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    Hevi Cafe

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Blueberry Danish
    Anthony D.

    Solid coffee and a nice vibe. We tried: - Cold Brew - Strawberry Matcha - Blueberry Danish - Caramel cake A great place to people watch if you can get a seat. The staff was extremely friendly as well. The cake was fine, but wouldn't get it again. However, the danish was fantastic and I will get that again.

    Spanish latte
    Kenna G.

    Bright, light, small café with around seven tables inside and two outside. I told the cashier that it was my first time and asked for recommendations, and he couldn't give me any which was upsetting. I ended up getting the spinach danish, which was underwhelming 2.5/5, and the Spanish coffee, which was great 4.5/5. I don't think I will return, but glad that I tried it out.

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    Christian C.

    This Turkish/Kurdish coffee shop was stumbled upon as I walked the streets of Chi-town gearing up for my birthday celebration later in the evening. Because what 36 year old can go out on the town w/o a caffeine re-up?! I was so happy we grabbed coffee here. The guy at the register was very knowledgeable of the options they had AND the flavor based on what I told him I liked. The barista took his time making the drinks - including grinding a high quality matcha for my daughter's passion fruit matcha latte! Their energy was very welcoming. Aside from the hand crafted matcha. My chai tea latte was anything but what I've tasted before. I thought I liked them but I LOVED this one. The spices really stood out but were blended very well. 10/10 The shop was very tiny & quaint but still had room for 3 mini booths & 1 table. If you're a person that likes to study in "private" or cant have a lot of motion around you while you read a book (I.e. me) I wouldn't suggest sitting in but I'd OVERLY suggest trying their coffee. They served a few small bites/pastries that I wasn't able to get but I will on my next trip back to Chi

    Ahmed H.

    A case of trying something new and it flopping. Sometimes it's ok to stick with your go-to. Wanted $19 on two matcha drinks with low quality matcha, sweet off brand oat milk and shelf life syrup. We did not drink beyond two sips. Possible that their coffee is better but I'm not willing to try.

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    Jenna S.

    Overall, this café is still young, but holds a lot of promise! When we stepped inside, we were pleasantly surprised by the number of seats and the natural lighting in such a small place. They've really done their best to have as many tables as possible without making the space feel cramped. Matcha: the blueberry Matcha was very sweet, which could be good or bad depending on your taste. The smaller size Matcha is better value, as they don't add more Matcha to the larger size (so more diluted). Kurdish coffee: did you know Kurdish coffee doesn't use coffee beans? It's made from a relative of pistachios. Turkish coffee is too strong for me, so I really enjoyed having a naturally decaf option while still getting the experience of drinking coffee in the store. Improvements: this business needs a busbin for dirty dishes. Currently, customers are placing them back where orders are prepared. Also, I know Chicago pipes are old, but the indoor smell was a little offputting (like bathroom/cleaning product)

    Strawberry matcha
    Tray

    Got the strawberry matcha. The drink was on the sweeter side but not overly sweet. Honestly tasted more like strawberry milk with a hint of matcha. The matcha itself wasn't very strong, so if you like that earthy flavor this might not hit the same. The space is small but really cute, and they have water which makes it a decent study spot. Service was great too, everyone was super friendly and welcoming. I like the overall concept of the cafe. It feels very community-focused and meant to be a chill place to slow down.

    White chocolate iced latte and apple danish
    Maria R.

    Visiting from out of town this was my favorite coffee shop find. It was very small and there was a line but it was worth it. The coffee was flavorful. Not too sweet or milky. The pastries were lovely. We visited on our last day and I wish I had found it sooner. (Sorry for the half eaten photo - it was yummy!)

    Spanish latte Cafe latte Cortado
    Cynthia R.

    5 stars drinks - Delicious coffee! Honestly one of the best coffees I've had. Rich and creamy. 10/10 cortado & cafe latte. 8.5/10 Spanish latte. The whole milk they use is really creamy. The Spanish pastry was nice and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. 2 stars service - took order wrong. Needs a better system for the rush. They didn't really handle the rush and had customers walk out due to long wait.

    Rhonda F.

    Hevi is a cute little spot in the north edge of the River North neighborhood. It is tiny yet felt very comfortable. Hushed cream and earth tones and pretty tables really create an adorable comfortable room. The guy behind the counter was all smiles and kindness. He was very polite and personable. They offer a ton of beverage options but on this occasion I just grabbed a black coffee to go. It was piping hot and strong. Street parking was easy.

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    Haley S.

    Cute little cafe I stopped in while on a walk. Shout out to the man in the rainbow hoodie who shouted out "its yummy" when I asked what the spanish latte was. You were soooo right!

    Eda X.

    Hevi is a cozy coffee shop for Turkish and Kurdish coffee enthusiasts. The space is intimate, clean and calming. Highly recommend stopping in to support Ferhat who is single handedly running the cafe!

    Victoria S.

    The interior design is very minimalistic and cute. The menu and pastries are nice and simple. I got the strawberry matcha and it was good. The service was super quick and easy since there was only a few people there.

    Ciara W.

    Brand new Kurdish-inspired coffee shop in River North that just opened a week ago! Cute and quaint spot that's on the smaller side but surprisingly a lot of seating. We got the strawberry matcha lattes, which were on the sweeter side. I loved it! One of the few coffee shops in RN that I've seen have multiple flavored matcha options. They also had some tasty looking pastries that I'll have to try next time. Service was welcoming and friendly. Happy to see a new neighborhood gem. 10/10 would recommend!

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