Came here on a Monday with the boo because we were both feeling lazy and didn't want to cook. I only live a few blocks away and had always said "Oh we should check that out!" every time we walked by... and I'm so glad we finally did! It was not at all busy when we went in, so we were seated right away by the window. Monday was mojito day, so my boyfriend got one and I tried the red sangria. Both were absolutely delicious! We ended up ordering a few appetizers to share: the empanadas, the queso fundidio. and the bbq wings. The queso was great, the wings were saucy and delicious and the empanadas were amazing. Seriously, I do not know what the dipping sauce was exactly with the empanadas, but it was cool, refreshing and just OMG so good! Seriously, check this place out. I will definitely be back. They also gave us 10% discount on our bill for checking in on Yelp! Winning! read more

I've been here a few times for breakfast which is always great. Their cafe con leche is my fave! I went for dinner and drinks with my girlfriends and was really impressed with their Sangria as well as the food. The live music was just perfect! read more

I have to say, this place will be one of those that I say remember when... That's not necessarily in a bad way, but I did love the charm of this place before they did the renovations. Now that they look all classy, I was pleased to discover they didn't raise their prices. I love their breakfast, and it deserves 5 stars for being so delicious, but I definitely caution against getting anything besides that. They do eggs perfectly, and other dishes not so much for some reason. Just remember these words...stick to the breakfast menu! (even if it's dinner time) read more

I had heard wonderful things about the brunch menu for this location so I was excited to try it out. It was bustling on a late Sunday morning but we were seated relatively quickly. I ordered the veggie omelet and unfortunately, it was burnt. I was incredibly hungry but the time the food arrived and I ate part of it. The potatoes that came with the omelet were good. My boyfriend ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo, but it did not have the spices of the chorizo and overall, the flavors fell flat. As for the coffee, I usually take it black and the Americano I had was quite good and filling. Overall, not pleased with my burnt omelet but the potatoes had a good flavor. read more

This place NEVER disappoints me. Although the wait can be long on weekends their coffee, food, and service make it worth the trip. Better yet the Cafe Con Leche alone makes it worth any trip. read more

We had breakfast here on the recommendation of our airbnb hosts. We loved this place. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd be here way too much. They had wonderful chorizo, and everything served was very fresh. My kids had the buttermilk pancakes and raved about them. I'm still craving their cafe au lait. Also, the waitperson was very patient with our tourist questions, and the prices were reasonable. read more

Great Brunch Place in Logan Square ... Love that it's so close to home and with amazing food.. Chilaquiles Verdes are my go to never disappoints me ! Great drink selection as well Agar Fresca D Tequila on my top list. read more

I came here on a sunny Sunday morning around 1030 which I would think is prime brunch time. To my surprise, no wait and an outdoor table with umbrella was calling our name. I had the huevos with chorizo that came with a side of rice and beans. I could have shamelessly eaten the whole thing easy but I didn't wanna hate myself later. Needless to say the dish really hit the spot. Service was great. Water was constantly filled and waiters were always making sure we were doing well. I'll have to come back and try lunch! read more

Food was fantastic - Chorizo Breakfast Torta with a big cup of Cafe Con Leche. They were super nice and proactive -- the only thing that makes this so I can't give a 5.0 is that I felt a bit rushed. They weren't short on tables but they were so helpful that I felt that way. And you think I'd be the one rushing with a Cafe Con Leche in me (thank you MIA for getting he hooked on it). The orange sauce is AMAZING. I'd go back just to put that on stuff. read more

