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    Mokafe

    4.4 (116 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    MATCHA LATTE
    Elsy L.

    First time to a Mokafe and it did not disappoint. I can only speak for the matcha- since that is what we ordered... and it was SOLID! There is a relatively large seating area inside, and the bathroom is available and pretty clean. They were busy when we got there- but then again it's a Saturday morning so it's to be expected. However, it didn't seem like they themselves were prepared for foot traffic- they only had 2 people working and they were behind on orders. When we got there, they asked us to sit and wait to be called to take our order. We were waiting quite some time. I would say approximately 10-15 minutes. Some other girls who arrived after us ended up leaving after waiting sometime. I would say that's why I dropped the rating 1 star. That being said, the other 4 stars are wholeheartedly for the matcha. - Matcha Latte (hot): we ordered the hot matcha latte which I clarified is made with unsweetened matcha powder. We also requested oat milk. AMAZING matcha! Like some of the highest quality matcha I have had anywhere. I could tell just based off of the deep green color that it was going to be exquisite. But the taste? Perfect!!! I will definitely be grabbing my matcha from Mokafe any chance I get moving forward. Such a DELIGHT!

    Inside
    Margaret S.

    First off welcome to Steinway Street! We finally got a chance to come inside this gorgeous place yesterday as usually when I pass it they aren't even open. They had a sign outside and I was reading it to see if they had lavender simply because it's a Saturday morning and I have both the baby and dog running errands today and here comes Ellie. She is so so sweet! So welcoming and just invited us in saying she did have exactly what I needed! As we walked in, I looked around and was just marveled at the decor. That green furniture looks so pretty and comfortable. I would definitely come back here just to sit and have a coffee with my mom or best friend. I had the iced matcha with lavender and oat milk. It was perfect! Not too much ice and the lavender taste wasn't too overpowering. Again, thank you for having us and Ellie you were just so sweet to us! I had to give you a special shoutout. See you soon!

    Linda M.

    Very trendy and modern cafe with a variety of drinks and trendy sweets. I ordered the matcha latte regular but they offer a variety of marchas including matcha chai, which sounds pretty interesting. They also had an ube latte on the menu and I saw lots of desserts like the viral Dubai chocolate , pistachio croissant, an ube cookie, and more. I am really impressed with the ambiance and interior. Coming here on a 90 degree hot day was like a breath of fresh air! They also have plush chairs and plenty of comfortable seating. I am in love with the jade plants, snake plants, and clean white/green decor. I got some work done here and connected to their WiFi, which was very nice! Overall a very classy and cool (quite literally) cafe. Nice to visit on a hot summer day.

    Dubai chocolate - super delicious & crunchy! yum!
    Sandra S.

    I tried the dubai pistachio chocolate bar & it was amazing! The chocolate itself was not overwhelming and light. The crunch (from the khunafa) was so enjoyable! The pistachio chocolate was super delicious with just the right of sweetness (not overwhelming sweet). Excellent product! If I ever come back (and w/ an empty stomach), I will try their other desserts. There are too much delicious food options near this neighborhood - too dangerous!

    Joanne U.

    As you'd note in my recent reviews, I'm in this huge Pistachio Latte phase so basically checking off places that serve it. Have had my eye on this place as it seemed very promising. First off, the place is pretty with their all green theme with nice tables, seats, bar seating with charging station. The staff is warm and friendly, shout out to Ellie. She was super nice. Probably the reason why this is a 4-star. The Pistachio latte though was just a latte. No hint of pistachio for me, not sure if they have Pistachio milk, cream, or syrup. It tasted just like a regular latte. I would know, I have a subscription to Pistachio milk and make my own pistachio latte every day. So I hope they really improve on this as I wouldn't mind coming back. Toilet was also kinda dirty and not kept well, so much so that I just left without using it. Hope they take note and work on these as it seems they have a lot of potential.

    Isabel J.

    I came here to get the very popular Dubai chocolate bar. Since k came during my lunch hour I decided to also get a turkey & cheese sandwich. The sandwich was delicious and a very generous size which was super filling. I never had the Dubai chocolate before so I have nothing to compare it to. The bar cost $10, the chocolate is very light and had a nice crunch to it. The pistachio filling was light but I didn't get much of the pistachio taste.

    Dessert - Tiramisu  Mango Strawberry Refresher
    Hana I.

    I started coming here after school to study, and it's become my go-to place for both focus and comfort. The staff are not only super kind and welcoming, but also outspokenly pro-Palestinian, which makes the space feel even more aligned with my values--it's rare to find a café that cares about justice and community as much as good coffee. Their refreshers are amazing perfect pick-me-up when I don't want caffeine + the weather is hot and the bakery section never disappoints everything tastes fresh and homemade. Whether you're looking for a cozy study spot, a quick drink, or a place that actually stands for something, this café delivers all of it.

    Biscoff Latte
    Claire M.

    Really cute coffee shop on Steinway! There are a lot of small tables in the back and it wasn't too crowded when I visited. The biscoff latte was very tasty and I would come back to this spot to try more items on the menu!

    Mable C.

    What a beautifully modern cafe! I was mesmerized by all the delicious looking desserts in the window but I came here after stuffing my face for dinner down the block so I was really only looking for a nice warm drink. We ordered the adeni latte and the ube latte. The adeni latte had a rich and deep flavor, as well as a sweetness creaminess from the foam on top. I was a little bit disappointed in the ube latte but that could be because I ordered something less traditional. The ube flavor was a bit lacking and not a sweet as I would've hoped, but they did have simple syrup on tap so that was awesome. I was able to adjust the flavor to my liking ended up much better afterwards. I'd definitely be interested in trying some of the sweets or pastries they have the next time I stop by. I also noticed some other tables with some teapots of various teas so I would love to try that as well.

