The short of it: great place to cool down from the sun, wire variety of tasty beverages for…read moreeveryone and a good variety of food. I had the brown sugar boba milk tea (lowered the sweet) - so refreshing on a super hot day! The pork bun was melt-in-your-mouth perfect. Had to remote work for an hour or so, and the wifi was solid. Every seat has an electrical outlet and there's plenty of seating inside. There's even a kids table with coloring books.

great spot to work/study at!…read more staff was nice, seating is really nice with ample outlets around - big windows for light, drinks were yummers & japanese dishes & baked goods were such nice to have for the long days!

Cafe Deko is my favorite coffee spot in Chicago! This was my first time at the Diversey location,…read morewhich is also nicely decorated in art deco and funky interior design- so my vibe! My hot latte was divine here and the vegan scone was also a great addition, I loved how it didn't feel too heavy, and seemed to be made with healthier, more whole ingredients without compromising on taste. The service was super kind and fast as well, I highly recommend checking out Cafe Deko!

Got the seasonal maple cinnamon latte Perfect amount of…read moresweetness Great work from home pl

Great coffee shop and seems to be a neighborhood hot spot for WFH!…read more Tons of seating - small tables, a larger community table, and bar seating around the edges of the place. The barista staff was fine - I personally love perky and friendly staff at a coffee shop lol and that wasn't the case here - but they were knowledgeable and helpful. The vanilla oat milk latte was great, chocolate croissant was great (apparently they source their bakery items from publican quality breads!), and my boyfriend especially loved his pour over. He's a pour over aficionado and he was particularly pumped that there were 3 options for pour over!

First off, I just wanna say that I think the coffee is amazing at Intelligentsia. Every time I go,…read moreit's consistently delicious, no matter what I get. With that being said, I simply cannot work here. I can't get any work done. If you're a grad student like me, you need to make sure your laptop is fully charged before you come, because they have like zero outlets, and it is always crowded (which means they're doing something right!). 6.5/10 for me.

I love this cafe so much I visited it twice in one week!…read more It feels like you're in Europe while you sit outside in their sidewalk dining area. First visit we got some mid afternoon coffee and enjoyed people watching. I got a decafe latte and it tasted exactly like a regular coffee (I got worried I was drinking an actual coffee). Second visit we got the Mortadella Sandwich and it was the best thing i've ever had. The bread on the sandwich was light and everything was very fresh. Service was quick and polite. I really love the atmosphere here and cant wait to come back!

A really unpleasant dining experience. All the wait staff were talking to each other or their…read morefriends that came in and it was difficult to get their attention. Our table asked for water refills 4 times before finally getting one. I did not receive the beverage I ordered and gave up on asking again. They put cheese on one of the girls' burgers at our table when she said no cheese and she expressly told them about her dairy allergy. At 8:40 the waitress brought us to-go boxes and the check and told us we needed to pay the check right then because they close at 9...made us feel rushed out...while we were still eating. And if the food was amazing MAYBE that would make up for it. But the food was just mediocre.

The most delicious sandwich is thick with grilled cheese and sautéed onions; and burgers that I…read morehave heard people rave about. Not usually too crowded to get a table.

Not a very inviting exterior and the staff seems perpetually high and too busy to help…read more If that's your thing, maybe this is the place for you.

Love all the latte flavors. Had an iced Milano latte and it was delicious. Came out very quickly tooread more

As mentioned, the coffee and the staff here are usually great, but my previous visits left a bad…read moretaste in my mouth thanks to another customer's lack of "toe-tal" respect for basic hygiene, sitting there near the window regularly with his bare feet propped up on the cafe chair. It was "sole-crushing" to watch. The staff noticed and it didn't look like they tried to "put their foot down" to get him to stop as he's a regular and buys I guess a cup of coffee or another drink. Honestly, his behavior is just "un-toe-ward" for a coffee shop. I love this place, but management really needs to take a firmer "stand" when patrons treat the furniture like their personal living room. Those feet. They stare at me. Wiggle at me. Wink at me. Toy with me. Distract me. I want to sit near the window but it's not possible with those feet exposed and waving their toes at me. I cannot bring friends here any longer. I'm mesmerized and anti-mesmerized by them at the same time. The toe knows. The toe knows all. Update: Surprise. I haven't seen him there recently. Maybe the staff have said something to him. I can hope.

