Oud Coffee & Cafe

1 year ago

I came to Oud to try their Dubai chocolate and it was great! They have tons of amazing baked goods that are also definitely worth a try! Their cafe is beautiful, but they were extremely busy, so be prepared to not be able to sit and eat! read more

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1 year ago

A friend of mine wanted to check out Oud after hearing about it on social media. We went on a Saturday and it was packed. The space itself is a decent size, with ample seating. eat I got a chocolate croissant. It was filling and had a good ratio of chocolate to dough. While it was a solid chocolate croissant, I have definitely had better. I opted for the iced Oud latte, with had flavors of pistachio, cardamon, and mint. I am personally a big fan of pistachio, and really enjoyed my drink. I appreciate how they also have non-dairy alternatives, so I was able to have my latte made with oat milk. Everything on the menu if fairly priced. My latte was around $7, which is a steal these days - especially in the city! Oud is a very lively cafe. I don't know if it is like this everyday, but I cannot imagine myself getting work done. Just a note! read more

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2 years ago

During my brief stay in Chicago I wanted to support a locally owned coffee shop and this cafe was exactly what I was looking for. I came just in time to experience Oud Coffee which opened up a few weeks prior to my visit. The ambiance is elegant and tasteful and makes you feel like you're in the Levant, with a menu that boasts lots of Middle Eastern delicacies and the traditional Oud instrument all over the walls. I ordered a cortado and it was so good it deserves a flight back on its own. Better to come in the morning when the wait is short- when I came during the lunch hour (on my second visit) the line was to the door. read more

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Sarah W.

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1 year ago

My friends and I found this cute cafe and it has a bunch of viral desserts, like the Dubai chocolate. The cafe was lively and spacious enough for groups of friends to gather. I tried the Dubai chocolate and it was pretty good! The filling to chocolate ratio was very good as well. The americano coffee tasted really burnt and bitter in my opinion, but others enjoyed their coffee a lot. I would just come here for all the special pastries and sweets they have. The staff are super friendly and kind. Really neat spot! read more

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Serlina K.

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2 years ago

Craft lattes were $5.75 which is almost $7 after tax oh my anyways it was yummy! strong coffee flavor, good amount of sweetness Need to come back for the specialty drinks! read more

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Sam H.

Elite 24

1 year ago

Karak Tea is like a chai, but with more spice. They got Dubai cake which has pistachios in it. The Dubai cake is kind of like a Nestle Crunch Bar that actually good. Limited seating. They got oud instruments on the wall, which prompted me to learn that all ouds are lutes, but not all lutes are ouds. I'd go back! read more

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Kelly Y.

9 months ago

Super nice staff, very quick. Ambiance was a bit busy but the music choice was solid and aesthetic to the cafe interior. Plants and wooden atmosphere with the slight minimalist walls are very cute. Really like the strWberry lime mojito!!! Next time i want to order one of their pastries, they all looked great! read more

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Zeina E.

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2 years ago

Simple and Elegant. A great place to work and study. The menu is a tad overpriced but great for the area. I stopped by on a Friday at around 8AM as soon as I heard that they carry the viral "Dubai Chocolate". They have two options, a small chocolate bar or slightly larger cube. I got two of the larger cubes and that set me back around 30$. To be honest, it was such a let down. The dark chocolate was extremely overpowering, the kanafeh was soggy and couldn't taste any pistachio. I didn't get the chance to try their coffee or any of their other pastries, so I can't really judge as a whole. I'm definitely coming back to try their other items, especially the Middle Eastern breakfast sandwiches known as Manakeesh. Service was a bit slow and disorganized, but that's perfectly fine for the morning rush. Just make sure you keep that in mind when you visit in the mornings. I waited well over 20 minutes just for the two bars of chocolate. The place itself is decorated beautifully. The Oud is a Middle Eastern musical instrument that is shaped similar to a guitar but with a short-neck and more pear shaped. The decor truly did the entire region justice. I loved it. Till next time! read more

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Krupa S.

