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    Kusanya Cafe

    4.7 (104 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    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

    Apple Pie Latte
    Tish G.

    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...

    Nicely done welcoming
    Phil P.

    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

    Great sMenu!!! Love this place!!! Reasonably priced (actually cheap) healthy alternatives, in an urban area!!!
    Marueen L.

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

    Lupe Tabasco ; Grits with Cheese and Butter ; Iced Coffee
    Janea V.

    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.

    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)

    Lupe Tabasco
    Diamond B.

    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!

    20 oz. Latte
    Rosa J.

    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.

    Oat milk vanilla latte
    Monique F.

    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.

    Medium hot coffee bomb a f!

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

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

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

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    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

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

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

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    Oh yea, I can totally see why this spot is popular amongst Hyde Park folks! Friendly and helpful…read moreowners when I asked for recs. There's even a community board towards the bathroom, which gives this spot a community-based vibe. It's a quick, casual spot with several tables open for grabs when people leave. I got a traditional everything bagel w cream cheese to start the day, which had the RIGHT amt of cream cheese. Sometimes places give wayy too much, ruining the exp. I also ordered their popular Sumac Chicken sandwich on their Dutch Crunch bread, which was really good!! The bread had a slight sweetness to it that was satisfying and the flavors altogether were soo yummy. I waited ~12 min for my order, since they were rightfully packed. No outside food/drinks allowed if you're grabbing a table to eat. There's WiFi and a restroom in the back. Lots of neighborhood regulars. Bonus points that their food is halal for those w dietary restrictions. Great neighborhood spot!!

    Stopped on a whim looking for a good local sandwich shop. The highlight was that bread was very…read moretasty and fresh. The Caesar salad was also flavorful. It had homemade croutons and sides of bread. Got a slice of the carrot cake and it was very moist. Not too sweet with cream cheese frosting. Raisins included, if that matters to you. We got the garlic chicken on French baguette. It was a creamy base and not something I would buy again. Glad we added cheese because there wasn't much to it. the other sandwich we bought was avocado turkey on Dutch crunch. It unfortunately had enough mayo to drown the restaurant. The amount of meat left much to be desired. We asked for chips which they had but only for online orders that came in. ??? Doesn't make sense to me. For 2 Sammie's, a salad and cake it was $45, just for a gauge of prices. The cashier was on the phone the entire time and couldn't hear what we said because of that. Kinda acted inconvenienced we were talking while he was on the phone. The restaurant is pretty chill and seemed like a workspace for people with art on the walls for sale. The art also had a thick layer of dust, and overall the dining room could use a good deep clean. The bathroom cleanliness was decent. This probably won't be another place I would seek out in the future.

    Kusanya Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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