Really delicious breakfast spot! Authentic classic Venezuelan arepas (taste tested by my Venezuelan friend!) and fresh takes too. I got the Santa Monica and really enjoyed it, very tasty and filling! This is a small place where you walk up to the counter and order of the menu posted on the wall. They've got tea/coffee/refrigerated drinks too. Not too much space to sit but there are a few tables inside and the arepas and drinks came out steaming hot and pretty quick! I went with a group of 6 and they all came out within 10 minutes of each other. Really really enjoyed this place, reasonable prices, I will definitely be coming back! read more

11 Degrees North - Santa Monica Arepa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got an ice chai, it was very yummy! Staff was very nice and answered all my questions about the menu. Very esthetic menu with chalk art all over. Some rrally fun flavor options. Will definitely be back again! read more

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This is an amazing sandwich shop. We all LOVED each of our sandwiches. Highly recommend Pelua Beef, plantains, Gouda cheese and garlic cilantro sauce. My sons loved Pabellon Beef, plantains, black beans, Caribbean cheese and garlic cilantro sauce. My husband wanted something simple and thought the Porkie breakfast sandwich was great! read more

11 Degrees North - Pelua Beef, plantains, Gouda cheese and garlic cilantro sauce. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid arepa and smoothie here! The space can get crowded on the weekends, so I usually get my order as takeout since it's a pit stop for my plans in the area. The menu is packed with options, so there's something for everyone including vegetarians. I prefer the beef over pork. read more

We wanted to try something new in the area and haven't had arepas in a long time so we figured WHY NOT! 11 degrees north is the perfect place to go for a variety of arepas. The menu was huge! I was overwhelmed but settled on the Pabellon. It was perfect. Exactly what I was craving and if you're a cheesehead, the amount they put on here is crazy! Both our arepas were made fresh to order and came out nice and hot. The beef was flavorful, not too overcooked and perfectly juicy (careful for the drip out the bottom). We also ordered the Caribbean coffee and the tropical smoothie. Both were good! The coconut milk gave it a wonderful flavor. Definitely different and if you're not a fan of coconut flavors, you will not like this. One caveat for me is I do wish they would serve the arepa on a small plate. I love how they stuff the arepas, but it can get messy and it's hard to catch everything that falls out in the small holder that it comes in. Not to mention I was getting cheese everywhere hahaha Overall, very delicious arepas and I would recommend for those looking to try something new! read more

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This is a small place but has a huge menu! There's bagels, smoothies, arepas. I got the carribean arepa which was delicious. Everything I had was good and I love that it's close to me. read more

Came back for round 2 with my fiance and boy was he delighted. He ordered a breakfast arepa. After telling me how much he loves the food between bites he also made sure to tell me how much he looooves me and how good my recommendations are. I had to go for round 2 on the cheesie sandwich. After extensive breakfast sandwich research in the north side of Chicago, I can confidently say this is my favorite one. From my first bite to my last all I can think is "oh my god this is the best thing I've ever eaten". Demolished in 10 bites. And so satisfied. Horchata latte was not my taste, but that doesn't mean it's not yours, so definitely still try it and make your own opinion! 10/10 on my second visit read more

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What's in this photo? All that's left from the Cheesie Biscuit my daughter ordered. It was devoured before I knew what was happening. I'm visiting with her from NC, and 11 Degrees is her favorite breakfast joint. My Eggie Biscuit was equally tasty, the egg had a flavorful saltiness to it. Overall, 6 out of 6 stars for the food, and the young lady at the counter was great too! read more

11 Degrees North - What's in this photo? All that's left from the Cheesie Biscuit my daughter ordered - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Place absolutely sucks. They had my lady wait for her order and called two people who placed their orders after hers get theirs already. This is absolutely ridiculous. They also ordered the same thing and she waited a very long time. Don't know what's up with that. Poor service! read more

