I love everything I have ever ordered from this place. Super delicious foods and Frappe. Ambiance is very calm and welcoming which is a plus. read more

BEST place to study very quiet, great smoothies, the owner is so sweet and makes you feel at home! Bought a smoothie, but before I did he let me try it! Definitely coming back to study and smoothies! read more

Cafe El Meson - BEST place to study very quiet! - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am definitely a fan! I had the oatmeal frappe, and a quesito, both were phenomenal. Light, and refreshing. The owner made a few suggestions, gave great conversation, and made me feel like an important customer. I'll definitely be a returning customer. read more

Cafe El Meson - quesito - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been back a few times. A few times they couldn't make my coffee frappuccino because they were missing a piece. Finally, they were able to make it and the tuna sandwich is still yummy.....happy me! The people that work there are so nice! read more

This place gave me the warm-and-fuzzies. It's a family-owed cafe and Christian bookstore with plenty of room to work, read or meet with a friend. The woman working was so sweet, she asked me how I wanted my coffee and made me a custom drink that was delicious. I also got the ham and turkey sandwich -- so simple, but so good. I will definitely return. Great service, great food and drinks and most of all a great atmosphere. read more

First time ever ! Today the owner very humble talks with everyone great vibe awesome food !

Visited after receiving an email from Yelp about outdoor dining spots that are opened near me, so glad we did! We stuffed our faces before our sandwiches were done. It's a Puerto Rican café and it's so cozy and welcoming. The gentleman (maybe the owner) there was super friendly and made great conversation. Def a must!!! read more

The woman that works here is so sweet! She makes the best piña coladas and always gives me a small sample of whatever she's making while i'm there. The place is also very clean and tidy. I always have a good experience and i will always bring people to try it. read more

Cafe El Meson - cute little cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A real coffee shop on the SouthSide! I ordered the Tuna on focaccia with a generous amount of jalapeños and the Coco Latte was delectable, like really really unbelievably good, not too sweet and foamy milk and cinnamoness. There are about 5 tables and a counter to sit at on the first floor and another 4 tables on the second floor, a great setting to meet up, drink coffee in peace, or catch up on work. Christian music plays in the background and all sorts of books are sold in English and Spanish. They've got games like Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, and Dominoes. Go now! c: read more

Cafe El Meson - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming here since I was a kid. The consistency of the service and food has never changed! I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a nice quiet place to study or catch up on work. read more

Great ambience and tasty sandwiches. Coffee could be a little better, but it's not bad.

The owner is very nice. He has grown his menu since I first started coming. The space is nice and quiet to study or have meetings. The food and drinks are also great. read more

This place has a great environment to study or to go get coffee and chat. It's nonalcoholic piña colada along with the chicken quesadilla are both delish! It's a must try place. read more

Unassuming location with Great food, great service, and genuinely nice people! Pleasantly surprised to find this little gem after I flew into Midway! read more

Best place to have a good meeting great good and drinks for a low low cost. People are super friendly and can't wait for my next meeting.

The owner is very friendly and a definite people person. I was planning on ordering my sandwich, going to sit by myself at one tables & shove my face into into my phone while I ate, but he invited me to sit at the counter and chat with him and another patron. That was a nice gesture by him. The Tuna sandwich, while good, was a bit heavy on the mayo. I was expecting it to be a healthier version of a Tuna sandwich, although the mayo was oozing out the sides. I'm not sure if this is normal or a one time thing? The gentleman sitting next to me ordered a different sandwich and it looked very good. I am absolutely going to visit Cafe El Meson again in the near future to try the Chicken Sandwich...with light mayo. :) read more

So even though I religiously check Yelp reviews before trying out a new place, it's been YEARS since I bothered to write a review (yes, I am the taker in my relationship with Yelp) However, after visiting this little coffee house gem on friday night- I felt compelled to get on here and urge everyone to visit and support this place. They offer great coffee (i had the Coco Latte- and it was delicious) and sandwiches (I went for the chicken sandwich with jalapeños- also delicious) If coffee is not your thing, they also offer all kinds of smoothies and drinks. The best part about this place is how cozy and relaxed the atmosphere is- you feel like you can relax all day there. My sister and I had not had a chance to eat together and chit chat by ourselves in a long time (we always have two crazy toddlers following us around) so we decided to try a coffee house instead of a restaurant for our sister date- and it was awesome! The owner was welcoming, answered all our questions and seemed very approachable- and once we got our coffee and food he left us alone to enjoy our evening. We spent 3 hours here talking and sipping our coffee - and we never felt rushed like you sometimes do at restaurants. Please support this place and help keep its doors open- we need places like this one in our neighborhood- I'm tired of having to head north every time we want to relax at a coffeehouse. read more

