Such an awesome spot! I was lucky to visit during October and it definitely captured the fall spirit. The staff who took our order was friendly and patient, encouraging us to take our time while deciding between all the fun Halloween themed menu items. They also offer a great selection of pastries. I ordered the Terrifier, a red velvet and vanilla latte . It was delicious and the red velvet flavor was the perfect touch. They also have a Fright Flight, which lets you sample all their specialty drinks. The decor really sets this place apart with plenty of cozy seating to hang out and enjoy your coffee. read more

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Really cute café with all the cozy fall vibes! I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was actually pretty crowded, so just something to keep in mind if you go on the weekend. I tried the "IT" drink (strawberry lemonade with strawberry popping boba) and "Cuddle Weather" (hot chocolate with hazelnut + caramel) both were fun and perfect for the fall theme. The Pesto Panini and Avocado Toast were solid too, nicely made and fresh. The staff was super nice and helpful even with how busy it was, and everything in there is decorated so cute definitely a great spot if you're into fall-themed drinks and cozy cafés. read more

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This is he first time I've been to a coffee shop and the actual coffee used for the drinks ruined the coffee for me. First off, it's a really cute spot - the decor is eclectic, and the seating is ample. The baristas are friendly and welcoming. I visited based on their offering of coffee flights, and I liked that they change their flights based on the season. I ordered the Valentine's Flight for I believe around $17 - to me, it was not worth that. The coffee used was very watery; it reminded me of what hotels offer for free within the rooms. The flavors of each drink was nice and unique, but it still didn't mask the watery coffee. I wish the coffeehouse well, but this was the most disappointing coffee flight I've ever had. read more

October Cafe - Valentine's Flight - didn't like the coffee, but the flavors were unique to one another. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very cute coffee shop owned by two lovely women who are LGBTQIA accepting ! This cute coffee shop is a fun October themed cafe with great drink options. I got a traditional iced coffee and loved it! My only small note is some of the chairs are not very comfy, but there is a good amount of seating! Parking is street parking and this is also right by the Metra stop so it's very easy to walk to. read more

October Cafe - Events for October 2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a beautiful coffee shop! Fall vibes all year round which I am here for. Plenty of seating, fast wifi, and great music. The coffee itself was fantastic. The October Cafe PSL is vegan! Plenty of vegan treats such as donuts and cinnamon rolls. read more

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A fall themed cafe in Norwood park. There's pumpkins and Halloween ish decor everywhere. I appreciate the variety of syrups they offer. They had more sugar free syrups than the usual vanilla or hazelnut that you find in cafes. I had the iced matcha latte with sugar free mango syrup and an oat cold foam. The pricing on the receipt does not make sense and honestly I'm not sure I was charged correctly. The drink was rather expensive after adding the syrup and oat foam. The foam is not worth it at all. It just melted into the rest of the drink so it didnt feel like anything different. The sugar free mango syrup was tasty and made the drink a nice summery treat. Don't waste your money on the oat milk foam! read more

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Yummy, cute, & welcoming. Doesn't get any better. Great service, I enjoyed my beverage & the calming ambiance here. Looks like they have tons of cool events, and I love how they bring in local artists to share their work. So glad I got to check this spot out. read more

October Cafe - Pride (Ube and Vanilla Latte) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love this place!! Great vibes and the staff is SO friendly and helpful. Food is good and the coffee is good too, although I've had better luck with their actual drinks rather than the flights. It's hard to get good flavor in such a small drink, but the presentation of the flights are so cute. They also do a ton of different events each month. I do wish this place had more/better seating options and sometimes the service can be slow on the weekends/when it's busy. Overall this place is exactly what a local neighborhood coffee shop should be. Good food and drinks, friendly atmosphere and many opportunities to connect with the community. This is quickly becoming my regular spot :) Also idk who does the playlists in here but they ROCK thank you read more

October Cafe - La Playa Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. great people, yummy food, fun vibes. everything is vegetarian and much can be made vegan and/or gluten free. good pricing and service! read more

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This is such a cute cafe!! Exactly what you'd expect with the decor based on the name, it's so dreamy in here. I got the avocado Toast and a mango smoothie and it was very reasonably priced. It wasn't out of this world but it was exactly what I wanted! read more