All I can say is what a gem this place is! We'd been eating breakfast at a bagel place close to our hotel... every morning. The place is close and the food is good, but when I saw 11 Degrees North just a short walk the other way I knew we had to go. The space is small, but comfortable. Menus cover the walls and are readily available in yelp pictures. They also have a website with all breakfast and drink options listed with all details. We were the first ones in the door after they opened. After being greeted with a smile, we ordered coffee while we reviewed the menu. So many options! We opted for the Havana and Santa Monica arepas. As we were enjoying our coffee, our food was brought from the kitchen and they let us know to come pick it up. These sandwiches were huge and hot and so delicious. The way my Santa Monica was filled provided different tastes from the top to the bottom. Cheese, egg and bacon were the immediate stars. The sausage was large enough to make it nearly to the bottom of the arepa. The chive cream cheese was more towards the bottom, so that flavor kicked in a little later. The last couple of bites were mostly arepa, which was great. The corn flavor was very fresh. With so many options, 11 Degrees North will be our breakfast go to for the next couple of mornings before we head home. read more

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Amazing local find!! The smoothies were delicious as well as the arepas. The space and menu felt so unique. The service was good and while I found the prices a little high, I think it's worth it! read more

11 Degrees North - Arepas and smoothies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Curiosity draws me to 11 Degrees North. It looks intimate. 11 Degrees North reminds me of a cafe that I would find in a small town or it would make a perfect backdrop for a film. Joseph uses Ritual, a food app to order for me lunch. Seeing that I follow a vegetarian diet, he orders the vegetarian bowl. This comes with sliced avocados, sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, and lettuce on top of a bed or rice. It tastes heavenly. When I go to pick up my order, the wait staff gives it to me quickly. No hassles and done with ease, I like that. Come to 11 Degrees North for lunch or supper. Bring friends, family or even a date. read more

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Amazing Arepas and excellent drinks as well. Catirota Arepa is excellent, sweet bee latte is also great.

Ordered a caribbean coffee. The creme of coconut and caramel is a mixed syrup, so you can't get less of one, and I prefer the real thing. But this place has the best pricing out of a lot of other cafes which is a win for a go to coffee place. Feel like i cant write an adequate review without trying their food, but hey my experience was great and the worker was super patient and helpful. read more

11 Degrees North - June 2025 menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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After passing this place for years we decided to check it out. Tucked between N Halsted and N Clark is an amazing little Venezuelan Arepa shop with great coffee. We stopped by around 10:30am just as the morning crowd was easing up and ordered the Havana, Island Pork, and La Pelua arepa. Honestly they are all so flavorful and filling you probably just need one per person, but each has a unique flavor. The staff was friendly and didn't rush us as we were browsing the menu. The pork is tender and flavorful while the arepa itself is gluten free but compliments the filling well. We also ordered the Caribbean Iced Coffee and the Dulce de Leche Latte. The Caribbean has coconut and coconut flavoring that you would think would be overpowering but actually isn't and adds a fun twist. The place itself only had about 6 tables and the food comes out in these little metal holders. The only issue we ran into was the table was a little sticky from a prior patron so we covered it with napkins while we ate. read more

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Just a "Dude" enjoying a Chicken Pelua Arepa includes fried plantains, gouda cheese and garlic cilantro sauce! Yum A new regular stop when in Lake View read more

11 Degrees North - Chicken La Pelua Sandwich - arepa with fried plantains, Gouda cheese and garlic cilantro sauce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

11 Degrees North proved to be a very interesting spot in Lakeview! I loved the variety of flavors they had for coffee. I had a hot nutella latte and found it was also the most affordable one around, plus delicious. Not a coffee drinker? They also have a huge menu of smoothies - yum! For food I got the Santa Monica Arepa, with eggs, cheddar cheese, chive cream cheese, sausage, AND bacon. YUM! It was really tasty and a perfect size. They also offer bagel sandwiches, biscuit sandwiches, and tons of more lunch-y arepas. Plus, smoothie bowls! Honestly a ton of variety which was great. The girl working was also SO sweet and really great! The environment, while cute, intimate, and in a good location right on Belmont just E of Clark, wasn't the tidiest or cleanest. The tables were all crooked and just didn't contribute to a good feeling in the place. They also felt/looked dirty. After I wiped my table down I noticed someone nearby was also wiping theirs down, too. Maybe just how they looked? TL;DR: I think this place is great to swing by because the food & drinks & menu overall are great -- but maybe grab something to-go or just stop in quickly. read more