I absolutely love the sandwiches here. I had the criollo sandwich and it was great. Nice and toasty. They are way better than any subway, Jimmy Johns or any deli for that matter. The bread is fresh and so are the ingredients. I was told that this is a non for profit. The people that work here are volunteers and the profits go to a Catholic charity. I'm not Catholic I just like good food. They also have a book store with religious books and DVDs and CDs. They have a nice upstairs eating area. They have coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, etc. all the sandwiches are pretty good and made to order. They also offer some sweets for desserts. read more

Well today was my first time trying this place. I must say that I am happy I found a Christian cafe not too far from my house. :) Been on the look out for some time now. I liked the sandwich I had which was El Meson, very good and healthy and must say I didn't like avocado till now :P Never tried it and I did not pay attention to the ingredients on the board till it fell off my sandwich. I was thinking what makes this wich' so differ and it was the substitution of mayo. The chips they give are yummy also. My fave. I will be coming back to try some of their coffee and more sandwiches. Check it out!! Very friendly environment and the decor inside is lovely and inspirational to know Jesus love you. read more

This is in my top three favorite coffee shops in Chicago. A family owned, Christian cafe with great handcrafted food and espresso drinks! The upstairs is so peaceful and great for conversation with a friend or alone time to read. We are regulars here and will continue to be! Oh and my favorite drink EVER is their cocolatte- made with coconut milk, espresso, cinnamon, and honey! read more

Hidden gem! My friend and I were passing by and spotted this cafe place! We ordered the Caremelatto & Cocolatte. Food- El Mesonero and Tuna panini. Everything was delicious! We are definitely coming back. Oh, the famous drink is the Piña Colada! read more

Cafe El Meson - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in the neighborhood looking for an estate sale for an antique shop. I realized the I typed the address in Google maps incorrectly, and was an hour out of the way. Feeling frustrated and defeated but hungry and interested at the same time I stumbled upon this Gem. I purchased a candle to relax, a gourgeous necklace for my grandma and not to mention the most delicious mango and spinach smoothie I have ever had. The owner is kind and caring. He is extremely passionate and his work and his customers, I would have stayed here all day if time permitted. Eat here, Shop here, Feel lifted here! read more

Very nice, CLEAN, quiet 2-story cafe with a decent selection of coffees, teas, snacks, shakes, frappes, and free wi-fi. If you live anywhere near this area then you know how something like this is a rare find. I spoke with the manager who happens to work another job and simultaneously runs this place. The book selection is mostly faith-based but no one pushes anything on you and it's usually open 'til 11 which happens to be a real blessing (no pun intended) in a neighborhood that's usually over-saturated with cheap bars and junk food. They also have sandwiches and pastry snacks. read more

We found this little excellent spot by accident. Actually was going to a place across the street but was closed and my son happened to look across the street and said let's try that spot for lunch. Wow I'm so happy we did both frappes and smoothies we had were great also the sandwiches were yummy! Juan also had just finished making quesitos, which are a Spanish treat flake crust with guava filling, and Ithey were the best I've ever tasted including from Puerto Rico! It's a distance away from where we live but I definitely see us coming frequently it is worth the trip! read more

This place is great! It's reasonably priced, very yummy, and at a great location! We need more places like this in the hood. The owner is such a nice man, always nice to have a chat with him. read more

AMAZING!!! Was leaving the dentist on my search for wifi in a neighborhood I know little about. They recommended this place and I'm so glad!! It's an indoor zen garden in here. I feel like I may smell incense at any moment but really the aroma is neutral. The owner, Mike, is such a nice guy! He was engaging, friendly, and overall made me feel really happy to be there. Can see this place being perfect for a date, business meeting, solo internet exploration... I'm glad I didn't end up goggling Starbucks and going miles out of the way like I almost did. Apparently they have a frappe de aguacate?!! (avocado drink). I'm coming back, for sure. People that live around here: Support this gem!!! You want to keep this place alive and thriving in your neighborhood! read more

