A beautiful, eclectic coffee house just outside of Chinatown, La Malinche was the perfect place for…read morea casual late breakfast. With a cozy locals vibe, there was a mix of young professionals on laptops and families starting the morning. The bright aesethics of Mexican heritage and decor celebrating local artists make the space inspiring and energizing. The coffee was great. I got the horchata latte, which tasted even better than I hoped. I also ordered a El Chavo Torta, a deceptively simple sandwich that was incredibly delicious. I don't know what they put in the bread or what magical place they bought the cheese from, but my mouth is watering just thinking about it. When I'm in Chicago again, La Malinche is on my list of must visit spots.

Stopped by La Malinche Coffee & Tea House in Pilsen to try something new. Place is nice and quiet…read more Bright pink walls, little decorative hearts, alebrijes all around and full piano in the room. Felt cozy right away. The staff were really welcoming, for an early morning. I got the hot chocolate. Honestly that's exactly what I needed that morning. It had that real Mexican chocolate taste. Thick, creamy, smooth and rich. The cinnamon came through warm but not too strong, plus a little extra on top that hit your nose before the first sip. Sweet and it almost had this slight earthy note too... hard to explain but good. It even had that little design on top, like the ones they do on cappuccinos. Didn't expect that but it was cool. I finished it slow. Didn't wanna rush it. Just sat there taking small sips and enjoying it while it was still hot.

The food is delicious! I enjoyed the tuna melt! The environment is very friendly! All of the…read moreemployees are super nice!

I've been going here forever and it's still excellent, the prices are still pretty affordable…read moreespecially after how much the neighborhood has changed. Sandwiches on focaccia are very tasty and come with pasta or chips. I like the pasta which is very strange, barely seasoned and cold but it's more satisfying bc it feels very home made. Pretty generally it is always packed but the service is fairly efficient. It's rare to be able to get a table but there are so benches outside, so you probably are best taking your sandwich to a nearby park or home. Also I've always loved the portrait of Subcommandant Marcos.

One of my favorite local coffee shops! Starbucks who?!?…read more This place is amazing and the food/coffee is equally good. The services is some of the best I've experience.

This was my second time stopping by this place. I usually take a moment to snap a few pictures of…read moremy food, but I was extremely hungry today and couldn't wait to dig into their ham and cheese croissant sandwich. It wasn't until I had completely devoured it that I realized I wanted to write a review. The sandwich was just as delicious as I remembered. It's consistently good, served quickly, and the service is always friendly. I also picked up a caramel macchiato, and it was just as enjoyable. One thing I really like about this place is the decor. It seems small when you first walk in, but it opens up into a nice seating area in the back that makes it feel much more spacious and inviting. I'm hoping this becomes my version of Cheers, the kind of place where they know your order and you're always happy to stop by.

Such a cute, cozy, lovely cafe! This place made me smile. I love all the pink! The decor is so fun…read more I love all the roses and they also have a decorated phone booth. Friendly service and my brown sugar shaken espresso drink was fantastic! Great vibes! I definitely want to come back here. This place is pure joy!

This is such a cute, delicious new addition to 18th street! I ordered an iced matcha latte with oat…read moremilk and asked the server what their favorite sweet in the refrigerator was. They recommended the cheesecake churro which is a cup of little churro bites sandwiched around cheesecake filling, then covered in fruit, chocolate drizzle, and cream. YUM! The vibe is immaculate, though seating is tight, so don't count on a seat during busy cafe times. Everything is decorated pink and cutesy, which is any Instagramer's dream. I'd definitely recommend this as a cafe stop! Can't wait to try more of their drinks/food!

I like coming here occasionally as I live closeby. But it's worth the trip if you don't, all the…read morebaked goods and sandwiches are of a very high quality. The shop is very cute and there is outdoor seating. Service is good, sometimes it feels like there's a bit of chaos in terms of who is making what but I've always been treated well by employees. My one complaint would be I wish they weren't card/phone only. Sometimes I just have cash.

