Cozy and huge coffee shop! They have my beloved oat milk for lattes. And tons of donuts, cakes,…read morecroissants, cheesecakes and also custard and pies! And cookies and danishes and muffins. Oh my! The pies kind of look like homemade individual sized pizza pockets with either spinach, chicken, veggie or zatar. They're on the bottom shelf in the picture. All kinds of pastries from savory to sweet. I was eyeing the chicken pie for a future visit during lunchtime. If you want to work on your laptop, the free WIFI is good and there are charge cord plugs all along the wall. I like how spacious and bright it is inside, not to mention the high ceilings. When I get cabin fever it's nice to "escape" to a clean and friendly location like this.

Every time I come here it gets better and better. This time we had Spanish Lattes, Date Cake and…read morePistachio Cheesecake. A perfect post dinner dessert. Love this place is in the neighborhood and open late. The desserts are divine, coffee rich and the atmosphere is so comfortable and welcoming.

Been tagging along to my buddy's catholic club here and there. I joined yesterday and suggested we…read morego hang out at Nighthawks (since it seems catholics like to drink). Turns out yesterday just *happened* to be the satanic drag show sponsored by Malört, called Church of Malört! The bartenders were dressed up like priests, there was a guy dressed like a friar in the back grilling free hot dogs. They had tarot readings and spin the wheel. I spun the wheel and got a free shot of special edition sweet corn malört, and some merch. My friends got merch too. The drag queens had fire outfits on and they were hilarious. The catholic club made it seem like I'll never be allowed to choose the location again, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case since they all had a great time. Thank you Nighthawks for the amazing story. I will certainly be back for some more fun events.

A good neighborhood bar that is not so frat-party but has a proper patio that allows dogs. Its…read moreconvenient that you can order food at the neighbor place and have it delivered to your place and it is easy to hang out. The cocktail menu is constantly changing and makes it interesting, and the personnel are not unfriendly and reserved. It is a good place to have casual encounters or a casual night out. To that, service is sometimes a little spotty and the seating is limited particularly during rush times. The atmosphere is pleasant in general, although some additional detail could be used and make the experience truly high. Worth going to see, should you happen to be passing by.

While City Skyline makes a respectable cup of coffee, latte in my case, it's the vibe that will…read morehave me coming back. City skyline has a ton of aviation-related memorabilia, including bona-fide airplane seats and a bulkhead, complete with overhead compartments. I was even temped to buckle my seatbelt for the completeness of the experience, but felt that if there was 'turbulence' this was perhaps the only case where I *wouldn't* want my seatbelt fastened. Together with the aforementioned, the vibe is comfy, and not a bad spot to spend an hour or two. The latte I ordered was good. It wasn't overly sweet, and had great flavor. A latte lover would likely get more enjoyment out of it, compared to someone like me, who like their coffee industrial strength with the bitterness to go with it. The prices are fair - not the cheapest ever, but without the gut punch of competitors. The service is great. It is polite and fast. Point also for being mindful of a person experiencing a mental health condition outside, and locking the door that they do not create a severe disruption. Final verdict: The coffee is very good, but the cozy, aviation vibe is the real selling point! Would recommend?: Yes, especially to av-geeks. Would return?: Yes, especially when I get the itch to simulate flying somewhere, only without delays, TSA, or any of the discombobulation related to airports and flying.

This coffee shop has an airplane theme. The backroom had a cool wall art display with paper planes…read more I tried the horchata latte because that was the drink they were promoting that day. It was way too sweet. They added syrup even though the horchata is already supposed to be sweet. Unfortunately I couldn't finish my latte because it was too sweet and I ended up throwing it out.

Cute tea shop right off of the North Park University campus on Foster. Unique flavors like kumquat…read morelemonade. I really liked the inside , very light and bright and white. Lots of space to chat and do work. Service was quick and friendly. Not sure if this is a neighborhood place or a college hangout #teahouse #asian #tea

rebranded and remodeled! looks niceeee comfy spot and tried this matcha drink and it's just the…read moreright combination of match and ube foam. def a worth drink!

Such a cute and cozy place, where they are kind and quick. Cappuccino is amazing. They have 3…read moredifferent sections for whatever you're in the mood for, an inside area, a covered porch area, and an outside terrace!

Going up Lincoln Avenue amongst a bunch of crummy looking buildings is a similar looking building…read morewhere you can get coffee, tea, and other hot drinks. It's also not good looking inside, so it's not the typical coffee shop to stay at a long time. Cafe Utjeha has been around quite a while yet many people don't know about it. Has pretty good products as far as coffee at affordable prices. The service was friendly at least from the barista, while the men are kind of just there it seems. A reason why many haven't known about this place is because of where it actually is. It's easy to miss it because there's not much going on. This is north of Lincoln Square, where there's a lot more hip stuff. Clean interior, at least as far as you can see because it's dimly lit. It's not that welcoming compared to a typical coffee shop. At least the female barista was friendly. The men who worked there didn't interact. As far as the coffee, it's good. It's about $3 for most things. Has some non dairy milks. There's some pastries like this flaky thing kind of like baklava, or you can get something healthier like an orange. Basic stuff in this small cafe. It's kind of like being in Turkey or some Eastern European type of place with music. There wasn't that much of a smoke smell as there had been previously.

