New favorite coffee place! Best coffee in the city. Really good croissants and sandwiches too

My favorite coffee shop in the city hands down. I haven't found anything better. There's a couple that come close but this one has the best coffee, great sandwiches, salads and I've been coming here for 10+ years. My favorites are the Choco Espresso, Green Tea, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Chicken Pesto Salad, and Lemon Cream Pie. Boom!! Lol. Friendly staff, local Chicago owner who supports the community in more ways than one. Easily one of the most authentic spots you'll find in Pilsen. read more

Amazing focaccia sandwich. Huge portions, great price. With enough pasta salad on the side to make another meal. My son had the coffee and said it was "really fresh". read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Coffee was good. Breakfast bagel was decent. Definitely a spot to pick up and take home. Overcrowded inside

Came here to try the famous soy choco-espresso and escape the sun. They open later on Sundays than other businesses (till 9PM instead of 5/6PM). Quick and friendly service and a delicious drink; both earned five stars. Colorful decor and both table and window seating. Perfect spot to grab a drink or enjoy a bite to eat. read more

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This place is extremely cute and hip. Absolutely love the tables and artwork. This place is ideal for a quick breakfast or meet with a friend. It reminds me so much of Williamsburg New York. It gets quite busy. read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Lox bagel and soup & sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The atmosphere-perfect The food-perfect The drinks-AMAZZZZIINNNGGGGG I live in Boystown and I am claiming Cafe Jumping Bean as my neighborhood cafe. This will be my chill, hang out spot. Thank you for your existence! read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Large Chocolate Mexicano, Garden Burger with Chips - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my one stop I make before work usually if I have time. I order the Thai coffee and it is yummy. The prices are great and cheap. Although it takes some time to get your order processed when you sit down, it is a very welcoming atmosphere. read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Thai coffee by bike parking - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cafe Jumping Bean is a local business that thrives on excellent coffee and superb sandwiches. I stumble in here every once in awhile when I have to work a brunch shift down the street and am never disappointed when I purchase my iced coffee and lox bagel. The bagels are always toasted to perfection and cream cheese is on the side, for those picky people. Will always support small welcoming businesses like these. read more

They have the best cafe con leche in Pilsen. Their sandwiches are great eats at reasonable prices. Friendly faces. Cool art. It's a Pilsen gem. read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So many great options! I had the almond mocha latte and it was exactly what I wanted-- lots of organic/vegan choices, and a huge menu. Friendly, helpful service, too. :) read more

Super great local business! I got a chai and a snack and it got me hooked. As a Indian I'm always trying to find any place that can replicate the Chai from my childhood. This place is the closest I've gotten outside of Devon and I've tried a lot (!) of places. They also have a lot of other drinks including tradition Mexican chocolate and sodas. I want able to try any of their sandwiches but they give a huge portion of food along with either chips or pasta side. As for the atmosphere, I love it. Its clear that this place has had loved poured into it. The walls are covered with local stickers and newspapers. The tables are covered in art and is so welcoming (especially with the stained glass). This is just a place where the environment is so friendly and ~good vibes only~ as soon as you walk in. Only downside is that they have a interesting wifi schedule (can't get it on weekend or lunch hours?). I do understand this to an extent because the place is more on the cramped side and people can't linger for too long. Also not too many outlets but the music is perfection. Definitely will be returning again for more Chai & a black bean burger. read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Chai & scone - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The foooooood is so damn good! The staff is hella friendly, we've never had an issue here and they are open later than most coffee shops!

MY favorite cafe in Pilsen! Owned by residents, having delicious innovative drinks and homeade sandwiches DIVINE! Love the staff, ambience, and music! Friendly to the community! Loved Selena at the counter! She made sure we had a good time and had great recommendations! read more

This place is shaking! I am totally inspired. I wish them the best of success. I ordered the House special called the Mocha Delight! Amazingly tasty and strong. I also ordered the dirty Chai and it is good. For food I am ordering the hummus sandwich. read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Had a good time here - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yassss! SOOO yummy! We had breakfast here before our drive back to Canada and what a breakfast it was! I got the Cuban with a side of pasta. The Cuban was amazing! I'm drooling just thinking about it. Bread was crunchy and the meat was succulent making for an excellent duo. The pasta was a very simple side... Good but carby with the sandwich. I wish I asked for salad, although I'm not sure if it's an option. The guy asked if I wanted fries or pasta. Maybe I could have subbed salad? SO got the pesto chicken salad and it was incredibly yummy! Very fresh tasting. Loooove this place. Definitely recommend! Oh and the seat by the window not only offers a nice view to people watch, but also has an outlet! read more