The restaurant is small, but offers free parking behind the restaurant and takes reservations. There's a bar with high top tables and a TV. The main dining area fits about 30 people max. There's a band playing during the weekends and since the restaurant itself is so small the band is quite loud and the noise level in general is high. It's hard to even hear the person across from you and at times I found myself screaming. However, the food fared out quite well. We started the Empanadas Trio (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kvAYT2J3pSXAip1B-06rJA?select=Vy-sSot2yHF54v2UNsFlrA) and some Horchata (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kvAYT2J3pSXAip1B-06rJA?select=jBZ6dudDtUE7tROI5mguow). My favorite was the chicken empanada, crispy, meaty, and tasty. The horchata was extremely fresh. As for entrees my cousin and I split the Carne con Chimichurri (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kvAYT2J3pSXAip1B-06rJA?select=ybXfrYnDa6Fn2l7oWgohAA) and Chicken Jibarito (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kvAYT2J3pSXAip1B-06rJA?select=QrAdgbmmICJthYROdKBBhg). The carne con chimichurri was okay, it lacked flavor and seasoning. The yuca fries were perfect, crispy and crunchy. The Chicken Jibarito was my favorite! The plantains were cooked perfectly and that garlic butter they serve with it is amazing, gives you that nice kick of garlicky buttery flavor. HmmmMmmmmm. The side of season fries was also quite delicious and very well seasoned. I also enjoyed the rice and beans, simple but good. Most of our party said the food was pretty good. Some thought it was okay. I really think it depends on your dish and preference. It's a Latin America Restaurant so it's not focused on one culture, but a little bit of everything from Mexican tamales to Cuban sandwiches to Puerto Rican jibaritos and more. Overall, I enjoyed it and they accommodate us fairly well. The service can improve a bit. The server was confused as to who order what dish and bringing out the flan for the birthday girl took longer than expected. Can't forget the 10% discount for checking-in on Yelp! read more

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I cannot get enough of this place. Seriously. It's no compare to the other CcL that's down Milwaukee more, either. This place is wonderful. (Not that the other place isn't -- just different.) The first time I came here it was a little itty bitty place with barely enough room to sit. With the expanded dining room AND the back patio, you won't wait for long. The last time I went I treated myself with a scrambled egg and steak breakfast, which was healthy (as healthy as it can be) and delicious as usual. The waiters are really busy, but they take time with you when you order. Your water is never empty and coffee is truly bottomless. But what I REALLY come for is the café con leche itself: Cuban coffee. I will actually come all the way here just to get that alone as a takeaway. But it's just perfect. They do something quite amazing with it that I don't understand. Maybe it's the cinnamon. Maybe the right amount of sweetness. Whatever it is, it's crack for my soul. As Sarah would say, "better than anything else that I've tried." The other thing that does it for me here is the ambiance. The people. That's a VERY Important part of the dining experience for me and the other reason I come to a restaurant. In the front room it's not uncommon to see older hispanic folk sitting around, nursing a cuppa joe and talking about the news of the town. In the restaurant during the day it's young families and at night dressed up young people enjoying the super-fresh guac and expert drinks. read more

A good cup of cafe con leche is not hard to find Logan Square. What sets Cafe Con Leche apart are the old Cuban guys who rock gold rimmed glasses, fancy canes, and are more stylish than any of the fashion-hos in Wicker Park. The jibarito is the best thing on the menu. read more

You want a snack? Go here You want a full out dine-in meal? Also go here I love the deliciousness of their food, but I also like how you dont need to go to necessarily get a sit down meal. You can get a takeout meal, or you can just grab a coffee and a muffin from their front display, or a jarritos and some jello. It's all good. Also, I am not a coffee person, I tend to drink it once in a blue moon, but their cafe con leche occasionally has me craving it. Great food, great service, great price, and great flexibility. Win. read more

I'm kind of sad I came here for the first time ever recently. I had brunch with a friend, and I was pleased. The food is tasty, the portions and prices are good, and the service was fine (not awesome). A nice solid place to have brunch! The bad news is, I have to deduct stars for the atmosphere. The tables are a crammed in too tightly, we kept bumping into others and being bumped into while we were just sitting at our table. Also, the television screens were unavoidable where we were sitting. I really hate being forced to face a TV during a meal. It encouraged some customers to treat it like a sports bar: one man started literally yelling at the sports game. I saw everyone else give annoyed looks at how loud and obnoxious he was. If the TVs weren't there (or were off during the day), that wouldn't have happened. read more

