jerk sandwich. Both sandwiches were quite good- and for the price, we were quite happy! I think it is a great option if you go to school or work around there, especially considering some of the bland alternatives in the area. For me, it was the simplicity of the sandwich and the sugar-laced coffee that really hit the spot. A good cuban needs a crunch to the bread (check), tender pork pieces (check), salty ham (check), gooey cheese (check), and a nice acidic contrast with a sour pickle (check). Sounds simple- but I can't begin to tell you how many times I have had a cuban with soggy bread, or dried out pork, or cheese that somehow hasn't melted even though the sandwich is put on a hot press- or a combination of these things. The cafecito is a delight in itself. I tend to like my coffee with cream and never take sugar- but the dark, bold and strong espresso with a nice crema done here- with seemingly as much sugar as there is espresso is done very nicely- and was a good accompaniment to the crunchy sandwich. They say it is the little things that count- and these two little simple things brought about some warmth and pleasure "on a cold and gray Chicago day" (yes, I know- Elvis lyrics from a very cheesy song). I will be back- if I am in the area, or if, rather, when I crave a cubano con un cafecito. read more

#1. Lovely, affordable, and filling food. ( I highly recommend the Guava Q with roast pork and caramelized onions. Brownies come in huge portions with caramel) #2. Strong, prepared in the Latin-style coffee. Who doesn't love a cortado? #3. Perpetually crowded in a way that doesn't invite lingering. Better as a quick, South Loop convenient, drop-in spot. #4. Cash only (I think! Will have to check). read more

I took a round house kick of flavor to the face this afternoon. Delivered by the Loop's heavy weight champ of Cuban style sandwiches, Cafectio. Located right off Congress, it's accessible for countless folks (students, young professionals, librarians, etc.). Do a couple circles around Wabash and you can find some parking. The interiors small, so if you're looking to sit down try to avoid the lunch rush. 1:00PM, defiantly rush time. They handle it well. The barista/coffee station gal' asks everyone in line if they want coffee. Get a Cafectio, Cafe Con' Leche, or your favorite poison. They'll add an uppercut of flavor to pair with that roundhouse kick by whipping up some fresh brew. The manager (possibly the owner) asks everyone in line if he can get a sandwich, salad, pastry, or side worked up while you wait for the cashier. I'll get my one complaint over with. I simply got the wrong sandwich. I originally ordered the Ropa Vieja and their Valentines Day special sandwich (chorizo, shrimp, arugula, red onion, tomato, and citrus mayo), with a side chopped salad combo. With out checking my bag (my fault), I walked to the car with a Tilapia sandwich and full chopped salad. When I went back, they quickly addressed the mistake of the wrong sandwich and got me the special, but not the Ropa Vieja. I think there was just some mis-communication, not a big deal. They let me keep the tilapia sandwich, so I didn't bother to bring up the Ropa. Mainly because my car was flashing hazards on Congress. DA GRUB: The special was fantastic. Nice plump tender shrimp, spicy chorizo (not crumbled, the actual cured sausage, bonus points!), plenty of arugula, and just the right amount of that harmonizing citrus mayo. Their bread is perfect, not too thick as to take away from the sammich and not too light to fall apart as you scarf, plus it's got just the right crunch. The tilapia, I only took a couple bites and gave the rest to a friend. Sadly, I cant say the same for this sammy as I did for the special. They don't lose points because I never asked for this, just a case of crossing wires during a hectic part of the day. The tilapia was a little dry and the accompaniments didn't exactly make it all better. Again, NBD. They've got a nice selection of pastries like churros, croissants, and other goodies. Plenty of fresh sides like hearts of palm salad, potato salad, pasta salad, and more. A great cold drink selection that consists of South American canned juices and sodas. Cafectio is fantastic sandwich spot that offers a whole lot more than a Cubano sandwich. Great prices with even better value and accessible for anyone commuting to and from downtown. I gotta get back here to try the Cubano, Lechon, Guava Q, or Ropa Vieja. read more

Was supposed to meet a friend here after work, but stumbled into the wrong one at first (there's another location in The Loop, on N. Wells and W Madison). Eventually found the right place. They were out of Ropa de Vieja today, so I settled on the Arugula Salad. It came in a bowl; the salad and mozzarella were fresh. I also ordered a side of plantains and a double Cafecito (Cuban espresso, with added sugar), which were both very sweet. Spacious interior with buzzing atmosphere. The waitstaff takes your name and brings your order to you, but it's otherwise not your typical sit-down service (i.e. no refilling waters etc). Would like to try their variety of foreign soda's next time. read more

Absolutely, incredibly, mind-blown, delicious! Ok---I may be overstating (it's just a sandwich) but I really was blown away by this place. This is a gem and deserves to be on Triple D. I had the Jerk chicken which actually had (gasp!) real, juicy, house-rubbed, chicken breasts grilled in house from actual fresh chicken (gasp!). I think I got about 1.5-2 chicken breasts cut into thick chunks topped with an incredibly light yet zesty habenero-lime mayo. The bread was fresh and incredibly flavorful! This place puts Potbelly, Subway (not even in the same universe), and especially that abomination Pret A Manger to shame. Oh---and did I mention the sandwich is $5.89? This place is going to blow up when word starts spreading so I hope quality doesn't go down. Let's say it was so good I was basically on my way out for another one for dinner as soon as I finished lunch... My highest recommendation for what is the best sandwich for under $6 you can get in Chicago. read more

