Best places: Cafes in Chicago, United States

Upscale steakhouse with a New American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting.

Classic coffee shop drinks & baked goods with 100% of the proceeds going to mental health education.

Laid-back, counter-serve spot for global favorites like empanadas, crepes & boba tea, plus a pantry.

👍👍 Wonderful ambiance, amazing customer service, BLACK OWNED, free wifi with purchase, and most importantly, amazing coffee. Come on in and catch a vibe.

Health-conscious restaurant specializing in plant-based raw food, plus smoothies & juices.

Sweet & savory crepe options with full coffee bar in a rustic space with high-top communal seating.

👍👍 Really love the vibe here. I stopped in for the first time and picked up drinks that were perfect. Beautifully decorated and very friendly staff. I didn’t pick up food but the menu had nice options. Definitely a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! Part 2..I did go back last Saturday and picked u...

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

Independent shop/coffee roaster selling beans & teas from around the world since 1975.

Informal grocery store for imported foodstuffs from Italy plus a sandwich shop & delicatessen.

American surf 'n' turf restaurant serving upmarket fare & cocktails in a lavish space.

Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.

👍👍 I discovered this place after doing a Google search for black owned cafes that were open early and served something sweet. When I walked in the coffee aroma smelled enticing! And I’m not a coffee drinker. What I did order was a cinnamon roll, blueberry muffin, and chocolate chip cookie. I ate the ci...

👍👍 This place is great! I use to go to the old Bitter Pops years ago when it was a small craft beer store with a neat little bar in back. Now it’s a much larger store/bar/restaurant/coffeeshop with a rustic small town general store vibe. It’s very welcoming and cool. Warm furnishings, reclaimed bar...

High-style eatery serving Italian dishes and American steaks with a vast wine list, fireplace, and a roof deck.

Offbeat hangout offering beer, wine & coffee plus snacks in laptop-free digs with books & games.

Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.

Family-run shop with a handpicked selection of titles & a sit-down space for espresso, beer & wine.

👍👍 Excellent neighborhood place, one of my favorite places to go to! My favorites are the Coconut Lavender Latte, their beef empanadas and their Cuban sandwich but everything on their menu tastes delicious and is freshly prepared! The sandwiches are so good, tamales on the weekends are fire. Excellent...