I came here a few days ago during lunch and ordered the Quest Love sandwich and a mango pineapple smoothie. I initially sat down to dine in but had a change in plans & took my orders to go. They were out of the aioli & I thought there was going to be a substitution put on the sandwich but I think it was forgotten. Other than that, everything was good. The staff was nice, especially the young woman who made the smoothie. She recommended spinach for my smoothie and I really appreciated that. The establishment is very nice from the decor to cozy setup. I can't wait to come back. read more

Relaxed vibes as soon as you walk in. Good music playing & lots of eye catching plant life, books, & art on display. Lots of enticing sandwiches to choose representing both the breakfast & lunch categories. I ordered the j dilla, a bacon ham & Swiss w fried egg on croissant. W a 12 oz latte it cost me $10-$12 w added tip. Oat milk latte was delightful. Drank it all the way home. When i 1st opened the sandwich, i thought.. how much did i pay for this again? This was on looks alone. After the 1st bite, i no longer remembered or cared.. the smoked ham w the delicious peppery fried egg & sweet bacon. Damn!!!!! It was so tasty. This coffee shop is so good. A neighborhood staple for a reason. read more

I love this cute and comfy neighborhood gem. I was told that this is a community-owned coffee shop. The hours are very limited, but it's a great place to go for good coffee and small bites. The prices are unheard of.... Where else can you get breakfast for under $10? The seating is very comfortable, a great place to sit and read or get a little bit of work done before they close for the day. Parking in the area hasn't been a problem for me the couple times I've been there, which is rare for a city location. I definitely recommend stopping by! read more

See all

When I visit Chicago, Kusanya Cafe is my breakfast spot. I've had the Chai Latta and Lupa Tabassco breakfast sandwich with all the veggies multiple times. The cafe has a neighborly village vibe. With friendly service. It wasn't until recently that I learned they are a not-for-profit business that serves the community. So they will get my business and donations read more

Kusanya Cafe - Counter - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

The Iced Chai is excellent! The ice coffes is a great medium roast as well! Customer servie is very welcoming with a relaxing atmosphere.

I absolutely love this place!!! Best spot in Englewood!!! This season's "Apple Pie Latte" is the best latte I have ever had...and I've had a lot 'a lattes... read more

Kusanya Cafe - Apple Pie Latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just started working in the area and I love supporting small businesses so I decided to try them out. I've been back twice. I love the names they've given to the items on the menu. So far I've had the Tina Tuna sandwich, Kale Salad and veggie wrap. Everything has been tasty. I didn't take pictures because I ate everything so fast. I'm sure I'll be back. read more

Street parking. Customer-made and recycled wood furniture, only one bathroom stall. Service always good, coffee and food even better. Absolutely the best oatmeal you'll find in Chicago. Wonderful community gem, could use later hours of operation. I'd recommend covering the wooden tables with glass. read more

Great cafe with a great cause. The menu is a bit limited but the latte and chicken salad wrap were both great!

So I came here once before with my mom. I was looking for a breakfast spot while attending another meeting in the area. I noticed this spot again and my Yelp friend Char had been! So I came back. Same spot, unique to other coffee joints. Loved the fact the mgr had two young black men cooking prepping and working the register.. .YES! Whole nother discussion which this platform is not for. HOWEVER, loved the fact that he was training them. Noticed how when I walked in, he coached them to "get to work" lololol......I commend that gentleman... On to the food and ambiance. I concur the vibe is soooo laid back .....love the afrocentric setup.... eclectic, rustic, worn, pieced, so our culture.....that egg sandwich was FIRE.....lots of good egg sandwiches me....however this has a siracha sauce that lights up the other components of the sandwich.... The latte was spot on.......ohhhhh man I love coffee... definitely will be back read more

See all

Great Menu!!! Love this place!!! Reasonably priced (actually cheap) healthy alternatives, in an urban area!!! read more

Kusanya Cafe - Great sMenu!!! Love this place!!! Reasonably priced (actually cheap) healthy alternatives, in an urban area!!! - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee - yes Great food - yes Great ambience - yes Great staff - yes, yes, yes Limited hours - yes :-( My daughter insists on driving from Edgewater to Englewood for the Tuna Turner panini when she's home from college. I can't deny her - it so good! So get yourself over to Kutsanya Cafe while they're open. It's worth the trip. read more

Kusanya is such an amazing place with vibes that are UNMATCHED. Kusanya is in Englewood, Chicago and is community owned and they mean that. They had flyers for open mic nights, and yoga offered weekly at the cafe and even sold black owned/ community owned products such as hand made soaps for sell at the register. The menu at Kusanya is so CREATIVE from the Chicken Funkadelic Sandwich, The Big Pay Back, Lupe Tabasco, Bernie Mac and even the Tuna Turner (and there were so many more). The staff was pleasant and helpful in explaining both food and drink options and giving me a run down and their favorites. Ultimately, I chose the Lupe Tabasco (a breakfast panini where you could add your own ingredients) I added spinach, cheese, eggs and of course the Tabasco sauce for a kick. Additionally i got cheese grits with butter and an iced coffee. The 'Lupe' named after Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco (awesome play on words) was AMAZING the egg was freshly cracked, made, and seasoned, the spinach was fresh and delicately place and the Tabasco really added a great kick to the sandwich. I was told by the cashier that people often add more veggies and meat such as ham or sausage. The grits were well made with the perfect cheese, butter grit ratio and had perfect texture. I enjoyed my iced coffee and the price was so reasonable for the size (12 oz for 1.89) I highly recommend Kusanya not only for the amazing food but the community vibes, pics, plants, staff and events are all worth while as well. read more

Kusanya Cafe - Lupe Tabasco ; Grits with Cheese and Butter ; Iced Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love their food. I look forward to ordering our work breakfast every week. Wish they deliver though.