It's my favorite local coffee shop! I don't even go to Starbucks before work anymore because they have the best matcha lattes! They're not too sweet and perfectly creamy. I also love getting their lox bagels as well; they add so much on the bagel and don't over charge for them. Everyone that works there is very kind and they've started recognizing me, and saying hello when they see me enter. I would highly recommend this place! read more

And In Conclusion........ I would eat breakfast here every day if I lived nearby. End of review. read more

My absolute favorite coffee shop in Pilsen. I try to go during their downtime's so I'm able to grab a seat. It can get pretty crowded. Their lemon cake is AMAZZZINNNGGGGG. read more

I've been coming to this place for many years and they have never disappointed me. They offer great service and the food is delicious every time. It is definitely my favorite coffee shop in Chicago. read more

Really fantastic coffee shop thats not filled with only students (@me ). There arent too many outlets so prepared to just sit and enjoy the interior of the shop which is beautiful btw. I loved this place because the prices were low and the coffee and food was made really well! I got the cafe con leche and it was plenty of smooth coffee with a nice cream finish, it didnt even need sugar! I got a tuna sandwich on the side and the portions were very generous. Overall great experience read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got the Cuban sandwich and I would definitely recommend. I also very much enjoyed my soda, Squirt, and I am sad bc I think I left it there when I departed. Pretty busy (Saturday afternoon) and my food took a minute but they gave me an extra side. 10/10 ambiance read more

Great food, service, and ambiance. Their A/C is currently whistling and and has a high pitched tone going throughout which gave me an actual headache (I didn't think I could get that, but oh well). No doubt they're on it and fixing it. I had their pepperoni focaccia and cafe con leche. Both very good. Sandwich was toasted to near perfection. I like the outside crisp and inner softness of the bread. Fresh peppers and cheese made for a filling meal. Coffee was solid, made well, and served fast. Good small place for food and coffee. read more

It's my favorite place to work with coffee and some amazingly fresh sandwiches made to order. They use good bread and fresh vegetables! It is very refreshing. They have some great coffee too! read more

What a gem this place is! I've dropped by numerous times & have loved grabbing a cup of java at this local spot. I'm always greeted warmly & there's a certain charm about this place that you just can't get at any Starbucks or other chain. While I've never tried their sandwiches, I noticed plenty of people having them this morning - they all looked quite happy & the sammies looked large & fresh. For myself, I've stuck with my usual Americano & a warmed croissant. Maybe sounds boring, but aside from a GOOD cup of coffee, the service beats any other cafe I've been to. I'll always return here when I'm in the area & maybe next time, I'll grab a sammie. read more

I can see why this place is so appealing! The location is great and the Coffee is spectacular! Unfortunately when it came down to the food & the service everything seemed to fall really short! I really wanted to love this place, believe me! The reviews obviously had me convinced that this would be a great place to have lunch on a Saturday with my boyfriend. When we walked in the place was somewhat busy, I'd say we came in right before their afternoon rush! Entering was really cold, awkward, and I personally felt really uncomfortable. We were never greeted and just stood around for about 5 minutes before seating ourselves at the bar. I really didn't understand what the deal was, not a single person acknowledged us. I could understand if the place was packed but it wasn't at the time. My boyfriend and I sat around for another 5 minutes before a the front guy taking orders gave us menus. We probably sat around another 10 minutes before he came back to take our order. Ordering was very hard. Not because we couldn't decide on what we wanted but because the guy taking our order barely talked to us! I wasn't looking to have a conversation, I had questions about the menu that he decided to ignore and awkwardly brush off like he didn't hear me. The place can get really loud and I feel like he used that factor as a way to avoid all interaction with us while ordering... it was definitely an awkward experience, I'm sure the line forming behind us picked up on it! I would say it was a WTF just happened kind of moment! I immediately made a mental note of their lack of service. I was hoping our experience would get better but unfortunately it gets worse!! I honestly think the (front) guy taking orders was having a bad day, it would explain the lack of communication, zero interaction, avoided all our questions, and even denied all of my requests! After ordering I was still in shock, I watched as other walk-in customers awkwardly place orders! We weren't the only ones!!! The food was pretty bland, I went with the Veggie Burger and Pasta and my boyfriend decided on the Cuban Sandwich. FYI Everything is prepared in a Toaster!! That threw me off, I was so curious how my Black Bean Patty would turn out and it was totally dried out and disappointing!!! I waved over the guy that took our order -- he never introduced himself so I don't know his name -- I asked if I could get a little side of extra Mayo and he said "No, there is mayo already on it"... I know that but I'd like a little more, my burger was DRY!!! SERIOUSLY!!! I had to wave him over again and then I asked if I could have some ketchup? And he walks away!?!?! WTF?!!? Seriously I can go on and on! The sad part is the fact that the place was packed by the time our food was served so there was an audience that witnessed the entire awkward experience! Overall, if you are looking to PICK UP & GO, the coffee is great which is why I'd give this place a star. Good luck if you decide to dine in, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