Sandwich was by far one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. So yummy. Oatmeal cookie latte…read morewas so delicious. Staff was super nice!

My first time at a Backlot coffee since they're all in north Chicago. Its a pretty cozy space with…read morefree wifi, fair seating, and street parking nearby (metered outside but free at the neighboring park) They offer pastries and sandwiches as well so youll be able to power through a day studying there. I got the honey lavender and cardamom rose lattes, which were good but I feel like they were a bit too similar. The lavender and rose elements were more subtle than I would prefer, but I did like that they weren't too sweet which let the espresso stand out PSA they also offers pup cups so overall pretty happy with my visit. Id certainly return if im in the area again and would love to try the other menu items, in addition to more seasonal drinks

I absolutely love this place, The Outdoor Cafe has such a cozy, welcoming vibe and I love all the…read morelittle decorations that make it feel so comfortable and inviting. The staff is always friendly, and Michelle, my usual barista, is always so sweet. I especially love their iced tea and Vietnamese iced coffee. Every once in a while, I'll grab a taro boba, which is probably my favorite. I've also tried a few different pastries and sandwiches too, and everything has been fresh and pretty good. because this has become my go-to spot in the community. I love stopping by, getting a to go order or taking a break and getting some work done over here it's a change of environment for me. They're also open until 9 PM which is a plus.

Loved this spot! We ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and it was soooo good. The cafe has a super…read morecute outdoor-style vibe even though the seating is indoors, which made it feel really cozy and unique. They also had baked goods and sandwiches that looked delicious, but we only stopped in for coffee this time. Service was fast. Definitely coming back to try more!

On a hot sunny day, we were craving some Korean shaved ice (bingsoo). We decided to stop by Java &…read moreMug cafe after a quick google search of their menu. I was shocked to see how empty the cafe was, especially on a hot day. The quality of the bingsoo was great and really hit the spot! We ordered the injeolmi and strawberry flavors and both were very tasty! I would recommend this cafe for those looking for authentic Korean shaved ice around Chicago.

Went solely for their fruit and red bean shaved ice. The ice could've been finer (I had to chew on…read moresome larger shards of ice which wasn't pleasant), but otherwise we enjoyed it, and I was very happy to see that it had all the makings of an old school patbingsoo with both fruit and red bean, as well as mochi and ice cream, which is rare nowadays. It was pricey but enough for 2 people to share. Metered parking on a weekend evening was easy. My only complaint is that it had a strange, unpleasant smell inside (we were there in the evening during the weekend of April 25th). Also, when I came a few years ago, it had a really cozy, welcoming vibe packed with comfy couches. Now, it just looks like basic tables and plastic chairs, lacking comfort, character, and charm. I'm hoping to return to try the sweet potato latte and the other shaved ices, but I hope they do something about the smell and make the space feel more cozy and inviting.

I stopped by Oromo one afternoon for a quick pick-me-up. The woman working the register was so…read moresweet and welcoming. I asked her for some recommendations and she suggested one of the frozen drinks. I'm so glad she did because I have been craving it ever since! They have a few frozen drinks to choose from, but I went with the cold brew + hazelnut truffle. It's made with housemade hazelnut milk, cold brew, cacao, frozen bananas, housemade coconut caramel, maple syrup, vanilla, and seasalt. Trust me-- it is just as heavenly as it sounds! I forgot to get photos of it because I drank it so quickly--sorry! The space is so cute inside and it's in a fun area to wander around, right in the heart of Lincoln Square. Can't wait to come back!

I wanted to love Oromo Cafe. I popped in for lunch during a visit to Lincoln Square, primarily…read morebecause the menu sounded fabulous - so many plant based options, including house-made milks. Unfortunately the menu overpromises and the food underdelivers, at least that day. -Lentil soup: good flavor, but very watery, more like broth than soup. The amount of soup barely reached a third of the way up the bowl, and the price of $7 for the bowl size was candidly just not worth it. -Beet hummus sandwich: again, good flavor, but I was anticipating a sandwich (as per menu description). What was presented was a single piece of naan spread with a thin layer of beet hummus, scattered with a few toppings. For $13 my expectations were higher. The beet hummus was delicious; with the goal of recreating this at home I asked a member of the staff about the ingredients. Unfortunately rather than saying, "I'm not sure, but let me check," they responded with "I don't know. I just started and I don't know most of the menu items." There is a lot of fabulous food in Chicago. Although Oromo Cafe is fine, I recommend saving ones dining experience and money for something truly fabulous.

Been meaning to check this place out for awhile and finally made it-really glad I did! Really clean…read moreroom with beautiful wood beams and high ceilings and pretty lighting. Great pool tables and service. Lots of good drinks both hard and NA. Haven't tried any food yet but I'll def be back! Good prices to play and weekday happy hour for shooting pool and drinks.

Very fun and chill environment! We rented a pool table and had a blast as the pro came over to try…read moreto help us. We were quick for drinks and able to order food out of house which was so nice.