Kiubo open only over the weekends is definitely a coffee shop that you should stop by! I loved the…read morequemaditas latte. It was very warm, autumnal to drink on a cold winter morning. The staff members are very friendly and even helped me heat up the ham and cheese croissant! The Kiubo community center is a joint collaboration with a flower shop and souvenirs shop. May sure to check them out!

Retail collective called KIUBO started by 3 aspiring millennials. Coffee is exclusively sourced…read morefrom cafe de mujeres Mexico. The space is design from their travels in Mexico and looks amazing- see pics. Flowers also on-site We had the elotito - a cappuccino with a distinct presence of elote. Perfectly sweetened with silky smooth frothy milk. You feel all the TLC they put in opening this place. You should check it out this is not just another coffee shop. This is local, distinct and cool. Highly recommended.

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.

Amazing Portuguese pastries, a super cute coffee shop, and exceptional customer service!…read more I stopped in here with a friend during a neighborhood food crawl to help local businesses after ICE came into our city to wreak havoc on its citizens and local businesses. My friend and I decided to try a cup of their coffee, and we split several pastries to try together. OH MY GOD. We couldn't stop talking about the pastel de nata de chocolate! It was the most perfect custardy, chocolaty, melt-in-your-mouth, pastry! The seasonal coffees were equally dreamy. It was one of our favorite stops on the crawl, and we cant wait to come back for a coffee date! I only wish they were here when I lived just a few feet away a few years back!

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.

Always great food and kind, welcoming people / service! I wish I had a job so I could go more often.read more

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.

Just wow, I came in and ordered 1 item from a very decadent menu, hot chocolate Oaxaca style…read more(Chocolate Oaxaqueño). It came as a masterpiece. The art was intricate, the chocolate delicious. After all of that, my favorite part was when all of the bells and whistles were gone, and I could just taste the subtleness of the chocolate, it wasn't too sweet. It helped that I ordered it with oat milk. It was amazing.

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!

Definitely recommend this gem. Simple menu but done right. They have bacon, egg, and cheese or…read moresausage, egg and cheese sandwiches on a bagel or croissant. This establishment is run by two brothers and they are generous with the egg to meat ratio. The bagels and croissant they build the sandwiches on are also good. Service is friendly and there's outdoor and indoor seating. Really loved the hot chocolate with the dash of cinnamon they added.

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.

Such a beautiful coffee shop & cafe! We decided to grab breakfast here on my last day in Chicago. I…read morechose a chai latte along with a Nutella & banana croissant. Delicious! Cafe is on a near street, with a bookstore across the way, and a wine bar next door. Will definitely visit again!

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee and place to work. The inside is cozy, with a few tables and…read moresome window/bar style seats. The iced horchata latte was great!

My friend has been telling me to try this place for years! I finally gave it a try and now I'm…read moreobsessed! The horchata latte is sooo good. Their breakfast sandwich is also great. It is a little small inside but they have other seating outside. I see some reviews saying the staff was rude or unwelcoming and the wait times are long. My first visit I did feel the girl taking my order was standoffish and cold but I brushed it off bc everyone doesn't have a warm, bubbly personality. After that first time, the staff has been very friendly so it could've just been an off day. The wait times are long when it's busy. There may be a line out of the door at times but that's the price you pay when a place is popular.