Before today I only got smoothies at 11 degrees north. Probably some of the best in the area for the price and ingredients. The employees are always pleasant and it's pretty quick to place an order, check out, and recieve your order. It's a small little place but there is definitely plenty of seating for you to sit by yourself or grab a bite with a friend or two. It's in a really good spot too, right by the Belmont red line station so you can grab some breakfast on your way to work! read more

11 Degrees North - Santa Monica Sandwich (arepa) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is spectacular! Small cafe with about 6 tables & a huge menu of different sandwiches, drinks, and smoothie bowls. I had the La Pelua Arepa and it was incredible. The shredded beef was so flavorful. My friends loved their biscuit & bagel sandwiches as well. It seems like you can't go wrong with what you pick - everything is amazing! Service was great, the woman behind the register gave me awesome recommendations. read more

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Great neighborhood spot where you can come and grab and bite and drink, or juts grab a coffee and go. If you drive to this location note that it is in a busy location and parking can be scarce depending on the day. I believe it's family owned and they are friendly. I got a iced honey oatmilk latte and it was pretty good, solid flavor. read more

11 Degrees North - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Experience..the food was divine. The service was friendly and attentive without being overwhelming.

The food here was really delicious, the chai horchata was really lovely. Looking forward to coming back

Arepas are an incredible food but not enough people are talking about them. 11 Degrees North has a lot of delicious options and I believe they're all gluten free. They're not really set up for sitting at the restaurant due to limited space but you can easily grab your food to go. I'd highly recommend everyone give it a try. read more

11 Degrees North - Havana Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious. They have all the traditional flavors and some new combinations like bbq with goat cheese and plantains. If I lived here this would be a regular stop. read more

11 Degrees North - Arepa Pabellón - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love that they have a fair amount of vegetarian options, aren't too pricey, and don't charge fees for dining there or using a credit card. Seating is a bit limited inside. I had the Tropical Arepa (Black Beans, Caribbean cheese, plantains and avocado, $8.90) - a bit messy to eat but tasty. My husband had the Eggie Biscuit (2 fried eggs, avocado, pesto mayo, tomato and spring mix, $7.20). read more

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"We don't serve fast food, we serve fresh food as fast as we can" - sign behind the register. I ordered a build your own arepa with beef, cheddar cheese, tomato, avocado, and cucumber. It was worth all the hype that yall have been giving it on Yelp! Delicious. I also got a side of garlic cilantro sauce. I don't event like cilantro and it was amazing. My mom ordered the Venizia with beef and subbed the garlic cilantro sauce instead of pesto. She also was pleased. Her taste has pretty much been gone since covid but she said the texture and flavors she could taste were nice. Parking is street parking and we were lucky to find a spot right in front of the restaurant. The have wifi and their password is shesellsseashells lol. The seating is decent with five tables and two window bench areas. They do have a bathroom - you just have to ask. The service was impeccable - Josea was genuine and helpful. If you're looking for lunch in Lincoln Park, come here! read more

Love their arepas. I've been coming here for years and can always count on consistent quality, good customer service and a meal that is healthier than a lot of other nearby options. read more

Great food, friendly staff. We always try and visit when we are in town. The arepas are wonderful and a favorite of my husband who is gluten intolerant. The Carribean Coffee (I had it hot instead of iced) was exactly what I needed for an afternoon pick me up and the Papeon is so refreshing. read more

We popped in this store because we saw it and my family likes to support small cafes. When we ordered our server was a bit hard to understand and she got my order wrong and almost got my brothers and his girlfriends. The food is good, i didn't try it but my brother did and he said that it was good. read more

