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

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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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

Service is amazing, People are very nice. Food is substantial, very tasty, especially the classic E.T. bagel with lox and cream cheese- Service is quick, variety is astonishing! There is definitely something for everyone here at 11Degrees North. I highly recommend anyone give them a try today! read more

11 Degrees North - Lox and bagel, café con leche. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Small business with a huge menu! :) I was a little discouraged they are only open for breakfast and lunch, but was blown away with the breakfast options when I was able to stop by over winter break! I absolutely loved everything about the Santa Monica arepa - The chive cream cheese is something special!! Service is a little slow because they are making everything from scratch, but they are up front about that and it's well worth the wait! Seating is pretty simple since it's counter service, but we found space for 6 people comfortably! Will definitely be back! read more

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

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

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

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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Came here for a grab n go breakfast. I went with the Eggie biscuit sandwich. It was priced well for what you got. It only took 5-10 minutes to be served and I was out the door. The sandwich itself was just okay, I probably would have gone with the arepa to try something different than the biscuit. It needed a little cheese or hot sauce, neither of which I had while traveling. Service was friendly! read more

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

Check out this cool little cafe, where they crank the flavor up to 11! 11 Degrees North is a Venezuelan restaurant with smoothies and arepas as the main things to get here. It has a pretty big menu for a small place. Good place for plant based choices. The prices aren't too bad on most things. Any of the smoothies are good. It has quite a few, with fresh ingredients. The one I got was the Bam Smoothie. It's about $7 for a small one. This is pretty thick though. It makes it seem like there's more in it. This has almond butter, avocados, blueberries, chia seeds, coconut water, and mangos. Full of protein and fruit flavor. The arepa I got was the Palm Shade. It's about $8 for arepas. This one has avocados, hearts of palm, hummus, mushrooms, red onions, and spring mix. It didn't look like much but there was a lot on it. This made a pretty satisfyingly good lunch. Has a few tables for indoor dining. It's a small place so it's not good for big groups. They currently are only open for breakfast and lunch and close early in the evening, so get here in time for some Venezuelan. read more

11 Degrees North - Bam Smoothie And Palm Shade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

The La Pelua is the best thing I ever tasted! Service and having seating is nice. Also the music is good, and is a nice bite with all the shopping nearby. read more

The Arepas are damn good and the coffee does not disappoint. Great place for a quick bite.

I had one of the traditional arepas Pabellón after the gym today and it was so delicious! Totally recommend this place and can't wait to try more read more

SOOOOO GOOOOD! I saw a review on The Food Guy and Steve was right, DELISH. I had the Pelua Arepa and Papelon Caribeann drink. The arepa was perfectly crispy and slightly chewy, well seasoned shredded beef with plantains for added sweetness topped with gouda. I mean, how can you not love that. The drink was a refreshing limeade. I am already looking at the menu to see what I want to try next time. read more

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

I love this little gem so much! Their arepas are incredible (and filling) and the meat is out of this world (specifically pork and beef IMO). My faves so far are the Havana, Take it Easy, La Pelua. So grateful to have this place nearby to grab delicious, affordable food made with simple, natural ingredients. Their coffee is also amazing! Love the friendly and chill staff as well. Don't miss this spot! read more

If you're in the Lakeview neighborhood, this place is a must! 11 Degrees North serves Venezuelan arepas and wowww I'm in love with these pockets of mouthwatering joy. I got the Island Pork arepa, which is a fan favorite according to the friendly cashier, and it was full of textures, BBQ saucy goodness, all packaged in a neat handheld meal. Perfect amount of food for a great price. The establishment was clean but they didn't have a bathroom so I went across the street to Target. It was a busy lunch hour so I was told it would take about 20 -25 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time for me to browse and get sucked into looking at random things at Target. When I came back the rush of people were gone and my meal was piping hot and waiting for me. This place is such a treat! Definitely recommend for a casual lunch or dinner. It also has a lot of fun coffee drinks on the menu that are unique and sound delicious! read more

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Ordered the Santa Monica breakfast arepa and the food came out very fast. The arepa was thin and crispy so kind of like an English muffin. They had a very large menu so I asked for a recommendation and went with the suggested. The space is a little small and they were extremely busy, but you barely notice because everything is quick. read more