This was a cute little cafe. We tried a Mexican hot chocolate and a almond mocha. Both drinks were really good. The Mexican hot chocolate had cinnamon and other flavors, and the almond mocha was coffee, chocolate, and almond extract(I'm assuming based on the flavor). It seems like a super popular spot based on the crowds we saw the short time we were there. If you're in the area and are looking for a good cup of coffee or warm beverage it's worth a spot. read more

Mindblowing. Amazing job guys. I had the melted 3 cheese focaccia and added avocado. Avocado was a greaaat choice too. Added a different flavor. Also pick the pasta as your side. You will love it. read more

Cafe Jumping Bean - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent Americano, iced coffee, bagel, and danish! First time stopping in and most definitely will be back. Cool neighborhood vibe and friendly staff. read more

Good little spot, can get crowded though, and hotter than hells furnace in the summer. I like: Garden Burger: not heavy or expensive and comes with a nice side of noodles. Always spot on. Iced Velvet: POW! in your face. It is goooood. Mexican hot chocolate: This is good everywhere I go in the city south of Roosevelt road. Especially like the one at Taco Bueno. This one is good too. Iced Coffee: Its cold and caffeinated, what more do you want gringo? Pretty small food menu but a solid joint, just don't trip over anyone's fixie bike on the way out. I really like that the tables are made from old advertising signs. read more

This coffee shop has really great and inexpensive lunch food items and delicious coffee drinks. If you order a lunch item that has a choice of sides, try the pasta salad, because its delicious. The chairs and tables are conducive to getting work done, but they're not cozy to just relax in. The shop is a pretty small space, so it would be hard to go with a group of more than four people. You pay for your coffee, etc after eating, so don't forget to take care of that. Once I accidentally left and didn't realize that I'd forgotten to pay until a couple hours later. The staff was totally nice about it (as they always are) and just joked that they posted a wanted poster up with my photo on it. read more

I walked in and asked if I wanted to order food/drink should I take a seat. The employee said yes so I did. Ended up sitting there for 10 minutes trying to flag someone down to take my order and even make the "I am hungry and need caffeine" eye contact to no avail. I got up pissed and left, think because I was a white guy in a Benz they let me starve. read more

I'm addicted to the Mexican Hot Chocolate and pastries. Anytime I can get here and get my chocolate fix is guaranteed to be a GREAT day. I get there early in the morning before work and there is plenty of parking on the street. Have been there for lunch and they have incredible chicken salad and tuna salad sanwiches served with chips or pasta. I love their bagel and cream cheese with veggies (tomato and cucumber). I wish I could sit here all day instead of going to work....someone's gotta teach Chicago's students. read more

Landmark status in Pilsen. A neighborhood staple that continues to deliver. Chocolate silk. Mexican hot chocolate. That is all you need to know about Jumping bean. Oh wait, and they have cool windows on the second floor. Trends come and go but Jumping bean is forever....last time I was here the featured art was rock and roll photography. Stunning quality for a coffee shop. read more

