I love this place!! I've been here a few times and it's a special place. 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! read more

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This place is usually pretty busy. I put my name down for 5 people. The wait was about 15 min for the 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. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - The Mister Grecco Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of my favorite places in the city. I was having a crappy day so I decided to go visit my favorite spot today. Got the bottomless drip coffee, and my favorite goat cheese, pesto, roasted red pepper focaccia sandwich. Mickey is such a ray of sunshine and really makes that place special...he brought me a cupcake for my upcoming birthday and even lit a candle. There is no cafe on earth as special as Kopi!!! read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Focaccia Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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a wonderful atmosphere. catching up with a friend, on a date with someone new, just need to take a pitstop, this is the place to be. incredibly kind and attentive staff. wide selection of coffees and treats. the second the smell of my coffee hit my nose hairs I knew a member of my community had brewed it. you can taste the in every sip. carrot cake was moist and delicious. absolutely adore this spot read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - carrot cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very homey cafe with attentive service! This place is pescatarian and offers many meat-free options for both breakfast and lunch. The matcha and espresso are made very well and are not overly sweet. The baked goods such as their bread and cakes taste home-made and are delicious! You can tell that they really put time into making sure their customers are happy with their meal. read more

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Very fun atmosphere! Stopped by today for just a coffee and got to sit in the area with no chairs, just pillows and short tables. They even let me take my shoes off up there! I kept them on, but still fun. I ordered a Mexican latte, which is Mexican hot chocolate with a shot of espresso. Very well seasoned and beautiful latte art. This place fills up quickly on a Saturday morning so if you want a cool seat with pillows and no chairs get there early! I will definitely be back to get food next time, everything I saw people order looked amazing. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very large menu and, from what I have tried, pretty good food! Their carrot cake is delicious and I had a smoke salmon sandwich which was amazing. Our service was standard, so I cannot speak to the poor service others experienced. The ambiance of the restaurant depends on how many people are there, it can get very packed very fast. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Salmon Davis Jr. Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yesterday we were in Andersonville and came upon Kopi Cafe and decided to eat there. It really is an unpretentious place but seems to have a following. There is even Kopi Cafe swag. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. I ordered a focaccia with red pepper and goat cheese. My dining companion ordered the Pizza con salmon. We were first seated inside, but when we found out there was a patio we asked to move outside! My focaccia was tasty, and the greens with dressing served with it were fine. The top of the salmon pizza was good, but the crust was 'nothing to write home about. The waiter was attentive and efficient. If I would be in the neighborhood again, I would not hesitate to come back. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Focaccia Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute eclectic cafe with a gift shop in the back. Love the ambiance and decor. I sat at these short tables with cushions for chairs which was cool. Great menu, tons of options for tea and coffee, with a good panini menu as well. Looked like there were lots of fun alcoholic beverages as well so I will definitely try some when I go back. I ordered the golden matcha latte and was really impressed. I would definitely suggest going and trying this item. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Golden Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this cafe! It's such a unique place with a great atmosphere. Good food and drinks, a nice menu with vegetarian options. The boutique has beautiful items and the owner was really helpful in picking out earrings. read more

Love this cafe! You can get lunch or just coffee and tea, go for whatever mood you're in. We went for coffee and tea after lunch, and it was perfect to be able to sit on the front platform. It's an elevated area with floor cushions to sit and enjoy a good book with your tea. Loved the unique space of being able to sit on the carpet and enjoy some tea Pro tip! Try to sit in the corner if you can because there are outlets if needed! read more

I've been a satisfied customer since I moved to Chicago at the end of 1996. I am a vegetarian and Kopi has a great college coffeehouse ambiance -- including the local artwork on the walls, traveling supplies and international wares, and warm and welcoming staff and owners. Definitely a long-term hangout for me read more

So so so so delicious! I was very pleased with the Gluten Free knowledge of the staff. The gluten free bread was to die for with the soft motz. The ambience is also eclectic world traveler type of vibe and it was very warm and welcoming. Talking with the staff was great and there definitely was a sense of community here. The shop inside the cafe also had really cute clothes and we picked up some art pieces. Would definitely be back again. read more

