Kiubo open only over the weekends is definitely a coffee shop that you should stop by! I loved the…read morequemaditas latte. It was very warm, autumnal to drink on a cold winter morning. The staff members are very friendly and even helped me heat up the ham and cheese croissant! The Kiubo community center is a joint collaboration with a flower shop and souvenirs shop. May sure to check them out!

Retail collective called KIUBO started by 3 aspiring millennials. Coffee is exclusively sourced…read morefrom cafe de mujeres Mexico. The space is design from their travels in Mexico and looks amazing- see pics. Flowers also on-site We had the elotito - a cappuccino with a distinct presence of elote. Perfectly sweetened with silky smooth frothy milk. You feel all the TLC they put in opening this place. You should check it out this is not just another coffee shop. This is local, distinct and cool. Highly recommended.

Found this place by accident while I was in the area. It's got this cool coffee-brewery setup where…read moreyou can actually see how they make everything and the Russian space theme is a nice touch. Right up my alley. I got an almond croissant and a hot chocolate. The croissant came out warm, crispy on the outside, soft and flaky inside. The almonds made it even better, adding a crunch and nutty flavor in every bite. It's the small details that just makes the whole thing different. The hot chocolate was rich, creamy and it had an after taste that I couldn't figure out but it matched perfectly with the croissant. The guys working there (pretty sure they were the owners) were super friendly and easygoing. Only thing is, they take their time with the drinks but you can tell it's because they actually care about what they're making. Totally worth the wait. Perfect spot to slow down and start your morning.

Came in for some coffee on a morning. The coffee was cold like I like it this time of year. It was…read morecertainly cold brew. I requested sugar and milk. Did the job of waking me up. I read a book while I was enjoying my coffee and when I looked up occasionally you can see a plane fly by because Midway isn't terribly far away.

This place is great! I got a jibarito steak sandwich and my bf got a Cubano. Both sandwiches were…read moreso clean tasting. The jibarito was nice and crunchy and the steak was seasoned just right. The Cubano was great! Im always afraid to order it because ive had one taste like too much pork. This one did not taste too porky at all. To drink, we had a passion fruit juice and a watermelon juice. They were both so fresh! The passion fruit juice was just as sweet as you thought it would be. The staff was so friendly and they make sure you have what you need to enjoy your food.

I think that the term "hidden gem" is often over used. However, there are still some places where…read morethe term definitely applies. Dulce Cafe Cubano is most certainly one of them. This is a small sandwich shop on Chicago's southside making some amazing food. First, the food I excellent. I tried the jibarito, medianoche (similar to a cubano, but with an egg) and the tripleta. I liked all them, but my favorite was the tripleta. I loved that all of the flavors of the meats seemed to work together. Also do not skip out on their pastries and drinks. I especially recommend the frappe. Second their food is a great value. I believe that none of their sandwiches are more than $11, with many of their less than $10, and I think, most of, if not all, of their drinks are less than $5. You get a good bang for your buck here. Third, the staff is friendly and service is fast. You order at a window and wait for your food to be ready. I felt that my food was ready super fast and it was very fresh. In sum, this is a must visit hidden gem.

Delicious, unique and classic, pastries and baked goods;…read moreAttentively and graciously provided; In a comfortably open and light space; With a neighborly welcoming atmosphere.

Amazing Portuguese pastries, a super cute coffee shop, and exceptional customer service!…read more I stopped in here with a friend during a neighborhood food crawl to help local businesses after ICE came into our city to wreak havoc on its citizens and local businesses. My friend and I decided to try a cup of their coffee, and we split several pastries to try together. OH MY GOD. We couldn't stop talking about the pastel de nata de chocolate! It was the most perfect custardy, chocolaty, melt-in-your-mouth, pastry! The seasonal coffees were equally dreamy. It was one of our favorite stops on the crawl, and we cant wait to come back for a coffee date! I only wish they were here when I lived just a few feet away a few years back!

Haven't seen many Puerto Rican restaurants on the south side, and this one is the only one in the…read moreMcKinley Park area. If you're looking for Puerto Rican food and in the area, it's a decent spot which is why it gets 4 stars. The Jibaritos were tasty and so was the arroz con gandules! I think the restaurant is a unique concept: it's a combination of a small Christian book store and a home-like cafe combined with a Puerto Rican restaurant. The menu is small. The servers are kind and bring the food quickly.

Always great food and kind, welcoming people / service! I wish I had a job so I could go more often.read more

I was impressed with how many interesting items were on the menu. They have a lot of Latin fusion…read moreitems. I couldn't try everything in one sitting so I will have to come back. The staff was very nice. There was a mix of young professional groups, parents with kids and singles just dining for one.

Just wow, I came in and ordered 1 item from a very decadent menu, hot chocolate Oaxaca style…read more(Chocolate Oaxaqueño). It came as a masterpiece. The art was intricate, the chocolate delicious. After all of that, my favorite part was when all of the bells and whistles were gone, and I could just taste the subtleness of the chocolate, it wasn't too sweet. It helped that I ordered it with oat milk. It was amazing.

