We came to this spot for brunch the other week, just try something new. They have a nice front patio seating area. The inside has a real smooth Caribbean feel. With most of the breakfast and brunch spots in the city leaning heavy into Mexican cuisine, this was a nice change. My wife ordered the steak sandwich with habanero cheese. It definitely had a kick. I ordered the coquito French toast. It was lighter than regular French toast and had a pretty good rum flavored syrup to accompany it. The food overall was decent. We also got cafe con leches which were also good. They only had one server and a couple cooks so service was a little slow, but we didn't have any plans for the day so it wasn't a bother. We went on a Monday thinking it would be slow but the place had a pretty steady stream of customers. read more

Don't be deterred if you're not a local and it feels slow inside when you walk by! This spot is amazing. The food is so fresh, super authentic and I can't wait to go back! Don't forget to have coffee! read more

Caribella - Caribella Caribbean Chicken Skillet add avocado - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in the area with a friend and wanted to try something new. I rarely dine-in for breakfast, but we had a hangover and were craving it. I know this place is like a Caribbean-themed restaurant (catering to mostly Cuban or Puerto Rican dishes), but the hostess recommended French toast or the skillets which I found to be interesting. We both went with different skillets. I have to say, we spent way more time in here than I wanted to. The place was busy although there were a few open tables inside and outside when we arrived. They were likely down a server or two (?), so we had to wait a little. No problem. The main issue was how long it took for the food to come out. Either they were slammed or just understaffed, but it took a whiiiiile for it to come out. They also came out after we had our order taken to let us know they ran out of avocado. That was disappointing. I'm really easy going and am not the one to complain, so it didn't really bother us even though we were pretty hungry. I think it would have been a good gesture if the server or a staff member has come over to apologize for the delay or at least do something about it. I've never waited that long for something as simple as a skillet. It might've just been an off day, so it's alright. I'd still be willing to try them again, and maybe even sit on the patio. A HUGE plus is that they are BYOB. One big reason to come back! read more

Caribella - Breakfast skillet with bacon - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our waitress - I wish I had gotten her name - was so incredibly helpful and patient with having our large group to serve. And my breakfast was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. read more

Caribella - Avocado club with Sweet Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decided to switch up my normal brunch routine and check out Caribella! First of all, the decor is so on theme and the service was exceptional. I got the famous Coquito coffee- iced and non dairy and thought the coconut flavor was a bit too overpowering. Didn't really like the chunks of coconut cream at the bottom but it was a fun drink to try. Got 2 skillets and really liked the addition of plantains instead of potatoes. Could've used a bit more seasoning but it was cooked very well. Don't let my average score deter you from going- i still recommend giving them a shot! read more

Caribella - Caribella Skillet - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sunday morning I stop by I wait for a cup of coffee, $3.50 I wait almost 40 minutes for small buttermilk pancakes $9 No refill on coffee Small kitchen 2 cooks about 3 servers and all that long......... read more

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The food was delicious! Came back however, was a fan of Coquito and I hope not but unfortunately I can't finish either.

The Guava French toast was tasty but beyond rich and filling, I almost ate half before feeling too full. Always order a bowl of Sorullitos for the table, a great start to the meal! Today the kitchen was slow to get our food out even though it was not busy, but as typical the service was wonderful and we will be back soon I'm sure! read more

Caribella - Deconstructed Guava French Toast - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really great food and the coffee was terrific! The staff is very friendly and quick with your order. Awesome ambiance as well! read more

This place was so delicious! Their menu stood out to me when I was browsing around for brunch options, and I am so glad we decided to go. I got the Isla omelette (ham off the bone, sweet plantains, Swiss cheese, and bell pepper) and my husband got the Cubano skillet. We also shared a side of the guava French toast. Everything was great. Not sure what they do to their breakfast potatoes, but they were extremely addictive and I couldn't pinpoint the extra something that made them so special. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great breakfast or lunch spot in the Logan Square/Avondale area! read more

Friendly staff and the most amazing Cubano Sandwich that I've had the pleasure to consume. I highly recommend this fun little eatery in Logan Square. It took a while for the food but worth the wait read more

So happy I randomly selected this place! I got the breakfast avocado club. So yummy, full of flavor, and fresh ingredients. The other patrons in the restaurant had clean plates, too. The service was great, super quick and friendly. This is a great place to go for a quick bite to eat, catch up with a friend, or a "treat yourself" date!! read more

Caribella - Avocado club - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious Puerto Rican food that tastes the closest to my mom's home cooking! Just go and enjoy the parcha juice and coquito latte alongside good eats. read more

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Great food and great service. Coquito latte was very good. Had the yuca/pork skillet and it was great. Kids enjoyed their meals as well (banana Nutella pancakes) read more

Been coming since 2019. I've never been disappointed. The coffee, food, ambience is all top tier.

The food was delicious the workers were SO nice and it was beach themed ABSOLUTELY AMAZING Keep up the good work read more

We somehow got seated for two super quick on a Sunday morning which was awesome. Loved the egg and sausage wrap.