Spacious, comfy, and clean space + solid spot for laptop work (outlets, seating, and desk-high tables) + friendly staff + affordable prices + tasty drinks and food (I had an iced chai and french toast) read more

Kusanya Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Stopped in to Kusanya Cafe today for the first time and it is INCREDIBLE. The caramel frappe was delicious and the sandwich was great as well. The atmosphere and vibe are really chill and laid back. What a gem! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

I did not like the seasoning. Even the mild was tooooo hot fit pallet. If you're into hot and spicy then this is the place for you

This place has a pretty cool flow to it. The service is great and friendly. The food is yummy with many options and a variety of beverage options. Can't wait to get back and try something different. read more

Kusanya is a cute, quaint neighborhood coffee shop offering good food with healthy options, prepared to order. The Personable customer service is impeccable! Clean, warm, friendly atmosphere and staff! Love this place! read more

From the rustic feel, to the beautiful artwork and pictures displayed on the walls, this is a pretty cool cafe! I ordered the Lupe Tabasco and it was delicious! I usually don't add anything spicy to my breakfast, so I was resistant to try due to the Tabasco sauce that comes on the sandwich. However, the cashier and one of the ladies behind me in line said it was tasty! So I gave the Lupe Tabasco a try and I'm happy I did! I'm glad I tried this place instead of going to Burger King next door! Kusanya had actual real eggs on their sandwich and I was able to add veggies. I will be back! read more

Kusanya Cafe - Lupe Tabasco - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Rosa J. believes that every community deserves a inclusive, inviting, and "empowering" spot to hang out. Kusanya Cafe is an Englewood represent, located on the southeast corner of Green and 69th. St. I do have to admit the surroundings are a bit sketchy, even though I don't anticipate immediate danger during the daytime. The cozy joint is absolutely nice to get coffee and light lunch fare at reasonable prices. I saw many regulars take advantage of the free wifi and bright sunlight to get work done. I had the "Ham Master Jay" sandwich made-to-order by the friendly young lady at the register. It was executed impeccably and tasted delicious. Together the large, 20oz. latte and the sandwich cost less than $10 after tax. After visiting various coffee shops in the city, Kusanya is one of the most inexpensive places I know. If you happen to be the area or need to grab a quick bite nearby, Kusanya is an excellent choice. The nearest El station is the CTA 63rd./Halsted Green Line. For CTA buses, #8 (Halsted) and #67 (67th./69th./71st.) are in close proximity. read more

Kusanya Cafe - 20 oz. Latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

This was nice coffee break. It's quite and spacious, I kicked myself for not bringing my laptop but I will next time. The parfait was fresh and flavorful and the latte was delicious better than most chain coffee places. I will be making this my Friday stop in the future. read more

Kusanya Cafe - Oat milk vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

This spot roasts their own coffee and it's delicious! V friendly staff and the lupe tobasco sandwich as flame. Highly recommend. Love what they do for the community. read more

Kusanya Cafe - Medium hot coffee bomb a f! - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great neighborhood spot. Inspired me to make my own baked oatmeal for my kids. Great sandwiches with fun names and they're consistently well-made. If they're not the staff usually takes care of you. Haven't been in a while, since I don't work in the area anymore. But planning a trip there real soon to treat the kids! read more

I loved walking into this coffee shop. It's in a good location, easy parking, free Wi-Fi, and great food selection. The cafe space is very open and comfortable and the bar is nicely designed out of reclaimed wood and doors( I think). The staff is great, polite, funny, engaging and offering great service. The food coffee and music are all top notch and if your even think you want the baked oatmeal, do it, don't skimp on the warm cream. Even though I was visiting from out of town, i felt welcome and like I was among friends. I can see why it's called "Kusanya" - bring together in Swahili. read more

See all

Great coffee. The food is good and reasonably priced. My colleague and I go here every week. We love the staff. Only complaint is wish they were open later. Highly recommend! read more

I FINALLY made out into this awesome space. Tried before but my timing was off. They weren't open... Well, today was a stumbled-upon kind of day.... So very happy I came! First visit... VERY AWESOME COFFEE! I mean DEEElicious !! They said they roast their own beans in house! Um... Guess I never Submitted first review... So... 2 weeks later I was wanting that delicious roasty flavor... Got it for free! They have a Pay-It-Forward program! Sometimes your drink is in the last person! It's LOVE! So, I bought a brownie.... Just to taste & give away (diet), but bit they are really special brownies... Wish wish wish I could inhale the Whole gooey thing. DON'T MUST OUT ON KUSANYA quiet spacious clean friendly chill deco good read more

