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    Little While

    4.5 (141 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Love the aesthetics
    Tiffany L.

    I will gladly wait in a line out the door for Little While. The personal, friendly service and amazing drinks and bites make it worth it. There is ample indoor and outdoor patio seating. The cafe interior is tastefully decorated. Coming from the Bay Area, I admittedly have high expectations for matcha and pastries. I was very impressed with everything we ordered. The maple in the LW Matcha Latte added just the right amount of sweetness, and the coconut water lets the matcha shine. My husband enjoyed his Matcha Latte as well. Bonus points to Little While for NOT up-charging for dairy free milk alternatives! I was eyeing the Kaya Kouign Amann and Sweet Corn Concha; very glad we got both. The concha was pillowy, with the corn flavor really coming through in the custard. I liked that it was not too sweet. I loved the unique addition of kaya (pandan coconut cream custard) in the kouign amann. Can't wait to come back!

    Giena L.

    Finally came to try this place! And what good timing, a very short line on a saturday AM. I want to come back and try all their things. Alas tried their clarified ube cold brew-- which looks , tastes and feels like a cocktail- complete with pandan garnish and a big ol ice cube. It was delicious, and it's only available for sit down service, probably best, do you can savor it. Love the pastry options- sweet and savory. Took home a guava croissant and a sweet corn concha.

    Cortado - June 2026
    Candace C.

    Little while's coffee is dialed in and so so good. I finally was able to come early on a weekday and sit in and enjoy the dope playlist and the lovely pour over. I got the Colombia carbonic honey peach pour over which was MP ($12) which was on the pricier side but it was just perfect. The cortado was also really delicious. The pastry favorite here for me is the Kaya kouign aman, don't sleep on it. Street parking only here and there's usually a line but the service is very friendly.

    LW matcha latte
    Ashlee L.

    I went here at the crack of dawn (7am) on a Friday and tell me why there were already like 10 parties ahead of us!! It was when they were still newly opened so maybe that's why? Interior was absolutely stunning, but there isn't much seating, so don't bank on dining in. I got the LW matcha latte and it is a MUST TRY. Definitely the star of the show. Ngl I was so skeptical about coconut water and matcha but this changed my mind. I think it's actually one of my top matchas now mayhaps. Oh and the vanilla cold foam makes it even better. I also tried the everything pull apart and I thought it was unique but tbh I probably wouldn't get it again because it was pricey and tastes just alright. I think it would've been better if it was fresh and warm.

    Neethu I.

    What a cute spot to hang out, read a book, catch up with friends, or get some work done! It was packed when I visited, but the service was still quick and friendly. I ordered the double matcha, which was creamy, sweet, and exactly what I was hoping for! The guava cream cheese croissant completely stole the show- it may honestly be one of the best I've had! The pastry was perfectly flaky and crisp, while the filling was rich without being overly sweet. Parking can be a little tricky since there's no dedicated lot, but street parking is available if you're patient. You'll definitely want to stay for a Little While and enjoy the drinks, pastries, and cozy atmosphere :)

    Coconut Matcha cloud
    Grace C.

    I went to little while around 1:30 on a Friday and unfortunately were all sold out of pastries. I tried their Matcha cloud seasonal drink, and it was delicious! The service was great and the vibes were 10/10. It is on the pricier side and after tip and tax it was $10.15. A bit steep for the size, it was filled mostly with ice (as you can see in the photo ice is popping out of the drink) but it was delicious. If you go, ask for light ice! I would check this place out if you're in the area and ok with spending $9-10 for a small but delicious drink. Parking is rough as to be expected with the area. Interior is pretty small as well, all the tables were full when I got there so I had to take my drink to go. I would like to rate this spot higher but I can't justify a $10 drink that was mostly ice and finished in 5 sips. If it was $8 this place would be 4 stars.

    Pastries
    Justin C.

