I love coming here. The coffee and the people are fantastic. They always are in such a good mood…read morethere and have great deals on comics and books! Never mind the delicious truffles! I bring my friends here as often as I can.

Cute little cafe with large news stand inside that sells newspapers, books, magazines, and…read morecalendars. We visited the cafe. I had a mushroom and kale pot pie and a hot caramel latte. The latte was delicious and the pot pie was amazing. Service was great and she was helpful. The ambience was much like a cute cafe in the middle of the busy city with Frank Sinatra songs playing.

I have been a barista for a few years and a coffee drinker since I can remember. There are a few…read morethings that I look out for when visiting a new shop (grinders, espresso machine, house-made syrups, ease of ordering/POP layout, seating...etc.). My fiancé and I stopped in as soon as they opened to grab some fuel for our roadtrip out of town. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door, bright and early at 6:30am. The baristas were super friendly. The atmosphere is nice and bright. Light wood tones and soft colors. Cute merch, too. The baked goods counter looked divine and wanted to purchase everything, but I stuck with a slice of banana bread. SOOOO GOOD. It was fresh, moist, and had the right balance of flavor between the banana and chocolate chips. Sometimes it gets too chocolatey, but the banana flavor was first and foremost. We ordered a drip coffee and a large iced vanilla latte with an extra shot. The drip coffee was fresh and hot with a nice flavor profile. The espresso used in the latte was fresh, bright, and slightly nutty. They have a La Marzocco, and you can usually expect pretty good espresso from those machines. I believe the vanilla was house-made, so bonus points for that. All things that I personally love in a latte! There was also a parking lot, so we didn't have to worry about street parking. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town! 10/10 recommend.

This cute coffee shop has developed a lot more since I last visited. They have a community bulletin…read moreboard, local art on the walls, and a decent grab and go section. On this particular weekday morning, they had a great looking selection of donuts I sadly resisted, along with some other pastries. My boyfriend had the oatmeal cookie latte and I got the ginger snap latte. While tasty, the coffee flavor itself wasn't super strong, but overall the drinks were yummy. The vibe in here is quaint and bright, with different seating options. Would be a good spot to work from! Due to its convenient location and parking lot, I will definitely visit again!

Great environment to come and study and get work done. They even have a conference room you can…read morereserve if you need more privacy. The drink was great got their special Pistachio Cloud Almond Iced Latte, very good taste only thing is $10 for a small latte might be much even with all the positives of this place. Service was fast and friendly, no complaints on that aspect.

I went to Portage Coffee after a morning of pickleball at Portage Park, and this was a great…read morelocation to stop at! I wanted to take more pictures of the location itself, but it was bustling so I didn't want to bother others. But the place is spacious, they have indoor and patio seating, as well as a great space to wfh! They have a printer you can use, a work meeting space in the back corner away from the noises, and a clean background too. But the main area still gives a great coffee shop vibe, with outlets for laptops. Also, the service is great! The food was really good, I loved the chocolate croissant. It was melting all over my hand with how much chocolate it offered. The cold brew was great as well, it was a great boost after an outdoor session. I did pull out my laptop to work on stuff, I do suggest either your own internet or if you have xfinity, use the hotspot. Their WiFi is ok for work and such, but due to the business it does slow down a bit, which is an average experience. Overall, 5/5! Great location, great team, great food. Will be back!

Stumbled upon this cafe after a day of thrifting and it is so adorable and cozy inside! The walls…read moreare covered in art and little touches that show the owner really cares about this place. We got the chilaquiles breakfast burrito and the green salsa that comes with it is a MUST! Absolutely delicious!!! We also got the homemade cheddar butter biscuit and it was fluffy and so cheesy! Would be delicious toasted! I got the iced horchata latte and it was covered in cinnamon and very tasty. The counter attendant was a little brisk and rushed us a bit as we were ordering but otherwise she was very kind. Would be excited to come back!

I tried giving this place so many tries and every single time i am disappointed even more than the…read morelast. From ordering an iced americano and hearing the barista say "does he realize he's just drinking watered down coffee? it isn't even coffee it's dirt water" to having them literally roll their eyes when i try to order a black coffee. just black. no modifications. the food is okay, it's not the best, but i won't be going back knowing their baristas are so rude and right in front of the customers too. The only reason im giving this place a two star review is because the food is okay.

Casa Cactus is such a vibe! I cannot wait to come back here for a coworking day because the inside…read moreis so cute. We came on a late Sunday morning and it was bustling which was great to see. I decided to try the cactus latte and my husband went with iced brown coffee. Both were so delicious, but I think his was favorite! The staff was super friend and hustling behind the bar because it was so busy. I can't wait to come back,, explore more of the menu, and enjoy the atmosphere!