First, the food was AMAZING! I had the Steak Jibarito which I always order... the steak on this one was by far the most flavorful and a better cut/quality than I've had on any others. Second, the coquito latte tasted soooo good! My husband had the caribella skillet and coquito French toast and he was very happy! Definitely recommend and I will be back! The service was also great. Everyone was very kind and we didn't feel rushed even though we came in with almost an hour till close! read more

The breakfast is amazing and the customers service is awesome too! In the spring and summer you can dine outside but in the fall and winter you have to go inside but either was the food is again Amazing! read more

Very very very good. Especially if you are trying to try a taste of the Caribbean. Everything g is authentic and good. But the coffee will hit You as soon as you step in the door. I'll be back. Only Negative point is that it's quite small and doesn't get much ventilation. So you'll come out smelling like the kitchen. read more

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Wow. This place puts out some Amazing Dishes. Wife found this place and wanted to try so we walked over for lunch and got a little table outside. The menu is small and straightforward. A wonderful cafe that has a perfect cafe feeling where as the food and drinks have a great Caribbean feeling. The service was fantastic. The food omg was it amazing. The Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz Con Gandules) was amazeballs. The Cubano is one of the best I have had in the states. The table next to us ordered the Frittata and the smells of peppers and great spices invaded our area. I will for sure try this one soon. Boom! Im going to be a regular. read more

Caribella - Cubano with Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Oh em gee, Caribella is the spot! Searched the internet for a great brunch option and Caribella made it onto a few lists- after visiting I can see why. It's a smaller cafe, but super cute inside- nice, clean, and bright. The kitchen is towards the back but also feels like your family's kitchen since it's a bit more of an open concept. The employees were kind and attentive. I started with an iced mocha and ordered the Cubano for lunch with rice as the side. Literally one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had- the bread was fresh, meat cooked well and a great ratio of pickles/mustard. I think you can also tell a lot about how a restaurant makes their rice and I can wholeheartedly say they put their heart into their food. Their rice was reminiscent of days visiting my aunts- you know the one you're always excited to visit especially when food is involved! If you're in the area I definitely recommend stopping by, if we were local I'd be there all of the time. read more

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I got their Iced Coquito Latte and the traditional French toast which I made a combo with eggs and sausage. I didn't like the sausage personally but the server noticed without me mentioning it and got me bacon instead! read more

Caribella - Iced Coquito Latte - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am NOT a breakfast person but this spot was sooo good and just perfect for a nice Sunday morning spot. We had to wait for a table but were seated within 15 minutes. The interior is cute with the beach wall art and the Spanish music playing! I ordered off the special menu and got a breakfast jibarito with rice. This was good, and the Puerto Rican rice tastes just like my grandmas. We also got the guava French toast to share which was a delicious treat! I'd recommend sharing since it can be pretty filling. I also tried the coquito latte which was a bit too sweet but still something fun to get if you're craving a sweet crafted coffee. I'd definitely come back here to try more items on the menu! read more

Caribella - Jibarito Sandwich, Guava French Toast - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is unique, and tasty. We tried a specialty French toast, and a skillet, and a tasty latte. I loved every bite and sip! Def going back. read more

Wait staff super friendly and the food was delicious. It real good brunch spot. Would go again and recommend

Amazing food with great service. Delicious coffee too. Their skillets are sooo good! From the yuca pulled pork to the plantain one, they're all great. My favorite breakfast and brunch spot! read more

Croquite latte: Amazing! Was not expecting this to taste so good. It had the perfect amount of coconut blends and was not too sweet. Service was great the food came out quickly and the server was very sweet and attentive to any questions we had. Caribella skillet: this was good! This came with plantains instead of potatoes which was interesting but still delicious! Caribella combo with guava French toast This was good! The Guava was very refreshing! We were skeptical about trying it but glade we did. It had the perfect amount of sweetness. read more

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Really fresh, delicious food and such kind workers! While we were dining, a guy using a power wheelchair arrived by himself and ordered coffee. He had limited use of his upper extremities, and the staff went out of their way to place a straw in his coffee and help him get his fingers around the cup. You can tell this business truly cares about their customers and the neighborhood. read more

I love it when business owners reach out about their businesses because it means they care. What I don't like is their inability to take constructive criticism. A good response will be "I am sorry you didn't like the food, I hope you give us a chance and you will see that we are better than that." I would have been there again and again. As you can see I am not your average yelper. I don't have a million reviews, I don't try to fish for free opportunities. I only write about places that really speak to me. Also, I am sorry that I didn't let you know that the food wasn't good but a good server would inquire why a person that ordered three dishes, didn't eat the meals nor wanted to take them home. Maybe it really was a missed opportunity, maybe taste is truly subjective but three bland meals? Thanks for the geography lesson. Here is one from me, save the "salt" for the food. read more

I stand by my initial review years later. We love this place! Their food is amazing! Their coquito latte is absolutely exquisite. I love their breakfast sandwiches and platanos are also very flavorful and filling. It is a great place for all your meals! read more