Delicious, unique and classic, pastries and baked goods;…read moreAttentively and graciously provided; In a comfortably open and light space; With a neighborly welcoming atmosphere.

Food, service and ambiance. Excellent Very relaxing…read moreatmosphere . Delicious Coffee. Definitely my favorite place

Cafe Colao made my dreams come true. I wanted a Cuban sandwich and it was so unbelievably…read moredelicious!! It wasn't traditional which I wasn't expecting because there was a "house sauce" made of garlic aioli and it completely elevated the sandwich. The coquito latte was perfection too. I loved this spot. 10/10 recommend.

I've enjoyed the coffee at their other location, but their limited seating and limited hours for…read morecoffee flights were always a bit off-putting. I love that this location has ample seating, and you can get a coffee flight anytime! I loved trying the Flight of the Month. Their vegetarian menu options seem a bit uninspired. We went with the Avocado Toast, which was pretty, but the watermelon radish diluted the flavor.

Came from out of town excited to try this place and their infamous coffee flights. Ordered the…read moreflight of the month and the coffees all tasted pretty watery. Both my partner and I were confused and then I thought maybe the syrups were at the bottom of the glasses, so we stirred each coffee individually and it instantly changed the taste of each. Although they got much sweeter I was still under impressed unfortunately. We also had a bagel and a sausage sandwich that was okay. Coming from NY I fear I've been spoiled with bagels so that could be a problem in itself. Overall looks like a great place to sit and get work done

Such an amazing friendly place!! Loved everything about it. The barista Melanie made my drink and…read moreit was amazing!! customer service was on point !!!

The service here is not bad, and the staff generally do a good job of working under the conditions…read morepresented. Most of them show genuine interest and experience in coffee, so for those unsure of what to order you can definitely get help in finding something to suite your needs: that being said the quality of the coffee varies wildly, often depending almost entirely on who is behind the bar rather than the ingredients in the drink. I've come and eaten from here multiple times and brought friends for different food truck events, dj sets, etc. their cuisine is all massively overpriced for the neighborhood, the worst example of this being the jalepeno chicken salad sandwich which was chicken salad between two plain pieces of untoasted white bread sold for a staggering 13.99. The empanadas are also serviceable, but a hard sell at 8 dollars a piece;especially when much better empanadas (ones actually from locals rather than a greedy wannabe Michelin star chef) can be found for 3 bucks each down the block. I'd advise against ordering these items but there's a good chance whatever you order is out of stock anyways since management seems to have major issues on the operational front, not to mention the perpetual lack of updates to the online menu. Online responses to reviews will show the back of the yards PR team boasting that their community "deserves nice things too" to justify their pricing, but the disconnect between these prices and those just down the street are not the sign of a business which serves its neighbors. A great alternative for cuisine in the area is Grano Panaderia y Cafe or just down 47th. The vibe inside this place is cold, sterile, and dreary despite the efforts of many of the hardworking employees it is clear the are understaffed, underpaid and overworked. If you attempt to tip, the employees will inform you they aren't allowed to receive tips as a part of their "livable wages" though you'll never see them there more than three times a week. Curious. It doesn't match the lovely decor of the other businesses in the the neighborhood. The establishment proudly wears their back of the yards and Mexican pride yet the owner drives a Tesla. Even more interesting now that they're rolling out "trans joy" drinks driving the car of the country's richest transphobe. Every aspect of this establishment is a performance. The food performs as local upper echelon cafe food despite tasting often average at best, the drinks perform as in-house made despite tasting strikingly similar to Costco brand coffee, and the management perform as paragons of equity despite clear signs of poor business practices. If you support back of the yards as a neighborhood and want some good food and drink during your visit here, there's a half a dozen places within a mile that are worth the walk to. Back of the yards coffee makes lots of bold claims, but falls short across the board. 2/5.