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1 year ago

This cafe is definitely worth checking out. The pistacio cardamom coffee and the honey lavender were delicious. The dubai chocolate is well worth the hype! Give it a try on your next cafe adventure! read more

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ella l.

5 months ago

whoever is in aux is lit vibes r up- if u want a mint lemonade it's gonna be frozen and not flavored, coffee is lit, matchas hit or miss but yummy and yea read more

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Maysa M.

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2 years ago

Cute, busy cafe in a great location with solid music. There is a nice amount of seating, but it can get really busy so be mindful up of that if you're coming with a bigger group. If you're going grab and go, be mindful it can be a bit of a wait. Our drinks and food came out one by one over the span of 20 min which was unusual for a cafe. As for the menu--We got the oud latte, sahleb (seasonal item), and Turkish coffee for drinks. The oud coffee was my fave! I wasn't feeling the sahleb really and wouldn't recommend. For food, we tried all the manakeesh; spinach (fatayer) was my fave. These are bite size items so not something you'd share. We also got the Dubai cookie which was as expected. Super sweet and something you may want to try once and only once. Overall, I'd come back but probs for the oud drink to go. read more

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Ana A.

1 year ago

The service was good, the bagel was amazing and the Dubai chocolate was out of this world, sooo good. I wanted more read more

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Olivia G.

1 year ago

The breakfast wrap was very good, crunchy wrap with a soft egg and spinach inside. The cheese manakeesh was my first time having it and I loved it. The small size was a perfect temptation just in case I didn't like it. The atmosphere is soft but not too dark. Very welcoming to those who want to chat, study or read. The staff were very kind and they do the number system which felt very organized. The coffee was good. I got a rose latte and that was probably my favorite thing of it all. read more

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Faith J.

11 months ago

Love Oud! Highly recommend if you are in the river north area. They also have really good baked goods! read more

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Lauren M.

1 year ago

Loved the coffee had the Spanish and pistachio latte. I also tried the Dubai chocolate and dipped dates which were nice and decadent. Would come again read more

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Devanshi B.

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2 years ago

Tried a bunch of things here Spanish Latte has kinda sweet flavor but lovely coffee. Oud Latte is beautiful!! Quite a different kick to it because of the mint. Spinach pastry- it was flaky and delicious! The service was excellent , they were kind and friendly and helpful! Ambiance is also lovely here, the vibe is quite good. Overall- must try if you're in Chicago read more

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Lauren P.

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2 years ago

I recently had the opportunity to visit OUD Coffee & Cafe, and I was very impressed. The cafe is located on wells in River North and has a warm and inviting atmosphere. Great for working - free Wi-Fi! The staff is friendly and attentive, and the coffee is delicious!! read more

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Liz P.

7 months ago

The Oud latte was great! However, I wasn't expecting a bunch of fresh mint in the drink. It was a surprise. Not a bad surprise, but I thought it would be mint syrup for some reason. It caught me off guard. If you don't like fresh mint leaves in your latte, I would try a different one. Luckily, I like fresh mint. Regardless, very great and FRESH! read more

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Lewis H.

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8 months ago

Delicious baklava and chocolate-covered dates that I brought as snacks for a university meeting. Friendly staff. Interesting decor.

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Yasmine P.

6 months ago

Great space, food and drinks! Turmeric chai latte and a lox bagel really hit the spot!

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Diana E.

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2 years ago

Tried the pistachio latte and it was so yummy and a nice place if you're around. I tried the Dubai chocolate which was $12.50 (pricey) but wanted to see what the hype was about. I also bought the pistachio cookie which is half the price and also has some of the knafeh filling and is SOOO good. IMO the bar is not worth it and the cookie is a good way to try it for cheaper. All in all this place was so cute and everything we had was delicious. read more

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Rebekah H.

