Pedestrian Coffee is a great little coffee shop next to Belmont Station. It is quite spacious…read moreinside with a good amount of seating. The baristas are all friendly and made our drinks quickly and accurately. The menu has coffee shop classic, lots of pastries, and some unique selections. I really enjoyed my cardamom rose latte - so good! Prices are a little high, but on par with surrounding shops and fair for a specialty drink, in my opinion. I didn't try any of their pastries this time, but absolutely will the next time I'm in the area!

The storefront looks unassuming as it is right next to the Belmont station, but Pedestrian cafe is…read moreone of the best places for working remotely with plenty of seats and outlets. The menu items are priced higher than average, but the Charlatte and sourdough cinnamon roll are amazing. The workers are all super friendly and attentive. Highly rec!

Cafe Deko is my favorite coffee spot in Chicago! This was my first time at the Diversey location,…read morewhich is also nicely decorated in art deco and funky interior design- so my vibe! My hot latte was divine here and the vegan scone was also a great addition, I loved how it didn't feel too heavy, and seemed to be made with healthier, more whole ingredients without compromising on taste. The service was super kind and fast as well, I highly recommend checking out Cafe Deko!

Got the seasonal maple cinnamon latte Perfect amount of…read moresweetness Great work from home pl

Stopped by to grab a coffee and get some work done before roaming into 8th inning Wrigleyville…read more Ordered a hot barrel aged mocha. It was the perfect pick me up I need. This spot is a dope little coffee shop. Rock music playing, lots of art and stickers, and a wall full of wacky looking whole bean coffees to choose from. The staff are also very friendly. Great spot to get away from home a little and have a nice afternoon coffee.

Love this place so much. I've lived near it for so long but never really found myself going all the…read moretime, but everyone there is so nice. Once I went in and they forgot my drink in a big rush. I stood for 10ish mins and never got my drink. After everyone before and after me got their drinks I went back up to the cashier who was super apologetic, made my drink as fast as possible, and gave me a fully punched out punch card for a free drink. I don't think I ever used it but very nice of them, above and beyond behavior! Really great atmosphere, I highly recommend.

The OG. The coffee and pastries never disappoint even if the price does. You can't typically find a…read moreplace to sit, inside or outside. Though, yes, it would be amazing if they updated the decor thru haven't touched since the 90s. It's a bit cold and sterile. But the coffee's good.

Great coffee shop and seems to be a neighborhood hot spot for WFH!…read more Tons of seating - small tables, a larger community table, and bar seating around the edges of the place. The barista staff was fine - I personally love perky and friendly staff at a coffee shop lol and that wasn't the case here - but they were knowledgeable and helpful. The vanilla oat milk latte was great, chocolate croissant was great (apparently they source their bakery items from publican quality breads!), and my boyfriend especially loved his pour over. He's a pour over aficionado and he was particularly pumped that there were 3 options for pour over!

WOAH, this place is seriously worth ALL the matcha hype!…read more I'll admit, I was a little skeptical at first when I saw the matcha being poured from a bottle instead of freshly whisked to order. But clearly, you can't judge a matcha by how it's made because WOW, it tasted amazing! I kept it simple on my first visit and ordered the strawberry matcha, and let me tell you... FLAVOR BOMB! The matcha was smooth, flavorful, and paired so perfectly with the strawberry. They also offer seasonal flavors, and honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of their combinations. The shop itself is small, cute, and cozy. It's definitely a little tight if you're planning to bring your laptop and work from here for a few hours, but still doable if you can snag a spot. Overall, I totally get the hype now! Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to, especially to try all their seasonal flavors.

I've been seeing Coffee Lab & Roasters all over my tik tok so I was excited to check them out!…read moreFirst and foremost, the staff working was SO kind and welcoming!! One of the girls helped me decide on which specialty matcha to order and was so genuine and sweet which just makes the whole experience 10x better in my opinion. I went with the cardamom iced matcha. The cardamom adds a spicy and warm flavor to the matcha, making it perfect for fall. The matcha itself really did live up to the hype. Not too milky, but also not too grassy. I met with my cousin and he got the maple sage matcha latte. We ended up trading halfway through because they were both so good we wanted to try them both! I think maple sage was my favorite though. The space is super cute and homey. I can't wait to come back!

Food : 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 It was great I liked the feeling at first it seems lonely but once you order and it becomes great just give time and a chance and it'll become ur fave cafe

Really delicious breakfast spot! Authentic classic Venezuelan arepas (taste tested by my Venezuelan…read morefriend!) and fresh takes too. I got the Santa Monica and really enjoyed it, very tasty and filling! This is a small place where you walk up to the counter and order of the menu posted on the wall. They've got tea/coffee/refrigerated drinks too. Not too much space to sit but there are a few tables inside and the arepas and drinks came out steaming hot and pretty quick! I went with a group of 6 and they all came out within 10 minutes of each other. Really really enjoyed this place, reasonable prices, I will definitely be coming back!