    Cecilia T.

    Drove 45 minutes to this Mokafe twice in 4 days from Long Island- was definitely a hike but worth it. This review is solely on the 12 "viral" Dubai pistachio knafa chocolate bars that I purchased from here during those 2 trips. Thanks to Tik Tok & FB, smh. My daughter and I really wanted to try it once, and now she is obsessed with them. The pistachio cream combined with knafa inside tasted rich, crispy & creamy, and reminds me of Ferrero Rocher or Bueno but with pistachio instead of hazelnut. The staff are friendly, and the cafe itself looks very modern & nicely decorated. Besides the chocolate bars, they also have a variety of drinks (coffee, tea, refreshers, lattes), pastries, desserts, and sandwiches. Omg everything looked so good... Back to the chocolate bars- they make them every morning, and there's a white & milk chocolate option. When you pay with cash, there's a cash discount, and each bar comes out to $8.71. Overall, I think it's really good and lives up to the hype. Must try!

    MATCHA LATTE
    Caitlin K.

    The biscoff latte is a game changer! Also got a baklava croissant which was such a cool flavor! Ambience is nice and relaxed. Will definitely be here again.

    Pistachio Tres Leches
    Dessa R.

    Came here on a Saturday late afternoon....it seemed understaffed. There were two staff members handling customers, restocking and orders, didn't see anyone else, so it seemed a bit slow for orders as there were maybe no more than 15 people at that time. The service was nice enough. There is a beautiful display of sweet treats - would be nice to have maybe labels so people can know what they are. We went for the pistachio tres leches, which was indulgent and different...lots of hues of honey. We went for a simple iced americano with pistachio syrup and my date went for the delicious biscoff lattee (I couldn't bring myself to pay $9 for one lol). Love the glassware and the americano was refreshing and the biscoff lattee is super sweet. Bathrooms needed toilet paper but staff found some and provided. Will be back as the decor is beautttiful! Didn't see any outlets so not sure if working remotely from there is the vibe just FYI.

    Knafa pistachio chocolate bars
    Julie Ying X.

    I wanted to try the Dubai chocolate bar (thanks TikTok) and since my friend lives nearby, we decided to check this place out. The cafe was cute with a lot of seating inside. I bought two Dubai chocolate bars (milk chocolate, shredded phyllo, tahini, pistachio paste). They also had white chocolate, dark chocolate, nutella, and biscoff flavors as well. I liked that they keep the chocolate bars refrigerated so they don't melt. The Dubai chocolate bar was delicious, the shredded phyllo was crunchy and buttery. Service was fast and friendly. Their croissants and crackling drinks seem popular as well, I definitely have to try next time. FYI - if you pay cash, there's a discount.

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    Tea Cup Cafe - Marinated Beef BBQ with instant noodles

    Tea Cup Cafe

    3.8(171 reviews)
    2.0 miElmhurst
    $$

    As stated before, I finally came back to try the savory foods from Tea Cup Cafe!…read more Starting off, my fiancé ordered the Crispy Fish. The sauce that was served was absolutely delicious with the signature tanginess and sweetness of Thai food. The hot pot that I ordered was also enjoyed to the fullest! The food here was super good but also I love liver so I was glad they had a hot pot option that included that! After a delicious meal, we finished off with the mango bingsu which also was a huge hit! The bingsu was super fluffy and light! This meal was definitely worth it and didn't leave me feeling super heavy. The service was also great even though they were always full house with some parties waiting and only one person serving. I will be back next time to try their Thai barbecue which I saw people having and I could stop looking at! On top of all this, the server or manager even gave me a free Melona ice cream which I paired with the bingsoo after he saw that I was pregnant which I thought was super sweet. I don't live too far from here so I also want to add that even though I have not added a review, I always go to this restaurant to grab a coconut Thai milk tea to go (I am not even a huge Thai tea fan)! For some reason, I love the coconut thai tea from here and always find myself craving it.

    Best hidden gem In Elmhurst area and that says a lot given all of the quality Thai food the area…read morehas to offer. This place started off as a cafe, then started offering more and more food. They're always friendly and food is always fresh. Great to see that they continue to expand!

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    Elm Roastery

    4.5(147 reviews)
    2.5 miElmhurst
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Nice coffee shop in Elmhurst with quality coffee. The…read morepeople that work there are nice. This coffee shop gives community. They sell art and crafts people make in the community. They have a wall just for them. Now the coffee, the coffee is usually very good. They put care into making their coffee. My go to is the lavender latte when it's available. It's beautiful. I also like that they offer limited brews from different countries. It's nice to try something different sometimes. I always stop by when I'm in Elmhurst.

    Solid. Happy to…read morehave nice coffee in the area. And they're getting quite busy which is a good sign. Service is either a bit slow, they were backed up or they don't work on your app orders until you arrive and ask for it. Still, not exactly egregious and I'm trying to be understanding, though how they get backed up with 5 workers behind the counter is a little confusing. Still, the service is always friendly and the shop is cute so it's a good reminder to slow down and take it all in. Ambience is fine. Dark walls but well lit. Batches of seats up front and in the back separated by the service counter. Lots of Knick knacks for sale. They've got some pastries and sandwiches but I've never sampled them so I don't have much to add. I usually get some kind of Americano and the coffee flavors really come thru without excess bitterness. I'll also note, they've fixed their cups. Early on, their coffee cups to go used to leak but that's been rectified at least for the past few months. Definitely a good choice if you're looking for a proper brew.

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