Upon my arrival to my new neighborhood (pilsen) I was quickly informed of the jumping bean. Today is my first time visiting and I think I am in love.From the very friendly and attentive service to the moderately priced "bottomless cup" of coffee, the jumping bean is the perfect place to escape the craziness of the city and just relax. There is free wifi and the art and colors that surround you are a beauty of their own. read more

Coffee and pan con queso were so delicious!! I loved the view and the vibrant colors not to mention everyone there was extremely nice! I will definitely be making more stops when I'm around Pilsen!! read more

Sweet people. Great coffee. A Pilsen must! Try their mocha almond delight!

My friend took me here recently and along with Francesca's cafe, this spot will definitely become my new home when I'm in the area. I had the white satin mocha, the portion was pretty big for compared to other chicago coffee shops. It was the perfect amount of sweetness balanced with delicious coffee. My friend had the iced version and it might've been even more delicious. He also bought a sandwich which came with a side of chips or pasta, plenty of food to go around. The cafe was cozy and cut, not a ton of seats, but then again I went on a friday evening so I was lucky enough to snag one just as someone left. Oh and the service was superb. They even brought the food/drinks to our table for us and wouldn't let us pay until we were ready to leave. Since my visit a week ago, I've been constantly day dreaming about another mocha from there, but I don't live close so I'll have to wait for the weekend. read more

I have been going to CJB even before I moved to Pilsen, I stop in after my morning run and see the same crew. I wish they had fresh cut fruit in the am, banana's are cool but I think all the cake's and cookies and other junk food needs to be limited. At times getting a coffee refill can be slow at night. I would like CJB to go back to the old days and focus more on the customer and the service, they owe it to Pilsen. read more

I've been coming to this little gem since years back. I finally decided to try their black bean burger and it was actually REALLY good! The carrot cake was a pre-bought type cake and I was not impressed as much. The mexican hot chocolate was good. I guess I'm just spoiled by my abuelita's home made chocolate, and when I say home made.. I MEAN home made (from cacao bean and almonds being grounded..) so nothing compares to her hot chocolate but theirs is good too :) read more

Great cafe con leche - excited to try other items as well. Good location and vibe as well.

We eat here almost everyday. It is reasonably priced and reasonably healthy. We love their chai tea so much we could marry it!!

I can't tell if this is a yuppie coffee shop attempting to be the vanguard of gentrification or a local eatery adapting to its changing surroundings. It could be neither, it could be both, but it matters not! It's a charming cafe with plenty to offer...except for wifi...which was busted while I was visiting. read more

Came here with three other friends. By the time 6:30pm rolled around, I was hungry and in desperate need of food. I ordered the black bean burger, and my mind was totally blown. I've had my fair share of black bean burgers in and out of Chicago, but the burger I had at the Jumping Bean has been by far the best. The burger surprised attacked me and it already had ketchup, mustard, and mayo on it which I thought was weird but I didn't mind that. It came with tomatoes, lettuce and onion and the burger itself was a little spicy, which tasted amazing on the whole. The burger was huge and I finished it within 15 minutes of careful chewing. The burger comes with a side of pasta or chips, and I got the chips. The chips were your standard potato chips, but nothing too overbearing. I tried my friend's pasta and it was really great! I'd probably get the pasta next time. In the end, we got two raspberry cheesecakes to share amongst the four of us. And let me tell you, I live for cheesecake and this was one awesome cheesecake. Very smooth and not very cheese-y. The portion was big, and there was plenty for everyone to share. The black bean burger less than $5 and the cheesecake was $3.25. Not a bad deal, considering how expensive black bean burgers are elsewhere but not even as half as delicious as the burger here! Very cramped space, but the cashiers and waiters here are super laid-back and really cool. My friend spilled his half and half and there were no complaints (out loud) whatsoever. The chill atmosphere and cool cashiers/waiters is what makes this place 5 stars and not 4! read more

Cafe Jumping Bean is so great. They have amazing caramel cappucinos & their foccacia sandwiches are delicious! My favorite is the Pepperoni Foccacia. Their prices are very reasonable too and the staff is real friendly, great place to study or catch up with a friend read more

Great atmosphere but was absolutely packed and we couldn't hang out - we had to take our coffee to go. It warrants a trip earlier in the morning to secure a good spot by the window. They also have the coolest coffee shop t-shirt I've ever seen. read more