October Cafe - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

October cafe is a cozy fall-themed café with warm autumn décor and a relaxed vibe. The highlight is definitely the coffee flights -- a great way to sample their year round seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice, maple, and cinnamon. The limited food menu (bagels, tater tots, fries) is simple, but pairs well with the drinks, making it a perfect spot for a cozy afternoon coffee break. It does get pretty busy during the weekends, but the drink and ambience are worth it. read more

I was stuck in traffic and took a detour to Norwood Park and found this coffee spot. The lady who took my order was very nice and answered all of our questions. I got the Gomez which was a sunbutter and coconut latte I got it iced and it was delicious. read more

Not only does October Cafe have the best patty melt I've ever eaten (it's vegetarian, and I'm not even vegetarian, so that's syaing something!), they are the KINDEST people who truly went out of their way to make our day special. They conspired with me to help make "the luckiest day ever" for my girlfriend before I proposed to her, by pretending that someone "paid it forward" to cover our food, and they even comp'd us free popcorn on top of it. The food is delicious, the latte was amazing, the location is picturesque. (Also, oh my God, the TATER TOTS. Don't skip the tater tots. They're so perfectly crunchy.) I couldn't be more grateful and we can't wait to come back again and again. THANK YOU! read more

October Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Little expensive for the size of small. Otherwise good drink but not much flavor:/ i do enjoy how they always great you when you step one foot in the door. Little crowded but still nice read more

October Cafe - Pins - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Do you want to feel like you're stepping into the Gilmore girls? If yes, then stop into October Cafe. Visited a while back and it was so freaking cute!! They had a small pop, they had fresh flowers, and the full on fall vibes. Opted for the flight so my kiddo and I could split it. She loved the iced chai tea. It was her favorite. I honestly shocked bc she's not a tea girl. She wasn't a fan of the hot chocolate. I liked the pumpkin spice, but would try it hot instead of cold next time. read more

A friend recommended this coffee shop, which is close to my house. It's absolutely darling! I've tried a number of drinks, both the fall ones and others, and they're all delicious. The shop is so cozy and cute, and it's a great place to hang out for a while, either to catch up with a friend or read a book. The staff are all so sweet, too. I will definitely be back many more times! read more

October Cafe - A flight of four fall-themed drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hello pumpkin! When you enter this fall-themed cafe, that's how you'll be greeted. It's adorable and commits to the theme for sure. If you're a pumpkin spice person, I'm pretty sure they have it here all year round as one of their fall-year round specials. They have a good amount of seating, and I think they have expanded their space a little bit since whenever they opened. They have drinks and a limited food menu like sandwiches and stuff--and I'm not sure if there are vegan, but I think perhaps so. They also sell vegan ice creams and stuff, and other items and tchotchkes. The drinks we got were pretty good--I am not a coffee drinker, but the Maple Forest smelled delicious! I got one of their July specials, called Sunny, which is an iced dragonfruit tea with strawberry syrup. It was good, and I was pleased that I deviated from my typical chai tea. The only thing that could have made me happier was if they had regular old sweet tea. They're located directly across from the Norwood Park Metra. There's street parking, and it seemed pretty plentiful. This cafe is Latine-, LGBTQIA-owned, and I'm super happy to support a small, minority-owned business. I haven't found a lot of themed coffee shops in Chicago (though maybe I haven't looked hard enough since I don't drink coffee, just other drinks) and I love that they came up with and are committed to the theme. I can't wait to see what they do come October! read more

This cafe is Latinx, LGBTQ owned and the atmosphere from employees and other customers feels very accepting. Every customer is greeted at the door with a genuinely enthusiastic "Hello Pumpkin!" The menu is on the wall but also a print menus are available. We came on a Sunday midday and the place was bustling but we had no trouble getting a table and ordering at the counter. When we picked out some sweets from the counter, the employee offered to heat them for us and set them on plates with a little side of fruit. I almost never have sweet drinks, preferring my coffee black. But decided to try the St. Patrick's day sampler as a splurge. When the drinks came, they rang a bell to celebrate the order and brought it on a platter decked out with shamrocks and gold. The green tea and lemonade was refreshing. The lattes could come with any percentage fat of cow milk, or plant milk: almond, coconut, or oat milk. I ordered it with oat. The whipped topping is non dairy and optional. I loved the pistachio latte and the caramel one. The hot chocolate had mint in it and was satisfyingly creamy. The vegan GF brownie and the vegan GF blueberry cookie were amazing. The brownie is the soft gooey not cakey kind. The bagel tasted soft and fresh. I suspect the vegan egg is what I've had as a frozen pea-protein egg - quite good. Overall, everything about this place is outstanding. Seating is simple which befits a cafe. There are slots of decorations for the fall theme but also decked out for St. Patrick's day. Can't believe it took us this long to go - we'll definitely be back. read more