Ambiance - decor, greenery, lights, indoor outdoor feel…read more Food - bursting with flavor; unique selections You can also dine outside. No screen rules - makes an enjoyable eating, screen free time

Nice cafe style. You order at the counter…read more He crepes were good. Soft and big. The drinks we got were okay. I got the strawberry matcha lemonade and it was meh. Needed a little more flavor. Only issue is that it was super slow. Took forever to get our order.

Food : 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 It was great I liked the feeling at first it seems lonely but once you order and it becomes great just give time and a chance and it'll become ur fave cafe

Really delicious breakfast spot! Authentic classic Venezuelan arepas (taste tested by my Venezuelan…read morefriend!) and fresh takes too. I got the Santa Monica and really enjoyed it, very tasty and filling! This is a small place where you walk up to the counter and order of the menu posted on the wall. They've got tea/coffee/refrigerated drinks too. Not too much space to sit but there are a few tables inside and the arepas and drinks came out steaming hot and pretty quick! I went with a group of 6 and they all came out within 10 minutes of each other. Really really enjoyed this place, reasonable prices, I will definitely be coming back!

This place is HUGE for a coffee and tea shop. They sell everything from beans and loose-leaf tea to…read morespices and syrups, and the latte counter is all the way in the back. I don't think I've ever seen this many syrup flavors in one place. There's no seating inside since it's mainly a retail shop, but there's a bench outside. I also loved seeing how inclusive the space is with Pride flags throughout the shop. The Cross Cross Apple Sauce Latte (9/10) was nutty, not too bitter, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I was expecting more apple, but it actually tasted more like vanilla with a subtle apple flavor. Still super good and honestly impressive for a latte this huge.

My favorite place to buy loose leaf teas! Highly recommend! Great variety and friendly staff! The…read moremenu of teas they sell is expansive and I found myself tempted to buy so much more than I planned. They carry a variety of herbal, green, white, black, and floral infusion teas. I love the calming sleep and immunity blends. This place gets very busy especially in the mornings since they also sell coffee/tea to go. A line up of folks happily walking out with their morning drinks. I suggest looking through their menu of teas and take a walk around to look at the jars of teas and coffees. Then make a list and head up to the counter. At the counter you can mention what you'd like to purchase and meet the employee over by the teas. You can ask about any teas you like and/or get suggestions. The staff member was very helpful in suggestions and letting me smell some of the floral teas. I walked away with a variety of lose teas and even got some matcha powder too! They store coffee beans in big barrels and can grind for you too. The shop also carries various coffee and tea accessories, mugs, T-shirts, and even vintage gum! No restroom or indoor seating. This is a gem of a place! I came back after over 15 years and it is still the same cozy welcoming shop where I could get lost in the many jars of tea, spices, and coffee beans.

Stopped by to grab a coffee and get some work done before roaming into 8th inning Wrigleyville…read more Ordered a hot barrel aged mocha. It was the perfect pick me up I need. This spot is a dope little coffee shop. Rock music playing, lots of art and stickers, and a wall full of wacky looking whole bean coffees to choose from. The staff are also very friendly. Great spot to get away from home a little and have a nice afternoon coffee.

Love this place so much. I've lived near it for so long but never really found myself going all the…read moretime, but everyone there is so nice. Once I went in and they forgot my drink in a big rush. I stood for 10ish mins and never got my drink. After everyone before and after me got their drinks I went back up to the cashier who was super apologetic, made my drink as fast as possible, and gave me a fully punched out punch card for a free drink. I don't think I ever used it but very nice of them, above and beyond behavior! Really great atmosphere, I highly recommend.