2 years ago

Really amazing food. We had the manakeesh, knafeh roll, stuffed dates (pecan caramel), Turkish style coffee, and an iced latte. It was packed when we were there (for good reason)! Food was great, coffee was lovely! read more

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Jasmine K.

7 months ago

Love this place and get their coffee all the time! Ordered a meat pie that had mold on it I'm honestly soo disappointed.

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Bmac M.

8 months ago

For a higher-class coffee experience these guys deserve 5 stars. It's pricey ($38 for two lattes and two baked goods) but I thought everything tasted great. It's a relaxing environment and a fun spot for a coffee date. The service is good, I only caught 1 Gen-Z stare which I'll take given a growing age gap between me and baristas and my own lack of social awareness. Overall a spot I'd do once or twice a month if I was a local and/or trying to impress someone. In other words a coffee spot treat rather than your day to day go to (unless you work in the tech industry or other high-paying gig.) read more

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Katerina R.

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2 years ago

I wanted to write a stellar review for this place but unfortunately my experience was just ok. We came on a Sunday and this was already the first mistake. It was packed and we waited 30-45 minutes to get our order. It was tricky to find seating and people were getting antsy about the seating. I get it though, everyone wants to try this spot so I was trying to be patient. The mint latte came out and it was okay, but nothing special or memorable. I was shocked at how pricey the dubai chocolate was, but it was a must try! However, it was not flavorful and wouldn't get it again. I also tried one of their traditional savory pastries and this also was just okay. I think the only thing I would return for is to try some of their sweet pastries, but that's it. I might return when the hype dies down and give it another try! read more

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Sharif H.

1 year ago

Such a great place. Nice vibe. Wonderful crowd and a very mission-driven business. Oud Coffee is a very important addition to the coffee scene in Chicago. 5 enthusiastic stars for this cafe. Oh, and very very tasty coffee products and pastries! read more

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Reema G.

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2 years ago

I really, really wanted to love this place and write a great review but honestly our experience was just okay. We went on a Sunday and the place was soooo jam packed. There's barely any room to sit, the line extends to the door and to even get your order, you kinda have to part the line to get to the counter. It was like chaos inside. I got the iced pistachio latte which I thought was delicious but my husband got the iced caramel latte and it tasted very watered down. It tasted like milk with a hint of caramel. We also got the Dubai chocolate and I was shocked when we paid upwards of 14 dollars for the small bar of chocolate! How can chocolate cost that much?! Anyways, I'm glad we got to come and experience the cafe but definitely will not be coming back read more

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Emma G.

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2 years ago

I've gone to Oud a few times and always been impressed with their desserts. However, the prices are absolutely insane for the size of the items. I went tonight and purchased one slice of cheesecake and the total was $14. I was shocked but figured they gave me a bigger slice. When I arrived home, I could not believe how small the piece was. Great bakery but absolutely absurd prices for what you get. I won't be returning. read more

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Jenny Z.

8 months ago

The coffee was decent but I wouldn't add this to my fav coffee places in the city. It does have some interesting flavor combinations and cute atmosphere. read more

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Katie E.

8 months ago

Great service wonderful coffee and food would recommend it's my favorite coffee place in town

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Colette V.

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1 year ago

I've been wanting to try this place forever and finally got the chance to earlier this week. The interior is pretty small and was super busy when we went in, so be prepared. I ordered the Iced Honey Matcha Latte with Marshmallow Cold Foam, one of their signature drinks and noticed they had Dubai chocolate as well. There were no prices for any of their bakery items which I later found out was due to the fact the small bit of chocolate rang up almost $13. The chocolate was high quality and pretty tasty but the price was not worth it at all. The matcha latte was good but lacked a lot of flavor, it tasted a little bit watered down but was good nonetheless. The service was okay but not sure if I'll be back. read more

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Minnie M.

9 months ago

Ugh I really want to like this place but I just dont know. The coffee and food were good but a bit overpriced. I've been in there 3 or so times now and the girls at the counter are always annoyed and seem uncomfortable. I also had a wrap with lettuce that seemed questionable after a few bites and now I have a stomach ache. Idk maybe ill still go back for a quick coffee once in awhile read more

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Claire J.