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You know that feeling where you walk into a place and it feels like family? That's October Cafe. It's such a feel good space. The flights are my favorite. So creative, beautiful and fun. The perfect coffee date spot. The recent Christmas ones were delicious!!!! I'm obsessed with the chocolate chip mocha. The owners are the sweetest people, and I think that little touch of being called pumpkin and then announcing a flight has been ordered with bells ringing is just so precious. Can you tell how much I love October cafe yet? I'll be back! Can't wait for their newest flight creation! read more

October Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a beautiful place to enjoy a nice drink or food by yourself or loved ones and have a nice peaceful time. Treated respectfully and nicely by the workers and everyone else. read more

Good experience very cozy and spectacular coffee's and the little ornaments on the side they are awesome. Also there was good service and on time. read more

Such a cute cafe but DEFINITELY needs some quality improvements. We got the flight and it tasted so water down. I ordered it iced, but some of the coffee was lukewarm and it tasted very off. There was also no mention of the nondairy whipped cream being coconut-based and the person I was with had an allergy. We could only finish two of the four coffees. I also got cookies and they were allegedly just taken out the oven but when I bit into it, I almost broke my tooth. The menu definitely needs an overhaul and a lot of improvements on the quality of the coffees being made. A cafe should not have ramen on the menu stick to the items that cafes are meant to have! read more

October Cafe - Fall Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really great spot for working, chilling, etc. Ample space available and steps from the metra! Very nice staff and they have an extensive vegan menu. Highly recommend! read more

October Cafe - One of the seating areas. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After hearing so much about this cafe, I decided to pay it a visit. But I really wish I didn't. We ordered the Fall Specialty Drink Flight (it's called We Fell in Love with October), and each drink on the flight was so so awful. The flavors were weak, everything tasted watered down, artificial, and just disgusting. The Chai Tea Latte, for instance, tasted like straight up marshmallow water. There's a different of not liking something based off of personal preference and not liking something based off of the fact that it's bad. October Cafe is just bad. I have to give it to them, though, they really bait you with how pretty the presentation is. read more

October Cafe - We Fell in Love with October - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super cute cafe in Norwood Park. There is outdoor and indoor seating available. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They do have a fall flight that includes two coffee drinks, a hot chocolate and a chai. They are 4oz and can be vegan if you order it with a milk alternative. Personally I thought it was so fun to try. The cuddle weather is delicious and caramely. The maple forest has a strong maple flavor which was exactly what I wanted. The PSL I was a bit disappointed with because I felt like it was a sweet latte but was missing a prominent flavor and really any fall flavor which is what I want in a psl. The vp chai was alright but a bit watery for my preference. Overall the flight was a good choice because I was able to taste more drinks and have some I was super happy with. They are also open later so it is a great place to go if you are working or studying later in the day! read more

October Cafe - Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Always great coffee love the hot coffee with cream. The service is always good. It's a cute little shop.

How do people said to try this place but I didn't care for it at all the coffee was bitter and not the friendliest staff. I would highly recommend skip this place. read more

The vegan brownie was delicious. The surprise iced coffee my girlfriend had was also good. The service is amazing and the ambiance was nice and mellow. Everyone is so nice and and smiling read more

I stopped by on my way to an appointment not that long ago! I really enjoyed the atmosphere here and although it was not busy when I arrived, it got pretty busy as I sat there, read my book and had an egg sandwich. I loved my latte and this cozy place! I hope to return soon... Also, I noticed they host events here too, which inspired me even more so to return and hopefully attend one/some of them!!! read more

Thank you for an amazing meal. I Ioved it. (Written by my daughter). Every time we come in, the staff is super friendly. And we love the Tuesday meal deal! read more

