Can't believe I haven't written a review for Afro Joes in 5 years! I LOOOVVEEE this establishment!…read moreI love the owners! I love the live music! I love the vibe! When I say coffee shop, Afro Joes is what I'm looking for. Great customer service, cozy interior, natural light, drink specials and light bites! The short rib grilled cheese is THEE sandwich to order. Their cucumber salad on the side is amazing. This time I ordered the Blue Magic which is an ice latte with blueberry and lavender flavored topped with strawberry cold foam. I love earthy flavors so this was perfect. I also ordered the butternut squash danish. It was very flaky and the filling wasn't too sweet. A nice compliment to my drink. My mom ordered the Kayla Chai which she said was good! There was live singing during my visit which put the cherry on top.

I've been a loyal customer. I even send guest from my Airbnb and family whenever they are in town…read more I'm highly disappointed today. Ordered my usually and instead of duck bacon it has regular bacon which I can't eat. They basically said they couldn't replace it because they don't make mistakes and it wasn't on the receipt. So I was instructed to throw it in the garbage and no type of replacement would be given. What a way to treat people. We all know things happen. $16 waisted.

We ordered 2 drinks : - Iced pistachio matcha latte w/ oat…read moremilk - Sweet potato latte - hot First, the vibes are so great & everyone there is super sweet. The two ladies that work there today had such a vibrant and fun energy! They were both patient & really kind. We ordered two drinks, iced pistachio matcha latte w/ oat milk & the hot sweet potato latte. The iced pistachio matcha latte has a nutty aroma, balanced flavors & not too sweet. The flavors don't overpower one another. She used a ceremonial matcha & the matcha color is such a vibrant green, love to see it! The sweet potato latte wasn't overly strong, I think you could taste their house spice blend, I didn't taste too much sweet potatoes, however the flavors compliment each other beautifully. Overall, their drinks are super creative & they seem really innovative with their menu. Thanks for all the vibes and good drink recommendations :)

I didn't really like the vibe, felt unwelcome and like I was being a bother. The coffee was just…read moreokay. Unfortunately won't be giving it another chance.

I had a horchata cold brew. It was fabulous!! my only wish for this place is if there was better…read moreparking. Not THEIR fault.....Archer ave is rough!

As coffee spots go this wasn't to bad but remember cash isn't accepted. A selection of treats to…read morehave in the morning and decent selection of breakfast sandwich's. Overall I stop by again and grab a cup of joe.

So we FINALLY went in and grabbed coffee! Hubby hat a hot chai latte and I had an iced Nutella…read morelatte. Both were delicious! The service was fabulous, amazing ladies there and they did a great job on our coffee orders. It's such a cute coffee shop and they are expanding to have ice cream too so we are looking forward to going back to check it out! Warm feelings and good energy here!

Updated Review: Tried out the second store location in…read moreWhiting. Nice large store, service is friendly and helpful. Love the donuts and other items, and coffee drinks are good as always. Great addition to the area. Would recommend. *************************************** Small coffee shop inside a Panderia = *Perfection!!* Delicious Green tea latte (a little bumbed because the tapioca pearls weren't ready yet, but At least I know they make them fresh!) My husband enjoyed his Caramel frappe', friendly service and would highly recommend.

The coffee, their house blend is awesome, great flavor. Cindy, the owner was very friendly. I am…read moredefinitely coming back here again for more coffee and possibly a muffin or brownie next time.

Nice owner operated place. You'll always get a fresh cup or take your beans to go. Real coffee,…read morereally good!

I came to try the coffee, and the xocolatte was just what I wanted. Not too sweet, thick, rich, and…read moredefinitely chocolatey. I stayed to work for a bit, and there are lots of tables, the music is pleasant and not too loud, and there were quite a few other people who had the same idea as I did. If I lived closer to here, I would be here a lot more! Workers are friendly and well-informed. Also a nice thing, they are physically connected to a bakery that has plenty of options, including elote pan, tamales and tortas! Will be back to try those and the frappes!

The service here is not bad, and the staff generally do a good job of working under the conditions…read morepresented. Most of them show genuine interest and experience in coffee, so for those unsure of what to order you can definitely get help in finding something to suite your needs: that being said the quality of the coffee varies wildly, often depending almost entirely on who is behind the bar rather than the ingredients in the drink. I've come and eaten from here multiple times and brought friends for different food truck events, dj sets, etc. their cuisine is all massively overpriced for the neighborhood, the worst example of this being the jalepeno chicken salad sandwich which was chicken salad between two plain pieces of untoasted white bread sold for a staggering 13.99. The empanadas are also serviceable, but a hard sell at 8 dollars a piece;especially when much better empanadas (ones actually from locals rather than a greedy wannabe Michelin star chef) can be found for 3 bucks each down the block. I'd advise against ordering these items but there's a good chance whatever you order is out of stock anyways since management seems to have major issues on the operational front, not to mention the perpetual lack of updates to the online menu. Online responses to reviews will show the back of the yards PR team boasting that their community "deserves nice things too" to justify their pricing, but the disconnect between these prices and those just down the street are not the sign of a business which serves its neighbors. A great alternative for cuisine in the area is Grano Panaderia y Cafe or just down 47th. The vibe inside this place is cold, sterile, and dreary despite the efforts of many of the hardworking employees it is clear the are understaffed, underpaid and overworked. If you attempt to tip, the employees will inform you they aren't allowed to receive tips as a part of their "livable wages" though you'll never see them there more than three times a week. Curious. It doesn't match the lovely decor of the other businesses in the the neighborhood. The establishment proudly wears their back of the yards and Mexican pride yet the owner drives a Tesla. Even more interesting now that they're rolling out "trans joy" drinks driving the car of the country's richest transphobe. Every aspect of this establishment is a performance. The food performs as local upper echelon cafe food despite tasting often average at best, the drinks perform as in-house made despite tasting strikingly similar to Costco brand coffee, and the management perform as paragons of equity despite clear signs of poor business practices. If you support back of the yards as a neighborhood and want some good food and drink during your visit here, there's a half a dozen places within a mile that are worth the walk to. Back of the yards coffee makes lots of bold claims, but falls short across the board. 2/5.

Tried the new shop on the block, and I LOVED IT!! Close to home, cheap prices, friendly service…read more It's simply decorated and very clean. The menu mimics a few of the mainstream brand specialty coffees, but I'm interested in the refreshers for next time! I was suggested an iced caramel latte to sip while on my way home! Semi sweet just like I asked for :) Thanks Mo!

What an amazing bucket of coffee. I was driving by and noticed it had signs that said grand opening…read moreso I pulled in to try it out. I'm so happy I did. The guy who took my order was very pleasant and made one heck of a cup of coffee. I ordered the Spanish Latte and I'm already dreaming of my next cup. No seating inside (maybe coming soon) but very nice inside.

Wow!!! Just stopped by for lunch for the first time... my mouth is still watering even after…read moreeating. The steak jibarito was absolutely delicious, one of the best things I've eaten! I wasn't sure about the plantains as bread but it was so good, and added such a great texture. The steak was so tender and flavorful. Sometimes, food is so good that you have to share it. I had to stop myself from eating all of it so I can bring some home to my boyfriend. I cannot wait to come back, which will be very soon! FYI, when you walk in, you might not notice there is a staircase to the left near the bathroom. I think there must be a cute seating area up there, don't miss it!

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.