Beat empanadas in Chicago!!! And the dirty horchata chai was…read moreto die for. This place is so cute and comfy. The staff is so sweet and helpful. I seriously could have just camped out for the morning. It's the best!

PSA: they use a powder for the horchata. We ordered an iced horchata latte, horchata chai, a…read morenutella crepe, and some pastries. Our order took over 15 minutes for everything, including the coffees and pastries. I'm not entirely sure why the wait was so long for the coffee and pastries because there was no one in line ahead of us. In fact, while we were there, there was someone who came to pick up an order and was told it would be another 7-8 minutes before it was ready. That said, between the wait time and the powdered horchata, we won't be returning. Although the pastries were not bad, there's a Cafe Tola nearby that has a lot more empanada selections and a bomb horchata latte!

The folks are very sweet and kind. Everything in here emanates the amazing community fostered here…read more The menu is simple but has everything you'd hope a great cafe would. Your socks will remain firmly on your feet at the quality of the food and drinks, but the atmosphere is why you're here. The only critique I can garner is that the food and drinks are good but not worth going out of your way for. If I was a little more local I'd be coming in for lunch every day!

It's a nice, quiet cafe with a great brunch menu and happy staff. There is lots of art for both…read moredisplay and sale. Worth the visit!

we stopped for a quick coffee and bite to eat and we loved it! the employees were super friendly…read moreand our food was out pretty quickly.

Food was pretty good but 45 mins and several asks for a simple order of bacon for a whinny kid and…read morestill never got it?? Then they wanted to charge me double for that bacon that never arrived, no me jodan. What pissed me off the most was the music, terrible choice of pop country slop.

Very nice very cozy place!! Highly recommende!! Service was good!! good was deliciousread more

I love this place! Colorful decor and furniture, its bright and fun ambiance is warm and inviting…read more Spacious cafe with plenty of seating and two large rooms. Friendly service. The food and beverages are delicious! I loved the southwest chicken sandwich, as well as the Caesar salad with chicken. Every ingredient tasted fresh and high quality, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The sandwich also came with a tasty cup of soup. The tomato soup was very nice, and the croutons on top were the perfect touch. I enjoyed such a fun matcha latte! It was called Super Monkey Ball matcha and the presentation was great! The banana cream topping with cinnamon filled the top. Really comfortable place to relax with friends or get some work done.

This caught me completely by surprise…read more My friend and I just wrapped up having dinner and were looking for a place we could enjoy a desert that was something other than the usual boring ice cream or cake. I looked up Google for ideas and came across the TAJ Coffee House which was only a few minutes away from where we dined. The photos looked impressive, but I had absolutely no idea what was to come. We walked in and were immediately greeted by Shams and Louai. Their warmth and great personalities made my friend and I feel instantly welcomed and valued. To the right of the shop, our eyes were drawn to a wall of gorgeous, colorful Turkish candies which were a mind-blowing experience to behold. This, plus an elegant, large, comfortable sitting area with sumptuous gray cushioned chairs, lovely chandeliers and beautiful decor set TAJ far and above any coffee house we have ever seen --- and we've seen many! When we walked to the counter, Shams and Louai were so helpful and accommodating as we asked questions about all the astonishingly beautiful pastries, cakes and candies in the glass cases before us. Everything in front of us was unbelievably appetizing to the eye and nearly all were items we had never seen before. My friend and I settled on a variety of "Turkish Delights" and "Turkish Sweets" to get out feet wet, and we loved each and every selection we ordered. We ate a pistachio baklava which was the finest we ever had. I also tried a cake which had a dark reddish glaze and was similar to tres leches but far superior. We also sampled a variety of candies and nougats that were transcendent. One candy, in particular, was rolled in dried, chopped rose petals and was my absolute favorite. I had to order a few more to take home. For drinks, we tried their lotus milkshake which was magnificent. The types of drinks TAJ offers is extraordinary. They range from various hot and cold coffees (including Turkish) to iced shaken espressos, matcha drinks, Turkish teas, Dubai chocolate drinks, frappe, smoothies, juices and glorious mojito-style concoctions. As mentioned earlier, my friend and I had no idea what to expect from this but came out of TAJ stunned by the spectacular offerings within. The flavors we encountered were unlike anything we ever experienced before, and we will definitely make the TAJ Coffee House a regular place to savor over and over again. Once more, special recognition must be given to both Shams and Louai. They are ideal ambassadors for TAJ Coffee House and need to be recognized for it. They provided wonderful customer service and were kind, professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. Perfection!

