yesss that is a dope matcha. i got the mango sticky rice matcha and it was so delicious. it was a…read moregreat sweet level and on a dessert vibe. all the other drinks looked so good i want to try everything. the drink was presented very beautifully i don't think they have a bathroom for customers here. if they do i did not see

Cafe Mako is in a nice spot close to Lincoln Park and the Zoo. The matcha mango sticky rice made…read morefor a good treat and caffeine boost after a lot of walking. The interior is small and it was packed during Labor Day weekend. We were able to order and had to wait, but it didn't feel unreasonable. I'd imagine it's quicker not on a holiday. Service was efficient and friendly. It's pretty cool observing the baristas make the drinks. The prices are on the higher end, something to be aware of.

Very modern/upscaly coffee spot but welcoming at the same time…read more I def enjoyed my Tiramisu iced latte! I like the concept behind the coffee shop of promoting mental health awareness. There are a lot of activities that they offer so I will certainly check those out... Besides a coffee shop, it's a nice little community with a welcoming space.

I've seen this place online and was happy to finally have the chance to try their wares…read more Unfortunately, I got there late in the day, and all but one of the pastries were gone. The one they had left looked good, but it wasn't exactly what I had my heart set on. However, they had a specialty drink that satisfied my need for chocolate to the best of its ability. I ordered the tiramisu drink, and it was heavenly. It was truly what I needed to help me through the rest of the day. The location itself is absolutely wonderful. Sitting right in the middle of the Three Cities Social fifth-floor space, it feels like a little treat within a treat. Grab your drink or pastry, find a place to sit, and enjoy the atmosphere. I can't wait to go back, preferably a little earlier next time so I can finally get my hands on those pastries.

I was very excited to try this place after seeing it on Instagram, and I was not disappointed!…read more I came here a few months ago, and it was an amazing space to work out of. It's just a beautiful, feminine space like even the bathroom was decked out in pink! I loved it. While there, I got a sandwich and strawberry matcha. I really enjoyed both. It's honestly made me crave strawberry matcha since then. There was one girl there working, and she was really helpful in explaining the difference in drinks to me. Can't wait to go back!

While in the West Loop on a warm weekend I was craving a refreshing drink. I did a quick Yelp…read moresearch and Matcha Cita came up. When I arrived I was amazed at how large the space was for a matcha shop. The counter to order was very long and there were plenty of tables of chairs available and they weren't cramped close to one another. The menu was located on the far back wall and the font was small so it was hard to look at the menu while ordering at the counter, but fortunately nobody was behind me in line while ordering. I ordered three drinks to try different things. First was the Pink Señorita with strawberry, pitaya, matcha, and coconut milk. Second was the Pistachio Honey Latte with pistachio, honey, and choice of matcha according to the menu, though I wasn't given a choice of matcha. Last was Bluetiful which included blueberry, blue spirulina, collagen, matcha, and vanilla almond milk. Pink Señorita was probably the more flavorful drink of the three although something about it the strawberry gave off an artificial taste. The Pistachio Honey Latte had a nice pistachio flavor that didn't overpower the matcha. Bluetiful was the least favorite drink since it didn't taste like anything at all; it had an interesting blue color but other than that it tasted like heavily diluted matcha with no hints of blueberry or vanilla almond milk or anything at all. All of these were ordered in 20 oz cups and I felt the price of $8.95 was a bit steep for each of the three, especially considering that the drinks didn't all taste quite as expected. By no means are the drinks from Matcha Cita authentic Japanese style matcha drinks, but they provide a bougie twist on classic matcha similar to other higher priced smoothie and juice shops. I did notice it was unsanitary for the barista to touch the garbage bag behind the counter as if she was about to throw out the trash, take my order at the register, and then start making the drinks without washing her hands, but I didn't want to make a scene and call her out on it; at least she wasn't touching the ingredients directly with her hands, I guess. If you're craving a unique type of drink on a hot day in the West Loop, Matcha Cita is an option but it may be better to stick with the basics and try to watch the barista making your order behind the counter to ensure proper food handling practices are performed.

I was looking for a quick and casual lunch spot, and my friend's roommate suggested Mano Modern…read moreCafe for a Filipino rice bowl. The interior is pretty big with lots of seating, but it was pretty empty for a Monday afternoon. I was able to order the counter and the server handed me my order within 5-10 minutes. SILOG - LONGANISA (3 PCS) - 10.50 This is their breakfast rice bowl which comes with three pieces of longanisa, garlic rice, fried egg, and green onion for garnish. The longanisa was sweet, savory, and juicy. However, the bowl was just mainly rice (which I didn't finish eating after I ran out of protein). It wasn't seasoned enough to enjoy on its own. Pretty decent and affordable. Mano Modern Cafe is a nice quick and easy Filipino option in the West Town neighborhood.

