05/23/26 - Moonwalker Cafe stopped in for a cup of coffee & a delicious breakfast bagel after Tai chi. Moonwalker is located kiddie corner to our school. The breakfast sandwich I had was on a toasted bagel w/bacon, cheese, & egg. Very yummy. Cool vibe friendly staff. Great place to pop in & grab a breakfast or lunch sandwich. Nice selection of coffees & pastries too. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood read more

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What a cut shop! We went on off hours and it was very chill and quiet, great relaxing atmosphere. Came for the matcha and cold brew, stayed for the breakfast sandwich (yum) and Caesar wrap (double yum and loved those chips). Front desk person was kind and most importantly knew how to make a mean coffee. 5/5 will be back read more

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Adorable small neighborhood cafe with big personality and decor. The bagel sandwiches were delicious- we substituted the plain cream cheese for jalapeño cream cheese in the lox sandwich and it was great. They import their bagels from NYC and you can tell. Limited seating. Do yourself a favor and skip the latte - they insisted they made my almond milk sugar free vanilla latte " right " but it just was awful and I threw it out. Food items good enough for a repeat visit if I'm in the neighborhood again . read more

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Meh, wasn't impressed. On the high side of prices for mid sandwiches. 2 breakfast sandwiches & a bagel sandwich were damn near $50. Only partook because I was in the area. Aioli elevated thr sandwiches slightly. Doubt I'd return read more

Moonwalker Cafe - Moonwalker Breakfast Sandwich Catalpa Grove Farm Sausage, Fried Egg, Tillamook Cheddar, Garlic or Spicy Aioli on a Brioche Bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been here once. I think the breakfast sandwich and coffee was decent and more than what I wanted to spend. However, I find that the prices are similar to other places around the other neighborhoods especially as you venture closer to the lake. It's also one of the few places in the near area. I hear Avondale is "up and coming". I'm starting to believe as I'm new to the area coming from Southport Corridor. I did like the outdoor seating which was peaceful on a Sunday morning. I got a sense that this place definitely has a community vibe and the customers in there appeared to be regulars. I will definitely return to Moonwalker Cafe when I'm in the area... I'm about 2 miles down the road. read more

The California breakfast burrito is worth a visit! The hash browns inside are perfectly done, giving it a nice texture. The coffee shop is on the smaller side, so do not plan to camp out here. read more

I came here for the Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap because Chicago was abuzz about it. It was a good wrap. It did not have croutons, and if it normally does there is a quality control issue. The chicken was good, there wasn't enough Parmesan cheese for my liking but my partner didn't mind the level of parm. I wanted more dressing too. It was a more traditional romaine lettuce. It was good though, just not my preferred type. I also got the cali Bfast burrito with Soyrizo. It comes with a habanero (probably) sauce. It was good, it had hash browns griddle type so it was crunchy which added a great texture to the burrito. It was more of a burrito than most places which are typically just breakfast wraps. The soyrizo was good. Not much seating, but it's a cozy place. There were kids in there, and they have doughnuts and juice. read more

Moonwalker Cafe - Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A new go-to spot for me! I crave the English muffin sandwich. I'm not usually a dark matter coffee fan, but they do it right here! I love their nutso bout you latte (hazelnut and agave) and their banana bread latte. Staff has always been friendly and helpful. There's usually seating either at the tables and chairs or by the windows and parking on the side street. A cozy neighborhood staple! read more

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$6.50 for a bagel? And stale to boot. Put this on the "I wouldn't eat here if it was free" list. I don't review at all, but it was that bad. Wow. read more

If you have been searching for Chicago's best breakfast sandwich I have great news for you- the search ends here. The english muffin sandwich weighs about a pound, is the perfect mix of hearty and decadent with a beautiful chimichurri to brighten it up and is priced super reasonably at $11.50- my husband and I literally split one it's so massive. The coffee is great too- don't worry that the food steals the show. Aesthetically the cafe is cute with a handful of seats inside and some outdoor seating as well, and the team working seem to know everyone coming in and have a great repertoire. I'll probably be a regular here too soon enough! Incredible. 10/10. I can't rave about this enough. read more