2 years ago

I've been here twice and loved both experiences! The staff is always so friendly and the quality of the coffee is delicious. I've tried the pistachio latte, cappuccino and a chocolate hazelnut nut. The date was delicious and the cappuccino was perfectly creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. The pistachio latte was not my favorite. It did not taste like pistachio and was way too sweet for my taste. I wouldn't reorder this but if you prefer sweet coffees, you may enjoy it. The location is close to where I live so I love the convenience and supporting a smaller business read more

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J D.

9 months ago

If you want to get food poisoning - this is your place! The food and coffee did not even taste good but we (over) paid for our food and drinks so we consumed some of them. WELL.... that was enough to get the four of us sick for a week with food poisoning!!!! Do NOT go! read more

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Claudia A.

2 years ago

The internet made me come in and get the Dubai chocolate. It did not disappoint by any means. Went on a Saturday afternoon and did take about 20min to get in and place my order. Great ambience and not much interaction other than placing the order. Ordered a mojito and the chocolate. Both great just not sure that the price justified just two items. read more

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Caroline C.

10 months ago

We LOVED our visit to OUD. We got their signature latte, brown sugar latte, as well as the honey & strawberry matchas. The pastry selection is like no other cafe in Chicago - so we had to try it all! OUD created a cultural experience, incorporating delicious treats & beverages. Also would be a great place to work, with plenty of seating! read more

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M P.

2 years ago

Such a cute vibe in here! Definitely somewhere where you can get some work done or catch up with friends. I got the caramel milk cake and it was divine. The kunafeh was okay. Since it was later in the day and I didn't want anything caffeinated, I also ended up getting a raspberry mojito and it was actually super refreshing. I highly recommend it !! I will say that if you're coming in for the viral Dubai chocolate, they do run out towards the end of the day - plan to come in around noonish read more

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Ned P.

2 years ago

Good vibe. Very nice decoration. Was a little surprised by the serving size of the manakeesh, only because they're usually bigger and cost less. But they're itty bitty. The egg was a little too undercooked on the avocado toast The flavor in the coffee was good but espresso itself was a bit acidic. read more

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714 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60654
River North, Near North Side
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(312) 763-6168
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Hours

What time does Oud Coffee & Cafe open?

Oud Coffee & Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Oud Coffee & Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Oud Coffee & Cafe close?

Oud Coffee & Cafe closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Oud Coffee & Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Oud Coffee & Cafe allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Oud Coffee & Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Oud Coffee & Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Oud Coffee & Cafe have parking?

Yes, Oud Coffee & Cafe has parking options. Validated Parking

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Does Oud Coffee & Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Oud Coffee & Cafe has free WiFi.

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River North's top coffee shop. Palestinian owned. Dubai Chocolate. Coffee. Pastries. Sandwiches

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Firecakes Donuts

Delicious! Simple house made donuts, fresh espresso and hot chai were perfect. Firecakes offers…read moremultiple locations, with easy access throughout the city, open early and closing late, making it the perfect sweet treat all day long. The raspberry bold orange donut truly was fire, no premade compote here, fresh raspberry filling was a game changer. The cinnamon roll donut was decadent but totally worth it with all the walking you do as a tourist.

We were craving a sweet treat near West Loop and came to Firecakes because of the sheer volume of…read morereviews from Yelp. It's a small walk-in and walk out shop but that's all you need (: Employees were so sweet and kind. There are some cool flavors offered, but I was expecting there to be a larger selection. We got the pistachio old fashioned, horchata and dulce de leche. Surprisingly the pistachio old fashioned donut was both of our favorites! There's not a strong pistachio flavor, but I would recommend trying it! Loved the old fashioned texture. I did not like the horchata filling so I'd pass on that. Donuts were good, but I think it's a little overhyped.