The vibe this winter is: don't let the depression win. And if that's your goal too (plus supporting…read morea minority/latinx business/local business/ just like good coffee) then this is your place. The inside is stunning. The vibes are warm and filled with community. The coffee drinks are actually interesting and with really cool flavors and combinations. And not just that but actually fucking GOOD. I got the maple latte bc of the bitters and Smokey and it actually delivered. You get me when you add salt. Also everyone here is hot?

This place is awesome. The atmosphere is great and full of horror memorabilia. I love the old tv…read moreplaying clips and old commercials. The drinks are all themed and i stopped in for the new Swamp Thing: pistachio chocolate matcha. It was super delicious. Service was quick and there was plenty to look at while waiting too. Might just be my new hangout cafe.

So gotta say I'm slightly biased as my daughter in law works here, but this was the first time we'd…read morebeen able to visit so thought I'd do a review. The Skull Island banana mocha is very popular I was told, but I'm not a banana fan so I chose a Chai. It was really good and had the right amount of spice and tea milk ratio. Hubs had an Americano. It got rid of his headache, so 2 thumbs up for that. The place is super cool and kitschy as it's horror themed. Lots of memorabilia from movies and such. Next door is an equally cool record shop also with tons of collectables for purchase.

05/23/26 - Moonwalker Cafe stopped in for a cup of coffee & a delicious breakfast bagel after Tai…read morechi. 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

What a cut shop! We went on off hours and it was very chill and quiet, great relaxing atmosphere…read more 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

Cozy and huge coffee shop! They have my beloved oat milk for lattes. And tons of donuts, cakes,…read morecroissants, cheesecakes and also custard and pies! And cookies and danishes and muffins. Oh my! The pies kind of look like homemade individual sized pizza pockets with either spinach, chicken, veggie or zatar. They're on the bottom shelf in the picture. All kinds of pastries from savory to sweet. I was eyeing the chicken pie for a future visit during lunchtime. If you want to work on your laptop, the free WIFI is good and there are charge cord plugs all along the wall. I like how spacious and bright it is inside, not to mention the high ceilings. When I get cabin fever it's nice to "escape" to a clean and friendly location like this.

Qamaria is quite literally tucked away in Albany Park so I was shocked to see the ginormous space…read morewhen I entered. There's seating for probably 50 people, if not more, and it's open till midnight most days. This is the perfect 'third space' for anyone looking to catch up with friends or looking for a new work/study area. I loved the iced mufawar because it's a perfect blend of spices like cardamon and it gives me a caffeine high. There's an assortment of sweets and a few savory items like croissants. A shared parking lot in front is a major plus, but it's also steps away from the Brown Line making it super convenient. Definitely a great place to get some work done.

I ordered the seasonal banana matcha latte. Tastes like matcha AND banana. Happy with it…read more It's a great, convenient place for parents to bring kids because of the play area. That also means a potential louder environment. FYI, for those who like to study/work at cafes. No issues with service.

Yumm! Cute coffee shop with pastries!…read more I got the matcha latte which was delicious! Made it exactly how I like it. They have many pastries to choose from here. I got the quiche which they warmed up for me. It was good as well. They had samples as well like the matcha coconut cake. Yum! Service was good but it took a bit to warm up my quiche. Love the vibes here. There's a play area by the windows for the kids which I thought was cute!

Tried this place on a whim and so glad I did. The store itself is small but super cute. No room for…read moresitting but looked clean and smelled like fresh pastries. Staff were so nice and charming. Very polite and welcoming when you walk in. Some of the best cold brew I have ever had. I'm a black coffee drinker and will definitely be back. They also had an assortments of baked good and their almond croissant is a must try.

I've always wanted to try this small cafe but they're only open on the weekends! Finally got my…read morechance and they have some lovely people inside who greeted me and my dog warmly. There is street parking but no seating except for a small bench outside. It was hot outside so I wanted a cold drink, so I went with their Chocolate and Pistachio Iced Coffee. Unfortunately, this wasn't it for me. I couldn't even taste the chocolate and pistachio...it was like garnish on the cup more than anything. I tasted the espresso shots briefly but it was all milk afterwards. Since I got there in the afternoon, I decided on their Breakfast Sandwich for a late lunch. This one hit the spot for me! Bacon, soft scrambled eggs, caramelized onions and sriracha...delicious! For my pastry, I chose the Guava Cheese Bread. It's like a bigger and denser version of pao de queijo. Really liked how the tartness of the guava jam complimented the savoriness of the bread. A little bummed the drink wasn't a home run for me because that's mostly the reason I came but I'll give it another chance! Also, it's a dog friendly place so that's always a plus for me!