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    Cafe con Leche

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CAFE CON LECHE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Ropa Vieja
    Evan B.

    Simply incredible. Service was great and portions were huge. Will be back soon for the brunch

    Bri R.

    Perfect spot for a friend's birthday dinner. Staff was so kind and offered great recommendations as it was our first time in. Cozy space with ample parking in the back. The food was fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to try their brunch!

    Chilaquiles Verdes
    Lauren M.

    Lovely, centrally located spot. Food comes out quite fast for a busy, rainy Sunday brunch time. Big filling platters that are delicious. Horchata that hits the spot. I would happily visit again when in town and take my time to experience the fuller menu.

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    Hanna K.

    Stopped by during restaurant week with a group of 7. The service was very friendly and the portion sizes were great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the chipotle dijon salsa paired great with it. The flan was super rich and decadent! I also ordered a marg is and was just ok. We were able to pay separately for each of our meals, which is always a plus!

    Chilaquiles con arroz y frijoles. - A square white plate holds a Mexican breakfast dish with rice, a fried egg, shredded cheese, and a slice of avocado, with additional sides and drinks on the table.
    Miguel C.

    The food and the service were both exceptional. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left we felt like we transported ourselves to my grandmothers kitchen. The music was perfect, the restaurant was clean and the vibes were spot on. Incredible restaurant... 10/10 highly recommend. Seriously GO CHECK THEM OUT!!!

    A table set with Mexican breakfast foods including rice, eggs, grilled meat, and chicken wings, along with drinks and condiments.
    Sharon H.

    Just delicious! Very bang for your buck meal. The plantain was a chefs kiss and also the chilaquiles was enough to feed two of us! Service was nice and the restaurant was lively. We loved their cocktails as well, would come back again

    Chorizo and Avocado Omelet
    Iris P.

    Spillin' the beans at the cafe Need a great brunch spot with amazing coffee to go along with your friends? Head over to @cafeconlechechi for some of the TASTED coffee you've had here in Chicago! It is so delicious and just look at the size of it paired along with our coffees we're the breakfast chorizo and avocado omelette & grilled chicken sandwich and both orders were so good we devoured them completely! The staff is so sweet and very helpful but it does get crowded quick so if you do go we recommend you get there when they open or it might be difficult to get a seat but overall amazing place inside and out!

    Chorizo Breakfast Torta Cafe con Leche - A breakfast sandwich with fried egg and meat in a baguette, served with roasted potatoes and various drinks on a black metal table.
    Ariel A.

    Came here last minute for breakfast. I got the chorizo torta with the side of potatoes. The torta was delicious, but I felt like the potatoes should be seasoned better. My friend had the same opinion, but it might just be our personal taste. I also got the cafe con leche which tasted okay, my friend got their iced mocha which tasted better to me. Since the restaurant is small, we sat in the back patio area which isn't as nice as the inside (maybe try a reservation to sit in the main area). The service was good, no complaints there.

    Passion fruit mojito - A tall glass contains a passion fruit mojito with lime slices, mint leaves, and a black straw, placed on a bar counter with a blurred bar background.
    Melissa L.

    My friends and I stopped into Café Con Leche and had such a great experience sitting at the bar! Chema, our bartender, was incredibly attentive and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. We started with a bottle of champagne for mimosas and an order of empanadas to share--crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. For our meals, one friend ordered the jibarito dinner (which they loved), and the other had the chilaquiles. I went with the chilaquiles verdes with steak, eggs, and avocado--served with Mexican rice and beans. The green salsa was flavorful without being spicy, and the chips had the perfect texture--not too soft, not too crunchy. Just right! To top it all off, I tried the passion fruit mojito, and wow--you can actually taste the passion fruit. So refreshing and delicious. Great food, great drinks, great service. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a solid brunch or lunch spot with Latin flair!

    Bar - A bar area featuring multiple shelves filled with bottles of liquor against a brick wall, with a marble countertop and a refrigerator below.
    LJ J.

    First time here. Sat at the bar while waiting for my party. Ordered Sangria and it was pretty delicious. The vibe was very nice as well loved the open windows and the street view. The food came in a large portion, I had an appetizer as my main course. Chicken flautas are my favorite and I was really impressed the way it was presented as well as how it tasted. Can't wait to be back to try other dishes on the menu.

    Pumpkin Crème Brûlée - 6.5 out of 10 it's a healthy dessert and we liked it but if you have a sweet tooth it's not for you. - A dessert served in a hollowed-out pumpkin, garnished with a raspberry and mint leaf, with additional dollops of cream and raspberries on the plate.
    Rosa F.

    It's 7 of us with my mom - I had to sit her down - I didn't know we all had to be present - we Just arrived and because parking here in the northside is always a mess we brought my mom in first while my sister went to find parking. They should make an exception for the elder. For now I am giving it a 2 star. I'll update it. UPDATE: We got seated - Baly, the Hostess was kind and our waiter is Miguel and he came with a nice smile that's important to me. He took our drink order. So so far service is not bad . To be continued... The ambiance in the back seating area was ok but could have a little more more breeze it got a little hot.

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    Ci H.

    First, a must try is the Cafe Con Leche. Delicious coffee. The Bistec Encebollado was excellent. Marinated steak, onions, sweet plantains, rice & beans. Everything on the dish complimented each other. I believe this is located in downtown Logan Square. I'm not sure... anyhow, most of the group were able to park on the street.

    This breakfast was out of this world. First time here and we will definitely be back for more. You won't be disappointed.

    Food was amazing and service was excellent. They won't disappoint. Can't wait to come back again.

    Ceviche served with crackers. Should serve with tortilla chips instead.

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    2 months ago

    Second time ordering from here and it was delicious just as the first time. Highly recommende!!! Food was flavorful and deliciou!

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    23 days ago

    The chimichurri steak and yuca is to die for! And their caldo the carne is delicious as well! Highly recommend it

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    Hey Evan! We can't wait to see you at brunch! Thanks for stopping by.

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    Hey Lauren! Thanks for stopping by! Come back soon for more horchata!

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    Hey Kyle! We try not to disappoint! Thanks for stopping by.

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    6 months ago

    Love this place. Delicious dishes, both in person and delivered. Get the Cafe con Leche. Con Bailey's!

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    Excellent atmosphere, food, and service! Coffee was amazing. Can't wait to become a regular:)

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    Does this place have many TV's? Would it be a good place to watch the World Cup soccer games?

    Yes 3-4, but small TVs. Better go to it's sister restaurant down the block, The Harding Tavern, w a lot more and bigger TVs.

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    Food - pork tacos - excellent execution of tender pork belly. Every piece was so succulent and…read morefull of crisy pork goodness. Warm, homemade tortillas added to the perfect bite on top of flavor town green tomatillo salsa. The black beans was a good balance the rich pork flavors. Also, if the standard salsa was room tamed for.your liking; they have a good habanero salsa for the asking. Maybe too much foe most. Dessert- ice cream with fudge.. Great tasting of vanilla and chocolate, but wasnt quite over the top. The ice cream was nice and thick, but was a bit gritty for ice cream at an upscale place. Partly why I couldnt give it a perfect score. Service - attentive and intuitive. The waiter seems to know what we like and need without asking too much. Spicy pineapple Cocktail- good, strong, but not great. Couldn't really taste any pineapple. Cleanliness- clean and organized. Cost - affordable for special occasion. Restroom - fancy and clean. Ambiance - warm and relaxing, but a bit cheap with the vinyl or cheap wood veneer tables.

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