Friendly workers, food is always good, and the Frappuccino's never disappoint, I'll always go back…read morefor the item itself

My friend and I were looking for somewhere to eat near by and saw this place and went in. There's…read moreso much to choose from! They have crepes, paninis, waffles, croissants, tortas, and more. They have really good flavor and everything tastes homemade because it is.

Such a beautiful coffee shop & cafe! We decided to grab breakfast here on my last day in Chicago. I…read morechose a chai latte along with a Nutella & banana croissant. Delicious! Cafe is on a near street, with a bookstore across the way, and a wine bar next door. Will definitely visit again!

Very beautiful with chandeliers and elegant walls. We were greeted by a friendly cashier who just…read moremoved to Chicago from sunny San Diego. I got a lavender latte, and my mom got a strawberry latte. They were both a bit sweet, but the lavender latte was pretty good. A lot of people camp out with their computers, and there are outlets and free wi-fi. But it's also great to chat and talk with people.

This southside coffee shops offered a variety of drinks (caffeinated/ non-caffeinated option) but…read morethe best part in my option is their flights. Why would you not order a flight to try a variety of drinks all at once? We had the hibiscus lemonade and matcha flight, the mango con crema and banana con crema were the standouts. We went on a weekend and there was a long line but it moved pretty quickly. Limited seating space but there are also chairs and tables on the outside. Street parking available. They also offer brunch food items which we did not get to try. But overall cute shop with a variety of speciality drinks that I will definitely try in the future.

Stockyard Coffee House in Chicago, Illinois. Overall, I really liked it. The only small downside…read morewas that it felt a bit warm inside, probably because it was already a hot day outside. The staff--at least the person who helped me--didn't feel super welcoming. Not that they were rude, just not particularly warm either. I get it though, because even I get a little irritable when it's hot, so maybe that played a part. What I love the most is that it's Latina-owned, and that's something I truly admire. I always try to support Latino entrepreneurs when they're doing things right, and this place is definitely doing something creative. We ordered two flights--one with coffee and one with matcha. Each flight comes with four small samples, and they were all seasonal fall flavors, which I thought was such a fun and unique idea. It's cool because you get to try different drinks in little cups, almost like a tasting experience. The coffee flight (we got it iced) was amazing--the flavors were bold and had that strong coffee taste I personally love. The matcha flight was also fun, but I would have preferred a stronger matcha flavor in some of them. They also have plenty of milk options--we ordered ours with oat milk and it was delicious. On top of that, they have a pretty wide food menu with bagels, sandwiches, wraps, and more. We tried the tuna sandwich and it was really good, definitely worth recommending. The café has little chairs outside, the vibe inside is cozy, and I loved that they were playing Spanish music. That's something you don't usually find in most coffee shops here, and it gave the place extra personality. The only thing I'm still unsure about is the price. For two flights (coffee + matcha) and the sandwich, the total was around $55. Maybe that's a bit expensive--or maybe it's just the nature of ordering flights, since I had never tried that before. Either way, it was worth it for the experience and the flavors. In short, it's a cute, cozy, and creative spot that's definitely worth checking out--especially if you're into seasonal flavors, want to try something unique, and love supporting Latina-owned businesses in Chicago.

There was a bakery at this location when I was growing up in the neighborhood back in the 50-60's…read more I can't remember the name right now, but it was sad day when it closed. I am not sure how long it has been Famosa Bakery. I know I've been here at least once in the past 20 years, but I guess I wasn't so impressed as to come back. I decided to give it another try after reading the other two Yelp reviews. The bakery has a "vintage" (aka old) look to it. What I do like about it, however, is that the bakery items are "protected" by glass doors. Another bakery in the area has their cookies and pastries on open tables /shelves were you help yourself. You also help yourself here, but at least the bakery goods aren't out in the open. A couple of weeks ago I stopped in and bought a bear claw and a Mexican cakey-cookie (?). It only cost $1.23 for both items! Joslyn (not sure if I am spelling name correctly) was the clerk and she was very nice. I learned they also sell coffee. Unfortunately, both items were somewhat stale. Since it was only $1.23, I thought perhaps I bought them from a discounted day (or more) old section. I decided I would give them another try before writing this review. I stopped by again today. There was a different clerk, but she was nice also. I was looking at the doughnuts and she assured me they were fresh, so I decided to purchase one. It was 61¢. Not only was the doughnut fresh, it tasted really good. It was far better than any doughnut that I have gotten from Dunkin Donuts--l haven't gotten a fresh doughnut from them in about 25 years. And that is at any Dunkin Donuts. The only problem today was that I wish I would have been brave enough to buy more than one doughnut! It was really good. I will be back and hopefully will be bumping up the rating another star soon. Gage Park, My Neighborhood - Review #22

All the pastries are so incredibly cheap! The pastries range from 15 to 75 CENTS! And the people…read moreare so sweet, and everything is incredibly fresh, even at the end of the day. And so many options for such a low-key store: croissants, madeleines, donuts, Danishes, cinnamon rolls, frosted or unfrosted, cookies, cakes, and the list goes on. I had the round sweet bun, and it was delicious, not too rich with subtle flavors. Also there are corn flour options for the gluten free!