Cafe Deko has become one of my go to matcha spots. The service is friendly and fast. I've had both…read morethe hot and the iced and they nail it either way, smooth, not bitter, and you can actually taste the matcha instead of it being drowned in milk and sugar like some other places. The vibe of this place is what really sets it apart though. Everything is so aesthetic, from the décor down to how they plate and serve everything. It's one of those cafes where you walk in and just want to sit down, take your time, and soak it all in. Great spot to catch up with a friend, get some work done, or honestly just sit and people watch for a bit. If you're a matcha person, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. I keep finding excuses to come back.

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.

friendly staff and quick service at this location! Peet's used to be one of my favorite coffee…read moreplaces in college, and I'm so glad they have one in Chicago. Fairly cheaper than most coffee places nearby, but tastes just as good. The location is slightly small with no seating on the inside, but it's cozy and there's plenty of outdoor seating. [note as of march 2025, this location has closed.]

As someone originally from the Bay Area, it is wonderful being about the to go to downtown and get…read morea Peet's coffee. The coffee baristas were wonderful despite their being a long wait due to many customers in person and mobile order. They were able to keep all the customers aware of the order wait times and the coffee came out great. It was a wonderful pick me up and the artwork inside keeps one entertained a bit while standing for the order. I would go back to this location next time I'm in the area.

Buttercup in the South Loop is an absolute gem, especially if you're even remotely into amaro. The…read moreselection is unreal, like the kind of list that makes you pause and realize you're about to learn something whether you wanted to or not. It's curated in a way that feels intentional, not just "we stocked a bunch of bottles." You can tell whoever built it actually cares. And shoutout to Axel behind the bar, because she is amazing. Friendly, dialed in, and genuinely knowledgeable without doing the annoying bartender thing where they make you feel dumb for asking questions. You can tell she really enjoys working here. She makes a fantastic Negroni. Great vibe, great drinks, and the kind of place you immediately want to make "your spot."

It's nice to have another coffee shop in south loop and this place is very cute! Cozy vibes and the…read moreservice is nice and fast enough. My friends and I each tried their specialty drinks and i got an everything croissant. We had high expectations because everything looked so good on the menu. Unfortunately none of us particularly enjoyed anything we got. All of our drinks just tasted like milk (both iced and hot options) and my croissant was oddly sweet because of the filling and I didn't love that. The pastries are actually being shipped in from elsewhere (they have exactly the same one in coffee shops out in Naperville too lol). Which leaves nothing special here. It's also very small so it gets crowded and swamped pretty fast. You're really constantly stepping out of someone's way when you're just waiting for you order, so that's not ideal either. Likely won't return.

Connected to our Best Western Grand hotel, convenient location for us to get a quick fresh pastry…read more I noticed this place is a chain, because we saw these stores all around Chicago including Chinatown. My daughter loves strawberries and tried the strawberry croissant and enjoyed it. I tried the hash brown ham and cheese croissant, because I prefer savory over sweet. I did not enjoy it. I had to take it back to the counter to have it warmed up, it still wasn't that warm . It would taste better warm, so I would not recommend this savory pastry. The ketchup on top did not accompany the pastry well. I was not impressed. I'd try this place again, but definitely get something different. Pros: the individual pastry tongs to grab your pastry and then you take it the counter so they are cleaned, this keeps it very clean.

Absolutely love Paris Baguette. Every time I go there's something new to try and it's always…read moredelicious. The pastries on display open for customers to pick exactly which pastry they want, then it's brought to the counter to check out. It's my go-to for a sweet treat and friends & family always ask to go when they visit.

The bagels are soft and delicious. It is generously layered in thick cream cheese. You have several…read moreselection of cream cheese to choose from. I chose the sun dried tomatoes. Delicious! 2nd visit I went again and ordered the Lox (salmon) bagel. Yes I came back twice within 3 days! It was so much that I had to save it for lunch. The place is small but cozy and seat is limited. My daughter and I were pretty ok with standing and munching on our breakfast with the ledge table they had. Customer service was superb. I highly recommend it!

Tilly's in South Loop is a solid maybe for me. Service was quick and friendly, the place was packed…read morewhen I went in but the staff handled the rush well and got everyone through in a reasonable amount of time. The shop itself is really clean too, always a plus. Food was a mixed bag. The bagels themselves were so soft. The lox bagel was honestly pretty mid, the salmon didn't do much for me and I wouldn't order it again. But the sausage egg and cheese on the Cacio e Pepe bagel with chive and bacon cream cheese was really good. The bagel had great flavor, the sandwich was put together well, and that cream cheese combo was a nice touch.

Hit up Fairgrounds after a class in the Chicago Athletic Association. Had a delicious coffee, and…read morebaristas were very nice. It's a very small space - perfect for pick up and go. There are a few seats, but it's pretty tight. They were a little slow BUT my drink did end up coming out well. I've enjoyed their other locations where there's a bunch more space to sit and chill.

Not sure why it's so highly rated and raging reviews. Both our drinks were just ok…read more My husband had the shaken espressos banana dates flavor and I had the match. Nothing fancy or out of the world. Except the total bill of course lol. Overpriced. We only had a coffee here coz it is so hot today in Chicago that hubby wanted to have something cold. It is a cute place, I'll give that. Service is quick.

Consider this my love letter to a small Cuban cafe chain that gave us all the home vibes we needed…read moreto get through the cold Chicago. We originally stopped in for a hot colada and warm tostada. A delicious little pick me up treat to get us by as we braved the Windy City block by block. After having a taste and thinking back to line busting through their doors, we decided we had to try their meals for dinner. Thankful that we were able to locate their locations on all the delivery apps, we opted to dine in our hotel room and have the food come to us even if it impacted the flavor a bit. I'm happy to say, it did not. The food was as flavorful and delicious as if my abuela had just laid it on the table in front of me (although my grandma does burn the maduros for that extra sweet crisp IYKYK). The star of the show was the Ropa Vieja sandwich. Probably one of the best I've had. Even counting back home, in Miami. If you're a local or just in town visiting, this cafe is definitely worth a visit.

This location in the loop is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of the city conveniently…read morelocated near Grant Park. If you're in the mood for Cuban, don't skip Cafecito. The pressed sandwiches are clutch for any kind of weather, and there's a wide variety to choose from. I went with the Chivito which has steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus aioli, and shoestring potatoes. If I didn't get that, I'd go for the Cubano or Jamon. They offer salads, plates (with rice, black beans, and plantains), and vegan specialties. Pair your meal with a café con leche or other coffee drink, and it's a happy day.

This was close to our hotel. The food was fresh and delightful. It certainly did not dissapoint…read more Great service. Cooked to perfection. We will go back while we are in town . 10/10

Excellent place to have breakfast! We had breakfast for 5 days and the food was great , staff was…read more attentive and courteous. Definitely recommend if in area to go here.

Even though I was staying at the hotel for a week, I only had breakfast here once. I mean they do…read morehave food and drink items that are not breakfast items as well but I was so busy during the days I was there. I wanted to take advantage as well because my job was reimbursing for meals so I went to indulge. I have been staying away from meat for the past year so I was disappointed that they did not have any meatless options for the breakfast sandwiches. I decided on the croissant sandwich, which had bacon, egg, and cheese. I also ordered a large iced coffee. Holy crap-for those 2 items-it was $17!!! We went back to our room to eat and the food was still warm enough. It was good but not like $12 amazing or worth it. The coffee was good. I had to ask for almond milk to be added afterwards because that was not an option at the self serve area. They had Stevia though so I was excited about that. The staff were pleasant. This place is also open late, like 10pm or 11pm! I checked out the deli sandwiches but they looked skimpy and again not worth $15+ so I didn't bother considering here the other days for food.

Considering this is the only spot to grab coffee if you're staying in the Hilton, I think it could…read moreuse some work. Don't get me wrong, the staff are great and work efficiently to get the hoards of conference goers and hotel patrons through the long lines but this place could use an upgrade. It looks like it hasn't been upgraded since the early 2000s and the breakfast options leave much to be desired. I wish there were some healthier options besides oatmeal, maybe something more protein heavy. Coffee was decent.

Ordered: Turkey Bacon & Egg Croissant (~$11) w Avocado…read more(~$2): scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, smoked gouda and sambal aioli on a flaky croissant Cinnamon Roll (~$7) Iced Banana Cream Cloud Latte (~$6): creamy banana milk topped with light espresso cold foam sweetened with date syrup Iced Banana Fosters Latte (~$6): blend of espresso, creamy banana, and sweet caramel Aya's take: First stop on my recent Chicago trip and we decided to try a Chicago classic. This is a fast casual spot so service was pretty fast. There is a decent amount of seating, most of which was surprisingly taken around 11am on a Thursday. For starters, they no longer have their rainbow cake! I was surprised to hear that considering how popular it's supposed to be. We got both banana lattes which were extremely sweet. It's basically dessert with a hint or caffeine. I'm a big fan of banana, so I actually liked this but I would've preferred half the sweetness. The Turkey Bacon & Egg Croissant was so good! A solid breakfast sandwich - the eggs were cooked perfectly, the turkey bacon was insanely crispy, and that sambal aioli was just what this needed. I highly recommend adding Avocado like I did for some freshness & creaminess since it's a heavy sandwich as is. The Cinnamon Roll was soft, moist, and not overly sweet. Overall, I really enjoyed this breakfast!

Cute vibey breakfast place conveniently located in walking distance from my hotel. If you Iike…read morediabeetus for breakfast/brunch there are tons of pastries and specialty drinks to get your blood sugar spiking in AM. Avocado toast was great, definitely felt bougie and filling. The "matcha Americano" is just an iced matcha without the sugar or milk which was refreshing and what I wanted.