This local coffee shop has amazing coffee and pastries (chocolate croissants are my favorite). Love when I can stop by before work.

The vibes are nice and the food is pretty good! Didn't blow my socks away or anything, but I think it's a standard and solid breakfast/brunch spot, and you can sit there as long as you want since it's mostly self service. One side of the booth has superrr plump cushions that sink in when you sit and pillows too. Saw some ppl working on their laptops too - perfect remote work spot. I cannot resist ordering pasta whenever it's on any menu so I got the wild mushroom Alfredo fettuccine, which came with a really light and creamy sauce and some porcini mushrooms. I loveddd the thinly sheet shaved gruyere cheese on top which added some nice salty bits throughout the pasta. For this being mainly a brunch spot, thought this was quite delish and al dente. I think they make their pastries in house! You could see the inside of their baking kitchen through the glass windows! read more

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I stopped into Cupitol before work to grab a quick coffee and breakfast to go because they were the only coffee shop in the West Loop open early, and it ended up being just what I needed. I ordered an iced Nutella latté, a bagel with cream cheese, and hash browns to go. While I waited for my food and drink, I sat in the open seating. There are plenty of seating options for solo diners, small groups, and mid-size groups. The Nutella latté wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, so it's the perfect option for someone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth in the morning while still getting their caffeine fix. The bagel was toasted to perfection and came with Philly cream cheese. The hash browns came out fresh and were excellent-- not undercooked like I've found those of other coffee shops to be. Cupitol also offers a full lunch menu, and if the food is as fresh and delicious as the breakfast menu, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I stopped here for a quick bite before catching a train out of Ogilvie Transportation Center. It was not too busy for a Sunday morning. It is a counter service place, where you order at the counter and they bring the food to your table but you pick up your drinks from the counter. I got the breakfast sandwich that came with bacon, American cheese, and a fried egg on a croissant. The bacon was perfectly cooked as I prefer for it to be on the crispy side. The staff were friendly and informed me it would take about 5 minutes for the iced green tea that I ordered. I was appreciative of getting the heads up. Because I had a bit of time I opted to dine in. The space is a little small but I would call it cozy and not too cramped. This might be my go to place for breakfast before catching a train in the future. read more

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Cupitol coffee is amazing. The people are very friendly and the vibes are immaculate. Great location that's near my work and other places I frequent. I highly recommend! read more

Ordered a smoothie on a Saturday after a workout class. Was okay. But, i guess that's what I get for ordering a smoothie at a coffee shop. Cute interior, service was pleasant enough. Would try again for sure. read more

I have kinda mixed feelings about the place. I have ordered here a couple times when leaving the Metra station, which makes it a super duper convenient stop (especially on those days when I continue over to the CTA station instead taking a taxi). What I like: Their croissants are amazing, and I'm not even a croissant fan! I've ordered their breakfast sandwich and the croissant on which it's built is amazing. Buttery, flaky--a lot of other croissants look even more unappetizing now. They use a fried egg in the sandwich but I was able to select scrambled when I ordered online and they accommodated that request, so I assume you could as at the point of sale for a swap of egg style too. I've also had a pastry--actually, I think two, because I know I've had a cinnamon roll and I may have had a cheese danish too. The cinnamon roll doesn't look exactly like they often do--it looks like it's made in a muffin pan, but it is indeed a cinnamon roll and it's really good. What I don't like: Their pickup system, or lack thereof. I placed an order online so that I didn't have to wait when I got off the train. I ordered it when we were at the Clybourn stop so that it would be finished or close to when I got there. So when I arrived I wasn't sure where to go for pickup. It didn't make sense that I would need to stand in line so I went in via the exit door and... nothing that told me, by communication after placing my order or in store, that told me what next. The person at the register had a line of at least seven folks almost out the door so it didn't really seem like I should cut in to ask him whilst he was taking an order, and obviously that makes no sense anyway. There was a woman behind the espresso machine making drinks. There was a pickup sign on the counter but that seemed to be for those people who had just placed their order in store (and either way, there wasn't anything there). There was a woman wandering around and into the back but as I stood there for a few minutes, she didn't say anything. So finally I asked the woman making drinks where I was supposed to pick up an online order and the woman who was wandering went to get it (it was behind the counter, where it had been sitting since I got there because I had been watching the folks that had been in the front for a time when I could interrupt and none had brought something out). She placed it on the pickup area on the counter... so why couldn't they have left it there from the start and I could have just picked it up and left? Something they really need to improve upon since they do online orders. They have a good amount of indoor seating and they also have outdoor seating. If I understand correctly, they have wine and stuff in the evening? Good idea. I'll definitely be returning, because there's truly no easier way to get a quick breakfast or drink to go when I hop off the train, but I guess I'll just be pushier next time and/or cut in front of other customers. read more