I LOVE café con leche, I usually come in during the week for lunch, but I took my chances on a Sunday morning to have brunch here. I expected a long wait for two people, but we were seated immediately! The staff seems to be male dominated which has nothing to do with service (it was phenomenal). Our waiter checked in on us frequently and we were on a time crunch so I was more than happy when we were in and out in an hour on a Sunday! The food is great. I hope I can eventually try something else other than the flautas. But judging by the quality and flavor of the food I can already tell everything on the menu will be great! 5 stars from this gal!!! read more

This place is wonderful! Awesome vibe, great food, and nice people. What more could you ask for :) Me and my boyfriend come here a lot we like the mojito pitchers... the Guava is the best and bartenders are sweet and friendly. read more

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The food is absolutely authentic Latin food! And absolutely delicious. They are the most friendliest and helpful staff I've seen in a long time. I go by whenever I can. read more

The food her is really good, especially for the price. I really like the enchiladas and the horchata. Delicious! All the food I have seen there looks straight up yummy. I love Mexican food, but their American food looks really really good too. I was disappointed with their smoothies however. Maybe they made mine wrong or something, but I ordered a strawberry smoothie the other morning, and it tasted like milk and water. I threw it in the trash after about 5 sips.....a waste of $4. read more

Ugh. I hate writing bad reviews. D'Noche is adorable. The dining room is cute and romantic with great lighting. The service was perfect. Our waiter was attentive without being pushy. He was around when we needed something but knew when to leave us alone. The food was just not good. I want my Latin restaurants to pick a country and prepare the food properly. A country, as in one. Yes, I realize that people in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Mexico all speak Spanish but the food does not belong on the same menu. Pick a cuisine and make it work. The menu was all over the board and none of it tasted all that good. My skirt steak was overcooked and flavorless. And somehow greasy. Not the fat that should be on a skirt steak but oil. Grease. The chimichurri tasted like oil and nothing else. No garlic, no zip. Yucca con mojo, bland as all hell. There was little to no mojo sauce on the yucca. Mojo is a garlic sauce that usually is really flavorful but this just tasted like oil. When I asked for some extra garlic sauce the waiter said they didn't have any so I don't know if that means they were out of mojo or he didn't know what it was. My date had the ropa vieja. It was ok but had a really odd texture that was almost paste like in consistency. Side was con gris (sp?) Think Cuban white rice with beans but its all mixed together. Ya know how when you order Chinese food and the fried rice sits in your fridge and gets all crunchy so you add water to it before microwaving? Well they forgot to add water. It was crunchy from being old. Not the good crunchy rice that sometimes gets burnt on the bottom of the pan when making rice and beans. Old. And flavorless. Drinks. The drink menu sounded good but they were really weak. No desire to go back. read more

Over this past year, D'noche has become "our spot" There place is sentimental to me because it was our first Valentine's day date, it's our hidden gem away from our stomping grounds and no one else knows about it... until now :) This place is low key, with really good food, good drinks, and a great atmosphere. We always order the same things... empanadas, skirt steak w/chimichurri, and maduros. We've tried other items on the menu, but we always crave this place for our "usual" good eats. The service here is good. They're always friendly, and every time we come to eat, we've managed to shake hands and talk to the manager. He's a really nice guy and so gracious everytime we come back. I will definitely be going back again soon! read more

The food is fantastic! Perfect portions, rich flavors, and some creative recipes. The service is attentive and friendly. Excellent atmosphere in summer (outdoor seating) and winter (fireplace!). I should mention it's a great place to bring a date. I love that they grew out the success of the connected Cafe Con Leche and are truly a local business. read more