With the consumer whore-ism of Starbucks, Caribou, etc ... it's nice to see mom and pop coffee shops every once in a while, and Jumping Bean is a hidden gem within a completely AWESOME neighborhood. Not only that, they have some pretty good food, and you can get this giant bowl of soup and a drink for under $8. Not to shabby. The only real downside is that people pour in and start computing ... which I'm not a fan of, because they take up a lot of space, especially if I just want to go and enjoy a cup of coffee and a book. read more

Great place cannot really deduct any starts but to be warned it does get very busy!! Especially weekends! The glazed donuts and coffee drinks are fire! Also the focaccia pizzas. Why not support a local business and prices are average! Just remember to tip! read more

What else needs to be said - I only wish they had a actual way to sell the art on the walls - I wanted to buy a couple things and nobody could tell me how... read more

I will say this is probably the cafe I've been to that has the MOST attentive staff ever. I sat here all day as I worked from this cafe. I had a large coffee, a soy latte, a chocolate scone and a bowl of soup throughout the course of the day. I think my biggest complaint about this place is that it was freezing inside (which I guess it was a good thing because it was blazing outside) so it's a rather small complaint. There is limited outlets though so if you're trying to work through the day like me, you either sit in the corner seat or bust. The coffee was a solid dark roast from cafevito (?) and the latte was good as well. The screaming bean (which I had the server explain to me) was good as well, (I searched through all the yelp reviews and no one has one that explains what this is...) IT's 3 espresso shots with some pumps of mocha. Reminds me of drinking an undertow except with a ton more liquid? Not a bad way to drink espresso. I guess you should be screaming after, I was not because... I just drink a lot of coffee. But overall I had a really pleasant experience. Would love to try the focaccias next time as they smelled and looked heavenly, I was just so busy that I forgot to really eat lunch altogether and instead drank the soup at 3 pm. Soup was a bit salty -- got the cream of chicken with brown rice soup. Mainly drank because i was so cold... read more

A neighborhood staple for a quick delicious place to eat. Everything on the menu is so good! My favorites include the garden burger, veggie focaccia, and lox bagel. The actual place is small so there is limited seating. Overall one of my favorite places in Chicago. read more

I liked their croissant and they have a sandwich with beans, cheese, and avocado that's nice. They burn the coffee and the WiFi is unreliable. And the service is pretty bad. read more

First of all the owners have always been on top of their game even after all these years. I can honestly say, I was one of their first clients. Whenever, I am in the hood, I always make it a point to visit. They always remember my drink double iced espresso (basically an americano). They are the best! Great food too, their veggie foccacia is the bomb! read more

They now have soymilk! Hooray! But their wi-fi times are really limited now. Boo!

Awesome neighborhood coffee house on 18th street in Pilsen. Great coffee, great food options, not Starbuck's, kind of a hipster crowd if that's your thing, independent, did I say not Starbuck's? Check it out if you're in the hood. read more

Oh my gosh. I was blown away by how delicious their lattes are! I'm coming here as often as I can for their iced lattes! BONUS: they accept LevelUp! read more

Good coffee and food; love the atmosphere; but as others have said, it gets crowded, so seating's tight.

Thanks to Cafe Jumping Bean, I am now a believer. I never thought I would begin liking coffee until I tried the Bean's. Aside from the coffee, they have great cafe food. I love their veggie focaccia sandwich. Delicious. And their side pasta salad is fantastic too. Service here is great too. Staff is friendly and attentive. They can get busy on the weekends, but the line goes fast. Oh, and you dont' like coffee, make sure you try the Mexican Hot Chocolate. It's a favorite. read more

Great great place. Haven't explored Pilsen enough and I want to. This was a fun time. Got bottomless coffee, delicious. The espresso menu looked great and next time I will try that. I got the half sandwich and soup deal, super cheap. The chicken salad was good and the broccoli cheddar soup was even better! I wanted more! Then sat around and read for a while before ordering the pizza. I liked it! I will bring my wife here next time. I liked the space and clearly the community loves it, very busy! Thanks for the good time and great service. read more

The two times that I've been, i really enjoyed it. The sandwiches are really hearty and tasty, while also being affordable. My go to drink is the iced Carmella(this is because I'm addicted to sugar lol). Definitely one of my new fav spots read more

This is the epitome of a neighborhood cafe with great coffee drinks. They also have a menu of sandwiches, croissants and muffin/cookie desserts. Grab your laptop, study books or just a friend and swing by to check out this place. And whether you do a hot drink or an iced drink, you won't be disappointed! Be sure to bring extra cash on you though because they don't accept credit/debit. read more