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Since I was up north, I swung by Amici (featured on Keith Lee) and said nope to the line. This spot came up on Yelp and I'm glad I came. An arepa is a sandwich made with hot water cornbread. The chicken was juicy and seasoned without being overwhelming. Everything was fresh and blended well. I also had a chai spiced horchata. I love chai and I love horchata, but it was not what I was expecting. A bit thick, and not the flavor profile I was expecting. Subtle worked for the chicken seasoning but not this drink. The space has seven tables and is very cute. Service is friendly. If I lived near I would add them to my lineup, especially for breakfast sandwiches. They also have an extensive cafe drink/smoothie selection. read more

Eleven Degrees was great! Tucked away in a cozy corner on Belmont, the warm atmosphere was inviting on a cold day. I ordered a chai latte and the Island Pork arepa, which were both delicious. The staff were super friendly when ordering and getting our food. The flavors in the arepa all blended together perfectly despite being so different. My one complaint would be that for the price I would've loved more food. Otherwise, I had a great experience dining here! read more

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I had the mixed berry smoothie, and two donuts. I really liked the smoothie, they had a lot of really great options. The donuts were pretty on par for a decent Chicago cafe. Service was super nice, but it is a bit crammed in the space. There aren't a lot of seating options. I also wish there were more caffeine free options besides smoothies, as I am unable to have caffeine but love tea (so herbals, non-caffeinated teas are a great and usually common option). Super reasonably priced too, i'd say it's pretty on average. Nothing crazy fabulous. read more

11 Degrees North - Mixed berry smoothie, raspberry donut, cheesecake donut. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Second time at 11 Degrees North. Even after all the delicious arepas I've eaten across the Chicago area, 11 Degrees North still stands out for their variety of flavor combinations (seriously, SO MANY combinations), value, and convenience. I've tried La Pelua and Catirota. You can't go wrong with either, but I'd recommend La Pelua if you are in the mood for a sweet & savory option and Catirota if you want something that's lighter or love garlic sauce. Another standout of my experiences at 11 Degrees North has been the drinks. I've had an iced chai and a warm matcha latte, and both have been comparable to those I've had at my favorite coffee shops in Chicago. You really can't beat the price either. Next time I visit, I hope to try their specialty drinks or acai bowls. read more

11 Degrees North - La Pelua (left), Catirota (right). I LOVE GOUDA!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

GAS amazing food like ts filled me up and made me feel rejuvenated after having an event all night i don't even know what stress is anymore amazing amazing amazing read more

Immediate thoughts walking in was this place is so cute not like your traditional Chicago cafe. It's so hard to find an authentic arepas restaurant, but 11 Degrees absolutely nails it. The decor fits in so wonderfully with the menu--which is MASSIVE and so unique. I could not decide on which of the arepas to chose and eventually went with the Ocean Breeze. Definitely one of the best arepas I've ever had (the avocado sauce was killer) and I can't wait to come back and try their others / açaí bowls. The coffee menu was also a standout. I was impressed with the unique floral menu they had and ended up going with the Rosemary Lavender Latte. Definitely a Chicago standout--recommending this place to everyone from here on out! read more

11 Degrees North - Rosemary Honey Latte and Ocean Breeze Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the quaintness of it. I go there to write sometimes. It can get pretty loud, but for me it's not a problem. Their coffee is so good and affordable. And the arepas and sandwiches are really wonderful too. A note: Seating is quite limited, and the space is not ridiculously gorgeous (weird overhead lighting) but everything else is amazing. read more

11 Degrees North - 2020 in an Arepa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great coffee and vibe. I had the rosemary honey latte and my friend got the dulce de leche latte. Both were great. Good hang out spit in boystown read more

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In my constant quest for the "perfect" açai bowl. I have stumbled apon this Chicagoland gem. A short walk from the iconic Wrigley Field you will stumble apon a quant little Venezuelan breakfast place with great food and even better service. They have a vibrant menu full of cultural breakfast dishes, and phenomenal prices on a variety of coffee and tea products. Overall, this is my new go to morning spot in the Chi. read more

Came here for something to eat leaving Brown elephant. Cute space and warming smile from cashier. I got the Chicken arepa with mayo, cheese, and avocado. I wanted to like this sandwich so bad. The chicken was so fatty and no flavor but mayo. It was very mushy. The sandwich I thought would be hot/warm but no, it was almost cold. I waited 10 minutes and paid almost $12 just for this sandwich. It wasn't a good treat to myself. I couldn't finish it. read more

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Best Arepa I've had in Chicago. Everything is so fresh, hot and wonderfully delicious. I loved that there's an extensive gluten free menu, especially for someone that is gluten intolerant. Service by the staff is kind, and though the food takes a minute to come out, it's definitely worth the wait. I recommend ordering a coffee to hold you over while you wait. The cortado is stellar! read more