This was my first experience here. Here's the breakdown: SETTING: I came here with two friends who were very hungry. We found easy parking, and entered the area. We were a little shocked when we did because the place looked like it had only 4 tables. The host, Moises, told us it would be a 25 minute wait. He says, "you can wait in the back area...come with me". I was frightened to hear this since it looked like the back area was going to be a closet, but to our surprise, the building was much larger than expected with tons of tables, bar, lounge seating, etc. Cozy decor. A little packed, but it was Sunday brunch/lunch time. Everywhere in Logan Square is packed. FOOD: Food was pretty good. I had the jibarito and maduros on the side. Oh my god, their seasoned fries will probably stop your heart, but worth skipping a few beats for the flavor. They give you a ball of garlicky buttery thing that you can put on your jibarito plantains to make it even deadlier, but it's so worth doing a few extra squats afterwards. I also had a cup of cafe con leche because... c'mon, it's what the place is called. I had to do it. Good stuff, but it was more leche than cafe, and I had the waiter add one shot of espresso in it. SERVICE: Service was a bit slow, but to be expected since it was crazy busy. What I did like was how pleasant the service was and how patient the host seemed to be when we stayed for almost an hour after eating just chatting and finishing up coffee. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. I do wish they put the fireplace on though. read more

Swung by on a Sunday afternoon about 3pm before the dinner rush started to flow in. Went with the bistec sandwich which was nothing special but for app i ordered up some empanadas platter which were so good (Pork/cheese and chicken) highly recommend. read more

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This is yet another okay place if you happen to live in the neighborhood. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. The Sunday that I went for brunch apparently one of the servers had called in and service was extremely slow. While we were waiting, a woman walked up to the counter to complain that she was seated 15 minutes ago and no one had taken her order or brought water to the table. The food is acceptable. I ordered the chorizo omelet and my husband got steak and eggs. The potatoes that come with the meal were better seasoned than other places. Not wow'ed but not gross. Hubby said coffee was good. Parking could be a problem on busier days. read more

This was my first time visiting for dinner and will say I prefer their breakfast and lunch menus. So for starters, we ordered guacamole and chips. The chips were your basic fried tortilla chips. The guacamole had no flavor, no salt, no spiciness, no lime and was very plain. Huge disappointment! My child had the kids combination plate with the steak taco, white rice and french fries. It was delicious because I had to order another taco, which unfortunately took really long to come out. After putting a order in for appetizer I then decided to have their taco bowl salad with chicken. Which literally took more than 25 minutes to come out. I understand it's not a fast food place however the restaurant was not busy and I noticed people who came in after myself were already receiving their appetizers. I was to the point where I was going to cancel my order but needless to say my it eventually came out. The chicken was season nicely but they just use the basic bag of head lettuce, very little beans, little rice and the sour cream was literally just spread on the side of the bowl Not really impressed. Now I know only to eat from their breakfast and lunch menu. read more

Our Airbnb hosts told us about this place, and we were glad they did! Great place to get breakfast or brunch. I had the chicken tinga with a side of eggs and bacon and refined beans. Reminded me of home (Texas). Love it! read more

Cafe con Leche is one of my favorite places in the city to grab a quick meal. I fell in love with this place after my friends introduced me to this little joint. I love the fact that they have a brick wall interior. The art is interesting. The people at the register always greet me when I come in. They are very friendly :) And last but not least, their steak sandwich and their cafe con leches are the best! I'm glad they're going to make it bigger! read more

I cant say is Mexican, Puerto Rican, Peruvian. Cuban .......Is just Cafe con Leche No names attached! Jibaritos (beef) are the best deal in town!, Their coffee is pretty good, not strong at all, just enough to drink and relax, it reminds me of Veracruz. Prices.... really cheap! Service...... i can't ask for better service, is a very small place, a register and a small kitchen, they do try to get everyone's order. Rumor are that Cafe con Leche was the reason that El Pollo Loco left, they took all their customers..... even thou Mc Donalds is across the street it doesn't seem to intimated, customer are always on line ready to be served by Cafe con Leche. Clean atmosphere, Nice decor. read more

Met a friend here last weekend for brunch. Small, cute decor! Wait staff was very friendly, really no complaints. My cappuccino was one of the best I've ever had. Period. Hands down. Delicious. I got the croissant sandwich and what i can remember of it it was pretty great. The only thing I didn't care for was the giant hunks of lettuce. Not as in...huge pieced of lettuce...but HUNKS of it. I just picked it off and set it aside. I'd say there's nothing spectacular about CCL but I'd eat there again. read more

