Small space with tons of character, as soon as you walk in your immediately taken into old world charm with a splash of NOLA. At night it could easily double as a vampire hangout. Had the banana foster latte it tasted like cappuccino. The beignets are excellent. The handmade traditional meat pie(empanada) was fine the remoulade sauces makes a difference. But really the food is secondary this place is cool AF!!! Worth a visit. read more

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I had seen this place come across my Yelp and social media suggestions. Hearing it was a southern-style cafe, I was really excited! Reviews have been really positive, so I hate to be a downer, but to me it was only OK. Solid, but a solid OK. The food was good. Service was fine. Coffee was fine. The theme of the place felt a bit all over the place for me, but coffee and food are much more important than theme. There's a ton of coffee shops in the area I'm still exploring. I'm not dying to go back, but I also wouldn't mind ending up there again. read more

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

Another cool little coffee shop with a Bourbon Street kind of theme about it. If you like local coffee, find a few to get including Dark Matter. Junebug is one of those unassumingly good places. Has coffee of course. There's also pastries like beignets and some other treats. Came in for a coffee. It's about $2.75 for a Cafe Au Lait. This is made with local coffee by Love Supreme. It's made with any type of steamed milk. Oat milk is available, and I got that. Also continuing the Bourbon Street theme, they have Zapp's Kettle Chips. I got some of the spicy ones. Also they make beignets. There's some other fresh pastries. Good place for coffee. If you don't want any, there's other drinks. They also make fresh pastries and other snacks. read more

Junebug Cafe - Cafe Au Lait And Zapp's Kettle Chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The new location for Junebug Cafe! This is their second after their first in Portage Park, although this family also owns the New Orleans themed place downtown in Oak Park Poor Phils. They make their own Beignets! I ordered and they came out piping hot and with enough powdered sugar to make me cough--so pro tip: don't try to take a big wiff. And chicory in coffee... sold. This is dark matter coffee and Chris told me they're brewing with organic root chicory. Covid: wearing masks and they are allowing spaced-out indoor seating. This place isn't big - about 5 tables, but has a tiny half-upper level which is a nice perch and provides a bit of separation. read more

I'm a Louisiana native and grew up on Creole food. I just moved to Wicker Park and when I saw a Creole style cafe, I knew I had to pop in for breakfast! I thought the concept was such a cool and unique idea. While I've seen many soul food breakfast places, I've only ever seen Creole food at lunch and dinner restaurants. Service: When I walked in, I was immediately greeted with a smile. The girl helping me was kind and quick. I feel like everyone is in such a rush these days that good service is sacrificed. It was refreshing to be treated with care, for her to make me feel like she was happy to help me and that she actually enjoyed her job. Ambiance: Adorable decor as you can see by the photos, but not overly busy. The music was the perfect volume, AC was great, comfortable seating, and I loved the vintage feel with the brick and hardwood floors. Food: Let me start by saying - the food was great, I'm just a harsh critic! I got a 16oz plain iced latte with oat milk which was well-balanced and smooth. I also got the biscuit and added egg and cheese. The biscuit was a little dense for my taste and a little over cooked on the edges, but definitely redeemed itself with the the buttery flavor! Also, the egg inside was a little over cooked on the edges. It came out hot and fresh which I can appreciate. The sandwich + latte was $15 and some change, which I think is fairly appropriate for the size of the sandwich. Overall I think this spot is worth a try. I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu, the beignets are calling my name! read more

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Absolutely delicious. I originally phoned about ordering a King Cake. Unfortunately, they were unable to complete under the short notice which is completely understandable. But what I appreciated was the personal call from the owner following up to inform me and let me know possible other options. A few days later I found myself in the area and decided to try Junebug for lunch. I was not disappointed. The gumbo was so flavorful. Hmm hmm good. I was transported to Nola for a little that afternoon. The lemonade was the perfect drink to wash it all down. I highly recommend for a nice lunch or even date night. Ambiance: (3 out of 4) Small/Intimate so probably not the best for larger groups unless you make reservations or call ahead. Cost: $-$$ Parking: Metered street parking read more

Junebug Cafe - Chicken & sausage gumbo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm so excited I finally got to try this place! I've attempted to go before but it was closed by the time I could make it out there. I tried the chicory coffee, beignets, meat hand pie, and gumbo (this was all to go and eaten throughout the day). The beignet order is huge with two giant beignets. They were warm, fluffy, and excellent with the coffee. The gumbo and hand pie were both exceptional. The sauce that comes with the hand pie was so good. The gumbo has just the right kick to it and the ball of rice inside was perfect with it. I will most definitely be back soon! read more

