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    Nohea Cafe

    4.2 (291 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken wrap
    Terra L.

    Small but convenient location. Service is quick and friendly. Great menu options. Highly recommend the chicken wrap! I will definitely be back!

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Maley S.

    Chicken Caesar wrap for pickup. It was good, but definitely not the best in Chicago. I would say you could probably skip this if you are doing a tour of Chicken Caesar wraps. If you like your wrap with more dressing, definitely don't forget to ask for some on the side. Employees are always nice and the food is always fresh and high quality. Can't speak to the inside of the joint other than the pickup but it is clean and welcoming for people to come enjoy a coffee and lunch and perhaps even get some work done.

    Mayra L.

    I had the Caesar wrap, it was good but a little salty to my taste, I wish the dressing was on the actual wrap and not on the side and the tortilla was cold. I would like to go again and try something different from the menu. Overall it was okay, the staff were so nice and service was fast! 7/10

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Natasha A.

    I went here on a rainy Tuesday for the Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap. Everyone talks about this place as having the best CCSW. As a long time lover of salad sammies I had to try. Overall very thick, stuffed with chicken, shredded parm cheese, and lettuce I was overly impressed. This place may actually have the best CCSW in the city of Chicago. The dressing was blended well into the lettuce and the chicken, the parm was protected on its own layer. If you have the time, go! I also got a coffee, had a hazelnut flavor seemingly and it was good. The hours are difficult it's truly a lunch place as it closes at 2pm. The staff were polite, the wrap came out within 5 minutes. You can sit inside, it's small and it's all high top tables, but it's not stuffy. Kid friendly

    Caesar wrap!!! Just get it, ur welcome!
    Sal B.

    Had the Espresso Macchiato the infamous Caesar Wrap and Truffle Bliss. This place left me speechless, suprised this little unassuming Cafe is putting out expertly crafted wraps and sandwiches. The quality is there, the size is there and most importantly the value is there. Let's get to it.... Espresso Macchiato: The Espresso was sooo smooth, not bitter like so many other coffee joints. The foam was "perfecto" my ancestors would be so proud. The employees give barsita a new meaning. A must have. Caesar Wrap: First impression, "OH YEAH" and as soon as I looked in the middle, I dove in. First few bites were a blur as I was trying to process all this gloriousness. Tons of fresh chicken, plenty of dressing, parmesean, perfect ratio of lettuce and house made croutons! The wrap holds up, 100%, there was lettuce chicken and dressing all the way to the last bite. I'M SAYING IT, the bar has been set here people. Ya know when you bite something and it's sooo damn good that you can only shake your head? Umm yeah, gonna be thinking about this one for awhile. Was full after a half of the wrap, but had to bite the Truffle Bliss! (Yes, I'm sitting in my car on Madison, lol) Truffle Bliss panini: Shhh, this one's not online, only a little sign in store. First impression...WTF?! What is this beautiful sandwich I'm holding? I didn't know panini's were this big, yay!! Thick cut Mortadella piled high, sweet pickles, arugula, truffle cream, cheese. My minds spinning, absolutely delicious. They have a big menu AND breakfast too, the madness has to stop! How can I possibly try this all?!! Get to Nohea and escape from the mundane! ** Check out the pics, snagged one of a catering order too.

    Isabella F.

    Take my word and order the chicken cesar wrap. Every bite has the perfect amount of dressing, chicken, and croutons. Also got an iced vanilla latte here for the heck of it and I was pleasantly surprised! This is definitely a new favorite spot.

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Anthony Z.

    The free smells at Jimmy John's don't have ish on the free smells at Nohea! The décor is nice but the smells is what comes to mind when thinking of ambience. The service is straight forward and served with kindness. I recommend ordering ahead for those that are time conscious. As for the food, it lived up to the hype and exceeded expectations. I got the Chicken Cesar wrap and my wife got a south of the border wrap. The chicken cesar was fresh and light; yet, filling. The crunchy texture of the croutons contrasted the soft juiciness of the chicken and fresh crisp of the lettuce. I didn't get pictures of the south of the border wrap but it was equally delicious. I highly recommend treating yourself to the Nohea Cafe sometime soon.

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Deamontria R.

    You already know why I ordered from here. The chicken Caesar wrap!!!! Fireeeeeee, so so good. I did a doordash order so wasn't able to go in and see the space or get a feel of the service. But from what I tasted, it honestly doesn't matter. I'm still thinking about that wrap. Highly recommend for real!!

    This chicken Caesar wrap!! This so GOOD 10/10

    This chicken wrap is amazing 10/10 Super cute café very clean and very nice people I will definitely be back

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Jacqueline M.