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As you walk in, you might not love how tight it feels, but hang on! It's worth it! An elevated floor-seating spot, indoor seating, an outdoor patio area - lots of options to sit and enjoy! The local artisan shop in the back is a treat and a sweet surprise - so don't miss it. My mocha with pistachio milk was perfect. Challah French toast with berry compote was creamy, floral and delicious. The cinnamon dusting the plate was definitely next level. It was a bit chilly on the patio on early May. A patio heater and some more comfortable seating would have made it perfect. read more

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Have always loved this place and been coming here for years. A really fun environment with great coffees and teas. The carrot cake was excellent. Service was exceptional. Try the golden cream. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Carrot cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Oh my goodness! This place has the BEST loaded nachos and coffee! Weird combo but so good! And the desserts! Yum!!! read more

Great tea selection. You must try the pear bunt cake-just trust. Service attentive and cozy alternative vibe.

We came here on a VERY busy Saturday afternoon. It was so SO packed. It's such a laid back vibe inside. There's this portion of seating where you can sit on the ground on pillows. My husband and I sat up there but it took forever to get noticed to place an order or just get some water. Besides from that one side, I got the best espresso martini. The espresso in it was just divine. I got the sipping chocolate which I'd pass on next time. My husband got tea which he absolutely loved and has put him on a tea kick. We also got a feta Mediterranean platter to share and the feta and tomato and cucumber and the pesto, everything just tasted so fresh and delicious. Definitely will be back but would probably get a table next time. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Feta Mediterranean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kopi is an eclectic global cafe, and I loved it! They have art covering the walls, clocks showing the time in cities across the world, and even a little store of handmade goods in the back. The place is way bigger than it looks from the outside! There is patio seating in the front and back of the cafe (although a bit too cold for that now), table seating, plus floor seating on cushions with a view out the front window. So cozy! They have a huge menu and tons of vegetarian options, and they serve breakfast all day. I saw a lot of dishes with veggie patties / sausages instead of meat! Plus an extensive drink menu including a variety of teas, coffees, alcohol, and hot cocoa. There is definitely something for everyone here! read more

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Quaint but with a ton of character! There is a worker that is very talkative and outgoing. I ordered an OJ Dream which was good! Fresh and what you expect. There is a seating area that allows you to sit on the floor without shoes on which is unique. read more

loved our visit here, and our visit to Andersonville in general. my dining companion ate at least a third of my potatoes and Salmon Davis Jr sandwich, as their Breakfast Burrito, messy, but satisfying, was too hot at the time. but they still finished the whole thing. we tried the sea-salt caramel brownie, and frankly I've had significantly better. the rating for Kopi would be closer to 3 Stars were it based on the brownie only. the staff was welcoming, and would love to camp out in their front area, a sit-on-the-floor space that would be perfect for a visit with a friend, reading a book, or writing a letter, with a cup of coffee or cocoa. I picked up some Japanese incense from the gift shopping area towards the back of the restaurant, as I have wanted some for a while now. would definitely want to visit again. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Salmon Davis Jr smoked salmon 'reuben' style sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is super cute and consistently a lovely time. My favorite part about Kopi is I can come in during the dead of winter for a hot chai or a humid summer day for an iced coffee and I know it's going to be delicious. And there'll always be a delicious pastry available too. My best friend spoke highly of the gluten free cinnamon bun. The employees are always cheerful and helpful too. I had minimal cell service in here so I don't know how good they'd be for working (I didn't inquire about wifi) but it's a perfect place to stop by, any time of the year. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Mayan jig beverage and chocolate covered whoopie pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is super cute, ambient, and has a variety of food and drink options on the menu. The workers are always super friendly, highly recommend this place! read more