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Wow! I stopped in here for lunch and ordered a matcha latte, meat pie and beignet. The sauce with the meat pie was delicious, but the beignets here are truly delicious. It'd be a mistake if you passed these up. read more

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

I'm shocked to find out I haven't reviewed Junebug sooner! Super cute little cafe. We found it randomly after a stroll back home from the park. The lavender lemonade sign is what pulled me in originally and now the beignets are what keeps us coming back! We've visited this spot maybe three times now? I think I finally have it figured out to where I'll enjoy my visits the most. The trick is to just get the small version of everything - gumbo & drinks and double the beignet order, duh. I really like their gumbo. At times a little oily and not enough rice, but definitely flavorful and hearty. The perfect amount of peppers, celery, sausage, and chicken. I'm not sure if there's okra, but if so, I wish there was more ;p The small gumbo is $6 with the large being $9. When I order takeout, I can never tell a difference between the sizes to be honest so I have to remember to just order a small no matter what my eyes tell me. The lavender lemonade is absolutely delicious. Perfectly tart and slightly sweet. It's $5 for a 20oz and $10 for a 32oz growler (growler size isn't advertised on their sign but marked on the bottle). I was disappointed to see they charge double for 8oz less of lemonade. We've also tried their meat pies. I believe it's the same every time? After the one try, it was enough. We found them to be a little dry and the sauce was a little too mayo based for our liking. And I'm a mayo lover. I guess I just compared them to my moms meat pies so I have pretty high standards. Now, the beignets steal the show every time. 2 for $4 or 4 for $8. And yes, that's how they list it on their menu. They're gooey warm and perfectly powdered. We love them every single time and crave them. If we ate them as often as we wanted them, we'd need to fit A LOT more walks into our day haha. Definitely swing by in the summer when they have a cute little patio setup outside. They were kind enough to even let me come inside and order, even though I was with my pup. Their staff has always been nice and helpful. Worth the visit for sure, but just remember my size tips! Cheers. read more

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Very cute little New Orleans-style cafe in Noble Square. I got a cup of gumbo, a meat pie, and beignets. Everything was delicious! This is definitely some of the better gumbo I've had. The meat pie was tender. The beignets were a bit overpowdered with sugar, but still fresh and delicious. If you come for one thing here, it should be the beignets!!! 4.5 stars. read more

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What a great little addition to the hood. Hubby and I popped in on our Sunday walk...I mean, how can you not with how cute this place looks?! The staff was very nice, bubbly and helpful...almost like how the space looks. It's a small place with a small menu. We decided to continue with our quarantine theme of eating real healthy (cough). The beignets were on display and looked heavenly. How could we resist?! If I remember correctly, it's 3 beignets for $5. The best part...made fresh to order. YUM! While we were waiting, we took in the vibe of the place. If you are a fan of Malort, adventurous, or have a guest in town, I saw these cute little malort coffees in their fridge. The beignets were slightly crispy on the outside, doughy on the inside and piled high with the powdered sugar. Reminded me of the time we were in NOLA getting Cafe Du Monde. The worst part...my black coat, jeans, and face were covered in powdered sugar. It looked like someone peppered me with a white paint ball but it was worth it. A little tip for future guests...don't try to walk and eat these bad boys on a windy Chicago day. read more

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Super cute place on the edge of wicker park/west town. The gumbo was fantastic and they filled the cup up to the brim, which was appreciated. Had some of their beignets, which were delish and nice and dense. Only been in here twice and the staff has been super nice both times. Definitely a fan. read more

Junebug Cafe - Gumbo, Dark Matter Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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OK - Junebug Cafe is the best thing to happen to me in a very long time!!! I heard a new spot opened up and I want to give local small businesses love so I told my son to meet me for a quick coffee. Well not only was the chicory coffee fantastic, but the made to order, piping hot beignets were life changing!!! Oh the powdered sugar of it all... The French Creole history runs deep here. A true inspiration from Grandma June (Junebug), business's namesake. They also offer Dark Matter coffee, meat or red beans & rice pies and creole gumbo. I think you will love everything you try. Take a mini staycation to New Orleans without leaving town. Everything about this place says HELLO. First of all the vintage building's exterior is fuchsia. Can't miss that! As you walk in it is the opposite. It's dark, warm and cozy. There's a lofted area, a stone wall, a black wall and a sweet unassuming hutch that you might see at Grandma's house. I felt like I had walked into the adorable owner/couple's home. The sweet story about how they met and ended up opening their business in the building where one of them grew up just added to it's overall charm. The staff was incredibly polite and gracious. The girl working that morning was so helpful and personable. It was a perfect fit for this adorable new business. What a great addition to the West Town/Ukrainian Village neighborhoods. I can't stop thinking about the made from scratch deliciousness they offer and have invited anyone I can find to go with me to Junebug Cafe. You should go too! read more

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Unfortunately their phone was off the hook and I wasn't able to call and order in advance but the wait wasn't too long. I got a cup of the gumbo, meat pie and beignets. Everything was so good! The sauce for the meat pie was the right amount of spicy and flavorful. The beignets were like wow...like warm soft crispyness. I think they are better than the ones at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. So happy that they have this location here! read more

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Very quaint space. Lovely southern decor makes for a cozy experience. Their beignets were outstanding ! Made fresh to order, the perfect size & dough. The only issue is they need to update their hours on here bc they are only open until 4pm not 6pm . Despite that I definitely recommend getting some yummy beignets here . read more

Junebug Cafe - Beignets (2 Pieces) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We absolutely LOVED this cute little New Orleans inspired cafe! The menu is limited to coffee, beignets, a meat and a veggie pie, as well as gumbo. We ordered a coffee, meat pie, and a cup of gumbo. In a word... WOWZA!! Coffee - Dark Matter roast in two flavors... we like our coffee black and loved these!! Gumbo - One of the best we've had... Meat Pie - Grandma's recipe (June Bug)... delicious.. comes with a spicy remoulade that provided a perfect complement... We'll be back again soon!! read more

Junebug Cafe - Meat Pie, Gunbo, Dark Matter Drip Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super cute spot! My boyfriend took me to this place, claiming the beignets to be one of the best he has ever tried. First off, the beignets are melt in your mouth heaven. They are served fresh, hot and the dough is light and fluffy yet has a bit of chew to retain its shape. The powdered sugar sprinkled generously over the beignets made this treat extra indulgent. We want to go back and try their gumbo next time. Junebug Cafe is hard to miss - it's bright purple exterior catches one's attention. The interior is cute and quirky. They also serve Dark Matter Coffee - always a plus in my book! read more

Junebug Cafe - Beignets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There isn't much on their menu so we had one of everything. Meat pie is solid, vegetarian pie is not bad but I prefer the meat, gumbo was good though I don't have anything to compare it to really, and the beignets are awesome but i wish there was more of a crisp to them. They also have a full coffee bar so I got a lavender latte--solid coffee. There's some seating both inside and outside, which was nice to have since I had dogs with me. read more

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Love this place. The beignets are to die for. I was transported to cafe du monde in NOLA with the cafe au lait with chicory and powdered sugar covered dough balls from heaven. The handpies are delish too. Haven't tried the gumbo yet. The staff is always so friendly too. Junebug is a true gem. read more

Junebug Cafe - Cafe Au Lait with chicory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best beignets in city I have found! Great coffee, easy working environment, cute decor, and very nice staff. They also have incredible meat pies! First found them in old Irving location but grateful they opened this location closer to home! read more

10/10 meat pie and traditional gumbo. the service is kind, and the ambiance is casual. would be a great spot to get some work done as well. read more

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My partner and I used to live in Oak Park and would frequent Poor Phil's, a restaurant/pub owned by the same family, so we had to check Junebug Cafe out. First of all, we love their gumbo and had to get it two days in a row for lunch the first time we had it. We couldn't stop thinking about it! Perfect amount of spices with a little kick. We also got their delicious Cafe Au Laits with vanilla and chicory which comes with Dark Matter coffee. They offer milk alternatives (oat and soy milk) to my fellow lactose intolerant/milk indifferent friends. The beignets are doused in powdered sugar and are made to order, so they were fresh, fluffy, and streaming. I usually don't appreciate pastries/donuts; however these were INCREDIBLE. They reminded my partner of his favorite pastry as a kid - a Ratatouille-level flashback. This place has become our Friday lunch treat to celebrate the end of the week and I look forward to it every time! If you're in the neighborhood, you have to try Junebug. Covid: Everyone is wearing masks, they do allow limited indoor seating, though the restaurant is quite small (~5 tables inside). We've both ordered via the phone and have walked in. When we walked in and ordered food to go, the wait has been 5 minutes max. read more

A few cute spot with great beignets! June is the owners grandmother and it's a cute cozy spot. They also have a full coffee/fancy coffee selection and sandwiches! read more

I had a really bad experience here- it had been on my list for some time when I finally got there I was greeted by a zombie like hostess who basically stared at me and told me they were out of meat pies- and just kept staring at me - long story short I was told where to take a seat I waited for 30 minutes for service with the hostess and staff Passing me by! I finally asked can I please get a menu and was told there are no servers and I would have to order at the front- this is fine but why didn't anyone tell me this? I needed up leaving and was so aggravated! I wrote a private message to the owner w no response- I wrote again and got a weird message back they'll check the video cameras. Then blocked me- really weird customer service for a business that definitely needs businesses! read more

Best beignets, better than cafe du monde! Bean pie/meat pies are great but the remoulade is what makes it.