Affogado with vanilla bean ice cream

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Kasama

Kasama's been on my list for a few years but the long lines during brunch times deterred me from…read moretrying. I initially wanted to get a dinner reservation, but wasn't able to snatch one up even a couple weeks in advance. Spontaneously, my friend and I decided to go for lunch a couple Sundays ago. The weather conditions weren't great as it was raining moderately. This probably deterred at least some people from lining up. I got there around 12 PM and waited for about an hour, which is still long, but not as horrific as I thought. I also ended up with the last breakfast sandwich ticket since the group in front of me decided it wasn't worth it to wait in line so they gave it to me. This basically was the sign for me to stay in line. The ordering process was pretty simple. We ordered at the counter and prayed that there would be seats opened. Initially, we made ourselves comfortable at the bar, but we were able to migrate to a table shortly after. Our drinks came out within a few minutes after ordering and our food came out within 10. 12 OZ OH, HOT YAM! - 6.85 Initially, this was the drink I ordered. However, I thought it was too sweet and didn't feel like the ube flavor was that strong. My friend liked it more than the drink she ordered, so we ended up swapping. ICED BLACK SESAME LATTE - 6.85 This was the drink I swapped for, and the iced version was perfectly refreshing and nutty. It also wasn't too sweet. I would prefer a roastier black sesame flavor, but this was good enough. LONGANISA, EGG, AND CHEESE SANDWICH - 12 The breakfast sandwich didn't love like it'd be anything special, but the bun was incredibly soft and fluffy, with a custard, soft egg. The longanisa was well-seasoned, with the sweet & savory flavors bursting after each bite. I can see why the breakfast sandwiches at Kasama are so popular. Would highly recommend if you're able to snatch one. PORK BELLY ADOBO - 19.50 This item is weekend only, so I had to try it! I also love a good adobo rice. Despite it being pork belly, it was surprisingly not too heavy or fatty. The poached egg mixed in made each bite creamier. The pickled vegetables and chopped scallions were a nice touch to add a bit of tang and aromatics. I did take home half of the rice bowl home to enjoy for breakfast the next day. While this was good, it was probably the weakest of the three food items we ordered. FILIPINO BREAKFAST - 19 +1 for combo (longanisa and tocino) My friend ordered this, which came with a serving each of longanisa and tocino, a bed of garlic rice, sunny side up egg, pickled vegetables, and garnish. I had a bit of both meats, and the tocino was definitely my favorite. It was juicy, a good mix of sweet and savory -- reminded me of the Cantonese BBQ pork belly. I would definitely order something with tocino upon future visit. This was a pricy lunch, but the food was good and tasted cleaner than I had expect. I had a great time trying brunch at Kasama and would love to visit for their dinner menu when I'm in Chicago again.

BREAKFAST: 10/10 pastries and breakfast. Excellent value, delicious pastries and excellent coffee…read more I especially liked the blueberry muffin since it's just the muffin too without the whole muffin. FINE DINING AT NIGHT: 5/10 rating. Considering Alinea is 2 stars and similarly priced, I felt like a few things were lacking. The first issue? I left very hungry. The whole meal lacks any actual meat except two pieces of bird, which are small. The other dishes were primarily seafood or vegetables. I left at 70% capacity of fullness. Regarding the actual food, the quality was solid and the ingredients were excellent. The caviar was delicious, although the design of the small bowl and big bowl made it very annoying if any of your caviar came out you'd have to lift the small bowl out to scrape it. The next seafood platter had fresh shrimp and the toast was excellent with the sour cream. Tasted like a potato chip! The spring roll was unique and required you to roll it up. It's small but packs a good punch. The cabbage with Wagyu barely had any meat, so it was just a bite. The soup was very delicious and hot in temperature. The mackerel is small but fresh. Very good soup. The pancake dish was very unique and enjoyable with the pork. My favorite was the crumb dish with mushrooms. The crumbs were delicious. There were a few small oysters in it. If there were a few chicken bites it would have been perfect. The ending bird dish was tiny. I expected the whole bird to be cooked and many more pieces, but it included two bites and one leg with mushrooms. I thought one or two additional protein dishes were needed. I was at 60% full at that point and it went straight to desserts. The croissant with truffle was delicious with honey. Could have eaten 6 of those. The banana pudding really felt like delicious street food. The frozen shaved ice was delicious with the chocolate underneath. The white chocolate dessert and cracker were light with guava. It felt like the meal heavily overindexed on dessert and not actual entrees. Overall, for 1 star and $200 range I would have given this 9.5/10. But for 2 stars and $325, with a comparison with Alinea and other 2 star restaurants I've been to, this fell short. Increase the food portions and decease the dessert volume. The staff are highly attentive and well trained. Dinner took 2.5 hours.