Chose this spot for my birthday brunch with a party of 9 and even with the small space they made accommodations to seat us all in a timely fashion. The setting was very family-friendly and nailed the Caribbean vibe. The food was very tasty and eye-catching, as I had the Caribella combo and the coquito latte. Would go back to try the Coquito French Toast & Jibarito sandwich as my friends loved their dishes. Thank you again for a good time with even better food. read more

Caribella - Caribella Combo Breakfast - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was just ok. We tried this after restaurant after seeing it featured on ChrisDoloEats' IG page. We came on a random Wednesday around noon. Despite there being a few tables open, we would told there would be a 20 minute wait. I'm assuming this was due to low staffing. Once we got seated we immediately ordered 2 coquito lattes (one hot , one iced) and both were pretty good. Enough to order 2 more. We also ordered the steak jibarito with arroz con gandules and the Caribbean chicken skillet. The jibarito was lacking that garlic flavor we were expecting. The meat was dry. The plantains were fried perfectly though. If I hadn't read that it came with chipotle mayo, I would've never known. The flavor wasn't there. The rice portion was very small especially for a Puerto Rican place where you usually get a mountain of rice with any meal. The skillet was underwhelming. The flavor was good but the chicken was rubbery. If you've ever had chicken breast grilled at Mariano's you know what I'm talking about. Overall I think it was missing some type of sauce. Service wise, the waitress was very courteous. The place was clean and well lit. Not sure we would come back. read more

The wait was a bit longer than expected, but it is a small intimate setting without many tables, and because of the cooler weather, they weren't serving the patio. From curb to serve, it was 40 minutes to be seated and another 20-25 to receive our order. Getting past the wait was most of the battle, though. The chorizo skillet was well-seasoned and there were a number of options for the egg combo that looked appealing enough to try. The eggs themselves on both dishes were cooked fairly hard. We would've enjoyed them a bit under. But, overall, a tasty meal and would return. read more

Caribella - Chorizo Skillet - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very solid breakfast/brunch spot in Chicago! If you're looking for brunch with a twist on the traditional American style food-Caribella is a great option. The food here has a Caribbean flair to many of their menu options (while also having the classic breakfast options as well). My brother and I went a few days ago for the first time because we wanted to try something different. They have only indoor dining available at the moment (although they told me they were planning to open outdoor soon) and there is limited seating available due to COVID. My brother and I both ordered the Caribella Skillet which used plantains instead of potatoes as the base. It was really good! The only criticism I have of it is the plantains were a bit dry but they were still good. We shared an order of guava pancakes that we also loved. My brother got the Coquito to drink and while it was pretty sweet, he still enjoyed it a lot. I got the mango/orange juice from the specials menu and it was so refreshing! The staff was very kind and welcoming. We both had a good experience at Caribella and I would definitely consider going back to try more of their lunch options. read more

Caribella - Caribella Skillet and Guava Pancakes - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here for a Saturday morning breakfast and it was amazing! I think our waiter forgot to put our order in but when we told someone our food came out shortly after! Besides this little blip the staff were very attentive! The chicken and waffles were delicious but the pancakes are a show stopped so light and fluffy! read more

Went here with a friend for brunch last week, and it was a nice surprise in my neighborhood! Of note, wait times are long and everything's a little less than ideal right now because the restaurant is very short staffed. This place is cute and thoughtful with a delightful little menu. I'm eager to be back and try more. The food was good not great but I think that's more a staffing issue right now than anything else. Everyone was super nice, the space is cute, and I believe this spot has tons of potential. I'm eager to go back and try them again! read more

I'm not even done with my food and I need to tell ya'll to stop what you're doing and get this. Came for breakfast on a cold Chicago morning, ordered the Caribella Skillet and BAM! transported through time and space to a hammock in Vieques. Whoever had the idea to use garlic plantains instead of potatoes should be given a Nobel prize. Staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. Seriously, why are you still reading this...get it. ¡Azucar! read more

Caribella - Caribella Skillet, Coquito French Toast - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So they have remodeled this place up years ago and it has UPGRADED! It's owned by a mother daughter duo who are amazing! They are so welcoming when you're there. The change in paint color really livened the place up. They added bright new tropical decorations which I loved! They added a tropical moral in back that is a great spot to take a picture at. Not to mention the door they added! You have to see it! Now they cut their menu down which was an awesome idea. They have healthy alternatives to Caribbean/Puerto Rican food. They mainly serve breakfast, brunch, and lunch. I have attached some pictures of the food we've had there on our multiple visits. read more

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I had an impromptu birthday breakfast at Caribella. It was a weekday around 10am. I'm often in the area and have driven by a million times. We ordered a simple breakfast combo and a Monte Cristo. Both were ok, but not particularly good. I also tried the guava pancakes. Again solid, but not as good as they sound. To their credit, it's clear their pancakes are made from scratch instead of a box mix. A lot of restaurants used the Golden Malted mix as a base and fine tune from there. I'm good either way when executed properly. These have good texture, but lacked the buttery flavor I expect in a good pancake. My first time having a Coquito Latte and I'm hooked. I'll be back, but probably just for the latte. read more

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