We were visiting Chicago and while I was looking around our area I had seen that this place was…read morepretty close. It caught my attention because I'm from MN and we don't have many Filipino restaurants! On our last day we walked here and first off, I loved the interior it was so so cute! It felt very cozy and had a decent amount of seating. We didn't get any drinks but we did order two pork belly bowls. It wasn't the cheapest ever but we also probably picked the most expensive meat on the menu. Either way, it was so so so so worth it. It was so delicious. My boyfriend and I went silent and couldn't stop eating and looking at each other saying "this is soooo good" the entire time. The sauce they used on the bowl was almost creamy? and had such balanced flavors. I WISH this was in Minnesota, I think I'd be there every week. The staff was very nice and our food came out very quickly! I will be returning when I go to Chicago next.

Definitely on my radar now when I'm looking for a cafe to do work. I ordered the lavender latte and…read moreit has to be the best lavender latte I had in Chicago. The lavender flavor is strong in the best way. I didn't have time to try the baked goods, besides the breakfast hash galette which was amazing. Just from presentation alone, you can tell bakers know what they're doing. Appreciate there is a separate section for takeout orders to help with line management!

Making Milli by Metric my very first stop in Chicago was a good decision The lattes were expertly…read morecrafted and delicious. The pastries were just as tasty, though they were served quite cold, which left me wondering if they were pulled straight from a fridge. Service was great though! A delightful surprise was seeing that they also serve beautiful, full loaves of fresh bread. The cafe itself has a very warm, intimate ambiance. Just a heads up: seating is incredibly limited, giving it a snug neighborhood feel. I wouldn't recommend rolling up with a large group, but it's the perfect spot to grab a great coffee and a loaf of bread to go.

We hired Taiyaki Chicago for our wedding and they were amazing from start to finish. They were…read moresuper responsive during planning, flexible when we changed the start time last minute, and even created a cute custom sign with our signature flavor. The taiyaki station was one of the biggest hits of the night, both kids and adults loved customizing their own combinations and toppings. The ice cream was yummy and the presentation was so cute and great for photos. We had 200 guests, and they kept the line moving while maintaining great energy the entire time. People still mention Taiyaki Chicago as one of their favorite parts of the night. Highly recommend for weddings and events!

Its a vegan scam. Warning for milk lovers, EVERYTHING is…read moredairy-free! They say that they have a vegan option--while its already vegan. Its always empty compared to Dairy Queen and Kurimu. Terrible business model-I bet they won't be in business within 10 years.

Please come back or please make it permeant in Chicago…read more It was a popup inside of Design within Reach in Westloop. Bear hug no notes, that's it.

My roommate was raving about Canyon Coffee, so I knew I needed to try them out. I came by on a…read moreWednesday morning. The pop-up is located inside the DWR store; it's a super aesthetic space but on the smaller side with limited seating. I got the seasonal Espresso Tonic, which was plum-flavored. It was DELICIOUS. I felt that the espresso quality was very good, and the drink was well balanced. The plum taste added the perfect amount of sweetness without overpowering the coffee. They also had pastries from Allez Cafe, which all looked super yummy. All in all, this was really good coffee! I will definitely recommend them for a good caffeine fix.

Amazing beautifully presented coffee, very kind and respectful service and a nice store ambiance…read more My favorites are the strawberry matcha and sea salt coffee! However sometimes they are inconsistent with the preparation of the drinks. I will get one drink in a large cup and another in a small cup when they are the same drink but with just one topping difference. The small crushed ice is good but always required, you can't ask for no ice for some reason. And sometimes when I request a topping they forget to add it. Or they forget to seal the drink, maybe if they could ask you if you want the drink sealed beforehand that would be helpful. In all honesty their coffee is amazing quality, so delicious, and very unique in Chicago making them an amazing choice. I just hope the service can acclimate and find their footing so they can truly stand out.

It's nice to have a boba place in the area. The drinks are slightly overpriced in my…read moreopinion..service moves pretty fast and the place looks well maintained... I have gone in twice.. One, was for the strawberry matcha, which was okay... The second drink is the one that I was not to pleased with... The brown sugar boba tea with cream brulee was not what I expected in taste... It tasted sweet, but there was no taste of the brown sugar and much less any taste of the cream brulee... It honestly just tasted like milk with boba with a thick creamy consistency and a hint of brown sugar..no idea when the creme brulee flavor was supposed to kick in because I never it tasted it. I felt I drank all those calories for a drink that really had no flavor.