I did a networking coffee here and it was so great, vibes were so cozy. I decided I had to come back for some pastries and am glad I did - especially since there were gluten free options for my husband. They also have cocktails and food on their menu but I have never partaken! I try to come back for dessert when i am in the area but they close on the earlier side. read more

the best brownie ever, the kindest staff, the cutest floor seats and amazing fresh coffee. ive come here and sat and done work for hours. What a beautiful place to go! read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - dairy Gluten Free Vegan Brownie Sea Salt Caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My rating is really a 3.5 but the service was fantastic which bumps it to a 4. We were on a walk and realized how hungry we were and decided to stop here. It's a funky place, even has a section where you sit on pillows on the floor and eat at low tables. It was an unseasonably warm day and opted to eat outside at one of the tables at the front (although I did see what looked like a back patio). Our server was very attentive despite being their only table outside and made sure our waters were always full. We enjoyed chatting with them as well. They have a large menu chock full of vegetarian and vegan options. I was interested in most of them, but opted to get the Libido Burrito (although I maintain that it's hard to feel libidinous after eating a burrito stuffed with refried beans, but I digress). My partner got the falafel plate. The burrito was fine. It's definitely a fork and knife burrito; there's no picking that big guy up. It was very refried beans focused and needed some more flavor variety/a more even combo of ingredients. The tortilla was griddled which was good for texture but it made it more difficult to cut. The pico on the side added a Lot. My partner thought the falafel plate was just ok. He said the Mediterranean salad and grilled veggies were very good but that the hummus lacked flavor and the falafel was dry and needed more of a punch. The hummus to food ratio was also off. I'm open to returning but will try different dishes next time. Maybe a milkshake? read more

Kopi is a cute vegan-friendly restaurant in Andersonville. I didn't know the restaurant focused on beyond meat/non-meat entrees, but I adapted. I ordered their black bean burger, which came with a huge side of chips (would have preferred fries). I also had their non-dairy mango smoothie, which was soo refreshing! My friend ordered their breakfast tacos, and was a little disappointed by the lack in flavor. I would say it was a bit challenging trying to find something I would like...so I recommend looking at their menu before committing to it. read more

after 20 years, still lovin the (veg) blue burger! they've added booze and a few new items. but the coffee and food are as they've been. :) and the travel books too. hurrah! for travel books. for books. for travel. a standard in andersonville. gotta support. read more

Food is still good, vibes are still good, still an Andersonville institution. Unfortunately, they've raised their prices beyond what I'm willing to pay for the quality of the food (it's good for a cafe but it's not like amazing or anything), so now I basically never go there. read more

Came here last week for the first time with our cousin who only lives a couple blocks away from here. He led us to the upper area were you can sit on the floor and I was in love! It was such a cozy spot, with comfy cushions to sit on the ground, perfect window view, and the service was warm and welcoming. Since we just had lunch, we were pretty stuffed. But we ordered some tea. My cousin got a hot chocolate, my sister the blueberry tea, and I, the San Francisco tea. It was so good... Reminded me of a Teavana flavor I had a long time ago. It had a warm, cinnamon, spicy hint to it that was perfect for digesting and enjoying on a cloudy Chicago day. I did try my sister's tea and it was okay, I liked mine better (She's a fan of blueberry everything). If you are looking for a comfy spot to get your work done, read a book in a cozy corner or hangout with loved ones, this is the place :) read more

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Such an eclectic cafe. I was surprised that there was table service for dine-in, which was great. The staffs were both helpful and laid back. I felt very comfortable working on my laptop for hours, tucked into a cozy corner. There is a full bar menu with cocktails and wines as well as a huge food selection. I love that you get all the amenities of a restaurant but also the perks and relaxation of a cafe. I had the golden milk and the salmon rushdie, which were both fantastic. Things couldn't have gone better with happy hour and $6 alcoholic drinks. Yummmm. I want to check out the gift shop area next time. Lots of trinkets and books to peruse. read more

It had been over a decade since I stepped foot into this delightful and meaningful cafe. That 1st sip of their Mexican Hot Chocolate brought me back to my college years. Still the same! read more