This place has awesome sandwiches. I work nearby and always saw a line so I never wanted to wait in line to try it out. Two weeks ago I didn't see nearly as long a line so I waited in line to get the Cubano sandwich...it was worth the wait. Since then I've been back 3 times getting different sandwiches like jerk chicken and guava chicken and I'll keep coming back because they were also delicious. They also have breakfast and coffees and salads so I'll try those out later. Prices are very reasonable for being downtown. Only reason I gave 4 stars is because the place is very small with VERY limited seating and even if u get a seat u feel scrunched because so many people are hovering waiting for their food. Service is really friendly and not that fast but not slow either. It is definitely fast enough for a quick bite to eat. Try to get there before 11:30 if u want to beat the lunch line. read more

My good friend took me to Cafécito on my first Chicago visit. Since then, I always go back whenever I'm in Chicago for Choripan ( Argentine Chorizo, Grilled Onions and Chimichurri Sauce). It's so tasty! Services have always been terrific for me on each visit, even during the rush lunch hours. Free WiFi! Next time, I'll have to try their breakfast sandwiches. If you are near the South Loop in Chicago and looking for an inexpensive place for lunch (or breakfast), try Cafécito! read more

Mmm - no. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. There are quite a few sandwiches and coffees that intrigued me that I have yet to try, so I'll probably be back but not anytime soon. $6 for a rather large pressed sandwich is average. I had the steak chimichurri sandwich with roasted red pepper salad. The cold veggie sides are made heavily with garlic. The nice thing is you can mix sides. You pay for whatever container size it all fits into ($2.35 small, $3.65 medium, $5.75 large). Not so good for anal rententive people who hate it when different foods touch each other, though. read more

I usually bring my lunch to work, but Cafecito could persuade me to do so less often. It now becomes one of my favorite Loop lunch spots. After reading some reviews, I convinced two co-workers to come here today. I split the Cubano, which was very good (but could have used more pickle for my tastes), and the Guava-Q which was so juicy, moist, tender, delicious, [insert additional adjectives here]. I was happily surprised at the quality of the pork in the sandwiches, esp. for downtown. My co-worker had the Ropa Vieja as well as the Cuban Black Bean Soup and enjoyed them both. I definitely intend to go back and try some of the other items on the menu, so many sounded so bueno! Ay! read more

Mark my word: BEST PLACE FOR SANDWICHES in the loop neighborhood. I challenge you to name somewhere else that tops Cafecito's selection at prices below $8. Of particular note are the Chivito, which serves up "every guilty pleasure earth's farm animals have to offer," and the Guava-Q, which has pork on sweetened guava-bbq sauce that's so satisfying you'll involuntarily close your eyes and lose track of your thoughts. Then I woke up and reaffirmed my conviction that they need to lift that embargo. read more

found this place on yelp and it definitely exceeded my expectations. it's an unassuming no frills little café located in/next to a hostel. I'm not even a huge fan of sandwiches, but the sandwiches here were both affordable and delicious! based on yelp recommendations, I ordered the chivito (steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus mayo) and the ropa vieja (slow roasted skirt steak, sweet plantains, black beans, tomato creole sauce). Both were $6.49 each. the sandwiches are on the thinner side, almost Panini styled, which I prefer. both were good but omg the ropa vieja is amazing. my mouth is watering just thinking about it as I write this review. the flavor combinations were on point. the sweetness of the plantains contrast perfectly against the savoriness of the incredibly well-flavored skirt steak and sauce. yum yum yum. highly recommend. i'll be back to try the cubano and the chimichurri sandwich! pro tip - you can order/pay online through yelp and pick it up! you could also have it delivered, minimum order $12 and $4 delivery charge. read more

Cafecito did pop up on food places to check out in Chicago, but never really planned on stopping by. At first, I seriously wanted to eat at Pret A Manger around the corner. After finding out that they don't prepare fresh hot sandwiches, I quickly found Cafecito's name pop in my mind. Besides the tiny dining space, this place makes great dishes and sandwiches at great prices. Also try their key lime pie. To die for! I'm a fan of Cafecito! read more

After having been raised in a Cuban household, one can say my standards for Cuban food are pretty high. Not to mention the fact that I lived in Miami for a big part of my life- and it's pretty much all Cuban food down there. So you might understand why I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that a Cuban place had opened in the South Loop, right by me! I didn't want my precious, fond memories of Cuban food to be ruined by some watered down, low-fat/organic version of the real thing! I was a bit surprised and pleased that it is located in the same building as the international hostel. Upon walking in, I was definitely relieved to hear real Cuban music and see that there were no exaggerated or fetishistic Cuban decorations either. The only moment I was disappointed was when I realized this was a sandwich joint. I know, I know, Cuban sandwiches are awesome but I am definitely more into the big Cuban meals- I'm just not a sandwich type of gal! Anyway I realized I was really hungry and ordered the Atun sandwich, and my boyfriend got the traditional Cubano. We both got cafe con leches. I have to say, that sandwich might have turned me into a sandwich person. My boyfriend's sandwich, although equally delicious, was not the best Cuban sandwich I've had (sry, I did live in Miami after all). The cafe con leches were also good, but not the best I've had. Although arguably the second best in Chicago (1st in my hear is the PR cafeteria in Humboldt Park). Maybe I should let go of the unrealistically high standards for Cuban food that I inherited, but for now I'll keep 'em- Cafecito is good. read more