Moonwalker Cafe - English muffin sandwich with sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's not the ritz, but this small 10-chair cafe is doing something right. I got a monstrous lox bagel with some seriously tasty coffee. Standing about six inches tall, layered with lox, a garden of arugula, and a deluge of cream cheese, this sandwich was not for the faint of heart. Eclectically decorated and amply staffed with well-meaning folks, I'd say head here if you want a quiet bite to yourself. read more

I ordered my coffees and gave my name (common hispanic name). The staff called for me using the name I gave them with the hispanic inflection. The woman running the kitchen heard this and ordered her staff to "say my name in English." The coffee isn't worth the micro aggression. read more

This is one of my favorite places in the city! The owners and everyone who works there are so nice, and the food and drinks are INCREDIBLE. Get the banana bread latte, it will change your life. The brunch bagel and meat loaf sandwich are my go-tos, food-wise. This is where I take out-of-town friends to try to convince them to move to Chicago. Until then, more Moonwalker for me! P.S. pro tip: when I'm in a rush, I place my order in advance over the Eate app so it's there waiting for me when I arrive! read more

One of my favorite breakfast places! The sammies are great (get the garlic aioli!) and the donut selection and coffee is .

Delicious food and drinks!!! Service was attentive and so very kind!! Ambiance is casual and laid back. More to pick up and head out. We look forward to going back!! Highly recommended. read more

Moonwalker Cafe - Avo toast with over medium egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am a local nearby and can say this is the best spot for breakfast in the area, I've now had everything on the menu (which has seasonal options too), and you really can't go wrong. I highly recommend the Dom (seasonal), the breakfast burrito, the classic moonwalker breakfast sandwich, and the fried chicken is amazing! The owner and staff feel like family and are always incredibly friendly, this will always be my go to! read more

Food was good! We both got a different bagel sandwich, the BEC (bacon, egg, cheese with spicy aioli) then Brad. They had a few seats outside so we brought our dog. There's some seating inside as well at the counter and few tables. It is pretty pricey so for that reason don't know if I'd come back - we got the two bagel sandwiches and one small iced coffee (not a speciality drink) and it was $37 (without tip). I was expecting it to be $30-32 max, but there's an added fee that they don't tell you about. A little too expensive for me for what it was. read more

We came here for a quick bite to eat and for some coffee. We decided to dine in. The owners and the staff here were great. They were very welcoming and made sure we were satisfied. They thanked us for stopping in and had smiles throughout our meal. They have a pretty big menu with plenty of coffee and breakfast & lunch offerings. My wife ordered their Dark Matter drip coffee and I ordered their iced coffee and their "The Brunch" breakfast sandwich. It came with lox in a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, cucumber salad and lemon vinegar. The sandwich was pretty big with everything ingredient working perfectly together. It came with plenty of lox and it tasted fresh. I would definitely order this again, but I would also like to try a few of their other offerings. I will definitely be returning. read more

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The Cali burrito is absolutely delicious and the service is wonderful even on a busy Sunday morning.

Came into this establishment to order myself breakfast ($50 worth), simply asked for ice to fill my water bottle. After the cashier filled it, I asked if I could also get a cup of ice on the side. No big deal right? It's just frozen water!! Owner comes out of nowhere and tells me no, he can't do that because blah blah blah ice machine. I said okay. He then continues to rant under his breath about it, and that's when I say "okay, I heard you! No need to continue on." He then proceeds to get louder and more aggressive over it, I tell him AGAIN that I heard him and how long is he going to go back and forth over water? He then starts to yell and scream and tell me and my partner to get out his establishment. OVER WATER!? The owner was looking to argue and I'm even more confirmed he already painted me as an inconvenience when he seen a black woman asking for anything that wasn't an overpriced hash brown and latte. How dare I come and ask for water after spending $50!!! You'd think if he was having such a bad morning and was looking to throw a fit over condescension, he would make himself a breakfast but I guess I was the one to have to take the force! UPDATE-After leaving this review, owner decided to hex me on instagram by sharing my personal information. read more

This is the sexiest runny egg breakfast sammich in town. If you get it, you won't believe they were able to get it that runny. Dip your brioche in yolk and it's properly seasoned. Do spicy aioli with overeasy eggs and pick two proteins. Only do this if you can handle it. It slaps and you will ko for a bit. Lots of yum here folks. read more