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Breakfast sandwich: soufflé egg, longanisa, cheese, hash brown

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Breakfast Sandwich: longanisa, egg, and cheese | $12

Sweet Bean

A Taiwanese bakery. How could a place that loves Michael Jackson be bad?…read more Salted Egg Yolk Bolo Bun流心菠蘿麵包: Calling it "流心"(runny) isn't quite accurate; it's a bolo bun菠蘿包 (pineapple -shape bun) with a salted egg yolk filling, but it had an authentic, old-fashioned flavor that made me feel like back to childhood. The crust was thin and crispy, with a large air cavity, making it very soft and fluffy. The salted egg yolk has just the right balance of sweetness and saltiness, and wasn't too cloying. Garlic Cheese Brioche Bun蒜香奶酪麵包: Perhaps its more Taiwanese name is "八蒜包" (Eight Garlic Bun). Its appearance and taste were very similar to those I've had at Taiwanese bakeries in mainland China. The cheese and garlic flavors were very strong, but the bread itself was slightly coarse. Hojicha Latte: The whole milk was very milky, but the hojicha flavor felt a little weak. However, it's already great to find a tea latte that's not very sweet.

We came around 12:30noon and got a huge bread haul at this bakery. I'm SO glad we did!…read more Here's what we got: * Purple rice taro bun / 5 (OUR FAV!!!) * Matcha custard bun / 4.5 * Matcha pistachio bun / 5 * Tuna egg mayo bread / 4.5 * Hot dog & cheese bread / 4 * BBQ hot dog skewer / 3 * Sesame roll / 3.5 * Cheese pudding tart / 3.5 * Banana bread matcha c oat milk / 4.75 If there's one thing you get here, get the purple rice taro bun. Suuuuper soft & chewy bread filled with purple rice and taro. The textures were amazing. Best baked good I ever had. It's pricey but SO worth it!! 10/10, 5 stars, 100%. Service here is just okay, nothing special. There's also a small seating area in the back that is open until 4pm!

Inside of Scallion & Ham Bun 蔥花火腿麵包 ($3.95) - very strong scallion flavor. Bread is soft, moist, and pretty oily.

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Inside of Lychee Cranberry Scone 荔枝蔓越莓司康 ($5.75) - not the best, is dry and powdery. Definitely not worth the price.

Hero Coffee and Bagel Bar

I'm from Los Angeles, and I have to say this place was such a sweet surprise. Everyone was…read moreincredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home, which always stands out when you're visiting a new city. The outside is super cute too it actually caught my eye when I first found them on Yelp, and it's just as charming in person. I tried the Teddy Graham latte on the barista's recommendation, and I'm so glad I did. It had great flavor without being overly sweet, and I got it with whole milk which made it perfectly smooth and comforting. If you're in downtown Chicago, I'd definitely recommend checking out this spot. It's a cozy little gem with great vibes and even better drinks.

Clearly a popular spot, run like a well oiled machine. The space is tiny so they only allowed four…read morepeople in a time and then you wait outside in the alley for your order. The bagel was good, I had a hippie sandwich and my boyfriend got a bacon egg and cheese which he said was good too.