Love all the latte flavors. Had an iced Milano latte and it was delicious. Came out very quickly tooread more

As mentioned, the coffee and the staff here are usually great, but my previous visits left a bad…read moretaste in my mouth thanks to another customer's lack of "toe-tal" respect for basic hygiene, sitting there near the window regularly with his bare feet propped up on the cafe chair. It was "sole-crushing" to watch. The staff noticed and it didn't look like they tried to "put their foot down" to get him to stop as he's a regular and buys I guess a cup of coffee or another drink. Honestly, his behavior is just "un-toe-ward" for a coffee shop. I love this place, but management really needs to take a firmer "stand" when patrons treat the furniture like their personal living room. Those feet. They stare at me. Wiggle at me. Wink at me. Toy with me. Distract me. I want to sit near the window but it's not possible with those feet exposed and waving their toes at me. I cannot bring friends here any longer. I'm mesmerized and anti-mesmerized by them at the same time. The toe knows. The toe knows all. Update: Surprise. I haven't seen him there recently. Maybe the staff have said something to him. I can hope.

This is the perfect neighborhood sandwich shop. I love the cozy interior. I have been twice and I…read morecan't wait to come back. The homemade bread for the sandwiches takes it to the next level. I loved the chicken pesto sandwich. The workers are kind and the sandwiches come out quickly.

It's hard to find places nowadays that offer up both high quality food at affordable prices, and…read morePanes is out here filling that gap! I went around 6:30pm on a weekday and things were pretty quiet- although this seemed to be popular for takeout, the interior was very cute and there was ample room for seating. They have an extensive menu of delicious sandwiches on homemade bread, so it was hard to pick just one! I opted for the roast beef sandwich, and it could have definitely lasted for two moderately sized meals. It took a bit longer than expected to come out, but it was perfectly toasted and truly made to order. The unsung hero of the sandwich was the rosemary ciabatta bread, which added that subtle extra flavor that would remind you this is a speciality spot. The avocado and grilled onions with melty cheese made for a well rounded rich flavor. I do think the beef could have been a tiny bit fresher and think a more flavorful aioli would have upped the sandwich, but overall it was still tasty and satisfying. I would definitely return to try more of the sandwiches and recommend paying a visit! I

This is my absolute most favorite bakery. So this is my ode to the bakery and Dom, who is a gem of…read morean employee there. I've been a customer of almost 10 years and have been obsessed since they first opened their doors at a different location. I literally live an hour away without traffic and even longer with traffic, but I make sure to stop by or send someone else to get it for me at least once a month or more. I love the amazing cakes that are so delicious and unique but on top of that, it is Asian owned, LGBTQ supporting, etc. A lot has changed since their little storefront with no seating. The bakery is now a full on cafe and I'm so happy to see how much they've grown and how successful they are. And while it is glorious, I will say I miss the sweet neighborhood charm and great customer service it used to have. Getting in touch with the bakery through phone or text can be tough and to be honest, sometimes one of the people working there is kind of...very mean. It had me questioning if I should keep coming back. I just love this bakery so much though and being raised by parents that had a small food business, I can't help but want to support. I had a particularly difficult last minute request for the bakery a few weeks ago and I was reminded why this place is so great. It had been YEARS since I made this specific request, which was an order for a slice of cake for every flavor and a cupcake for every flavor. This is a BIG and time consuming request, especially if it's last minute. Unfortunately I come to the city whenever the traffic isn't atrocious, so it's always last minute. Dom absolutely pulled through though. Even though there were other employees there (I saw two others but one disappeared and then another male was kind of walking around the cafe and such), Dom took this giant request and fulfilled it himself. The other gentleman (not the mean person previously mentioned) was actually who I made the request to, but he told Dom to do it. I was kind of confused why they didn't do it together but idk, maybe the other guy isn't allowed to handle food? Who knows. Regardless, this request obviously took a long time and the line was getting longer; people were getting a little restless but Dom stayed calm but was swift. I swear he was moving faster than most people in the industry could with a cake knife like that. He was not impatient or rude to me at all. He was just there to do his job as fast and well as possible. It's so rare to see that type of work ethic. He is also so obviously proud of the bakery and the food they serve which makes you feel good about being a patron there. So although I continue to have an unpleasant experience with one particular employee there, Dom keeps my love for this bakery alive. He reminds me of what this bakery was like when they first opened their doors. I hope Dom is cherished there and I bet he is considering his work ethic. I will continue to support this bakery and I recommend everyone else to support as well. It may not be that small little shop anymore but Dom is a reminder of the heart of the place.

Excellent though expensive cupcakes Coffee is good…read more Plenty of seating and tables if you're eating in Service is very good

I stopped in for a quick coffee and really enjoyed the ambiance and service at this location. I…read moredefinitely felt like I needed to have a dog with me for this visit. I truly enjoyed it for what it was: a great cup of coffee in a space that felt like an old English pub.

Ludlow's is quite a vibe with the dog pictures and decor on the walls as well as the ability to…read morebring your dog into the store. Their coffee was decent as well. Long lines on the weekends but it all moved quickly. We got one of the specials and it was HOT.