Charming little cafe serving delicious coffee creations as well as home made breads, pastries and…read moreauthentic Mediterranean delicacies such as baklava, feta fries. We had pistachio lates, a to-die-for Apple danish and yummy breakfast sandwich made with yummy homemade bread, eggs, salami, cucumbers and a sauce that was a perfect compliment. The sandwich was huge but I literally couldn't stop eating it. Hellen's was a fabulous hostess and answered all Our questions about some of the tempting menu items. There's an outdoor deck so we are planning a trip back so we can have breakfast lunch or dinner outdoors.

The place was good not great, we got seated pretty quickly and I ordered the chicken sandwich, the…read moremargarita pizza, and this bread with pistachios, balsamic, and honey. The sandwich was 17. The pizza was 16 and the bread was 16. Pretty expensive and had to wait 35 minutes for the food. But the food was great, and the portions were big. The sandwich: it was a huge sandwich and had a mayonnaise and ketchup with lettuce and really good chicken on this very special bread. It was huge. It looked like two big sandwiches put together. It was really good as well. With the sauces and just simplicity of it, they made it so worth it. The bread: the bread was really good, but the portion was smaller on this one unfortunately . It was really sweet, but also a little tangy. I would definitely order it again, but if it was cheaper. The pizza: the pizza took a long time to come out, but once I did, it was huge. For the price it was pretty good, but there was no fresh basil or tomatoes. It was just dried oregano and it was way too much Cheese. Overall, probably wouldn't order this again, but big size for a good price. The atmosphere is pretty nice but I would conclude that it's way too long to wait for just three items. Plus, it seemed like the waiter checked on us at least 22 times. Overall, definitely worth a visit if you have time to spare.

Love this space! Half of it is a work from home space where a lot of people have laptops out and…read moreare working. The other half of the space is a book store with some great books and little trinkets. I opted to get a Ube Matcha and it was VERY good! Love that the ube was well balanced with the matcha. The baristas were kind and helpful to answer questions about the matcha/coffee.

I love books and I love coffee so this seemed like the perfect place. I was a bit disappointed that…read morethey didn't have skim milk but my cappuccino was very good. It was very popular place to be as many people were there. The bookstore part is a mostly curated collection of fiction, poetry and plays. If you are looking for a large selection, this might not be the place for you. However, if you are looking for a unique place to meet a friend, read and buy a book and enjoy good coffee, this fits the bill.

Decided to come here with a friend to catch up over a lighter breakfast and some coffee. Super glad…read morewe did because the staff was very friendly, the place had a lot of seating and was cute overall, and the food and drinks were delicious! It's owned by Central Asian immigrants (I think Kazakhstan) who have the sweetest personalities and made sure we had a good experience. Would definitely come back and support!

It is a cute little bakery with good but limited options for breakfast…read more Their coffee is amazing.. strong with a creamy texture. The Honey cake is amazingly delicious. A must try!! We got the 8 inch cake home as well for the birthday party. Service is good as well.

Good coffee. Clean bathroom…read more Limited food but good quality. Uncomfortable chairs. Baristas are hit or miss. I'd go there regularly if I lived close by. Certainly better than Starbucks.

My wife and I stopped by Groundswell Coffee Roasters during a morning coffee run on a recent trip…read moreto Chicago. We both got iced 16oz oat lattes for $6.56 each. I really enjoyed the oat milk that they use here and the espresso was strong. The person who took our order was very friendly as well. As it wasn't particularly busy on the Wednesday morning we stopped by around 8:00 a.m., our drinks were ready in only a few minutes. It's a shame I had just gotten breakfast elsewhere because the donuts in the pastry case looked really tasty, especially the apple fritters. Definitely would stop by again if I'm looking for a quick cup of coffee to go. If you're looking to get work done, there's plenty of seating inside as well. Unlike some cafes that have loud music blasting over the speakers, the background music here is not distracting at all.

I stopped by Oromo one afternoon for a quick pick-me-up. The woman working the register was so…read moresweet and welcoming. I asked her for some recommendations and she suggested one of the frozen drinks. I'm so glad she did because I have been craving it ever since! They have a few frozen drinks to choose from, but I went with the cold brew + hazelnut truffle. It's made with housemade hazelnut milk, cold brew, cacao, frozen bananas, housemade coconut caramel, maple syrup, vanilla, and seasalt. Trust me-- it is just as heavenly as it sounds! I forgot to get photos of it because I drank it so quickly--sorry! The space is so cute inside and it's in a fun area to wander around, right in the heart of Lincoln Square. Can't wait to come back!

