finally made my way here! my son already asked -- "can this be a regular spot please?". he enjoyed his OG breakfast sandwich. i enjoyed the vegan options! vegan quinoa bf bowl was 80% quinoa :( i left a bunch of it behind but loved the "just egg", please add more spinach - you know the stuff shrivels up to nothing! that lemon tahini is to DIE for. i want a bottle to pour on all of my salads and bowls! quick counter service makes this a great spot to bike to for a quick weekend breakfast. read more

So happy we were able to come here! The shop is great for meat eaters and also vegans! There's a whole separate vegan menu that you can find online and is available on request at the restaurant.  Meat Sandwiches: The taste Chicago was really hardy - the breast was soft and crunchy, the hot peppers definitely added some really good spice, and motradella didn't feel super fatty. We also got the Reuben - the 1000 island dressing was not overpowering, there was plenty if turkey, and the sourdough was also so good! Vegan Sandwiches: The vegan BLTA was very yummy according to our vegan friends - they said the seitan was nicely seasoned and the garlic aoili was really good. They also opted into getting a bagel with vegan cream cheese + the basil pesto. The coffee was great! The ube latte was a little sweet for my liking but the espresso they use is great.  The service was quick and the server was super nice/chill! The cafe itself has about 10ish tables and can be a great space to catch up with a friend or WFH with outlets around. Shout out to the early 2000s throwbacks that were playing in the background! read more

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What a fuckin' fantastic vegan menu. Normally I'd go on and on listing all kinds of mouthwatering options but there's just too much. They have vegan cream cheese, Just Egg, a few vegan meat options, and I think most of their spreads and aiolis are plant based, too. Use your imagination, be creative. Really cute vibe. Super bright corner location with a sweet little patio. Bustling with a lot of energy. Extra credit for playing 90's hip hop while we were there. I hadn't heard some of those 2Pac songs in a long time. If you look at the older photos and think, "Justin, this doesn't look like a corner spot, and there's no patio..." it's because I think they relocated here recently. Friendliness from their crew all over the place as they handled a brunch rush like it was no big deal. Shoutout to their coleslaw just because it's so delicious. A few local beers available and a solid coffee/espresso menu with some snazzy drinks, like the Salted Maple Latte. This was like a 30-minute drive for me, but totally worth it. Any closer and I'd be here a few times a week. Great neighborhood, people out and about everywhere, it's just overall a great spot. LOVE IT! read more

I am obsessed with this place and have become a regular ! I've tried a few things on the menu, but this is my typical order: the hippie bagel sandwich (with vegan cream cheese) and the iced salted maple latte with oat milk. It's fresh, delicious, and healthy! I loveeee how they have multiple vegan and gluten free options!! They also changed the menu recently and added more options, which I appreciate. The vibes of the location are lovely: fun, upbeat music inside, and an adorable patio with tables and umbrellas outside. There's also a window from the outside where you can order and pick up food if you're walking your dog or something. The staff have always been friendly. This cute place on the corner is the best! read more

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Yummy Great people Great food Great prices I had the OG breakfast sandwich and it was very tasty. If you're in the area it's a must stop Great service Great eating area Thanks Kristen , I look forward to my next visit read more

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What a cute spot! I love the interior and exterior design. The staff were very helpful helping me decide what to order. They have so many options, I'm sure you can't go wrong. The star of the show was my drink; an INCREDIBLE Iced Masala Chai. I will definitely be back, especially to enjoy the outdoor seating they were setting up. read more

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I LOVE the vegan menu items!!! So great and they have Beehive vegan meats which is so delicious and rare to find in Chicago. Great outdoor seating area and you can pick your own herbs. What a heavenly breakfast/brunch experience! read more

Really good! My second time here. The oat milk cappuccino was amazing, creamy and delicious. I also had the OG vegan breakfast bagel sandwich with bacon seitan. The best breakfast sandwich I've had anywhere, not too heavy either. Will be coming back often, it's so good! read more

My husband and I go here about once a week. The food is delicious and consistent, and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend the Stanley Tucci sandwich! read more

A delightful and comfortable spot to get a coffee in a big mug, sit on the couch and read a book while nibbling on delicious foods (their muffins look amazing). There's a cool little market section with local products. The person behind the counter was patient and kind and helped me choose a fantastic breakfast. I love their chili oil!! it kicked up the sandwich a notch! read more

Mimi’s On Lincoln - Sausage and egg breakfast sandwich on sesame bagel. - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice place for a quick bite and a coffee. The Reuben and the Avocado Toast were very good. Service was very good and it was nice inside.

Solid neighborhood coffee shop on Lincoln across from Trader Joe's. Easy in and out with online ordering available. Big selection. I had an everything bagel with sausage egg and cheese. They added some micro greens that gave it a nice texture and flavor. Also got an iced latte. Friendly staff in a relaxed inviting environment. read more

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I've been to Mimi's a couple times now and it's always such a great time! There's such variety in the food and beverages, the staff is always so friendly (and hilarious!), and the vibes are great. Two thumbs up. Wouldn't be surprised to see this cafe featured on Season 5 of The Bear! read more

This place knows how to do a rebrand so well. I honestly didn't love their spot on lincoln/addison - but Mimi's is great! As an NJ native, their bagels are solid (as far as a coffee shop bagel goes) and I enjoyed the cold brew. One warning- the taste of chicago sandwich has hot gardineira, not listed on the online menu. So if you don't want a ton of spice i'd ask for it on the side. But overall super solid and cute inside read more

