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 really love having Ciao Ciao in the neighborhood. My kids and I love coming here after hitting up…read morethe Portage Park playground or pool. Sometimes when I need a little treat without the kids I'll walk over here to enjoy a nice affogato. I've had it with Pistachio gelato and with Salted Caramel gelato, and both were really good. The people who work the counter are always super welcoming, nice, and patient while we make the very serious decision of what Gelato will we try today? The inside is nice, and has a few Instagram-able areas to take pics. They are walking distance from my home, so I've never driven but I suspect that parking wouldn't be too hard to find off of Irving Park.

I was very pleasantly surprised with Ciao Ciao Gelato. They had wayyyyyyy more flavors than I was…read moreexpecting - but the best surprise of all? They have LIMONCELLO GELATO. No - not limone sorbetto. Li. Mon. Cello. Gelato. Yes - a creamy, dairy-filled lemon-flavored icy treat. And don't get me wrong, I love a good lemon sorbet, also, but something about having a dairy version of a lemon gelato was just... chefs kiss. Outstanding. Unique. And I loved it. I've been thinking of that exact flavor since visiting and need to go back! It's a bit out of the way, but worth it! :)

Finally, a proper beignet place in Chicago. Been missing it since Grand Lux closed down. Took…read moremonths to get here and every bite is worth the trip. Service is amazing, quick and friendly. Coffee is impressive and lemonade fresh as it gets. Cute cute cute fun place to visit. Their beignet was too doughy and dense today- maybe didn't have time to let yeast rise properly. We are willing to try again. Remember to order properly if you order 2 for 6$ set you can add a third for 2$ but if you order 4 more they they charge for 3$ each. We wanted 6 today so next time will remember to order 2x3 for 6$ instead of set of 2 then 4 more on side. But the owner was super kind so we didn't mind one way or another. She let us try their sauces and they were both amazing. I think addition of chocolate sauce like Grand Lux used to have in their triple sauce set, may be a crow pleaser.

Junebug is awesome. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Reminds me of the food in New Orleans, only…read morebetter. Though it was the last thing we ate, what demonstrates their cred is the beignets! Generously dusted with sugar, perfect with a well-made cup of coffee. Before dessert, we had the gumbo, the brisket poboy, and an order of fries. All parts of the meal were great. While a trifle difficult to find, due to minimal signage outside. This store front cafe is extraordinarily neat and clean. This is clearly a family business. Even the logo, which is a picture of the owner's grandmother. Junebug is worth the trip from wherever you are.

Caesar and his son offer a unique dining experience. The…read morefood it great but the value is in the experience, Caesar is informative, entertaining and charming. The menu is straight forward. Their selection of unique teas is the best in the State. The location is quite intimate with the location only allowing for six small tables, yet they always seem to find you a comfortable spot. Don't leave without trying their gelato. The wild berry is the best outside of Rome. Enjoy!

I had never had pierogi before but I am glad I was able to have my first experience here!…read more My friend and I wanted a bite in the morning before a day of yard sale hunting, and we wanted some hot tea and a nibble. We walked into a great place with the most charming character serving us! Caesar - the half Polish half Italian owner and pierogi peddler - was a barrel of charm and laughs and knowledge. He made the start to our morning more delisting, more delightful, and more hilarious than I could have imagined. Such a treat to have met him and tried his lovely business.

5 stars all around !!!!! Krissi was amazing and helped my…read morefriend & I pick out the best drinks & bagel/samdwhich!!! We're not from here & spent about an hour trying to pick a bagel spot: & i'm so glad it was this one!! Along with amazing food & customer service the interior was decorated amazingly & felt so welcoming! 10/10 for this place.

I stopped by Perkolator Coffee in Portage Park for a scheduled work meeting at 9am. Surprisingly,…read moreit was already very crowded for a Wednesday morning, which made it a little difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The space itself is pretty small and the tables are also on the smaller side, so it's not the easiest spot if you're trying to have a meeting or spread out to work. I ordered a latte, which was really good nice and strong, exactly how I like it. I also tried a breakfast sandwich. It was decent but pretty average, and I did feel like it was a bit pricier compared to similar coffee spots. The staff was friendly, which always helps the overall experience. Parking can be a challenge though since you have to rely on street parking in the area. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood coffee shop and I would come back, but it's probably not my favorite spot if I'm planning to meet someone or need a little more space.

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!

Just found my new favorite bubble tea spot in the neighborhood! I usually get bubble tea when I'm…read morein China town or uptown neighborhood but was surprised when I found this place without having to take a drive. Ordered pickup online and my first order was ready in just a few minutes. I had the mango smoothie with Lychee popping boba. Smoothie was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back and try the teas.

The drinks are really good. It was my first time being in that place. The lady was nice and variety…read moreof selections on tea. The dragon fruit was really good and like to stop in there next time.

What a lovely hidden gem! The food and service are amazing and I love helping small businesses…read more Keep up the great work!

My husband and I decided to place an order ahead for 11:30am. They open at 11am. We came early and…read moresat in the parking lot wondering why the lights aren't on. Why did the store staff open the place up at 11:20am when it states that they open at 11:00am? You decided what time you wanted to open so at least open the designated time you have put. We also waiting over 45 mins for our food. Never ordering here again.