What a cute concept and I adore the fact that they have vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free…read moredesserts that taste so so good! That brownie I had was delicious and actually satisfying for a sweet tooth like me! The rose latte was enjoyable and once again, they had gluten-free bread to offer for the sandwiches/paninis. Not only that, they are actually a dollar less than the regular one because they say it's smaller. Less - you read that right. Anywhere else they up-charge for the gluten-free version, even if it's just frozen Udi's. It wasn't so here! Note: their savory stuffed pastries like the spinach ones and potato ones aren't gluten-free because they're brought in by another vendor.

Such a fun spot to pick up some grab and go goodies before heading to Montrose Beach!! Bonus points…read morefor having free street parking surrounding the neighborhood!! The owner was welcoming people into the store - it was so cool and vibey! This small store (reminds me of a bodega) is owned by a Filipino guy that was raised in Hawaii, so the food is Filipino-Hawaii fusion. You truly get the best of both worlds here!! We tried the longanisa and egg musubi, which I surprisingly did not love which was sooo awesome!! Just so fatty and delicious!! Also tried the tomato jam and egg musubi, which has incredibly subtle flavors of garlic and furikake, a small dollop of tomato jam spread, and the tamago. I really enjoyed this subtle bite and thought the rice to ingredient ratio was perfect!! Finally, I've been so jealous of the influencers filming themselves eating at the beach!! Anyways, got a 2 scoop poke bowl with spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. Both my friend and I thought the spicy ahi with the spicy mayo and sesame oil hit harder!! Poke was super fresh, and while the bowl itself is small, the actual poke portion is incredibly generous. I found myself not having enough rice for the amount of poke!!

Looking like a corner bodega, Kanin offers tasty Hawaiian food in Lincoln Square. You can grab…read moresomething quick like their musubi or salads or wait a few minutes and get their bento boxes. Loved the roast pork bento over rice. The musubi's are hefty and really enjoyed the breakfast one with bacon jam and a hash brown. Limited seating inside, but it's right by Winnemac Parm so you can grab & find a place to sit outside on a nice day too.

First Slice Pie Cafe has been our favorite spot for Sunday Brunch since we moved to the area in…read moreSpring 2022. We love the food, the staff, and the full dining experience. First and foremost, the food is delicious and affordable. Win-win! My husband and I love everything on the menu, but we definitely have our favorites. My husband loves the buffalo chicken wrap and I love the caramelized onion and bacon quiche. Yum! He likes the side of chips and I love the side salad. The salad is the perfect sweet and savory combo with greens, apples, and vinaigrette. We love the staff! They are so friendly, helpful, and welcoming! We are so grateful for their kindness and professionalism! Prices are great, the space is delightful, and everything is clean! Plus, if you need items to go, they have all your needs! We like to get a full quiche to slice into pieces and put in the freezer for lunches at work throughout the week. We also like to get the pies for impressive items to bring to a dinner or gathering with friends. We love First Slice and how it is a staple of our Andersonville/Edgewater community! If you've never been, we recommend you stop by next chance you get !

The short walk in this torrential downpour was so worth it. Came here after work today and felt…read morelike a light lunch and First Slice Pie proved to be the perfect choice (especially on a rainy day) Felt the need to get my veggies in so went with their Goat Cheese and Roasted Veggie Sandwich. Had to add my protein so added chicken. I am a big fan of all of the things that came in this sandwich so it was an easy choice for me. Great sandwich indeed. The creamy goat cheese blended everything so well together and the crispy cauliflower added a delightfully refreshing crunch. And can't forget to mention that poached pear...genius addition to add a little sweetness without over saucing and taking away from the healthiness of a veggie sandwich lol. And how can't I not get a slice of pie from a place with the word Pie In the name? Went with a slice of Michigan Sour Cherry and...WOW. PERFECT crust married to the perfect filling. I'm so satisfied right now (I literally am writing this post meal) Such a small, simple and charming sit down cafe. My type of joint. Just what the doctor ordered for lunch. Glad I found a new go-to spot.

A regular sized ice coffee is 16 ounces! These people are here for you. I have coffee right when I…read morewake up so I can go get some coffee if you know what I mean. I don't have time for 12 oz nonsense. I don't even want to think about that. So I feel seen here. Friendly staff and space. There's a second room through the portal on right side of the cashier! More seating and little French tables. I like hanging out here. The coffee here is the rich earthy kind. I dig it even though it's not my usual style. I just ask for a little extra oat milk to top it off. I hope that's ok. Nice looking cookies and muffins too.

No Matcha, but the Chai is really good! There is a lot of space to work. It wasn't too busy or loud…read morewhen I went. They have a variety of pastries. I didn't get to try one, but next time!