    Little While is popular high quality bakery and coffee shop located in Normal Heights. It has elite ownership that also is responsible for Pop Pie Company and Stella Jeans Ice Cream. Little While had a soft opening in December of 2025 and the grand opening February 2026. The line was out the door when we arrived on a Saturday morning at 9:17 am. We were fortunate to grab one of the limited seats. We ordered: - Vanilla Latte Iced - Matcha Latte Iced - Honey Butter Pastry - Chocolate Croissant The coffees were high quality and smooth. The matcha was well whisked and balanced. The honey butter pastry was a knockout standout pastry, albeit a little stiffly priced at $9. As a bonus the aesthetic of the pastry was spot on. The quality makes this shop worth the wait, I would definitely come back to try some of the other drinks and pastries.

    Menu
    Kassandra S.

    Came here to try their tasty pastries! The service was fast, attentive, and the servers were kind There was a slightly long line on a Saturday morning, however the cashiers worked hard to get out orders There is minimal seating outside. The drinks and pastries were brought out quickly & made great! The ambiance was busy and fast paced! Overall the drinks & pastries is definitely going to have me coming back

    I spy with my little eye
    Maynard O.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm and there was a line. It was busy and loud inside so it was pretty cool. Normally, I would've given this place 4 stars, but there was a fly in the pastry case. Maybe they can't control this, or maybe just put a sliding door on their side to help prevent flies from coming going on the food. The drinks were really good though. My wife got the honey cinnamon latte on ice with oat milk with little cloud on the side.

    Pandan earl grey latte
    Eugene C.

    Usually when I walk in this area I expect the massive line to be for An's dry cleaning but I hadn't realized that this coffee shop was the reason so many new people were in line. After looking it over I decided to give it a shot to see what the hype was about. The shop is aesthetic with nice indoor lighting as well as seating which were all full when I got inside. I wasn't sure what to order but the cashier was nice enough to recommend me the pandan earl grey latte. They also serve matcha and had a variety of beautiful pastries that I wish I ordered but decided against. After trying the coffee outside I will say that the coffee taste is potent but unfortunately I feel like the pandan/earl grey flavor was extremely light. It was still a tasty coffee but the other flavors didn't come through for me. Maybe it was just an off order but I don't think I'd order that same drink again. If I were to come back I would try the pastries/other flavors instead!

    Salted maple
    Angie B.

    Cute coffee shop on Adams Ave. I got the salted maple latte with oat milk and it was very delicious. They offer a good assortment of pastries as well. Super friendly staff. Good amount of seating (though might be competitive on a weekend). All street parking. Mix of paid and neighborhood.

    Kaya Kouign Amman, French onion croissant, banana cream concha, Japanese curry croissant.
    Taylor C.

    Great flavor! The Pandan Earl Grey Latte was so good - strong coffee with a great flavor that wasn't too sweet. The pastries are unique and delicious, I always appreciate a unique/can't find it anywhere menu. We tried a variety: a Japanese Curry croissant, a French onion croissant, a banana cream concha and the Kaya Kouign Amman and none of them disappointed. The kouign amman had the best texture - a perfect crunch on the outside, not hard or too soft and I have no clue what or who Kaya is but she's amazing.

    Jasmine G.

    Came here last month on a random Thursday, after lunch for some coffee & pastries. Luckily, we beat the rush when we came in because a few minutes later, the line was out the door! We only waited a little over 5 mins for our order, so not bad at all! We ordered the pandan earl grey latte & the salted maple latte, both iced. We liked both but if I had to recommend one, I'd pick the pandan earl grey as it's more unique and isn't as widely offered at other cafes. A variety of pastries available including banana cream-filled concha, croissants (guava cream cheese, almond, French onion, ham & cheese), etc. I chose the guava cream cheese croissant per the cashier's recommendation, and I enjoyed it as well! It was a guava jam mixed with cream cheese on a flaky croissant. Friendly staff. Nice interior design with light wood accents. Somewhat limited seating with just 1 row of bench seating & a few tables by the windows. We got our order to-go, so other people could sit. They also sold merch (hats, cups, mugs, t-shirts, kettles), coffee, and matcha. Would definitely come back here again!

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    I've been here multiple times and they don't miss, I got there coffee and matcha and both were amazing!!

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