My husband selected this place to take me for a coffee date based on the winter/holiday drinks featured on their Instagram. Sadly, even though we ordered for dine-in there, everything came in to-go packaging. I feel like I'm growing increasingly critical of seeing a gorgeous Instagram spread of amazing-looking lattes only to drive out of my way to try a new place that just serves everything in micro-plastic ridden containers. Feels a bit "bait and switch". Our food and drink were okay, but I wouldn't return here. read more

Gallery Cafe - Winter Menu on their Instagram - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Charming neighborhood coffee shop in Wicker Park. Coffee variety was solid and well/executed. Breakfast sandwich was okay - high marks for the bagel, but the bacon was not crispy. Service was friendly and helpful. There is not a lot of seating. Many people brought their dogs in and a couple brought their infant. read more

Gallery Cafe - Menu and counter at Gallery Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gallery Cafe is a great neighborhood cafe that offers great coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Great atmosphere with cozy vibes. Decorated with paintings on the wall. Great staff and a great place to chill on a weekend morning. read more

Cute paint concept inside and outside the cafe. There's color palettes as tables and art for sale on the walls which I thought was cute. Food was great!! I had the spicy bob ross without eggs and it was delicious, the cheese was melted, and the bagel was perfectly toasted. My friends who got other orders had the same experience. Basically can't go wrong with any bagels here. My only complaint is that when we ordered our (basic) bagels they said it would be a 20 min wait for some reason. They came out quicker than that but still not sure why it would take so long. Overall: affordable, tasty bagel cafe with a cute art concept in Wicker but service is on the slower side read more

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I love to find non chain coffee shops and this one didn't disappoint. The bonus is they serve food too. Easy to get to right in Wicker Park!

When I used to live in Wicker Park, I'd occasionally make a pit stop here while walking the dog. I'd keep the pup outside by the outdoor seating area and pop inside for an iced oat milk latte, and continue on for our stroll around the neighborhood. They have fun coffee, drinks, sandwiches named after famous artists, ie the "Matisse," "Van Gogh," or "Riviera" sandwich. Would you care for a "Basquait" biscuit or the "Kahlo" tortilla wrap? It's fun. They have artwork by local artists on display, sometimes for purchase hanging on their walls. This spot really has that neighborhood feel. I've ordered food/drink to dine in once, while working on my laptop, but for the most part Gallery Cafe is a coffee-to-go place for me. My favorite is the "Rothko" latte that has honey and lavender - I highly recommend getting it iced. Support your local cafe :) read more

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I got the veggie sandwich, had hummus, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and onions. The avocado was more of a guacamole and there was more of that than hummus, I felt like the ratio was off and as a veggie sandwich aficionado it was not my favorite. It was on a whole wheat bread. It came with chips. I also got a cold brew. My husband got a cheesy chicken sandwich, and a hot coffee. Overall the environment was very smokey like someone had used a toaster over and over and burnt all the bread. Although the bread on my sandwich was not burnt. It was almost so Smokey my eyes were burning, and it was subtle at the same time. The art on the walls was nice but the curation was weak, everything was uneven, but not purposefully. It's weird considering it's called a gallery cafe. The staff were polite. read more

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For a Saturday morning, the place was bustling. It's pretty small inside but there were plenty of people (and dogs) there stopping by on their morning errands, remote working, catching up with friends, etc. It got pretty cramped inside pretty quickly with everyone waiting for their orders. Drinks are ready pretty quickly but the food requires a bit of patience. I had a cortado which was great and the Manet breakfast sandwich which was even more amazing. The croissant was so flaky, the eggs were so fluffy, and the pesto was so flavorful. Both the drink and the sandwich came PIPING hot so I did have to wait a bit before enjoying so I wouldn't burn my mouth. read more

Gallery Cafe - Manet Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Classic example of where price dictates quality. Tbh everything in the area with the excretion of Obelix is overpriced so what led me here was the fact that it's a breakfast sandwich under $10. The result was something that tasted like a sandwich from a gas station. Everything about this sandwich tasted fake, frozen or premade. This is why I stick to overpriced fine dining read more

Gallery Cafe - Spicy Bob Ross Jalapeno Cheddar Bagel, Smoked Bacon, Pepper Jack cheese, red pepper. pickied jalapeno, spicy aneno, chipote sauce, eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So much better than tarbucks and Wormhole. The best coffeehouse that is anywhere near the crotch intersection. Good drinks, and their breakfast sandwiches also are good. read more

