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    First Sip Cafe

    4.4 (207 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Coconut jasmine viet coffee and a classic viet coffee
    Amanda W.

    Delicious coffee and i tried a coconut and jasmine viet coffee and it taste very floral and yum. Depth flavor and not overly sweet and the Jasmine syrup pairs well with the bitter coffee of strong vietnamese caffeine. Dark interior but friendly individual artist works for sale and cute earrings.

    Jonathan P.

    A coffee shop that feels like you've stepped into a fun house, in the best way possible. The barista was extremely nice and even offered me a punch card to come back! super sweet. I ordered a brown butter pandam iced latte and a cashmere vanilla latte. Both of them were great, and would definitely order again. I was not able to try their pastries but definitely will next time i visit.

    karina k.

    I give it 5 stars for the friendly and sweet staff and the ability to sit and work on things and charge your laptop and cell phones. It's so easy to get frustrated working from home or feeling trapped indoors at home sometimes so it's nice to be able to go to a cafe to read or surf or do work without fear of losing battery power. The sesame pandan latte was good too as well as the matcha strawberry coconut milk drink. Interesting flavors for drinks. Parking on the street and pay through Park Chicago app. Plus cute toys and plants and other fun items for sale.

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    Mike L.

    Inviting Vietnamese cafe located along Argyle. Small interior with a cool vibe. Staff was super helpful and the espresso was nice and strong! Pro Tip: free street parking a block away in the neighborhood if you're not walking!

    Eric W.

    Surprised it took me this long to get to this gem of a cafe in Uptown. First Sip cafe is a cute and cozy cafe in the Asia on Argyle corridor. Delicious drinks and good space to work. Only downside is not a lot of food options if you want a full meal in the cafe. Drinks are on point though. Pretty good size tables too if you need to meet as a group #cafe #ube #coffee

    Vegetarian quiche and sesame latte
    Claire T.

    Very cute spot in a fun area! I could not decide what to order from First Sip because there were so many tasty options. I ended up going with the Sesame latte but I think any of them would have been great. The latte was extremely flavorful. I also got a vegetarian quiche which for $5 was a lot smaller than I expected it to be but nonetheless tasty. There was so much seating with cute lamps at each table and was the first cafe I've been to in a while that had outlets. The one thing is that there was only one woman working there so it took about 10 minutes for my drink and food, but I didn't mind. Just don't go if you're in a rush. Overall cute place and I will be back to try all the flavors!

    Amanda G.

    I have been dying to get in here -- their Instagram is so inviting! They're always hosting inspired events, things you'd really want to go to. It's a little bit of a trek for me to Uptown, but it's very worth it. They just hosted a scholastic style book fair, that, and equally excited friends, got me there. Just like their events, they have an inspired drink menu. I am obsessed with pistachio... and mint... so I got the pistachio mint latte. Super charming. Keep an eye on their social media for a great date night or friends night idea. Make it a first stop, it's a great meet up point, then check out one of the amazing restaurants near by. Cheers!

    Mistey W.

    I went in for a special event; Call and Response Book Fair. But I love the quirky ambiance of this place from the sewing machine table to the coffee cups hanging from the ceiling; super charming. I had a brown butter pistachio latte (something like that) and it was a really good. The area is full of Asian restaurants and there were so many to choose from that I just couldn't but I plan on being back in the area soon and cannot wait to sit in one of the window seats of the cafe and enjoy a drink, read a book, and people watch. I just love it's vibe!

    (Moon Bear Bakery) Chicken, Pork Pate & Leek Pie
    Anthony D.

    A great Vietnamese cafe with unique drinks and merch. The cafe has plenty of seats and free WiFi for those who want to stay for a while. The WiFi name is actually called "Plz no outside food + drinks" The drinks are unique and flavorful. I've been working through their menu and it amazes me how they get the flavor into the coffee. I think the Mooncake Latte blew my mind because it tasted like I took a bite out of a mooncake. Today I tried the Brown Butter Pandan Vietnamese Coffee iced and definitely recommend it! If you're wondering what pandan tastes like, you can probably think of it like a vanilla/hazelnut flavor. It's a plant used in a lot of southeast Asian cuisine and kind of looks like long blades of grass in a bush. It's not overpowering so you wont even know it's in the drink. I also had the Chicken, Port Pate, and Leeks Pie. It was pretty good but probably won't get it again. It didn't really fill me up and was surprised it was $5 for how small of a portion it was. Also shoutout to their merchandise and stickers, very cool artwork.