    This Chicken Caesar wrap lived up to the hype! Good pricing and very filling. Loved how they give extra dressing on the side, it was so good! The service here is great too! Everyone I talked to was so nice

    Lyndsey M.

    Such a great spot! The chicken Caesar wrap is so wonderful and tasty! Also a great portion. Very fresh. The staff is very helpful. This is more of a grab and go than a sit and stay. However if you'd like to stay they have seating available. Very cozy and quaint. Also have great soup options!

    Breakfast tostada
    Kelsey D.

    Delicious food, delightful staff, wifi, cute little spot To work quietly or have a nice meal. Yum!

    Coffee And The Mediterranean Veggie
    Steve A.

    As I was heading to Mary Bartleme Park, I spotted this coffee shop and cafe. It was getting to be around lunch time, and this was good timing because they have a pretty nice sandwich menu. Nohea Cafe is a small place that's only open at breakfast and lunch, and closed weekends. By that information, it's obviously geared toward downtown employees. The cafe though is good for anyone who happens to be here. Being kind of hungover and not fully awake, I certainly needed a boost. I came in and got a coffee. They have a pretty basic coffee menu. It's $2.75 for a cup. More impressive are the salads and sandwiches. Good amount of these and they start to serve these pretty early. The one I got was the Mediterranean Veggie. It's about $10 for a pretty big sandwich. This came with cucumbers, feta, which I left off, greens, hummus, olives, tomatoes, and vegetables. It was vegan by leaving off feta. This has a good amount of toppings and was a good price for the big portion. Gets busy. It's a small place so it gets crowded easily. They have basic breakfast stuff but at lunch there's Mediterranean salads and sandwiches.

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    I love their wraps and smoothies. I do wish they brought back the buffalo chicken wrap though, but great place overall!

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    Great place ... a little over priced but what isn't these days... good food and great people

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    Didn't send the extra dressing but the food was delicious! I'll continue to order from there.

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    Al's Beef

    Al's Beef

    (457 reviews)

    $$

    River North, Near North Side

    First time in Chicago so I had to try the national sandwich of Chicago! Al's beef has been serving…read moreup Italian Beef sandwiches since 1938. They have won several awards for their sandwiches and are said to have the best Italian Beef in Chicago. With all this being said, this was certainly a must eat on my trip! Their menu consists of their famous Italian beef, along with Chicago dogs, burgers, sausage sandwiches, chicken, and fries. There is definitely something for everyone here. The inside is casual and reminiscent of a fast food eatery. Really liked the yellow accents throughout the restaurant. I will also note that it was extremely clean inside, which is always appreciated. Ordering is simple and they will call your ticket number when your food is ready. All the food is served made to order and very fresh and doesn't take too long to come out! I ordered the Regular Beef, wet, with both hot and spicy peppers per the workers suggestion. Ordering the sandwich wet simply means the bread is dunked in the gravy/aus jus. If you want the real deal, this is how you order it. The peppers are optional as well, but complete the sandwich. The sandwich consists of their famous Italian beef roasted and sliced, served on freshly baked French bread. I can see why this sandwich is so highly regarded. The Italian beef that is made in house each day is tender, flavorful, and just perfect! It isn't chewy or tough either. The sweet and spicy peppers paired nicely with the savory beef. And the fresh French bread covered in the gravy--phenomenal! The gravy adds a lot of flavor to the sandwich. You do have to eat it quickly, otherwise the bread will fall apart, oh but it is so worth it. I got fries with a side of cheese sauce to go with the sandwich. By far some of the best fries I've had. Not super crispy, but not soggy either, the texture was just right. They were salted perfectly and dipping them in their velvety cheese sauce was a treat! A regular sub is roughly 6 inches and quite filling. The sandwiches are stuffed with ample amounts of beef. The price is also excellent considering how much you get. Overall, I would say Al's Beef lived up to all its praise. My sandwich was very memorable and was like nothing I'd had before. Everything is so fresh, between their beef, bread, and fries, it is all made in house. This isn't just some fast food spot, it is an institution. I was impressed with everything I ordered, especially the fries. They take a lot of pride in what they serve. This is evident in their customer service. If you are visiting Chicago, don't think, just go--you won't regret it!

    (Kari's Rating 6.5/10)…read more Finally made my way out here and it was alright. My go to is normally Portillo's Italian beef, but I wanted to change it up. It's a little stop in place and they have a pretty small seating area, but I went on a day where it wasn't super crowded. Beef was pretty typical, I think I enjoyed the gravy seasoning more on this one over Portillo's, but I did like Portillo's spicy and sweet peppers a little bit better. I don't like my bread, saggy, so I was able to get the dipping gravy on the side. Service is pretty quick as it's just a small sit down place. It wasn't too loud, so you could have a conversation with the person next to you, but I imagine it would be much louder if you went on a Friday or Saturday night. I probably wouldn't stop in again but it's a nice place to go to. If you have people from out of town they don't wanna go to Portillo's.

    Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

    Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

    (230 reviews)

    River North, Near North Side

    Yum, yum, and YUM!!!!…read more Went here with a larger group for a surprise birthday dinner and it didn't disappoint! We had a little bit of a wait before we were able to be seated, but not too bad. We were seated in the basement level of the restaurant, which had a small bar and intimate, dark lighting. The decor is very fun, patterned, and glitzy. Our server was super kind and attentive -- wish I remembered her name! We got a wide variety of menu items, but the stand outs for me were the meatballs, mozzarella sticks (some of the best I've ever had!!!), kale cesar salad, radiatore alla vodka pasta, tiramisu, and brown butter cake. The pizzas we ordered were all good, but I wished we tried the other style crust as I think I would've liked it more than tavern style. Wished the ricotta gnocchi, while it had a great texture, had more of a basil flavor. The green river sodas were a fun touch, as I don't see that often in the city!!! Definitely a great spot for a group outing such as a birthday, or a casual dinner. Would love to try lunch here, as well as the cocktail menu. Can't wait to come back!!!

    We had a great experience at Zarella's. The decor and ambiance really stood out beautiful…read morewallpaper, light fixtures, and artwork that made the space feel warm and inviting. Our server was extremely nice and added to the overall positive experience. For food we ordered a tavern-style spicy vodka pizza with pepperoni, and it was very good. The thin, cracker crust had great texture and the flavors were spot on. Overall a really enjoyable visit and a place we'd definitely come back to.

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    (7.3k reviews)

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    River North, Near North Side

    Came here at noon on a Monday and I was pleasantly surprised to find a table in this large place…read more They are well set up to handle large numbers of people. Chicago dog: 4/5. Solid dog and I really enjoyed the poppy bun. Cake shake: 4.5/5. Tastes just like you would expect if you blended a slice of chocolate cake into a shake. But don't bother with a straw, cuz this sucker is thick. Well done.

    This Portillos was huge it had two levels. It was easy to order by using one of the kiosks or the…read moreapp from your phone. My friend and I were waiting for them to call our order number but it was taking a while so I went to the counter and the order had been ready sitting there they just weren't calling out the orders. I'm glad I went up otherwise my food would have gotten cold! I'm not sure if their sound systems were down to call out the order numbers for pick up or if they just don't do that. I came here with my friend as I had never tried the beef sandwich and she highly recommended the cheese fries. I also heard great things about the chocolate cake slice. I added peppers to the beef sandwich to give it some spice but besides that it was bland! I was disappointed but I thought the Chicago dog would make up for it but the bun was soggy. The best part of my order were the cheese fries and I got a free slice of chocolate cake since it was my birthday month! The chocolate cake was the best chocolate cake I've ever had that wasn't homemade. Very moist and lots of frosting! I would come back for the fries and the cake, but I wouldn't order the beef sandwich or Chicago dog again.

    Schneider Deli - Egg Everything Bagel with Sausage Eggs Cheese and hash brown

    Schneider Deli

    (199 reviews)

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    River North, Near North Side

    Great lunch/breakfast spot with fast service and simple/fresh sandwiches…read more The oven roasted turkey sandwich was great, tasted like something my grandma would make me (in a good way). Will be back.

    Was super excited to try this place, and finally came to pick up some bagels. The inside is very…read morecute, old-school vibes, with a few small tables inside. It's located in a busy part of River North with minimal parking options but I do believe they have 1 or 2 parking spots in the parking lot they share with the motel. It gets pretty busy on the weekend so I'd recommend going early or be prepared for a line. Ordered online the night before to take to a friend's for brunch. When I arrived to pick up my order, disappointingly, I was told that part of my order wasn't available because they hadn't been set aside in the morning. They offered to replace it with a different flavor and add a free schmear, but I'll admit I was super annoyed. I ended up getting some everything bagels to make some lox sandwiches with. Unfortunately the bagels were very mediocre (a step or 2 above a store bought bagel). I like my bagels chewy and moist, but these were dry and too fluffy for my taste. And weirdly enough, they were salty yet didn't have a very strong everything bagel flavor. To be fair, Chicago is severely lacking in good bagels, so not sure if I should fault Schneider's for that, or wherever they source their bagels from. Either way, I hope they get their online ordering system straightened out.

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