If I could give them 10 stars, I would! Moonwalker is an adorable neighborhood café I often visit. I love that they use top of the line ingredients, have uniquely flavored lattes you don't see anywhere else, have vegan and gluten free options, they change their menu seasonally and even do frequent pop ups. I'm a regular patron so there are many things I can vouch for as EXCELLENT. For the sake of not making this review 10 pages long, I will focus on my two current faves. 1) The grilled chicken sandwich is exceptional, and my picture says it all! Every single bite is perfection. Each ingredient shines through, especially the in-house garlic aioli. 2) The roasted turkey sandwich is spectacular! Smoked in house and seasoned to perfection, super moist and outstanding each and every time! I don't even have a picture of it, because it always gets inhaled immediately. read more

Moonwalker Cafe - Chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a pleasant little cafe I'd never been to before. From the menu, it looked like they had breakfast options, but I was strictly there for coffee. Once I stepped up to the counter, I saw that they had donuts as well. I was kinda surprised that I paid $14 for a 12-oz drip and 2 plain donuts. It wasn't until I looked at the receipt that I saw they were Do-Rite donuts. I don't live anywhere near this shop so I can't say if I'll visit again but it's nice to know they have Do-Rite donuts available so I don't have to go downtown for those. read more

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

I wanted to like this place but i cant get over how horrible the coffee was. We ordered a latte and espresso and both were worse than youd get from a gas station. We were shocked bc they were using Dark Matter beans and a nice machine. The person making the coffees does not know how to make coffee. It was so bad I couldn't even try to salvage it at home. Please please do your cafe a favor and have someone trained to make better coffees. read more

Keep coming back! This mornin it was the sausage, egg, cheese empanada and purple haze smoothie. Hit the spot. Quality of food, the menu, the invitation to sit and talk. Its Chicago winter right now so coziness, community and food are key. I work in a tough job serving others such that being able to treat myself is paramount. The treat is even more enjoyable when I know my money is staying in Chicago and going to locally owned and inclusive business like Moonwalker. Cafe. read more

One star because they were rude and it seem like I was a bother sitting there ... so let's start by saying I was excited to try this place that I was recommended!!Monday morning I was headed to try a cute environment with friendly people like the usual coffee spots I tend to go and end up loving. I walk in and order the girl at the register takes my order I say cappuccino for here with a almond croissant .. I head over to take a seat pull a chair to sit by a window (because who don't like having a cappuccino and just looking around) well before I pull a chair the lady comes behind me a states if the chairs are in that means the section is closed but I'll pull the chairs for you... (the place is like a small corner store) I'm sorry it's ok I'll sit in a table I said, she looked upset!! So I pull a chair in the middle and sat down... the cappuccino is ready and they gave it to me on a to go cup.. I was like ohhkay I still sat there and was trying to enjoy the cappuccino and the croissant... the croissant was ok didn't taste fresh and the cappuccino wasn't all that I could've done that at home and put it on a to go cup... I would've gave more stars but because they were rude and the service wasn't what i expected I been to plenty of places where the the places are small but the energy and the people are loving and that alone makes me go back... I would've gave them another try but the fact that they were rude that part alone.. I work with people and in reality people are attracted to energy and welcoming environments.. read more

New favorite breakfast sandwich in Chicago! Although it is on the pricier side, I will definitely be back. The sandwich combos are so carefully curated and so delicious. They even bring their bagels from New York! They are known for their moonwalker sandwich and it did not disappoint - so delicious, especially with the ham instead of sausage. The specialty coffees were also great. The banana bread latte was my personal favorite, it had a very natural and accurate flavor. Service was phenomenal- very friendly & gave great suggestions. You will have to wait sometime for your food, but worth it, trust me. We got our coffee pretty quickly. Very cute shop to eat at or take out. Less than 15 seats total in the cafe and a few two-person tables outside; I would not recommend it for larger parties. read more

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What a delightful cafe with a delicious breakfast sandwich and gluten free options! The staff including the owner were an absolute joy to chat with. Definitely going to stop by again while I'm staying in the area. read more

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

GREAT lunch with family, reasonable prices for delicious sandwiches and the staff is just LOVELY