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Service was very fast! Our food came out just as fast as our drinks. For the location, prices were incredibly reasonable. Our food was also delicious! Definitely a good spot when you want something good, filling, and quick! read more

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Perfect fast, casual brunch place on the go! Also a good spot for sit down, reading or working. The cortado (latte) art was adorable as seen in many other pics! And the service was most notably the best part :) we enjoyed our little stop through here. read more

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Excellent Customer Service!! Very good ambiance & decor with fresh flowers on a beautiful long wood table. Would have rated it 5/5 for only that. The food we ordered just seemed bland with not a lot of distinct stand out flavors, hence the 4/5 stars. Our group ordered the Breakfast Sandwich, Lox Bagel (wasn't a fan of the herb cream cheese), Classic Breakfast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl (very good curry flavor-Gluten Free). Would definitely return and try some other items on the menu. read more

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Amazing food and service at Cupitol! They have clean and healthy ingredients in their food and I would highly recommend trying this spot! And there is a very cute patio! read more

Cupitol - european breakfast (made with homemade granola and honey from Greece - how amazing!!) Breakfast Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really cute spot, easy parking out front, and right next door to the French Market. Lots of space to work and have a snack and cup of coffee. Great view into the bakery which was fun as well. My sister and I met up to co-work, and had an issue connecting to wifi. We asked the various workers there a total of 4 times for help. We were told they aren't allowed to touch the WIFI and also "it was working for them, so it should be working" for us. Disappointing to pay top dollar for parking and coffee only to find out we had to leave. Luckily they refunded me for my coffee and Soho House took excellent care of us. Surprised that out of all the people working there, no one seemed to care at all. Also I'm sad I couldn't try the cream of chicken soup :( I was ready to sit there for a while and try different items and take pics!!! read more

I love this place! It's the perfect affordable, quick and cute lunch or breakfast stop! Service is fast, and staff is so friendly! They are dog friendly and have a patio! They gave our doggies pup cups! I had the iced cafe freddo, which is an iced cappuccino and it was soooo delicious! Will be getting this again and again. I also had the Cobb salad with chicken. This chicken was so crispy and moist, while the salad was perfectly dressed. I cant wait to keep coming here, it's my new go to! read more

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I'm saddened that this place is no longer what it used to be. Food is still good but it does not justify the price; the quality has changed and it's just no longer worth it. The presentation and customer service is heavily lacking as compared to a year ago. I still enjoy the coffee and the fact that you get it in an actual cup instead of a paper one when you dine in, but that's about it. read more

The croissants are always cold and unfortunately the sandwiches aren't any better. The chicken is always dry (I gave them more than one chance), the burger is unseasoned and for the high price around $11, you don't get a side. The bread is tasty, but you coudl buy a loaf elsewhere and make your own delicious sandwich. Stick to getting coffee and tea here, those are good. read more

Cute coffee spot downtown, perfect place to meet up and chat. I ordered the iced caramel macchiato latte. Served up quickly, it did not disappoint. I'd visit again... read more

Had a quick breakfast at theis coffee shop before a meeting. There order attendant and the server were both pleasant. The coffee shop has a small area for seating with chairs and benches. Although comfortable, they do need to shampoo the material on the bench seating. I ordered a Chai Tea latte and Lox and bagel. The Chai was a bit weak in the herb taste and something on the lox and bagel was a bit salty. I could not tell if it was the bagel or lox. I would return again to try some of their pastries and would order a different beverage. read more

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Came here for brunch and was a bit disappointed. The Nutella latte didn't have enough Nutella flavor in it- needed more of a hazelnut flavor to it. shroom omelet- it was WAY under seasoned, and couldn't really taste the cheese in it. Felt like I could make a much better one at home. Shrimp tostada was also ok- I didn't think the shrimp was seasoned well- and it didn't add much to the tostado itself. Yogurt/granola was the best thing I had there but that is really hard to mess up. Blueberry lemon pancakes were the best bite I had but it wasn't lemony at all- it needed that and a whip cream to add to it. Also there were things on their menu that they didn't have but they didn't notify us- which is always frustrating. read more