Everyone needs to stop at 11 Degrees North for the best Venezuelan food in Lake View, hands down. This Latin owned business knows how to pack so much flavor in every single bite. We got the Porkie biscuit sandwich which had the fluffiest biscuit and bacon that melted in your mouth. We also got the Havana arepa sandwich that was recommended by the worker and it was so delicious. The pickles had a nice vinegar pairing with the tender pulled pork. Everything came out hot and fresh as well, we cannot wait to go back and try more dishes. read more

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Love this place so much that I came back the same day to eat another arepa!! Food is delicious, staff is friendly and they play good music! read more

11 Degrees North - Catirota and Island Pero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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AMAZING food and coffee!! Don't be put off by the nondescript exterior. It hides a diamond in the rough. The food! The staff! The coffee! It's a bit of gf nirvana!! The fact that it's Latinx owned makes it even better! We will be back every time we come into the city! read more

Please go check out 11 Degrees North if you have not already. The arepas are the best I've ever had, my favorite is the Pelua sandwich. It's a shredded beef sandwich with fried plantains and a cilantro sauce. They have a huge drink selection as well, I'm a huge fan of their lattes. The espresso is good quality and even the speciality drinks are really affordable. I'll definitely be back to try their smoothies in the near future. The employees are always very nice and the inside pretty spacious. There's lots of seating but sometimes it gets pretty packed. Definitely worth checking out if you're nearby :) read more

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

This place is a staple for my husband and I. I moved to Chicago ~5 years ago and have been getting the Santa Monica Arepa delivered almost every Sunday for as long as I can remember. I'm celiac and finding a place that I can have an amazing breakfast is a luxury. Thank you 11 Degrees North for fueling my husband and I's Sunday hangovers for the past 5 years! Another note, is you cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. Their bagel sandwich's, more lunch centric arepas - all amazing. read more

I've walked by this place so many times and for whatever reason never stopped....until today! After reading a neighbors recommendation on a Lakeview Facebook group, I just had to. And it did not disappoint. I ordered the breakfast sandwich on a bagel which was unique in that it had both cheddar and cream cheeses. It sounded weird, but certainly didn't taste weird. It was delicious! My husband had the Parrot Arepa which was amazing as well. I will certainly be back to try other arepas as they have many more lunch/dinner (non-breakfast) options that sound equally as good. Also had the cold brew which was great. As an added bonus they're on Ritual so you can order ahead...which I recommend as arepas can take a little time to make. read more

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

I've eaten at 11 Degrees North a few times while visiting my sister in Chicago and their arepas and lattes are absolutely delicious! My personal favorite is the Santa Monica arepa and the Turmeric Latte (don't knock it before you try it). The variety of arepas that they offer is outstanding, and they even have an option to build your own. The reason for my 4 stars instead of 5 is because they're often short-staffed and it takes a while just to get your order placed. Additionally, I've found that the folks at the counter are usually a bit dismissive and rude. While the wait times once you place your order are usually a little slow, there's trade-off for the quality of arepa that you receive! Overall, this is a staple whenever I visit Chicago, and their food is delicious! However, I think that the folks there can be a little bit friendlier and their service would benefit from a couple of other hands on staff read more

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

I don't leave many reviews, but I couldn't leave the restaurant without saying GOODNESS ME, was this the most incredible brunch. I LOVE bagels, but am constantly disappointed by lackluster "best in town bagels" and the fact that these are not the main attraction says something in how amazing they are here. The arepas, the biscuit sandwiches, the smoothies... all crafted so beautifully and taste even more amazing. Absolutely deserving of five stars, and recommendations all around!! The service was quick and responsive, and the ambiance was cozy and comfortable. Truly enjoyed the whole experience. read more

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SO GOOD. The cheesie biscuit sandwich is legit the best quick breakfast I've had in the city and such a great price. Highly recommend! Service is great, everyone is so nice! read more

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

This is one of my favorite places to get breakfast and a coffee (though they offer a lot more than just breakfast and coffee). My personal favorite is the Santa Monica arepa with a Caribbean iced coffee. You can't go wrong with either of those. Their coffee is delicious and they have a full menu of coffee drinks and different types of lattes. The environment is very nice and a good place to complete some work or study. Every time I have visited 11 Degrees North, everyone working there has been very kind and completed my order quickly. I definitely plan on coming back soon to try their lunch menu, as they do offer many other arepas that I have not tried yet. If you're in the area, definitely stop in! read more

11 Degrees North - Santa Monica Sandwich with garlic-cilantro sauce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois