We were in Chinatown and headed back south when we decided to grab coffee. We were close to…read moreJackalope so here we go! It was mad packed too and it was hard to find a park but we got lucky as we saw some patrons leave. It's street parking but you gotta read the signs! We walked in and it's such a cool, eclectic coffee house! Loved the vibes! It's large too and it was a lot of students there either solo or group learning happening. As a former teacher, I loved that! The coffee we wanted was out, dirty horchata but we completely understood, it's mid day and Saturday so the yummy stuff goes! We got a mocha and I forgot what hubby got but both were delicious! We sat in and enjoyed our coffee which was nice. The service was fantastic, everyone was kind and engaging which was very nice. Highly recommend and support local coffee shops!

I was visiting the area and decided to stop by on a Sunday morning. This cafe is very quaint inside…read moreand has an awesome, grungy vibe. The baristas were friendly They have a great selection of coffee, smoothies, and food items. The merch selection is also really cool, including mugs, coffee beans, and T-shirts, to name a few. I got the Cyclops and a cup of black coffee. It was a nice, light, affordable breakfast! Would highly recommend!

Buttercup in the South Loop is an absolute gem, especially if you're even remotely into amaro. The…read moreselection is unreal, like the kind of list that makes you pause and realize you're about to learn something whether you wanted to or not. It's curated in a way that feels intentional, not just "we stocked a bunch of bottles." You can tell whoever built it actually cares. And shoutout to Axel behind the bar, because she is amazing. Friendly, dialed in, and genuinely knowledgeable without doing the annoying bartender thing where they make you feel dumb for asking questions. You can tell she really enjoys working here. She makes a fantastic Negroni. Great vibe, great drinks, and the kind of place you immediately want to make "your spot."

It's nice to have another coffee shop in south loop and this place is very cute! Cozy vibes and the…read moreservice is nice and fast enough. My friends and I each tried their specialty drinks and i got an everything croissant. We had high expectations because everything looked so good on the menu. Unfortunately none of us particularly enjoyed anything we got. All of our drinks just tasted like milk (both iced and hot options) and my croissant was oddly sweet because of the filling and I didn't love that. The pastries are actually being shipped in from elsewhere (they have exactly the same one in coffee shops out in Naperville too lol). Which leaves nothing special here. It's also very small so it gets crowded and swamped pretty fast. You're really constantly stepping out of someone's way when you're just waiting for you order, so that's not ideal either. Likely won't return.

Yumz had their grand opening yesterday and we are so impressed! The owner and everyone working…read moretoday was just wonderful. The food smelled and looked delicious, but I was there for the desserts. I brought home several for my family to try with me and every single one was even more delicious than it looked! My kids were disappointed when they were gone and asked if we can get more soon. We will be back!! Looking forward to trying everything on the menu and retuning for holiday themed treats. I recommend to everyone.

ordered my new favorite coffee on line, unfortunately the…read morewrong coffee showed up emailed Mr Mike ( owner ) my favorite coffee was on my doorstep the following day I love a follow up

Old fashioned dive reformed with espresso, chai, and cozy wooden vibes, I enjoyed a quick drop in…read morefor a drip of their house chai which is made from scratch. That is when you know it will be good! And of course it is, tea and spice forward, an echo of sweetness. I got it hot which hid most of the notes, wasn't sure about it. Once it got chilled I realized it's a fantastic brew! Staff was on it, quick, polite wish I had more time to spend here.

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee and place to work. The inside is cozy, with a few tables and…read moresome window/bar style seats. The iced horchata latte was great!

This southside coffee shops offered a variety of drinks (caffeinated/ non-caffeinated option) but…read morethe best part in my option is their flights. Why would you not order a flight to try a variety of drinks all at once? We had the hibiscus lemonade and matcha flight, the mango con crema and banana con crema were the standouts. We went on a weekend and there was a long line but it moved pretty quickly. Limited seating space but there are also chairs and tables on the outside. Street parking available. They also offer brunch food items which we did not get to try. But overall cute shop with a variety of speciality drinks that I will definitely try in the future.

I got a brown sugar shaken espresso with soy milk with non dairy cold foam. This was the first time…read moreever having this. We ordered it online through the app. The staff was nice and efficient had our order ready. The ambianace of this establishment was mellow, clean inside. I would go again! I do recommend ordering online.

Tried my best not to give a bad rating but this was my 3rd time waiting way too long for an order…read more Today was a record of 40min post ordering and it would've been worse had I not said something. They were slammed and I understand that and am super patient but the problem was is that they misplaced ALL stickers. Mixed them up, threw some away, and just overall did not care! The baristas were upset the whole time that they fell behind due to their non efficient abilities. It's unfortunate!