It's a nice quick coffee stop that bakes their own pastries. They smell fabulous, I wish I could eat them. The staff were friendly and service was very quick. Mostly people getting coffee and pastries on the way to work. One thing I do really like is the family style table, come have coffee with friends. read more

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Cute cafe in west loop. Multiple locations. Fast service. Can get busy during weekends. read more

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Counter service joint with tasty food and a relaxed ambiance, conveniently located in the Ogilvie Transportation Center. The sparkling water fountain is a great touch!! read more

I came here with my friend for brunch and we ordered the sweet potato bowl and the gravlax bagel! I didn't try the bagel sandwich but she said it was good- the sweet potato bowl was also tasty but not what I was expecting. I didn't really taste much coconut, but I liked the addition of the poached egg. Though we had to wait a bit to get seated our food came out pretty quickly! Seems like a popular spot for brunch so I would recommend coming earlier rather than later to avoid a wait! read more

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This was my first time here and I was not disappointed. I kind of just followed suit because you stand in line to order your food and let the cashier know what number table you will seat and they bring your food to you. Everything is self service i.e water and condiments. The place is extremely small. There's outdoor seating but that's going to be no good in the winter time. There's only about 13 tables that sit 2 ppl on the inside. Not counting the 1 that seats about 10-11 ppl(to be shared). I'm a connoisseur of corned beef hash and when I tell you this corned beef hash was so delicious, probably one of the best ones I've ever had. The sticky buns with that oh so delicious butter is a must have!! Pancakes were a hit. The hashbrowns and eggs were a bit of a disappointment. The eggs came out cold and a hash browns had no flavor to them. Chicken sausage was delicious as well. The rest of the meal definitely made up for those eggs and hash browns. They do a great drive here on their pastries. I definitely will be back. read more

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Just stumbled upon this place while walking around, and it turned out to be one of the better cafes we visited in Chicago. The cashiers were very kind, and the pistachio croissant was the best I've ever had! They also serve pots of tea which I love but not everyone has them. The seating area is a bit small and the all good spots were taken, but it seems like a great sunny spot to get some work done and there are several outlets around the tables to charge up. Would return. read more

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Very happened they open this near West Loop location as I used to date someone that lived right by the Streeterville location and now that I'm not seeing her that one is a bit out of the way lol! This one is located right next to the French Market which isnt far from me so its walkable. Staff here is always cool...my guys behind the counter are very funny and helpful if you have questions or need recommendations on food/drinks. I pretty much get the same thing as I am addicted to the Number 5 which is Off the bone Ham, fried egg and cheese on a croissant. The ham is like crack!! I've had the Breakfast Sandwich once and its basically the Number 5 but has bacon instead of the delicious ham. They have lots of breakfast items on the menu that I have yet to try but looks very good. They serve mimosas and other brunch style cocktails as well. Vibe here is very chill and always a good group of people. Its great for early dates as they close at 3 or rolling through solo for breakfast/brunch. Love this joint! read more

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Went here for lunch on Thanksgiving. Nice, quaint, breakfast/ lunch spot. Me and my wife arrived around 1 pm. I ordered the split pea soup the vegan soup option for Thursday it was decent. Also the cupitol burger cooked medium well which was quite tasty, it came with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and some thicker tasty bacon. 4/5. Then the fries were on point, fresh cut, 5/5. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Fresh food, casual but cute interior, good prices. The french toast was my favorite and the mushroom omelette was pretty good as well. Walked in on a Sunday for brunch and there was plenty of seating. read more

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Stumbled upon when leaving the nail salon and decided to stop in. This place has so much potential because it's a nice place that sell all types of coffees, juices and even have breakfast food and sandwiches. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and a blueberry mimosa, which the mimosa was delish with kick! Who doesn't love a tasty buzzy mimosa?? That's $9...Ambiance is really nice. It has a true coffee feel with couches and long work style desks you can sit and to work while you sip on a hot or cold beverage. I enjoyed my visit. Knocking a star off because service lacked a little whereas I had to go up to the counter to order and wasn't told the ordering procedure when seated. My mimosa did not come and I had to go back to the counter and ask for it, but again these are small things that can be fixed and they gave me a free mimosa for my troubles so that was customer service. Cool Trendy Spot. read more

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This place has amazing service and very delicious food and drinks. We came around 9:40 and had our food by 9:50. Everything is amazing but would say drinks and savory is the way to go, although the pastry's are fresh and look great we didn't get any. Everything is clean and the staff was here to clean our table as soon as we were ready read more