What a cute little place! I've driven by here countless times and finally made it in, and I was not disappointed. I had the Hippie bagel, which had the perfect topping to bagel ratio. The bagel was also perfectly toasted. It was herby and refreshing! The iced latte was also good. I also got the blueberry muffin to sample. What a lovely surprise when I found it warmed! It was sweet and bursting with flavor. Will definitely be back! read more

Stopped by this newly opened cafe, and it instantly became a few fave of mine! It's so cozy, inviting, and warm, and the vegan options are plentiful, like cookies, cupcakes, granola bars, stuffed dates, avocado toast, coconut yogurt parfaits with house granola, and more. The baristas and owners were genuinely kind and helpful, and they made me feel welcomed and appreciated! and they have vegan soft serve!! read more

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Wow, what a tasty little gem of a restaurant. My son and I got the Stanley Tucci and we both loved it. I got mine on the gluten free bagel. The bagel was sooo good that I wondered if it was gluten free. The texture was not like that of a typical gluten free bread. It reminded me of my good ole days when I was gluten free. I can't wait to go back. I will be getting that the next time I'm near the restaurant (I live far away, so won't be going super regularly). The staff were great. I received excellent service. The decor is cute. I highly recommend this place!!!! read more

Really cozy inside and nice out door seating too! Good coffee and very friendly service. Nice local spot :)

I wanted to love this place, I really did. It's local and I like that they offer vegan options even though we are a mix household. And to be fair I did not try their coffee so it's very possible they make great coffee. In terms of food, it fell flat and the portions left me hungry (especially for the price). The bagel sandwich and the sourdough grilled cheese were tough to chew, too hard and flavorless. The microgreens were the only redeeming factor, they were fresh and crunchy. Everything else was meh. I thought the clementine as a side w the sandwiches was a nice touch. But, sadly in times of inflation where we have to choose our take out wisely, it was forgettable and not worth the price for us. Sorry! read more

Alright. This is a comparison. I'm staring with one coffee spot, then highlighting this spot. It's Friday morning. I went out for a stroll. Thought I'd check out this new booshie barista spot on the corner of Addison and Lincoln. Don't remember its name. Still- I saw hardworking pastry chefs and baristas. They were kind and attentive. It was packed with couples, moms & kids, travelers, and roudy chicago mingling. Shoulder to shoulder. Getting through the line was awkward. I'm sure it's not always like this, but it was easy to see the discomfort in almost everyone there. Watching open seats like hawks. Granted, the pastry was delicious. These are two different places, different purposes. But I saw people there who I know would rather be somewhere else. Then I walked north no more than one block. I hit this place. When I think coffee shop, I think AM community space. In the same way a pub is the PM community space. I'm not going to spend much, I'm going to be at a space that extends a hand out. Compliments the needs of its community. A place that's just chill. This Friday morning had one couple chatting. Plenty of seating, books, bagels, a printer, a record player, a charming market, and even a craft cart for kids. People tend to gravitate to shiny and new, but most of us want community chill. The owners name is Mary. The refreshing and light hippie bagel sandwich was delicious, sidecar'd with an organic clementine. The bagel is freshly sourced from New York Bagel and Bialy. Stop getting hooked by minimalist booshie barista latte art traps if you want something else. The cappuccino will taste the same. Go somewhere where Fleetwoods playing, and there's a cozy couch like this place. read more

passed this spot many times on our walks north and south in lincoln, finally stopped to check it out. cute and comfy seating options, great music, good coffee and nice options for other food and baked goods. and lovely service. nice to have reading materials and games (and a handy printer, if needed!). read more

Mimi’s On Lincoln - a person's feet on a table - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by this cafe to get some work done and I'm so glad I did! I got a cappuccino and the pb stuffed chocolate covered dates! The drink was great and rhI dates were such a tasty treat, the touch of sea salt really brought it all together. The environment is cozy with lots of different seating options -tables, counter, couches, and the music is a god volume. Staff were friendly as well! I look forward to returning for their almond croissants and to try the vegan sandwiches! read more

Mimi’s On Lincoln - a cup of cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Meh... not impressed. Just moved to Chicago and trying out my neighborhood spots and the service was ok without the persons attitude. I'm allergic to pork so I asked for something vegetarian, I'm not thrilled with Aoli so I asked for no aoli and his eye roll 'any other substitutions' was a turn off. I get it, it can be annoying but your snotty little eye roll was unnecessary. You work in a breakfast cafe you can drop the attitude hippie read more

Lovely little cafe/market! Their menu offers a ton of vegan options - the coconut yogurt with house made granola is exceptional! Quaint, chill vibe perfect for hanging out with a latte for a bit! read more

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This is a cute neighborhood cafe! They have good pastries and sandwiches. The price is very reasonable! I like the almond croissants and the pesto grilled cheese. I go to this cafe in the morning before work and relax with a matcha and draw! :) read more

Found this place after leaving Loba empty handed as they do not serve decaf espresso or decaf drip coffee. I am glad I did as this place has plenty of places to sit and chat or tables to work and read. The barista was super friendly, and made the experience. The decaf latte was delicious and way better than Loba (comparing from when I drank regular coffee). I am looking forward to coming back to try their food options and drink another delicious decaf latte. read more

Friendly staff, nice ambiance, and great vegan options! I had the pesto "egg" bagel sandwich, and it was the best vegan breakfast sandwich I have ever had! I highly recommend Lincoln Cafe! read more

Really like this place, but wished it stayed open longer. This place is so much better than the coffee place down the street from them.

Mary and Maggie are top notch! Love this place for coffee , pastries , and local businesses! Thank you !