Real cafe. Like real coffee. Absolutely delicious sandwiches!! Cappuccino is spot on!! I could just say this over and over.. I Uber eats from here 1 to 3 times a week!!! El meson sandwich and a hot cappuccino with sugar is my go to! Always hits the spot never lets me down! read more

Best cafe in the south side! Perfect for studying, meeting a friend, having a meeting, or just enjoying a coffee. Has two floors and in the summer, a nice and quite patio in the back. Food is delicious and the owner is extremely friendly. Plenty of parking in the front or in its parking lot (need to ask how to enter the parking lot). read more

Stopped by today to pickup bibles we preordered for a church event and stayed for lunch and coffee. The grilled quesadilla with cheese, tomato, and avocado was delicious!! The coffee was excellent. Also had the opportunity to shop for Easter gifts for my grandkids. Will definitely be visiting again!! :) read more

A must visit café! Today was my second time at this place and it was even better than the first time! I had the Caramelatto and the Criollo sandwich today; both were delicious! The atmosphere is calm and inviting. My sister and I were there for about 3 hours. Besides the delicious coffee, scrumptious sandwiches (as if there's anything else you could possibly want from a coffee shop) the staff is awesome! I'm very big on customer service and this place has amazing service! read more

Just with one visit and I knew this was a place my husband and I can just sit in for hours. The ambience is so peaceful! The owner is very humble, funny, and great to talk with. It's a great 2 story coffee shop with creative coffee and smoothie creations. The Coco Latte is amazing! read more

I'm so glad I finally get to try this place out. I had a good conversation with the owner and he sounds like a genuine guy. This is a Christian missionary cafe which I love about it. They play Christian songs and they even sell religious books. I love how they have 2 floors and 2nd floor is very comfy. I'd definitely come back here again. read more

Cafe El Meson - They sell Christian books inside! - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service is always great here. They always seem to do a little extra for every customer. I've never had a bad moment here. Their sandwiches are great. Healthy taste and fill you up, food is always fresh. read more

The coffee is tasty, staff are super welcoming, and they have plenty of comfy workspace. And, the Cocoreto (coconut milk steamer with Amaretto) is to DIE for. Seriously. I've been here twice and will definitely be back again! read more

Cafe el Meson is a bookstore foremost and cafe secondly. It would be a great place to relax with a fresh cup of coffee and good read. As for having lunch there, it is slightly disappointing. The El Meson sandwich is a great combination of flavors and fresh toppings. The sundried tomato focaccia bread was tastey but has since left a lingering flavor in my mouth. Although perhaps not the most fitting combination (and regardless of the 13 degree temp outside), I tried the Passion Fruit Frappe. Aside from the inescapable brain freeze, the frappe was delightful, a surprise given its overly simplistic ingredients. Overall, I enjoyed the experience but wished I had known it wasn't really an eatery, I was expecting something much more Panera-esque. I still wish there was a place like this near my house: cozy, relaxing, tastey, and reasonably priced. read more

Small latte for 2.97 total. Lovely girl at register. Other reviews mentioned good food. I didn't have anything. This is a great spot in an area there isn't much. Will return!! read more

their beverages and sandwiches are sooo good! i had the coco latte. delightful and warming. it is subtly sweet, coconut-y, but still has that rich coffee flavor. if you have a sweet tooth I would recommend getting the nutella frappe. the daniel sandwich is a great option for vegetarian/ plant-based folks and well... basically anyone! the cranberries really compliment the savoriness of the other ingredients. definitely check them out if you're on the southside! :) read more

Relaxing atmosphere. A great place to study or meet up with friends! The live music is fun. And the piña colada (house specialty) is definitely worth trying! read more

I stopped by and tried the Avena de Coco/Coconut Oatmeal which was warm and delicious with cranberries and raisins. The space is cute with lots of tables and two floors so there's lots of space. It was pretty empty when I was there so I was able to get some work done during my lunch. The owner was very nice and brought the oatmeal over to my table. They also sell coffees, teas, smoothies and sandwiches. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Just ate the most delicious chicken sandwich! First time here and already love this place. Great place to eat and do work. Coffee is good too! read more

Cafe El Meson - Yum! Want another - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois