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    Hevi Cafe

    4.5 (13 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Cynthia R.

    5 stars drinks - Delicious coffee! Honestly one of the best coffees I've had. Rich and creamy. 10/10 cortado & cafe latte. 8.5/10 Spanish latte. The whole milk they use is really creamy. The Spanish pastry was nice and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. 2 stars service - took order wrong. Needs a better system for the rush. They didn't really handle the rush and had customers walk out due to long wait.

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    Christian C.

    This Turkish/Kurdish coffee shop was stumbled upon as I walked the streets of Chi-town gearing up for my birthday celebration later in the evening. Because what 36 year old can go out on the town w/o a caffeine re-up?! I was so happy we grabbed coffee here. The guy at the register was very knowledgeable of the options they had AND the flavor based on what I told him I liked. The barista took his time making the drinks - including grinding a high quality matcha for my daughter's passion fruit matcha latte! Their energy was very welcoming. Aside from the hand crafted matcha. My chai tea latte was anything but what I've tasted before. I thought I liked them but I LOVED this one. The spices really stood out but were blended very well. 10/10 The shop was very tiny & quaint but still had room for 3 mini booths & 1 table. If you're a person that likes to study in "private" or cant have a lot of motion around you while you read a book (I.e. me) I wouldn't suggest sitting in but I'd OVERLY suggest trying their coffee. They served a few small bites/pastries that I wasn't able to get but I will on my next trip back to Chi

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    Nick H.

    Coffee selection is excellent and includes Turkish coffee, Kurdish coffee and Spanish coffee in addition to all the standard blends. Baklava was clearly homemade.

    Strawberry matcha
    Tray

    Got the strawberry matcha. The drink was on the sweeter side but not overly sweet. Honestly tasted more like strawberry milk with a hint of matcha. The matcha itself wasn't very strong, so if you like that earthy flavor this might not hit the same. The space is small but really cute, and they have water which makes it a decent study spot. Service was great too, everyone was super friendly and welcoming. I like the overall concept of the cafe. It feels very community-focused and meant to be a chill place to slow down.

    Rhonda F.

    Hevi is a cute little spot in the north edge of the River North neighborhood. It is tiny yet felt very comfortable. Hushed cream and earth tones and pretty tables really create an adorable comfortable room. The guy behind the counter was all smiles and kindness. He was very polite and personable. They offer a ton of beverage options but on this occasion I just grabbed a black coffee to go. It was piping hot and strong. Street parking was easy.

    Eda X.

    Hevi is a cozy coffee shop for Turkish and Kurdish coffee enthusiasts. The space is intimate, clean and calming. Highly recommend stopping in to support Ferhat who is single handedly running the cafe!

    Victoria S.

    The interior design is very minimalistic and cute. The menu and pastries are nice and simple. I got the strawberry matcha and it was good. The service was super quick and easy since there was only a few people there.

    Ciara W.

    Brand new Kurdish-inspired coffee shop in River North that just opened a week ago! Cute and quaint spot that's on the smaller side but surprisingly a lot of seating. We got the strawberry matcha lattes, which were on the sweeter side. I loved it! One of the few coffee shops in RN that I've seen have multiple flavored matcha options. They also had some tasty looking pastries that I'll have to try next time. Service was welcoming and friendly. Happy to see a new neighborhood gem. 10/10 would recommend!

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    MinhAn N.

    The spot was very cute! We sat by the window and could see people walking outside. I was familiar with Turkish coffee but never had Kurdish coffee before. It tastes like pistachio hot chocolate! The barista said he brought it over all the way from Turkey, it was so good!

    The atmosphere is very nice and relaxing. Coffee and presentation are excellent. Service is fast and friendly, highly recommended.

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