I had been wanting to try 11 degrees north for a while and it did not disappoint!! The arepas are large and filling but somehow still wasn't too heavy. I got the La Pelua which had shredded beef, plaintains, and Gouda cheese. It took quite a few minutes for the food to be ready (and each order one at a time) which is a sign of freshness in my book. I loved the texture of the arepa! They have a great menu of gluten free arepas, biscuit sandwiches, and even açaí bowls and smoothies. I was impressed with the variety of options! There are only a few tables inside but still room to sit and eat, just probably not the best vibe to sit and work for a while. I can't wait to come back and try more things! Definitely a new fav spot. read more

11 Degrees North - La Pelua Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Extraordinary food, friendly service. No photo because we devoured our arepa! Chai latte with sweetness and the sting of real ginger. read more

Love it! Varied menu with a ton of sandwich options. Most are of the round and kind of crispy pita-like variety. Make sure to try one. Some are biscuits and bagels if you aren't as adventurous. Many smoothies and less-traditional drinks to explore. Venezuelan was the prevailing theme, but I'm not sure everything came from there. Food was amazing and servers were very nice. And, we already sent other people there today because of their gluten free options. Out-of-towner trying new places read more

I got the arepa with Venezuelan styled scrambled eggs bacon and Caribbean cheese! My friend is 100% gluten free so it was great to find a small cafe with all gluten free options! They have a huge variety of combinations and I got an iced vanilla latte which was great too, I think my total was around $14 after tip so the price point is pretty good in my opinion the arepa was hot and fresh upon serving, was slightly difficult to eat just due to the size but overall great experience, mine could have used a bit more flavor, maybe a sauce added? But many arepas did come with a special sauce read more

11 Degrees North - Arepa with Caribbean Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't say enough good things about this place. In terms of atmosphere, it's a very straightforward shop, a few tables, a service counter, and the menu on the wall behind the counter. Nothing amazing, but comfortable and welcoming with seats against the windows for people watching. It's worth noting they don't have a public bathroom, but the Target on the corner of Clark & Belmont does. The folks who work here have always been friendly, and for food made fresh it's remarkably fast. Okay, on to the food - at this point I've probably had every Arepa on the menu that doesn't have pork in it, and they have all been excellent. You get an absolutely overstuffed arepa and get to choose between eating it over the little holder or having some of the filling with a fork to make it a little more manageable before you tackle it. The ingredients are always high quality, and everything comes out VERY hot from being made fresh to order. I've had their bagel sandwiches as well and they are delicious, but if you're coming here and not getting the BEST AREPAS in Chicago then you are out of your mind. As far as beverages, I've tried a good number of the coffee drinks and their chai latte and they were all good. They use interesting combinations and definitely provide something a little different compared to other coffee spots in the city. If I lived nearby I'd probably make their coffee part of a normal ritual because it's very well executed. In terms of price - food is inexpensive for what you get - less than $15 for most items on the menu. Coffee is a little pricier, but considering the unique options I think it's well worth the price. This place is worth going out of your way for, and just 3-4 blocks West of the park, or a block and a half East of the Brown/Red line stop. Do yourself a favor and give it a try, it's a favorite stop in the city. read more

Love it here :) delicious, affordable food with a comfortable atmosphere! I got the palm shade since I'm vegan and it was 4.5/5 - could use some type of sauce- but I think next time I come I will build my own with beans plaintains, avocado, and mushrooms! You order at the counter then they call your name when ready. My dad got the pabellon and loved it I think we ate in record time of 5 minutes. read more

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This is a great spot! Food is always so fresh and well prepared. So many things to try. Excellent Service.

The food and smoothies here are SUPERB!!! I had the Ocean Breeze arepas and the Cocada Venezuelan smoothie. I will definitely come here again. read more

Love this spot! Very friendly workers and cozy vibe! We have tried a few different kinds of arepas, as well as a few different kinds of donuts and all have been super fresh and amazing! We keep coming back for the Iced Chai spiced Horchata. So delicious!! read more

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My coffee and sandwich were both amazing!! I will be back for sure. I got the pumpkin latte and the Santa Monica breakfast sandwich read more

11 Degrees North - Santa Monica Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious overstuffed arepas. Hot and fresh in a fun ambiance Friendly service and city vibe check it out read more