Can't believe I never reviewed jumping bean... Stopped by there today to pick up a large Chocolate Mexicano and Molletes (black beans/melted cheese on french bread with a side of pico de gallo). Wow, I was a happy girl. The hot chocolate alone was worth the trip in this chilly weather - what a great reward! The place itself is cozy with a few tables and a few seats at a counter. If sitting really close to your neighbor makes you uncomfortable, you may want to take your food to go. They have soups, sandwiches, some pastries, several types of drinks (coffees, hot chocolate, etc.). I wouldn't feel comfortable lingering with friends or on my computer if jumping bean were packed, however, we've stopped by on occassion in the evening to grab a Chocolate Mexicano and a pastry and have stayed to chit chat if the place is empty. I am definitely a fan and sorry that it took me so long to review this gem! read more

"Back In Five Minutes" according to the sign on the door, eh Knee Deep? Ok, I'll be back in Americano minutes and see you then! Cold and snowy outside, warm and cozy inside. Once my glasses unfogged, I looked up and saw my medium Americano listed on the menu board for a mere $2.30, same as stupid Starbucks but hopefully a whole lot tastier. Not the most flavorful thing ever, but the buzz I caught made it worth my while. Fueled for shopping and the trip back from Pilsen, this feeding of the monkey brought to you by Jumping Bean. Success. read more

The Cafe Jumping Bean is a small cafe-concept shop on 18th between Laflin and Blue Island. It is a small cafe, providing the corner shop cafe presence that it literally is. The coffee and other products are all mediocre, price is good, service is very good, ambiance is average. The cafe has a small raised area with a few tables on the window side facing 18th Street. On the other side of the cafe entrance, there are another few tables along the wall (perpendicular to 18th Street). Both seating areas, in this "L" shape, with the entrance in the nook of the "L", wrap around the barista station / register in the heart of the store. Coffee and other products of the Jumping Bean are all mediocre quality. The service is very good. Good service makes the Jumping Bean an inviting place to enter and return to. Pricing is appropriate. The cafe is a bit too small to have ambiance be a dominant factor. The Jumping Bean feels like a cafe for about the 1/2 hour that it takes you to order and drink your coffee. Then it's time to go elsewhere. It is too small a space to hang out. It's hard not to feel self-conscious about reading a book or working on a laptop after your coffee is gone. The cafe is just too small. Speaking of laptops, the cafe is so small that you would feel guilty using the WiFi for more than 1/2 hour anyway. The cafe is not a bad place to meet a friend or go with a friend, so long as there is enough table space for you the two of you to sit when you are there. Also, it is definitely not a coffee and pastry cafe. It would never cross our minds to go to Jumping Bean after eating dinner at Nuevo Leon. There might be poetry readings and music performances at the cafe, but I can't visualize where the audience would sit. As for location, the Jumping Bean is the neighborhood place. Forget about parking --- the Jumping Bean's customers don't drive there because they live in Pilsen. (And, it is not worth driving to the cafe as a destination of its own.) The cafe is right in the heart of Pilsen. It is well placed for a short break from the library. Anybody walking to the Pink Line station in the morning can pick up a drink here on the way. In summary, the Cafe Jumping Bean is a neighborhood coffee shop that is a bit too small to qualify as a cafe. Its products are about average in quality, pricing is decent, and service is very good. The cafe would be nicer if it were a bit bigger. read more

I love this place. I've been here in the evenings to study during the semester and it's usually semicrowded with some college students, TAs, few academic professionals, artsy Pilsen people, etc. They've got free WiFi! Servers are nice and the atmosphere is cozy/quiet/artsy. My favorite is the White Satin Mocha and my friend always gets the Mocha Almond Delight. I've never had trouble finding parking. It's all meters anyways. I've heard some complaints about this neighborhood (crime rates) but I haven't had any issues. I don't mess with anyone and they don't mess with me. I'm just happy that Pilsen's got some great coffee places! read more

Cute little cafe in Pilsen. They make a great Cuban sandwich and good coffee as well. Would not recommend going with more than three or so people, the cafe itself is quite small and so it is always difficult to find seating. read more

My bf and I were walking through the neighborhood looking for something to snack on. This place was packed but got a table. Great atmosphere to just sit down and chat. They have sandwiches, salads and pastries. As well as plenty of espresso drinks. We ordered some sandwiches, carrot cake and a Satin Mocha. Our food came quick and it was good. I don't know what to say about a sandwich. Lol. It wasnt bad. The carrot cake was yummy!!! Pretty big slice. My drink was a little weak. Meh. Really nice chill out place. I'll definitely be back. read more