Had a wonderful time catching up with one my of best pals at this Junebug Cafe location! I've been a beignet enthusiast since I went to NOLA one summer, and have been looking for a place that makes delicious beignets. I thought Junebug's beignets were just perfect - they had the right amount of fluff, perfectly sized, and had a generous amount of powdered sugar as well. The people at the cafe were also very nice and inviting. The cafe design was aaesthetically tasteful. Seating is quite limited though; but I would still certainly enjoy grabbing some of their delicious beignets to-go. I'll be definitely coming back here to try their gumbo and other things on the menu! read more

Junebug Cafe - Fresh Beignets! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super good. Loved the beignets and the breakfast pie was yummy too. Would definitely recommend. read more

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

Very tasty, well seasoned gumbo and meat pie. The lavender lemonade is so refreshing! And definitely get the fresh beignet while you're here. Delicious! read more

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I happened to be working in the area when I noticed Junebug Cafe (hard not to, since its exterior is purple). Decided to check the place out after seeing they have beignets (thanks Yelp!). No regrets. The beignets were fresh, fluffy, and warm. It felt like a cloud in my mouth. They had just the right amount of powdered sugar on them. I also ordered the meat pie, which contained ground pork and beef encompassed in a flaky pie crust. It was so savory and flavorful. While I got my order to go, I noticed the inside was very cozy; definitely a place one could relax and get some work done while sipping on some coffee. Speaking of coffee, they serve Dark Matter Coffee, which is always a plus in my book. I would definitely go to this place again! I saw that they also serve gumbo on the menu. I'll have to try it next time. read more

Beignets were cold and over powdered and meat pie didn't seem freshly cooked. The Gumbo wasn't appealing so I can't say if it was tasty. I decided to try this place because I was craving Beignets and missing home. And yes I am a native of New Orleans. read more

Junebug Cafe - These are authentic fresh and hot Beignets from a spot in New Orleans. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Found this by accident but YAY!!!! SO GOOD!!! we loved it. Had the beignets, gumbo, red beans and rice pie. Everything was absolutely delicious. Great service and would definitely return again. read more

Really good coffee, hand pies, and beignets! You can't miss with any of them. Every time I go in, the service is quick and polite. You know they are good when you always see them making huge orders of Beignets for delivery orders read more

Have been to the other location as well. Beignets are amazing as are the meat pies. Definitely worth a visit. Service is great as well

Stopped in with my two sons (1.5 & 3). Cold spring day so we ordered and sat inside to enjoy the cookies and beignets (& coffee for me). Cutely decorated, friendly staff, and yummy treats. There are a handful of tables split between the main level where the register/counter service is and the upper level where the kitchen is. Ample bench seating to wait for carry out orders. Would highly recommend! read more

Drove all the way over here just to find out they close at 4 o'clock on Sundays when in yelp it says they're open till six they need to update that read more

Junebug Cafe is so neat (including the vintage interior)! I had their bean pie (an empanada, essentially), and their beignets. Both were excellent! The beignets were so good, but definitely different than a Cafe du Monde style beignet. The perfect complement is their chicory coffee- yum! read more

I stopped by the new Junebug cafe on Easter after being intrigued by the cute purple exterior. I ordered a bunch of Beignets to bring to my family brunch and they were a huge hit. The cafe au lait was also delish. Such an unexpected and perfect addition to the neighborhood. This is definitely a spot we will frequent when looking for a sweet morning treat! read more

Love the bignets and bean pie! The meat pie feels like it's missing some texture, and the gumbo is a little too heavily spiced for me. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Truly the best food I have had in months. fresh and chewy beignets, a deeply vibrant gumbo, and the sauce that comes with the pies needs to be mass produced it's so good!! They serve great coffee and a perfect summery lavender lemonade. Would bring everyone here. They even have a vegetarian pie! 10/10 read more

Junebug Cafe is awesome! I stopped by for a quick bite with a friend and we were definitely not disappointed. I ordered the Bean's Te Rouges Pie and it was phenomenal! It comes with a delicious cajun dipping sauce that truly takes the flavors to the next level. I loved it so much I went back and got another and a Meat Pie as well. All of the food there is just so jam packed with flavor you're going to be running back for more just like I did. I also got sweet tea which definitely had an emphasis on the SWEET, which is no problem for me and my sweet tooth. This spot is perfect to just swing by and catch up with friend or maybe even to study or do some reading. Highly recommend Junebug Cafe to satisfy your Cajun/Creole food craving! read more