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    Charmers Cafe

    4.2 (132 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Rob G.

    This is a fantastic coffee shop on the north side of the city. I stopped here during a bike ride and they have a big patio that was great to relax on. I had a simple drip coffee that was flavorful with a lot of bite. The service was extremely friendly - the baristas offered to bring my coffee out to the patio as he could see that I didn't want to leave my bike alone while ordering. Do stop-in!

    Latte With Sesame Milk And The Veg Head
    Steve A.

    Guess what the atmosphere is like at this cafe. It's charming so they're being truthful. Charmers Cafe is located in Rogers Park close to the Jarvis CTA station and a few other bars and restaurants around. Looks pretty quiet and it is. This makes a good place for a relaxing breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Came here from off the train and we got some breakfast. It was actually also serving lunch. That means we got both, so we could see the full range. It's about $4 for a latte. They have several non dairy milks including sesame. Good shit and it's healthier. The lunch menu has more choices for vegetarians. I got the Veg Head. It's about $10 for a pretty big sandwich. This came with carrots, cucumbers, hummus, onions, spinach, and tomatoes. Also has a choice of a side, and I got it with chips. The sandwich was a good size for lunch but we ended up not being so full for once. Healthy options for the morning or afternoon. It's not open for later. There's breakfast stuff including eggs plus options for vegans and vegetarians.

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    This place is so cute & they have swings inside the coffee shop it's definitely a vibe

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    Maggie Z.

    Yay! Fav local cafe :)) yummy lattes, chill vibes, indie playlist. Their chai has a decent spice. Super cute inside! They sell plants & there's a swing you can sit on. Large windows, sunlight pours in around noon

    Basic egg sandwich - egg and white cheddar on an english muffin.
    Paul J.

    Got time to kill in Rogers Park? Stop by Charmers, sit back in their deep chairs and take it easy. Or sit by the window and people-watch. They have a wide selection of coffees, teas, and other drinks and lite breakfast fare to help you while the time away. I got the egg sandwich, which was pretty simple - fried egg, white cheddar, english muffin. Small, but tasty. Just enough to fill my belly but not make me sleep as I watched out the window as the denizens of North Chicago got to where they were going. Friendly staff in a subdued atmosphere, Charmers is a great stop, especially if you have nowhere to go.

    Lavender lemonade and dirty chai
    Emily J.

    This place is on an adorable corner with lots of flowers and cute patio seating. The lavender lemonade and 24oz dirty chai were super refreshing. Bummed they were out of the potatoes for the breakfast bowls. Sammy's we're good but not super filling. Service was nice and they brought our food and drinks out to us. Great place to meet up for coffees or grab a quick nosh.

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    Amazing indoor (swings and window views) and outdoor spaces, delicious coffee and lovely community! Thank you

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    Such a hidden gem! Had the iced apple cider that was very good and a chocolate croissant

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    The Ding an sich. The essence of what a cafe should be. Mahvelius place. Good teas, tasty treats. Perfect atmosphere.

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    Beautiful place, food is fresh, such a good vibe. Service is friendly. Favorite coffee.

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    Great local cafe with awesome coffee and snacks. They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is perfect for the nice spring/ summer days.

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    Just waited ~20 minutes for a BLT that was cold when I received it and it was missing an ingredient that I added and was charged for.

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    Amazing local cafe with great coffee and sandwiches. Strong WiFi and a perfect place to work remotely. Staff is very friendly as well.

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    Super cute Korean-inspired cafe! The sweets were delicious and they had a wide variety of coffee…read moreand teas. The lychee chamomile was an interesting combination that turned out quite yummy! The banana milk lattes were VERY banana flavored, but still good! The cashier was very helpful with organizing all of our orders on this cute tray, and offered help with item selection since it was our first time!

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    I had a super special date at Margie's with my 2 year old, and we had the best time ever. What I…read morelove about Margie's is that it's frozen in time. It's pretty small inside, there are only a few tables. A server comes to your table to place your order, which I feel like never happens at ice cream shops anymore! The menu is huge! There were multiple sections to banana splits, sundaes, and shakes. We decided to go with something simple. My son ordered 2 scoops of cookies n cream ice cream (with sprinkles of course) and I got moose tracks! The ice cream is the real deal. Our server was super sweet, and we were in and out of there in probably 30-45 minutes. We had the best time and will definitely be back this summer.

    We heard that Margie's Candies had some seriously good sundaes, so obviously we had to check the…read moreplace out. (The fact that the joint's been around for over 100 years doesn't hurt either.) It's a small restaurant but we managed to snag a cozy table near the back. We'd already spent most of the day eating, so we decided to share the Atomic Fudge Sundae. It's a fairly enormous concoction. I found it interesting that the hot fudge was served on the side, but it's actually pretty smart because you get control how much (or how little) sauce you get. The ice cream is the highlight. It's creamy and rich, and it's got a really nice flavor, too. The hot fudge was less impressive, but that might be because I had already eaten a Ghirardelli sundae earlier in the day and their hot fudge just can't be beat. The service was super friendly and the atmosphere was kitschy and fun. It's a cool place.

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    Stopped by on a day of bopping around town. I asked the gal at the counter to help me pick some…read morethings. She recommended a Bolognese Danish, a Dubai pistachio brownie, and I added an everything bagel and took it all to go. The Danish was by far my favorite. The pastry was flaky, heavenly, and the filling rich and meaty. This is a pastry worth crossing town for. The brownie was fine, but maybe I'm over the Dubai chocolate trend. It didn't really come together as a unified dessert for me. I wanted the brownie to be richer, fudgier, maybe even a bit sweeter. I would probably get something else next time. The everything bagel was a good texture, but the fennel seeds in the seasoning took me so far away from the classic "everything." They overpowered the other flavors, but the texture was fantastic. Overall, I enjoyed the treats I got, would go back to try some other options. I would probably give this 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up. Also want to add how much I miss Hot Chocolate!

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    Honestly the best thing about this place is how nice their presentation is. Service was slow and…read morethe staff were rude. They were annoyed and short when explaining what some flavors were when I asked. There was a constant awkward and weird feeling while we were there. We got their Goat Cheese Cashew Caramel and Malted Vanilla Pretzel. The gelato is much prettier than it is tasty. The pretzel was the better of the two, but that doesn't say much. The texture was more like ice cream and it was not satisfying overall. Pricey considering the lack of quality and flavor.

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