"If You're Looking For Me You Can Find Me On the Block Disobeying the Law" Akon.. YOU can find me at Cafe con Leche, sipping, well, cafe con leche.. Hands down the best coffee in town, decent caffeine kick, creamy, simply perfect. On NYE my brother was in town for a couple of hours, so we took him to Cafe Con Leche for brunch. We had the Huevos Rancheros, Breakfast Burritos and Chorizo Omelet with Avocado. I highly recommend the Breakfast Burrito; though I can do without the potatoes. Service is always on point, prices are very fair, and the crowd is always a mixed bag, mostly on the nicer side. One of my favorite spots in Chicago. read more

I got a message here from the owner, stating that they recognize their service needed improvement, so I decided to give them another shot. Service was definitely better. Food was good. Only speed bump is that they were out of diet soda. I'd say give them a try and you might discover a new fave spot in the 'hood. read more

Small, quiet, backyard is awesome! Food, I have tried the skirt steak w/ chimichurri, it is amazing! read more

If there's one takeaway I'd like readers to have, it's GET THE CHILAQUILES. I live nearby and pick this up or eat here at least once a week to engorge myself with this. I usually prefer red sauce, but their tomatillo is amazing. You get fried tortillas doused in sauce, cheese, sour cream, and three eggs with your sides. I can barely finish this meal and when I do, I'm full for like 10 hours. It's the perfect hangover food--just add a bloody mary or a michelada and you're golden. The micheladas really are spectacular. They have the perfect amount of kick to them. Their shrimp empanadas are also really good. They come with an herb-oil dip and the flavor is bomb. Weekends here are nuts, but the wait time is surprisingly fast despite the hoards of customers standing around. I always squeeze in, expecting to wait an hour like most brunch spots in Logan/Wicker, but I don't think I've ever waited more than 10 minutes and honestly, it's usually more like 5. There is a parking lot in back but spots are coveted during brunch hours, so avoid that if you can. read more

I got the chorizo and avocado omelette with the cafe con leche. First, the service was excellent. We got our food in less than 10 minutes. We also didn't have to wait very long to get in, only 15 min. The cafe con leche is huge. It's a little too sweet though. The omelette and house potatoes were very good. I like that they didn't make the portions too big, just the right size. read more

Cafe con Leche - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Every time I stop there, I am horribly disappointed. Sometimes they screw up my order. Sometimes what I get is just bad. It ALWAYS takes much longer than it seems like it should. I want to like this place because I want to support small privately-owned businesses, but man, these guys need to step up the service. read more

My wife and I have been here a few times now and its easily our favorite place in the neighborhood. Cheerful staff and a good selection of beer to start. We've enjoyed several dishes here but its good the staples are so well done. Beans and Rice of course and they do them right. Great for a date night for sure or a night out with buds! read more

I was expecting little more out of this place and was really excited to come here but left fairly disappointed. To start, the service was rather slow. The waiters were great and friendly, very knowledgeable but when it came to time we found ourselves waiting for more than 15-20 min without seeing our waiter. They were on "island time".The food was good. The fact that they have a variety of different Latin cuisines was awesome. The food itself was good but you can get the same anywhere else. The best part about this place was the coffee hands down. DELICIOUS! Recommend the cafe con leche and the mocha. Above expectations in my point of view. If I were to go back it would be simply for a cup of coffee and a small food item but not for full on breakfast. read more

A very nice experience. Food is very tasty. The booze gives you a nice buzz. Good ambience, with music, but not too loud. We really enjoyed our evening here. read more

Cafe con Leche - Good stuff - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by this place with some locals. The atmosphere was a trendy locale with the community coming in and out for more food. The food was good--but the cafe con leche itself, best coffee I've had in such a long time. The wait staff was friendly and seemed like they are more family to its patrons than anything else which is a fantastic business ethic to have. I'd definitely recommend. read more

I went here so many times for different occasions! Everyone loved the foods, drinks, and ambiance. The wait staff is so friendly and the food is delicious. I enjoyed the Cuban sandwich and breakfast! read more