We stopped by here on a busy weekend day and all the staffers were really welcoming and friendly. They put up with a medium-sized group of people standing in their narrow entryway and perseverating over the menu. And one of their employees was kind (and sharp) enough to point out a wayward member of our party when I was looking for her. And to someone else's point that they only care about money -- I don't think that's true. I actually didn't order anything that afternoon, having just come from brunch, and my "no thanks" was just met with a grinning, "You sure?" that implied no pressure whatsoever. (Their Mexican hot chocolate and their coffee both got thumbs up from others in the group.) This is one of those cafes where people linger for hours and have sincere conversations over second and third refills. Their selection of homemade snacks is pretty impressive, too. All told, a quirky, welcome alternative to the Starbucks across the street. read more

This place is fantastic. There are a lot of yummy vegetarian/vegan dishes. The staff are so friendly. The store's gifts, jewelry and clothing ooze charm and character. And the prices are more than fair. read more

Immense selection of drinks, can only speak to the Thai iced coffee (delish) and the slush buzz (also delish, but turns to undrinkable iceberg pretty quickly, so maybe get the bigger size). Skip the bagel and cream cheese (the cream cheese is just one of those little Philadelphia cups) but go for the baked items! Staff has seemed a little worn out and/or exasperated every time I've gone. A bit of a bottleneck at the entrance, but you can wait for your items in the little shop in the back if you're getting things to go. Lots of great gift items back there. The tip line does print out even if you're just buying stuff from the shop, just a little "awkwardness beware." read more

This place is a gem. Eclectic interior with tables in the back and floor seating in the front that makes me think of Northern Africa with low tables and cushions as seats. Staff is friendly and helpful which I really treasure these days. If you venture farther into the back, you will find yourself in a little shop with artisanal jewelry, clothes, and trinkets. They have an outdoor seating in the back too. I can't speak to the food yet but I can say that their signature margaritas are great. I will be going back soon:) The only negative I can think of is poor ventilation. The kitchen is in the middle of the Cafe and onion must be a common ingredient in the food people order because we kept rubbing our eyes and felt a bit choked. It was a beautiful day when we went so we were grateful when they opened the doors for cross ventilation. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Sipping delish margarita by the low table. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

RATING: 7/10 I was walking around Andersonville looking for a place where I could read when I stumbled upon this place! Kopi has absolutely amazing vibes--there's a living room type area with cushions, a shop with knick knacks and books, and a private outdoor patio. I chose to sit outside and it was the perfect place where I could enjoy my book in peace! I ordered the hummus plate which was nothing that special but that was on me--I just wanted a small snack. If I were to eat here again, I'd probably order something more unique like their sandwiches! My only comment is that the prices were a bit steep with each entree being more than $15. But I did appreciate that everything was vegan. Service was great--everyone was super attentive. Definitely recommend if you're looking for vegan options and a great environment as long as you're okay with splurging a bit. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Hummus Plate With Pita & Crudites - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A very cute and quirky local cafe. Very popular, especially with solo diners and trendy young ins. Ambiance - 5/5 - love the hippie vibes, crowded tables and sitting tables at the front. The store at the back is also super cute with some affordable finds - candles, soaps, perfumes, bags and clothes galore! Service - 5/5 - everyone was super nice and helpful, even though I only got to go, I felt very well taken care of. Food - 4/5 - a very good sandwich (red pepper and goat cheese on tomato focaccia) and love the dressing on the greens. But nearly $20 for a sandwich hurts. I would've been happy with just half the sandwich for $5... read more

Unique cafe with an interesting floor sitting dining area to really tap into your ancestral roots. I think it was a busy day so the staff couldn't clean the tables as much as I would have liked. I love dishes with pesto and mozzarella, but unfortunately the bread was pretty hard and hurt the roof of my mouth. read more

Kopi A Travelers Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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$1 per tortilla chip. I demand a refund. horrible tip culture. Pressured into tipping. got one "fluffy" egg for $20. Do not come here. Imported from Japan my ass!!! #Meal for NONE. read more