THIS IS THE PLACE. This is the place you want to go. For your breakfast, for your morning coffee, for your cravings, for your afternoon coffee, for your digital nomad work space, for your catch ups with friends, for a stop while you walk your dog so you can sit on the patio and enjoy the art and the lovely weather and the people watching. This is the place. Besides the low key artsy vibe of the place, the breakfast sandwiches are amazinggggg. GET THE SPICY BOB ROSS. It indeed packs a punch of spice and dang that is a flavor bomb. The egg, cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and indescribable sauce are all sandwiched between a perfectly steaming hot bagel. It can't get any better than this for breakfast. It's very filling and satisfying. Grab an iced latte or coffee with the bagel sandwich, step outside, and sit in the little patio area to hang out and eat. People come here with their laptops to work or just hang out with their dogs or friends. What's more, they have a little planter with a rock garden! Inside the cafe in the corner they offer a variety of paints, paintbrushes and small stones that you can use to paint your own rock to add to their garden. How cute is that!! read more

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Got some sandwiches next door to go with a nice hot latte. It was a little sad in there, not super cozy for a local coffee shop. I got two large lattes - chai tea latte, one regular latte. Unimpressed and the chai came out of a carton. Service was okay, a few people came in and out and some were dining in. But not too much space for picking out a little corner to read and spend a light morning. Especially with an art theme, it feels like there is so much potential to make it align with the coffee shop's name. read more

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They really deserve a higher rating! Great coffee, food, and smoothie options. They have recently made a deal with a discount for orange theory membership to get 20% off on a latte or free coffee after a workout! That's pretty amazing deal! The Bob Ross sandwich is incredible. Plan to come back soon and because I have also heard their smoothies are good! read more

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The people here are wonderful, and the coffee and food is excellent. Here's the problem. First of all, they have their coffee roaster in the room, which makes the room incredibly loud. If you don't have over the ear noise canceling headphones, you're going to be miserable here after a period of time. And God forbid you're slightly autistic. You will be miserable. Secondly, and this one is really hard to say without healing like a baby, but the place has flies. There are a lot of flies in this place and they are here every time I come. Anyway, maybe get a coffee and food and go outside? read more

First time here. Coffee was excellent. We only had toasted bagels but they were good as well. Love the vibe. Will definitely be back.

Small but mighty! Friendly staff, lovely rotating art decor, quality coffee and awesome breakfast sammies! Make sure to stop in if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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I've tried ordering from here three times, and every time they've gotten something wrong (missing item entirely, missing ingredients) but this time is truly the last time that I order from them. We ordered an iced chai latte, an almond croissant, two Manet sandwiches with bacon. First, the chai latte tasted like watery milk. There was no chai spice and the milk was thinner than skim, and the cup was damaged and leaking. The almond croissant was completely missing. Worst of all, the Manet sandwiches not only did not have bacon, but the eggs were GREY. Food was completely inedible. When I called the store to tell them, they said that the eggs must've just been "overcooked". That's disgusting. At least they offered a full refund, but honestly this is all so gross and I don't even know if I can eat eggs again. read more

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Excellent courteous staff. Delicious bagels and lots of food options including smoothies. Plethora of coffee options, but the drip of the day, Colombian, was the highlight. Rich, full flavor. What a nice surprise on a weekday morning! read more

Cute neighborhood coffee shop, which I go to for its convenient location, but I'm always underwhelmed. The staff is consistently on the unfriendly side, and their hot drinks are never hot enough. Their ice drinks are also never cold enough as there's never enough ice to properly cool the espresso. Today I received a lukewarm latte and didn't feel like approaching anyone about it. read more

Best coffee and friendly staff! Been going here for many years. The only "problem" is that it gets so packed on weekends! Great place for a breakfast sandwich too, and, they have newspapers available to read! Cool rotating artwork features and special events. A truly unique place in this world of corporate chain coffee shops. Great local business! Love them! read more

I just moved to the Wicker Park neighborhood, and this was my first coffee shop to visit on my long checklist. I went around noon, and the place was busy enough to have only one table available. Jazz music was playing, local art being sold, the baristas gave me a warm welcome. It seemed from the chatter around me that the cafe has its devoted followers. As for the coffee, it was delicious! Probably not my favorite roaster in Chicago, but mega respect to any place using freshly roasted, in-house beans. However, for me, the way they have their service structured lowered my perceived value. No mugs for dining in, coffee is poured at self-fill station, no offers of pour-overs to highlight the personality of their roast. And the dealbreaker for me was just how loud the music was. I like Charles Mingus, but not when he's giving me sensory overload and making it hard to talk to my friends. A great coffee shop to go by yourself and take in the environment, but a bit rambunctious for a work station or a nice conversation. A whole lot potential here, and the coffee is delicious and well-priced. I will be back for to-go orders, but it didn't match my personal preferences for a hangout bar. read more