Kusanya Cafe - Great Menu. Clean bar. Rustic decor. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome little cafe! Food is good, staff is friendly. Even had a nice conversation with the person at the next table. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in for a half pound of coffee. Was in the area saw the store, heard a lot about it when it came to Englewood. I often purchase the coffee from Whole Foods. Why not get some from the source. Stopped I, got cup of Joe with almond milk and a donut. Also, go a half pound of the Costa Roxanne coffee for $7. read more

See all

This place is a hidden gem. The vibe in the coffee shop is great! The service was everything

Ok so I live a few blocks from this cafe and every time I pass by I make a note to check it out. Well, I finally made it and it was well worth the wait. The food is fantastic. I got the special: Rasta Jerk Chicken Wrap and it was great. It's got a well-needed kick. I also got a lemonade and some cookies and they hit the spot. The atmosphere is inviting and the service is fantastic. Stop in, grab a sandwich, and chat with the employees. I will definitely be back to some of the community events they host! read more

Kusanya Cafe - This jerk chicken wrap was too good lol - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

J Dilla sandwich is life. Lucas tobacco is my second go to and ham Master Jay brings up third.

This place deserves all the hype it gets. i've been coming here almost daily since starting work down the street. I always order coffee black and the quality is stupendous. I've started getting the lunch recently and the Big Payback is delicious, not too much and reasonably priced. The staff is always friendly and parking is easy. Ill keep on coming back so long as they keep on being awesome! read more

Kusanya Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On Tuesday I saw on Facebook that a new Coffee Shop was opening in Englewood. Yay. I shared the info with friends. Saturday morning I hopped on a southbound RedLine to 69th. While waiting for a westbound #67 bus I chatted with fellow commuters about how much faster the RedLine is running since the track improvements. I knew the cafe was in the next block when I jumped off at Halsted and 69th. Instinctively I checked out the north side of the street for 825 W. Typical northsider mistake because on the south side odd numbers are on the south side of the street. It's a lovely corner location with exposed brick walls and lots of big windows. There were a lot of people for 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon. A fellow patron approached me as I stepped up to place my order and "paid me forward $2." A very friendly ice breaker option. Of course I waited for the next person to pay them forward $2 as well. I chose a hearty bowl of corn chowder because I was starving so I will have to check out the lattes next time I visit. I told a friend that one of the sandwich options is a "Tuna Turner." He laughed and suggested that they should offer an "Ike Tea" to go with it. Nice place. Nice people. Happy to have a landing place when I'm visiting Englewood. read more

Kusanya Cafe - Saturday at 2 pm. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the comfy coffeehouse ambiance, the friendly cute guy behind the counter, that it is in Englewood, and the fact that it is community owned and run! They serve pretty much the gamut of coffee and tea offerings, as well as some unique breakfast items (baked oatmeal, paninis, house-made granola), fruit smoothies, sandwiches, soups, salads, and baked goods. Sandwiches haves cutesy/kitschy names like Mozz Def, Tuna Turner, Bernie Mac & Cheese, etc. The Chicken Funkadelic Panini is delish and worthy of an encore! The blueberry muffin was moist, flavorful, and full of love. The chicken noodle soup will be remembered fondly until it is in season again. Kusanya apparently means "to meet, or gather" in Swahili, and Kusanya Cafe is providing a place for its patrons to do just that! read more

Kusanya Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

The mocha that smoothed down my throat today was maybe the best coffee I have ever had, apart from a cup served to me in an Ethiopian home a few years ago. Coffee: A+ Ambience: A+ Customer service: A+ And bonus points for loving the Englewood neighborhood! I am headed back tomorrow. read more

Kusanya Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place! Saw this on a PBS special one night at work so me and my daughter checked it out. I had The Big Payback and my daughter had The Bernie Mac N Cheese. Excellent! She said it was the best thing she ever had which is a big deal for her. This place is a gem and I hope to see more pop up! Will be coming back. read more

Kusanya Cafe - The Big Payback - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

I found a gem in Englewood. I love everything about this cafe. It's so cozy, the people are welcoming, the artistic atmosphere is attractive and it's such a great gathering place. I had an opportunity to have a very short conversation with I'm assuming one of the stakeholders or operators (who ever he is) but I learned that the cafe is a nonprofit organization and has no one person as the owner but the people of Englewood are owners. Love it. I'm a fan. KUSANYA cafe read more

Kusanya Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice addition to neighborhood. Coffees have great flavor- smooth without bitter aftertaste. They also have smoothies, sandwiches, salads and breakfast options. They also have yoga on Monday evenings and host a variety of other community events including poetry readings, storytelling and music performances. Love the pay it forward option. read more

Non-profit cafe, c'mon y'all, this is pretty cool. Folks told me, yeah, don't go to the South side. I'm from Oakland, and that's what people said about there too. It's kinda surreal here. This business should be supported! French toast is good, cafe au lait a bit burned, soup great, and the Cornel West sandwich pretty boss! The barista said they have music here sometimes. read more