I was excited to hear that a Cuban place would be opening nearby for another lunch option. We tried it Friday, and it will definitely have a regular place in our lunch rotation. I got the Cubano and the Lechon w/ rice and beans platter. Someone else got the Ropas platter and said it was very good. My pork was excellent. I was a bit disappointed with the rice and beans by itself, but when mixed with the pork and a couple splashes of Melinda's hot sauce, it was very good. The Cubano was a bit dry and could have used either more mustard or more pickles (next time I'll order with extra pickles), but the quality was excellent, and I'd try it again for sure. I'm looking forward to trying many of their sandwich choices - there are a lot. Interesting observation by the guy who likes to run and get lunch for us (always him and me, sometimes others in the office): he said this is the only place he's seen downtown that had a line at 11:00am, and the line was longer when he was walking out. I'd call that a good sign. read more

Cafecito just opened today, I work in the hostel above the cafe so I was excited to check out their pressed sandwiches, salads and breakfast. I ordered the Margarita sandwich it was Delicious with heaps of fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes. I really like that Cafecito has 3 sizes of salads and 12 types to choose from! Great interior design, very earthy and chill. I highly recommend you try Cafecito instead of Panera across the street today! read more

I was surprisingly underwhelmed by cafecito. Based on hundreds of yelp reviews and a 4.5 average at the time of my visit I was expecting an amazing Cuban sandwich... What I got was an ok Cuban sandwich, a forgettable chimichurri sandwich and a small Internet cafe like atmosphere. Yes the sandwiches are cheap 5-6 bucks but honestly I doubt they could get away with charging more because they aren't that great. Maybe being from Los Angeles I have been spoiled by good Cuban food. If you have limited time in Chicago save you stomach space for something better. Overall it's not bad it's pretty decent I just don't understand the reviews. read more

I love this place. Was looking for a tasty, warm bite on a chilly morning in Chicago and Cafecito delivered! Their coffee was delicious and was perfect with their famous Cuban sandwich. By far the best I've ever had. read more

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Came here last saturday afternoon and couldnt find a single seat. so I came here again on Tuesday's afternoon. service is fast. Jerk sandwich is tasty. single coffee is so small. should try the bigger one next time. read more

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I got the Pollo with Chimichuri sauce. Fantastic! Big flavors. The chicken was a tad on the dry side. The service was awesome though, even though I went during crowded lunch hour, the cashier happily made a substitution of salad for the rice and beans. He even asked if there was any specific salad I wanted. read more

Perfect sandwiches and amazing coffee. First, print this coupon: http://cafecitochicago.com/menu Then go to Cafecito. The Jardin sandwich is the ruler of all vegetarian sandwiches. Eggplant, thick slices of mozzarella, mushrooms, peppers, arugula, hummus, and the slightest hint of lime. Unbelievable. And the house blend American coffee is one of the best I've ever had. Please please please try this place. You will become instantly addicted. Especially because each sandwich is only $5-$6. I just wish they had more seating. It gets pretty busy in there around lunchtime. read more

Wow This place is amazing. I was visiting Chicago with my friend and he insisted that we have to try this place. I got the Jerk Sandwich and my friend got something... But we both loved it! He tried my sandwich and he enjoyed it! I definitely want to come back to this place when I visit again! read more

So maybe I got the wrong thing. I found this listing on Yelp when looking for a quick bite to eat inside the loop but I failed to notice this place is listed as a Cuban restaurant. I ended up ordering the Pavo, which is a pretty simple turkey sandwich. Pretty good, but nothing I feel I'd need to come back here for. Others in my group did end up ordering the cuban sandwich (they must have ESP) and looooved it. Oh well, you live you learn. The decor left a lot to be desired. Its not uncomfortable per se, but its very cold and functional. If you're looking for a place to grab a quick lunch, this is pretty good, but if you wanted to hang out for a bit, this is probably not your best choice. The staff seemed nice enough and all in all, my friends and I had a good enough experience. Just remember, get the cuban! read more

I LOVEEEEEEE this place. Words can't explain. You just have to go there and try it yourself. Make sure to order the jerk sandwich. Yea, you're welcome! read more

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I've had a cubano at only one other location in the city which is La Unica, but Cafecito's cubano was magnifico! Since it was pressed so tight, it seemed like a very small portion. Pero me gusta el sabor de su mostaza! Puedo dejar mi primero amor, La Unica, para ti (in Spanish soap opera voice). Stay tuned to see how this love triangle pans out. Will Don Luan find another mistress 90 Miles Away. Catch us media noche, next week. read more