I love this place! It is just a charming little coffee house that is never uncomfortably crowded. The atmosphere is very lite, airy and calming. I tend not to judge people based on their apperances so I have no clue if it is infiltrated with gringos, hipsters, or punks with blue hair. I just know that the staff is friendly, food is good, and enviorment is peaceful. I have a coffee house closer to my house that I use for go to coffee. However, if I want to hang out and relax I head over to the jumping bean. read more

I woke up this morning and said "I'll walk down to this Efebos place that Yelp says is awesome". Imagine my surprise when I got there and found that it was closed for remodeling. ... I walked half an hour for this? Anyway, I walked to the nearby Cafe Jumping Bean, the runner up on my list of coffee places to try. I'm glad I did! I had a latte and a muffin. The muffin was, honestly, somewhere between great and incredible. It was _tasty_. The latte was good, and I'll second the idea that they're using Intelligentsia coffee. I got a few "uh, everything ok? Need anything else?", which I took to mean "hey, are you going to take up that table with your laptop all day?" That's cool, they were nice about it. I would have moved if people had been waiting for tables. The combination of order at the counter (like a normal coffee shop) and paying after you're done is strange, but hey, whatever works. Maybe they were hoping I'd order a sandwich. read more

A neighborhood treat! I've nom'ed on the tuna melt, which was delish!, and plenty a mexican hot cocoa.

The excellent coffee, cool atmosphere, and great street views make this a fantastic spot for hanging out, especially on cold winter days or nights...but I can't quite get over the fact that they have no wifi at lunch hours or over the weekend. Yes, I know the place is small, and they need to encourage some turnover in their customer base to make a profit, but it's still a minus in my opinion. On the other hand, if you can tear yourself away from the internet for a minute or two, you won't find too many other coffee shops that have better atmosphere in the city. read more

I've been here several times and the ambiance is really lovely. The coffee and baked goods are excellent, and the service is fast. I love gazing at the local art that is always featured. Minus one star because at peak hours it can get uncomfortably cramped, and the baristas could be a smidge friendlier, but really those are minor details. read more

My boyfriend brought me here the other day and ordered the iced Chai. SO GOOD, I totally recommend it. The aesthetic of this place is a + as well. read more

Food and drink gets 4 stars...I had the iced white mocha and chicken focaccia sandwich...probably would go back just for that but perhaps get it to go. we had gone there recently on a saturday to study (having fond memories of it from college), and it was really busy. i think they used to have free wi-fi, but now they only have wifi at certain times, and not at peak times (including saturdays). also my bf was pretty sure one of the employees or owner was surfing the internet behind the counter. is that weird to anyone else or is it just us? and apparently you have to wear a fedora to go there. read more

A great spot to get a delicious vegetarian meal. We went there for brunch on a Sunday morning and it was packed. Luckily we got a place to sit. I got the Mexican hot chocolate which was DELICIOUS! Perfectly spiced and chocolatey at the same time. I got the chicken salad sandwich with a side of pasta. I loved the salad coz it wad a really nice pasta salad drizzled in herbs and olive oil. The sandwich was huge and had generous portions of chicken salad. My friend got a foccacia veggie sandwich that tasted like pizza coz the bread was just that tasty. It had melted cheese and bell pepper strips that made it taste even better than s pizza. I definitely recommend getting a foccacia sandwich-they have a couple of veg and meat options with the bread so you can get what u like won't be disappointed. They also have a number of different donuts and scones. I got a chocolate chip scone to go. It was HUGE and was pretty good although it was a tad less sweeter than I like it. The next time I go there ( which I will) I'll try the maple pecan cinnamon scone and a foccacia sandwich. They both looked delicious and I'm sure the maple pecan scone will be perfect!! read more

I happened upon this place after tutoring a student in the neighborhood. Really excellent coffee drinks, and delicious, freshly made turkey pastrami sandwich as part of a very extensive menu. With seating for about 20 to 30, the kitchen area is a little smaller, and you might have to wait a little bit longer than usual for your food. However, it's well worth it. read more

UPDATE: I have since tried their focacia sandwiches and THEY ARE PERFECTION. Lots of fresh crunchy veggies and oregano. Really wonderful and unique spin on a regular sandwich. So delish. read more

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This place is toda la bomba! I'm so glad they got rid of the snooty/rude employees. The best of the best remain! Their coffee and pastry selection is very good! But, let's be honest, it's their sandwiches that are pure perfection! Try the chicken pesto sandwich before they run out. I hate when that happens. Ruins my week. Seriously. read more

One of my new favorite go-to places in the city! Such a cute feel and great service! The barista made my drink perfect and I almost was gonna order another to go, kudos guys! read more