Cupitol - Half order of blueberry lemon pancakes! We loved them, not super sweet but perfect! - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is SO GOOD!! There's plenty of cute and cozy seating with the best pastry and drinks options ever! I absolutely loved loved loved the Nutella tart and the iced latte was so good too! Loved the way it was served in a mason jar too! Highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Came here on a whim after walking on the river walk and it's right beside a train station and a cute french market. They had a pretty long line when we got there which extended out the door but it moves quick. The inside is small so seating may be an issue on busy days. I ordered a Nutella latte and a avocado toast. The latte and the toast were really good! The only reason why I'm giving 4 stars is because I didn't realize my avocado toast only came with one piece of bread! The cost is about $10 so I figured it would come with either something else or an additional toast. I was still pretty hungry after I finished. I'll definitely come back to this spot though cause I did enjoy my food and drink but I'll probably order something else off of the menu or in addition to my meal. read more

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Still my go-to for a midday coffee at work, but I think the word got out and the cafe got a little complacent on service? Maybe because I usually get there around the time for change of shift, but I felt like the new staff has been a little lackluster and out of it the past couple of times - orders were wrong or really slow, etc. When Javier and Stephanie worked there, my days lit up after a coffee run because they were so friendly and attentive, and I never hesitated to tip 22% on the screen. Nowadays, sometimes I feel a bit icky for giving more than 18%... Well anyway, food and coffee are still decent, despite rising prices and automatically added fees... Just wanted to give a little reminder/ encouragement to management/ staff to keep service consistency. :) read more

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The service was very good. You order your food and they bring it to your table. The portions are decent enough. The food was very well made. We arrived early but it became busy as time passed. They have a full breakfast menu, and pastries. There is public parking out front. read more

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A friend and I picked up a croissant at the French Market next door and were looking for a nice espresso to go with it. Mission accomplished! Cupitol hit the spot! Great little cafe and the espressos were delicious. read more

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Cupitol is a super cute cafe tucked away next to the French Market. I've been living in this area for the past two years and just now realized it was there. It's a hidden gem, in my opinion! The cafe itself is pretty small with lots of tables packed in, so it gets pretty cozy and hard to navigate, especially if you visit during prime brunch hours. During off hours, it calms down and is a great place to get a little work done. The bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is served on a croissant and is what dreams are made of. It's one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a while. The hot chocolate, espresso drinks, and matcha also get a 10/10 from me. Service is friendly and they work hard to get your orders out quickly. A condiment bar is provided and is well stocked with anything you might need for your food or drinks. I'll definitely be back to Cupitol again! read more

Sandwich was thrown together, 1 slice of bacon and usual it comes with 2 and for whatever reason there wasn't a full slice of cheeese read more

Cupitol - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot may look small from the outside, but inside has a variety of seating options. I came here around 2pm on a Wednesday and there were quite a few people here enjoying coffee, late lunch, working/studying on laptops. I grabbed a Nutella Latte with Almond milk and it was pretty good. I do wish the Nutella flavor was a bit stronger but I still enjoyed my drink. I spent some time here reading a book and the overall ambiance is lively and there is music playing, but it wasn't an issue since I wore headphones. Didn't try the food but from what I saw, it looked pretty good. read more

We were trying to find a local coffee shop so we stopped by Cupitol. It's very busy on a Sunday afternoon but the line went by fast. I am sensitive to caffeine, but love coffee so I usually get a decaf pour over coffee at Dunkin. I asked for a decaf iced coffee and the person at the register looked at me like I was speaking another language. She then proceeded to tell me all I could get was a decaf iced latte but then changed it to a decaf iced americano. My boyfriend got a regular iced americano and an avocado wrap. When they called our name, my boyfriend realized the second coffee looked different. They told me mine was fine and I could take it. I started to drink it when it dawned upon me that they probably gave me regular instead of decaf so I asked to make sure. They confirmed it was incorrect all together and didn't even apologize. The cashier told the other worker "it's okay don't worry about it". Good to know that the customer doesn't matter when you make a mistake. Overall the coffee was pretty bad so we dumped it on our walk and the avocado wrap was bland. I'm still struggling to understand how a coffee shop doesn't sell regular pour over coffee or have better decaf options (with labeling to avoid mistakes). I guess people nowadays want specialty coffee drinks so it is what it is. read more

Love this place! Amazing experience! Great staff! I was very pleased with the quality of the food! read more

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Update: the service is way better today- I think the owner or manager was handling the orders and he was so nice and welcoming! They make all the bake goods in house (minus the bagels) which I LOVE!! read more