Coffee is average, food is decent, ambiance is nice except for when the coffee is roasting because the smell can get pretty intense. Its a fine neighborhood coffee shop with space to work if you need to. Not worth going out of your way to stop here though. Coffee is on par with Starbucks. They do have a nice happy hour coffee special though where espresso is $1. Thumbs up for that. read more

I'm obsessed with this place. The fact I've lived in wicker park for 2 years and am just now discovering this place is crazy. AND THEY HAVE GLUTEN FREE BUNS! When I saw that I almost cried tears of joy. It's so hard to find a gf breakfast sandwich in the neighborhood and this one is so unbelievably delicious. We got the spicy Bob Ross. I love their menu tons of good options like matcha, coffee, smoothies, etc. The workers are all so nice and friendly. And they even sell local artists work which I loveeee. Great spot to get some work done at or meet your friends. Also have a patio! Highly recommend:) read more

Gallery Cafe - Gluten Free Spicy Bob Ross - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really cute place to get drinks. Good honey-lavender latte and chai. Decor and ambiance serve for a bright and warm atmosphere. read more

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I thought this cafe was okay. I got the matcha latte (iced) and felt like I was just drinking light green milk. It didn't seem to have too much flavor (not terribly sweet, and the matcha flavor wasn't that strong). The latte art for their hot drinks was cool though. Almost looked like a honey comb of sorts. I've never seen that at any other coffee shop and I've been to a lot! The ambiance was okay. Our table was a bit wobbly so it was hard to work on for long periods of time. The lighting was mostly from the window, but it was a bit overcast that day so it wasn't extremely bright. read more

Pretty tasty breakfast/brunch food! I ordered avocado toast and it was really good, the wait was 15-20 minutes which was pretty long for avocado spread on toast (but who knows). The breakfast bagel (with egg, cheese, and bacon) is also really good. The art is very pretty and colorful! Definitely a place to visit again!! The food is also very inexpensive read more

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Gallery Cafe is my new favorite coffee shop when I moved into the neighborhood. Good food and friendly faces...I literally cant ask for anything more! The spicy Bob Ross sandwich is my go to order! I love getting it with avocado added to it. they also have a wide variety of pastries, sandwiches and seasonal coffee drinks. I have gone a few times to do work; I will say there isn't a lot of outlets, but there is definitely 4/5 around the place. Gallery Cafe also has art pieces by local artist that you can purchase! I love going in and looking at the new pieces each time. read more

I thought that the Kahlo breakfast burrito was tasty; a good size, with turkey sausage extra, so the meat gave it some heft and the wrap was toasted without being too crispy. I was hoping this would be spicier, but then again, most people aren't down with food being too spicy so maybe that's the right call! My minor beef was with the chocolate croissant; it was a bit light on chocolate but the croissant is truly massive. Flaky, decent flavor; I came in for lunch so I'll give the Cafe the benefit of the doubt that this would have tasted much better earlier on the morning. I spent $14 for the above; this feels a buck or two too high, until you consider that this is technically Bucktown. For those that come in seeking coffee and a haunt to work in, I'm guessing Gallery Cafe is a good fit...as a place to have a meal, it's only OK. read more

This place deserves way better reviews. Nice people good coffee. I'm not sure what else we could really ask for!

Place has decent drinks and food. Nothing spectacular. Staff is friendly. Coffee is $3.43/16oz and bagel is about $5 with cream cheese. They pour the cream and you pour the coffee. They spread the cream cheese on the bagel for you. Had the Mexican dark and it was pretty smooth. Refills are about $1.50. I had the everything bagel and it was decent. Place isn't ideal to work from because there is limited seating and not close to wall outlets. read more

Made a quick stop at this coffee shop next to Tatu Tattoo. Got a giant cold brew and a honey almond milk matcha latte. The giant cold brew was well received by the person who ordered that! And the latte was very hot and sweet and good. The vibe of the cafe is casual -- I was there on a Tuesday around 1:30pm and there were only a couple of other customers in there. read more

