Some restaurants you visit once and think "that was nice." Then there's Dolce Arte -- the kind of…read moreplace you bring your favorite people to, because you already know it's going to be a great time before you even sit down. This was my second visit and it delivered just as hard as the first. The Food What sets this place apart is the quality of ingredients. You can taste the freshness in every dish. The Service Attentive, friendly, and never rushed us. Exactly what you want when you're spending quality time with the people who matter. The Vibe It's cozy, warm, and the kind of spot where catching up with people you love just flows naturally. We lost track of time -- in the best possible way.

Dolce Arte ended up being a nice place to slow down for a bit. It's inside an art gallery, so it…read morehas this mix of rustic and industrial style that feels different from a regular coffee shop. They also have a patio, and with the weather being nice, it was easy to just sit outside and relax for a while. I was honestly too hungry to spend much time deciding, so I just ordered one of the sourdough donut ball. It was exactly what I was hoping for. The outside had a light coating of sugar that gave it just the right amount of sweetness without being too much. Once I bit into it, the inside was soft, airy, and slightly chewy from the sourdough, which made it different from a regular donut. There was a subtle tang from the sourdough that balanced the sweetness really well, so it never felt overly sugary. It had a light crispness on the outside, then a warm, pillowy center that practically melted away with each bite. I finished it way faster than I expected. The only thing I forgot was ordering something to drink with it. Looking back, a good coffee would've made it even better. Still, I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area.

Such o wonderfully beautiful scenery and view of the lake and downtown Chicago!!!! Our bartender…read moreSundae was extremely pleasant and made GREAT cocktails! Good to be home and back from a quick vacation on such a gorgeous day--prefect weather for a walk on the beach!

Perfect place to chill and people watch. Food is descent and drink plentiful. I recco a spot in the…read moreshade

More than a shop and teahouse, the Shadow Emporium is a community. The staff and other visitors are…read morealways warm and welcoming, and that keeps me coming back for my occult needs, despite it being further from my home. With a space with amazing personality, lovely events, and personally enchanted (and customizable!) wares, this is one of the best spots to check out for your occult needs, have your cards read, or just enjoy a hot cup of tea. They also throw awesome events and parties - check them out on facebook for events!

I had a $25 detox bath and it was the best! This is a hidden spa in the middle of the city. My…read morefacial features we're literally singing. I felt totally comfortable with Norma taking care of me. And, had more than enough privacy. The bathroom is also exceptionally, clean! Treat yourself

Amazing buttery popcorn and a nice place to sit down after walking around the neighborhood. They…read morehave gelato in the summer when we went but I did not get a chance to try it. I think its a novel concept with international snacks being the main attraction and the concession stand being a theme. At first we thought it was a mini theater and though they do play movies on a flat TV screen, it is not a theater as we initially thought. There's some theater chairs to sit down and enjoy your snacks though. Friendly staff explained the concept to all of us newbies to Cowabunga Concesion Stand

Food is good, concept is fun and met--concession stand food. It's the big bucket of buttery popcorn…read morethat gets me in often. I really enjoy the new shaved ice they have as well, it's best with the custard at the bottom. Overall, service is acceptable. The ambiance is a chill, fun vibe; I've stopped in a couple times grabbed a treat and watched a movie while playing a board game, I do miss the foosball tho! I do appreciate that the experience is indoor and outdoor. There is usually music outside, a checker table, and lights. They have a loyalty program and do other activities throughout the neighborhood which is another great component. I wish they were open more days th

Stopped by to check this place out on a Saturday night. The girl checking IDs at the door was…read morefriendly but seemed out of it. The place was lively but smelled like spilled drinks and BO. Open tables weren't being bussed very quickly so between those things, we ended up leaving. Only gave it 2 stars since we didn't actually try anything there.

We swung by best bar for a few drinks before heading to radius. It was kinda crowded in a. Friday…read morenight but we eventually got some place to sit at the bar. The service was a bit slow since there were only 2 bartenders we ordered a thyme cocktail and some espresso martinis. The drinks were decent. The prices were reasonable too. It was not too loud but the atmosphere was lively since it was a Friday night. The bar was a bit smelly though, especially cz they were about to close. Not sure if I will be back but overall, did have a decent experience.

This cafe is conveniently located in the Reg, perfect for a caffeine kick amidst studying. If you…read morehave a chance, try the iced mocha! It's like a chocolate latte and my go to drink. The staff are also super friendly.

If you pay in cash, be expected to get glares when you put the cash away without leaving any as…read moretip. They just drop kick your order to the counter and call out your initials once, as if we can hear anything over the scavengers who are ready to dive in on unclaimed drinks and pastries. Not only that, you can't take longer than 2 seconds to place your order before they start rushing you out of there and shoving a chicken pesto sandwich in your face when all you wanted was a cranberry muffin. Don't even get me started on requesting anything that results in a minor inconvenience for them. They'll resist before agreeing to warm up your food. And they all have such a weird fixation on oat milk. It's like they can't handle being within the vicinity of lactose and will urge the customer to reconsider oat milk before taking down the order. All in all, the pastries are a good price and the place is always packed. I give 5/5.

The food is just overall great and they have the nicest workers there and on top of that they have…read morereally good drinks. Overall I just love this place is in a calm area because there isn't that much people going in which there should be a lot of ppl because it's a great place.

Great service and variety of pastries, sandwiches, coffee, latte, mocha, cappuccino, etc. So hard…read moreto choose there is so much to pick from! Dulce's! It's a great neighborhood place to go!

I came to try the coffee, and the xocolatte was just what I wanted. Not too sweet, thick, rich, and…read moredefinitely chocolatey. I stayed to work for a bit, and there are lots of tables, the music is pleasant and not too loud, and there were quite a few other people who had the same idea as I did. If I lived closer to here, I would be here a lot more! Workers are friendly and well-informed. Also a nice thing, they are physically connected to a bakery that has plenty of options, including elote pan, tamales and tortas! Will be back to try those and the frappes!

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.