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    Kayla P.

    This is such a cute space, so whimsical and fun with lots of plants and cute teacups hanging from the ceiling! The service is quick and friendly. I tried the Sakura and Lychee Tea Latte. First of all, it was adorable, it was a pink color with flower petals on top. More importantly, it was delicious! I would highly recommend. Overall, this is a great spot to come to do some work, hang out with friends, or just get a great drink to go!

    Pistachio Mint Latte And Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Steve A.

    Checked out this place on Argyle for coffee. First Sip is a pretty calm cafe and bigger than it looks. It still has a coziness to it though. A lot of interesting flavors. There's also a few things like paninis. Because it was cool in the morning, I came in for something hot. It's not a big place, but there's still plenty of tables for inside. This is one of those order at the counter places. Coffee is the main thing of course. It's about $6 for a latte. Last time I got the Pistachio Mint Latte. Had a minty and nutty flavor. It's about $3 for one of the baked treats. Has cookies, including the Vegan Chocolate Chip. There's also things like toast. Has a lot of good stuff beyond the coffee. It's a pretty open minded place too. This is located on Argyle at Winthrop.

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    Elizabeth L.

    1st time visiting & the atmosphere was very welcoming. The staff were extremely friendly. Pete & Quinn helped me decide what to order with much patience. I highly recommend this place. I cannot forget the amazing aroma inside " smells so delicious

    Brown butter Pandan Vietnamese coffee
    Kaitlyn W.

    Amazing study spot! Great acoustics, flavorful lattes, and aesthetic branding. Not too busy on the weekends either

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    9 years ago

    Drinks are great! Checked it out today and the place is awesome, welcome to the neighborhood!

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    8 years ago

    I love this spot! Reasonably-priced, unusual and delicious drinks, and a great spot to do work or meet friends.

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    8 years ago

    Great coffee shop with an innovative and delicious menu! A wonderful addition to this area.

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    Kopi A Travelers Cafe

    Kopi A Travelers Cafe

    3.9
    (627 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    This place is usually pretty busy. I put my name down for 5 people. The wait was about 15 min for…read morethe raised area where you sit on the floor. We had to take our shoes off to sit comfortably. I think we could've had tables too, but the wait would've been longer. If you have a large group, I would call first to see if they can accommodate you. All the staff here are so kind and friendly. I've been here twice total now, and both times the food has been excellent. I didn't realize this place was pescatarian the first time. I picked the mister grecco panini for the artichoke hearts: It was a little salty due to the olives, but it wasn't overwhelming. I really enjoyed the fresh side salad especially the honey mustard dressing. I would order this again, but there's so many other menu items I want to try too.

    I love this place!! I've been here a few times and it's a special place…read more Excellent service, food, beverages, desserts, and a cool shop. Really cool vibes!!! They have regular tables, and then there is a fun section where you can sit on the floor. Outdoor seating in the front and back too. The shop in the back is cool and has a nice variety of clothes, jewelry, books, and gifts. Lots of travel items to match the theme of the cafe. The desserts are homemade and so impressive! The pear Bundt cake was really moist and flavorful. I loved the peanut butter and chocolate pie that was vegan and gluten free and awesome. So delicious! The milkshakes are amazing! I had a boozy one and it was so smooth and easy to drink. They also have good cocktails. I enjoyed a margarita here. The coffees are fantastic! I loved my Thai iced coffee. The matchas are wonderful. I've had the matcha latte and the matcha freeze. I've loved everything I've had so far. Tasty bagels and eggs. The bagel and schmear hits the spot. Nice salads too. The pear and blue salad is delicious. The menu here is expansive and I look forward to coming back and trying new things. I definitely recommend coming here!

