Found this place by accident while I was in the area. It's got this cool coffee-brewery setup where…read moreyou can actually see how they make everything and the Russian space theme is a nice touch. Right up my alley. I got an almond croissant and a hot chocolate. The croissant came out warm, crispy on the outside, soft and flaky inside. The almonds made it even better, adding a crunch and nutty flavor in every bite. It's the small details that just makes the whole thing different. The hot chocolate was rich, creamy and it had an after taste that I couldn't figure out but it matched perfectly with the croissant. The guys working there (pretty sure they were the owners) were super friendly and easygoing. Only thing is, they take their time with the drinks but you can tell it's because they actually care about what they're making. Totally worth the wait. Perfect spot to slow down and start your morning.

Came in for some coffee on a morning. The coffee was cold like I like it this time of year. It was…read morecertainly cold brew. I requested sugar and milk. Did the job of waking me up. I read a book while I was enjoying my coffee and when I looked up occasionally you can see a plane fly by because Midway isn't terribly far away.

This place is great! I got a jibarito steak sandwich and my bf got a Cubano. Both sandwiches were…read moreso clean tasting. The jibarito was nice and crunchy and the steak was seasoned just right. The Cubano was great! Im always afraid to order it because ive had one taste like too much pork. This one did not taste too porky at all. To drink, we had a passion fruit juice and a watermelon juice. They were both so fresh! The passion fruit juice was just as sweet as you thought it would be. The staff was so friendly and they make sure you have what you need to enjoy your food.

I think that the term "hidden gem" is often over used. However, there are still some places where…read morethe term definitely applies. Dulce Cafe Cubano is most certainly one of them. This is a small sandwich shop on Chicago's southside making some amazing food. First, the food I excellent. I tried the jibarito, medianoche (similar to a cubano, but with an egg) and the tripleta. I liked all them, but my favorite was the tripleta. I loved that all of the flavors of the meats seemed to work together. Also do not skip out on their pastries and drinks. I especially recommend the frappe. Second their food is a great value. I believe that none of their sandwiches are more than $11, with many of their less than $10, and I think, most of, if not all, of their drinks are less than $5. You get a good bang for your buck here. Third, the staff is friendly and service is fast. You order at a window and wait for your food to be ready. I felt that my food was ready super fast and it was very fresh. In sum, this is a must visit hidden gem.

Delicious, unique and classic, pastries and baked goods;…read moreAttentively and graciously provided; In a comfortably open and light space; With a neighborly welcoming atmosphere.

A little pricey but delicious! Been here a couple times and each time we had coffee and pastries…read more The egg tarts, coconut cake, and others we tried were all really good. Also tried a few different seasonal or unique lattes, all of which I've enjoyed. I'd come back here. Just plan for an $8 coffee, but I suppose that's not unusual anymore in Chicago.

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.

Jibaritos, empanadas are good. pina colada and mango smoothies are great! Good place to study…read moreand work

Second location I have visited! Had to travel around the city a bit and arranged to meet a friend…read morehere. Have loved both visits service is helpful and for a small place they're using tablets for their servers and handled a totally custom order without problems! (It probably helped they weren't busy yet.) We hung around for a while on a weekday and though it was getting crowded we weren't rushed to leave. I loved the creative use of dark-stained wooden crates to deal with an extra large window that may have been 'too-open' had it been left like just as a window. (I know, weird thing to notice.) Would absolutely come here or try another of their locations again.

I was impressed with how many interesting items were on the menu. They have a lot of Latin fusion…read moreitems. I couldn't try everything in one sitting so I will have to come back. The staff was very nice. There was a mix of young professional groups, parents with kids and singles just dining for one.

This place is incredible, some of he best matcha, and the cold brew is bomb…read more Plus it's a local run spot, what's not to love!

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, got the small iced Americano, it was bomb and service was very…read morequick and nice!

Friendly workers, food is always good, and the Frappuccino's never disappoint, I'll always go back…read morefor the item itself

My friend and I were looking for somewhere to eat near by and saw this place and went in. There's…read moreso much to choose from! They have crepes, paninis, waffles, croissants, tortas, and more. They have really good flavor and everything tastes homemade because it is.

Beautiful inside with a classy coffee shop vibe. No computers are allowed on the weekends. Honestly…read moreit was nice to see people catch up with each other without heads buried under laptops. Coffee was solid, tried their vanilla latte. They have their own selection of food but didn't get a chance to try this time.

Beautiful space! Really good coffee and quick service…read more We enjoyed the drinks we got and the interior heightened the experience. Also appreciate the sign that it's a no laptop zone on weekends. Person taking the order was grumpy and rude. We figured she's having a bad day and still tipped her. Nonetheless, we'd visit again for the menu items!