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Food: delish Service: great I have lived in the neighborhood for a year or so and am devastated that I didn't try this spot sooner. An awesome local coffee shop (with AMAZING Chai Tea lattes) that doubles as a sandwich spot that serves up made to order delicious food. It has quickly become my go-to spot. read more

This is a great local cafe conveniently located for me. In the spirit of supporting small businesses over Starbucks, I have been very satisfied with my lattes. They have plenty of options for speciality custom drinks. They also serve sandwiches and pastries. I really WISH they continued to sell their chocolate croissants though. That is the only thing I'd change. BRING BACK THE CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS!! read more

Gallery Cafe is a perfect neighborhood spot to grab delicious and piping hot breakfast sandwiches. My favorite is the Davinci - two eggs, bacon, tomato, provolone on tomato focaccia - and I wash it down with an iced oat milk matcha. Perfection! I would order it nearly every day if I could... but the two stars off is for how hard and frustrating the ordering experience has continued to be. I totally understand that we're going through a logistically complex time for food service industries, but other cafes seem to have managed their order + process flow more successfully. I've had so. many. instances. where I've tried to order ahead by calling them directly only to have the phone ring endlessly or receive the "phone is disconnected" message. Even when the phone is picked up, I've been put on hold for 5+ minutes which at that point I give up. More frequently than not, there's something missing in my order which I just accept because it's still delicious! But frustrating. Today, I tried ordering online for pickup via DoorDash (I went to Gallery Cafe's website and they direct users to the 3rd party food apps). I expected this to be relatively fast as I live nearby and it's Tuesday at 10, but still after no confirmation from the cafe, I had to cancel after 10-15 minutes (of just waiting for the restaurant to confirm it's received my order!) since my window to grab breakfast was diminishing. All in all - great food and drinks but hopefully management can review and improve the order + wait processes in place. I think it would absolutely benefit their business and bring in more happy repeat customers. read more

I am absolutely shocked Gallery doesn't have a better rating. Since moving to Chicago last September, Gallery has become my number 1 go to. Their food is great (I highly recommend the Davinci) and the coffee is stellar. The staff is awesome. They were some of the first friendly faces I knew in the city and were quick to remember my order and greet me with a smile and hello every time I walked in. A great place to get some work or studying done, or to meet up with a friend and chat. I love that they consistently promote local artists too! It's the one place I consistently take friends and family when they come to visit. Overall, 5 stars, 10/10, I feel so lucky to have come across this place! read more

Cozy neighborhood spot for a good coffee and yummy sandwiches. We stopped in for a few hours to work and the WiFi, the sound level and light was perfect for getting things done. If you're nice to the barista, they may make you a fun latte with funky art on it, and their latte flavors range from standard to different. The lavender one was lovely and the spicy one had just the right touch of heat. We got one of the sandwiches after a while and it came with veggie chips on a plate that looked like a painter's palette, which was fun. And the sandwich was fresh and tasty. read more

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The coffee is great and the ambiance is even better. When things were in full swing, they had local music pretty frequently including secret SoFar Chicago shows. When I lived down the street, I went back because I felt like you could talk to the other patrons and the baristas. I've met people at this place that I've connected with beyond the coffee shop. read more

Gallery Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came to see the art of the bear champ from jc Rivera also I get in and meet a friend that I haven't see in 4 years then I order capuchino and a btl sandwich on multigrain whit a few terra chips Was good Nice cozy place They also have patio read more

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Despite the fact that this coffee house is located close to where I get my hair done, I had not stopped in here until a recent Friday afternoon. The artist's palette included with the signage is a clever touch. A bar/counter and tables and chairs make for an inviting space. Street-facing windows let in the natural light (excellent on a brisk December day) and allow for people watching. The barista and person taking the orders were both friendly. My Americano with room came out promptly. This is a space for coffee, art, and community. It is evident that the café provides a supportive space for people to work, as I noticed a woman painting at the back of the café. The music is unobtrusive, which is also a bonus--no annoying earworms here. I will definitely be stopping by here instead of making the Starbucks Reserve my default whenever I am back in this neighborhood. read more

I really like coming to this local coffee spot. I live in the neighborhood and it is convenient and the staff is friendly. The weekends can get a little busy, but you can tell that the staff is working at full capacity. They have a loyalty card system and an eco friendly bring-your-own cup. The sandwiches are good and can be on the healthier side. read more