Café with Turkish Sweets and Drinks…read more This café has plenty of seating and offers a variety of Turkish desserts, candies, coffee, and specialty drinks. I ordered the Ube Matcha Latte and a small knafeh to go. The service was excellent--the staff patiently answered all of my questions and made me feel welcome. Ube Matcha Latte (3.5/5 ) - I ordered it without ice, so I didn't get the beautiful color gradient I was hoping to see, but it still tasted great. I especially liked that it wasn't overly sweet. Knafeh (4/5 ) - This was my first time trying knafeh. I think it would taste even better if you eat it in the café, where it's served on a hot metal plate that keeps the cheese warm and melted. It has a unique texture--a chewy layer of melted cheese on the bottom, topped with grainy pancake like layer, then finished with crushed pistachios and sweet syrup. It was a fun and delicious dessert to try.

I had the coquito hot latte .... So freakin goood and I got to try the coffee warmer thats in the…read morephoto too! The empanadas are so good too packed with flavor and a great size even the vegetarian options Theres a lot of work space here as well as great wifi Service was beautiful and real I appreciate the atmosphere here.

I seriously cannot get enough of their coffee. Decaf usually tastes like old gym socks, but not…read moretheir decaf! I tried one of their empanadas today as a quick grab and go and man it was a good snack. I'm so happy to have found this spot, and it's a bonus that they let neighborhood organizations meet here. Thank you!!!

Came in, took my order, everything was fine. but my sons lemonade had no ice. My chai was very VERY…read morebitter (I didn't drink it) my food order took more than 20 mins (2 sandwiches that WE NEVER GOT) so I walked out. Literally tipped $10 JUST TO SIT THERE & WATCH other guys who had barely got there get drinks and their food out. FIRST AND LAST TIME WE GO

Cozy spot for a good almond latte. The pastries are not to be missed. While the coffee is good,…read morethe pastries are excellent. I heard this is a pretty new spot and I'm glad they're here! I will be back!

Great local coffee shop offering Mexican flavors like cafe de olla and horchata latte, and homemade…read morebaked empanadas using buttermilk dough for the breading. Prices were very fair and the barista was very funny, welcoming and friendly. I came in with my brother during a rainy day so things were slow. The seating was actually put away because of that, but we didn't mind because we planned on grabbing things to go. Steak empanada was fantastic and the baked buttermilk dough was a great complement vs the typical frying. Each specialty coffee or latte comes with 2 espresso shots but they can be customized to 1 or even add more. I had the cafe de olla which wasn't very sweet so it was perfect as I don't like sugary or overly creamy coffee. The interior space is very limited so I believe this place will be mostly a to-go shop. Paid street parking in the area

Any hate on this place is crazy and I'm blown away by some of the other reviews…read more Believe has been a go-to for a couple months now for me and the staff has been great, the coffee and tea are phenomenal and the empanadas are the BEST. When it comes to the empanadas they are not a fried, they use a biscuit dough and they have a special quality to them that I've never had anywhere else. My favorite are the Chicken Mole and Ham, Egg, and Cheese. I cannot recommend these enough, they are made with heart and are literally some of the best food you can grab near Milwaukee and Belmont at the moment. This is a small cafe, downgrading it in review for being a stop and shop is unacceptable and asinine. This is the type of place you stop by to grab and drink/some delicious walkable food and be on your way. Should they ever expand I am in support of it but it's a small spot and that's perfectly fine. The staff is always respectful and polite, they will ask how your day is going and make good conversation. That kind of thing is hard to come by in other coffee shops and it's what gets me going back to this place, it's a little community spot. Also, as a tea person these days, their Black tea is my favorite, I get it with some peach flavoring and it's always a little vacation. The coffee is also not WATERED DOWN as another reviewer mentioned, give me a god damn break. It's a standard medium roast coffee and it kicks IMO, I grab one on cleaning days. I haven't had the speciality drinks but I've heard from other friends in the neighborhood they are especially good. Avondale is gentrifying, you have your options: you can go to Dunkin and get the same old, you can go to Magnifco and overpay a developer dormitory coffee shop, or you can support a truly down to earth and wonderful local business. And while I like a standard shitty Dunkin cup every once in a while, Believe is where the real quality and community is at. All the best otherwise.