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    Uni Uni Uptown - Chicago

    Uni Uni Uptown - Chicago

    3.7
    (65 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The iced Rose Latte with Milk Mochi, Sago and no sugar!!!! Absolutely amazing. I feel like this…read moredrink was personally made for me. I love it. No other drink and snack shop makes this unique drink and the only problem I have is the fact it doesn't have an option to make it LARGE. My heart is absolutely happy. Ever since this place got new management it has improved immensely!!! The cool owner is super friendly and I think that's what makes this place stand out amongst all the cute drink and snack shops in Argyle. I love this location and so does my son and his cousins. I ordered today, and got the opportunity to sample a potential new menu item and it was absolutely delicious. There isn't anything to hate about this place. Customer service is on point, food and drinks are on point and the place is cute and spacious. I highly recommend Uni Uni Argyle they have great quality cups for their drinks and that's another thing I love. A lot of places serve you drinks in cheap cups. Uni Uni has strong cups and lids, perfect for your ride and won't spill out the cup. Thanks for the great conversations every single time I've gone here. You guys rock.

    Firstly, shoutout to the staff. There was two of them and they handled a dinner rush like pros…read more When we got there and ordered there were only a couple of people ordering and by the time I had gotten out of the bathroom the lobby was full. Secondly, the decor of the place is pretty cool. Great Wall design, mini arcade, very instagrammable. In terms of drinks - we liked them a lot. I had the Lovebirds Tea with Coffee and Tapioca and that tasted pretty good, and I love coffee so that was good for me. And my wife got the uni fruit combo Jasmine green tea and she liked that as well. Well come back next time and order food too!

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    Cafe Libra

    Cafe Libra

    3.9
    (29 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Charming little cafe serving delicious coffee creations as well as home made breads, pastries and…read moreauthentic Mediterranean delicacies such as baklava, feta fries. We had pistachio lates, a to-die-for Apple danish and yummy breakfast sandwich made with yummy homemade bread, eggs, salami, cucumbers and a sauce that was a perfect compliment. The sandwich was huge but I literally couldn't stop eating it. Hellen's was a fabulous hostess and answered all Our questions about some of the tempting menu items. There's an outdoor deck so we are planning a trip back so we can have breakfast lunch or dinner outdoors.

    The place was good not great, we got seated pretty quickly and I ordered the chicken sandwich, the…read moremargarita pizza, and this bread with pistachios, balsamic, and honey. The sandwich was 17. The pizza was 16 and the bread was 16. Pretty expensive and had to wait 35 minutes for the food. But the food was great, and the portions were big. The sandwich: it was a huge sandwich and had a mayonnaise and ketchup with lettuce and really good chicken on this very special bread. It was huge. It looked like two big sandwiches put together. It was really good as well. With the sauces and just simplicity of it, they made it so worth it. The bread: the bread was really good, but the portion was smaller on this one unfortunately . It was really sweet, but also a little tangy. I would definitely order it again, but if it was cheaper. The pizza: the pizza took a long time to come out, but once I did, it was huge. For the price it was pretty good, but there was no fresh basil or tomatoes. It was just dried oregano and it was way too much Cheese. Overall, probably wouldn't order this again, but big size for a good price. The atmosphere is pretty nice but I would conclude that it's way too long to wait for just three items. Plus, it seemed like the waiter checked on us at least 22 times. Overall, definitely worth a visit if you have time to spare.

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    Fat Milk Coffee

    4.1
    (35 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We wanted to try fat milk since we had been seeing some interesting coffee combinations on insta…read morefrom here. The ambience is simple and the seating is limited. The location is great tho, it's right by the argyle red line station and right in the heart of uptown. We tried the ube latte, ube matcha and the egg foam latte. The uber latte and the egg foam latte were very delicious. The uber match latte was a bit of a letdown. They don't have any food options which was a bummer. Taking two stars off for the lack of seating and lack of food options. I don't know if I will be back.

    Fat milk coffee was at the other art fair as a vendor. My boyfriend ordered an oat milk latte that…read morewas hot flavored with vanilla. And I ordered an oatmeal latte flavored with hazelnut. These coffees were so good! It tasted bold in flavor but not bitter it was really good. You don't really need to sweeten it. I did put one packet Splenda in mine because of how strong it was but as you drink it it's really good. I can't wait to try some more of their drinks. The service, the employee taking the orders at the booth a very rude with everyone placing orders. Their booth did have the longest line still no excuse to be rude. Everyone was patiently waiting in line from what I observed. The aesthetic of their booth was fairly cute. I did not like that they had the pastries uncovered. Anybody could've sneezed, spit, or coughed, and got germs all over the cookies and muffins. For next time they do need to cover that up or have it packaged separately.

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