Oh yea, I can totally see why this spot is popular amongst Hyde Park folks! Friendly and helpful…read moreowners when I asked for recs. There's even a community board towards the bathroom, which gives this spot a community-based vibe. It's a quick, casual spot with several tables open for grabs when people leave. I got a traditional everything bagel w cream cheese to start the day, which had the RIGHT amt of cream cheese. Sometimes places give wayy too much, ruining the exp. I also ordered their popular Sumac Chicken sandwich on their Dutch Crunch bread, which was really good!! The bread had a slight sweetness to it that was satisfying and the flavors altogether were soo yummy. I waited ~12 min for my order, since they were rightfully packed. No outside food/drinks allowed if you're grabbing a table to eat. There's WiFi and a restroom in the back. Lots of neighborhood regulars. Bonus points that their food is halal for those w dietary restrictions. Great neighborhood spot!!

Stopped on a whim looking for a good local sandwich shop. The highlight was that bread was very…read moretasty and fresh. The Caesar salad was also flavorful. It had homemade croutons and sides of bread. Got a slice of the carrot cake and it was very moist. Not too sweet with cream cheese frosting. Raisins included, if that matters to you. We got the garlic chicken on French baguette. It was a creamy base and not something I would buy again. Glad we added cheese because there wasn't much to it. the other sandwich we bought was avocado turkey on Dutch crunch. It unfortunately had enough mayo to drown the restaurant. The amount of meat left much to be desired. We asked for chips which they had but only for online orders that came in. ??? Doesn't make sense to me. For 2 Sammie's, a salad and cake it was $45, just for a gauge of prices. The cashier was on the phone the entire time and couldn't hear what we said because of that. Kinda acted inconvenienced we were talking while he was on the phone. The restaurant is pretty chill and seemed like a workspace for people with art on the walls for sale. The art also had a thick layer of dust, and overall the dining room could use a good deep clean. The bathroom cleanliness was decent. This probably won't be another place I would seek out in the future.

I go to Paris Baguette regularly and overall really enjoy it. The baked goods are always fresh, and…read moreas a germaphobe, I love that everyone gets their own tongs instead of everyone sharing the same ones. It is a small detail, but it makes a big difference for me. They also run different deals through the app, which definitely keeps me coming back. The drinks have been consistently good. The matcha, coffee, and other drinks have all been a hit. I appreciate how adventurous they are with flavors. The salted caramel pretzel flavor has been one of my favorites so far, especially in coffee or matcha. The only downside is customer service when an issue comes up. I had a small issue that I was told was fixed and refunded, but it never actually was. Not a huge problem, but it is something they could improve. My favorite location. It's always clean and love the open floor plan.

I've passed by Paris Baguette in Chinatown so many times and always said "next time." Well... it…read morefinally happened. The second I walk in, the smell hit me. Butter, sugar, baked things everywhere. It's kind of impossible to ignore. What makes it funny is that it's a French bakery right in the middle of Chinatown. It just works though. Staff was super nice. Smiling, patient, didn't feel rushed at all. I ordered a hot chocolate and the Chocolate Supreme Croissant. Hot chocolate was good. Sweet, comforting, did the job. But the croissant... that was a moment. Round, flaky, crispy on the outside and on the Inside Chocolate custard heaven. Then more chocolate on top. And those little crispy pearls. It's a lot, in the best way. Every bite was crunchy, soft, rich, and messy in a good way. Straight-up chocolate overload. I can't believe this place has been here all this time and I barely noticed. Easily one of the best pastries I've ever had. Not even exaggerating.

I had the rajas and was pleasantly surprised how good they were. The service was good but came off…read moreslightly rude as they were rushing us to leave

One of the most surprising brunches in Pilsen. It feels unassuming compared to the hype of places…read morelike Kasama, but this place is worth the visit from any part of the city. The skillet: crispy potatoes, creamy sauce, perfectly cooked eggs, crisp chorizo The french toast: very sweet, but with fantastic bread texture and flavor. Well balanced. Good coffee, get it black or as mexican spice for something sweeter.

Tous Les Jours is always worth a visit when we are in Chinatown. Make sure to get there early for…read morethe best selection because it's really busy and pastries go quickly! On our most recent visit, I grabbed a slice of mango cloud cake and one of blueberry cloud cake too. The cloud cakes are my favorite thing here. The cake is impossibly soft and fluffy but not too sweet, brightened by the fresh fruit. I also got two soft breads, banana and honeydew. Honeydew is one of my favorite flavors and it so rarely makes an appearance, so I was really happy with this. I also got a cream cheese cranberry bun. This is another favorite. It's really soft and not too sweet with a huge amount of a cheesecakey filling on the inside. Grab a tray when you walk in and a pair of tongs and add what you want to your tray, and hand it all over at the register.

We stopped and had a quick bite of dessert! I love Tous Les Jours and enjoyed the one in Vegas so I…read morewas happy to see one in Chinatown to stop at. The service was cool, efficient. The location is small and it was super packed! We enjoyed our treats, honey toast and strawberry cream croissant. We forgot to take pictures as we were so happy to have the treats lol