The Dom Aya Ciabatta Roll, Pesto made with Walnuts, Pine Nuts, Sunflower Oil. Garlic Aioli, Roasted Tomatoes, Burrata, Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze, Arugula dressed in Lemon Vinaigrette. This was perhaps my favorite sandwich of the summer. The roasted tomatoes were a burst of robust flavor with each bite. The homemade pesto, don't even get me started, drool worthy. Everything from the fresh soft and crunchy bread, to the quality of burrata and the nice rich balsamic glaze, from top to bottom this sandwich rocked my world. Waiting for it to come back on the menu! read more

Moonwalker Cafe - The Dom - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I normally don't leave reviews but one person that worked there really soured how I feel about Moonwalker. I bought my coffee and typically sit cross legged. It really is my go-to so I can be comfortable. I do it without the thinking!Someone from the staff told me to... Keep my feet off the table? They were not on the table at all. Super rude. I have never had an issue with this the other times I've been in but it will keep me from going back. If you're neurodivergent and have a hard time sitting without your legs crossed, this is not the place for you. You're gonna get a talking to. read more

Super good California burrito, we picked up to go and everything was hot, crispy, and delicious. The banana bread latte is the bomb.

Visited for the first time yesterday. Couldn't stop thinking about how good everything was, so I came back again today. 8/9/23: Had the Banana Bread Latte, B.E.C., and The Brad. Latte was delicious and sandwiches were solid. The egg on the bacon-egg-cheese was a perfect soft scramble. The jalapeño cream cheese on The Brad had fresh jalapeño in it, which was spicy, crunchy, and refreshing. 8/10/23: Had the banana bread latte again, the Basic B (with jalapeño cream cheese), and Dad's Meatloaf sandwich. I love this latte so much. The meatloaf was was savory and delicious, complemented super well by the red onion and garlic aioli. The chips that accompanied the sandwich were thick, crispy, and perfect. Luna and Jack are so friendly and have created a really special community space. I look forward to returning often. read more

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The beauty of the economic barter system is one may ask whatever price they wish, while others decide the worth of parting with their cherished rupees. For me, $25 for a bagel sandwich (cream cheese, tomato, bacon) and a latte is unreasonable and downright greedy. On the other hand, there appear to be enough wealthy unemployed hipsters in Avondale who disagree. The 'BRAD' bagel sandwich was soggy and messy and most of the cream cheese made a poopoo through the bottom hole of the bagel. Not to mention my lack of fondness for the name Brad, the moniker of my childhood nemesis. Ultimately, it's a cute little spot but everything (including the absurd prices) is over-excess and way too messy. I commend the business on their colossal margins, but next time I'll pop through the Wendy's drive-thru across the street for a tasty $6 breakfast combo with yummy potato wedges and deposit the remaining $20 into my high yield savings account. read more

Gorgeous!! Look at the inside, it's so cozy! Food and coffee was amazing! So cozy and friendly! Service was fast! read more

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LOVE their English muffin sandwich LOVE their Samoa cookie latte. The food / drinks are consistently good. I have been coming here almost everyday now and they are so sweet. read more

Low key and tasty. It's a small space so better situated for grab and go but you can tell they take pride in the menu. Classic breakfast sandwich was very good (and great hangover helper). You order at the counter and they bring your order wrapped up to you. It's not the cheapest but the days of the less than $10 bfast sammy (that isn't dripping in grease) might be behind us. I hope they stick around because they certainly scratch an itch. read more

I love this place! Breakfast sandwich and coquito latte were both SO good. Can't wait to try everything else!

A sweet homey cafe with folks who obviously know how to cook. I ordered the Moonwalker breakfast sandwich and my husband was happy to have a soy chorizo wrap. They asked me how I wanted my egg (over easy) and it came out exactly correct. He enjoyed his as well. The food is served at the cafe wrapped in its paper. We had those meal items and a a small iced matcha latte and the total was $35 (I included this because there are no correct menu prices online now) Happy to see an independent business do well. read more

I stopped here for the first time, because I was craving a breakfast sandwich, and the Moonwalker was truly out of this world. This is a gourmet sandwich, with the perfect over medium egg that is soaked up by the brioche bun. I had mine with garlic aioli, and it was just perfect. I used to live in NY where breakfast sandwiches reigned on every corner, and this was better than anything I'd had there. I had already had coffee that morning, but their seasonal lattes sounded delicious. Especially the banana bread latte. I'll have to come back to try one! read more