I really really want to give October Cafe 5 stars. The environment and presentation is everything you'd want in a neighborhood cafe but... I've purchased 2 drinks from October Cafe and both have tasted like nothing. A few weeks ago I got a pumpkin latte and I think they forgot to put the flavoring in today I got a pumpkin tea and it was pretty much hot water. I'm at a loss. So why 4 stars? Because my daughters got other drinks (ChiTea Latte and a seasonal latte) and both her just right in flavor. Not too sweet and tasted natural. I'll take my chances and try once more. read more

October Cafe - ChiTea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've tried the flavored coffee flights, and while the flavors are fun, the coffee itself tastes pretty watered down. If the coffee were stronger and more robust, this spot would truly be outstanding. The staff deserve 5 stars I just hope the coffee quality can catch up! read more

I traveled from Schaumburg to try out October Cafe last weekend and was pretty disappointed for the hype surrounding this place on social media. When you walk in, the place is very aesthetic and comfy inside. It's pretty small, but there are a few tables, a window ledge with some pillows to sit on, and then towards the back of the cafe is the ordering counter. Everything is decorated with pumpkins and feels fall festive, and they welcome you with "Hi Pumpkin!" My husband and I came on a Saturday, and the place was pretty busy. Initially, I wanted to try their iced coffee flight because that seems to be trending, but I decided I wanted to just try a coffee and leave with it. I ordered a "large" iced pumpkin spiced latte and my husband ordered a "large" lemonade and then the owner persuaded him with a new Halloween drink called Hocus Pocus that was lemonade with strawberry flavor, whipped cream on top, and sprinkles. For these two "large" drinks, it was about $15, which is pretty standard nowadays for 2 large drinks... however, when we got our drinks, we thought they were wrong because they were such small cups with not much in them. I didn't see sizes on the menu, but looking at the bottom of my cup, I guess a large drink is only 16 oz here.... for like $7. I wouldn't have minded the price either if my drink was delicious, but when I actually tried my drink, it didn't taste like pumpkin spice at all, and it had a bitter taste. It wasn't disgusting, but it wasn't something I'd ever crave again. It was definitely nothing special. I don't know if it's the fact it's made with real pumpkin, but I wasn't a big fan. Both drinks also came with too much whipped cream that took up a lot of the cup space since they didn't have the raised whipped cream lids for cups. Basically, a large drink ended up being like 14 oz of bad tasting, bitter coffee with 2 inches of whipped cream. Later that weekend, my friends went here for the first time to get the flight, and HATED it. They mentioned it tasted like if they were drinking dirty water, and I could understand what they meant by when I tried mine the day before. My other friend just tried the flight yesterday and said the same exact thing and that she hated it. All 3 of my friends paid $10 for flights they didn't finish, and the cups only have 4 oz of coffee in them each, and they didn't even want to finish that much. Overall, I am truly rooting for this place to get better. The idea is so cute, and the owners are so sweet, but because it's so new, I think there is definitely room for improvement. I will come back here sooner or later, just not for a while. I think it's just a bit overrated right now for the quality and quantity. read more

October Cafe - Hocus Pocus- it's a strawberry lemonade with whipped cream and sprinkles for Halloween season - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I tried their pumpkin cake and the Maple Forest latte (I love cardamom) - very sweet and very well-flavored. SO COZY!! As someone who loves Fall, this autumn hole-in-the-wall feels like home! The owners are dedicated workers and everyone is attentive to customers. I visited for a friend's live performance at the cafe, and the sound filled the space very nicely. Highly recommend if you love Fall and cozy vibes! read more

Any place with a good coffee flight is a place to visit. Add to that the fabulous selection of homemade pastries. A whole case of the tastiest vegan options. The staff is crazy welcoming and maybe a little pumpkin crazy, but such fun. It's small and cozy and inviting plus outdoor seating and a fabulous window seat. read more

October Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service is extremely slow. There were 4 in my party and instead of bringing all 4 entrees at the same time, it was one at a time with intervals of like 15 min. I get that it's a little trendy place but not worth the money I paid. My bill was almost $100 with tip and we all had sandwiches with fries. My basil panini was awful. If you go there, make sure you're ready to wait for your own table and then a long wait for the food. read more

After seeing this place on WGN and hearing about it from a friend, I couldn't wait to check it out. As others have mentioned, it's a cute spot, strategically located in front of the Metra station, and definitely decorated with Fall and Halloween in mind. The plethora of desserts looked amazing but I decided to go with an egg and cream cheese breakfast sandwich on panini bread with decaf iced pumpkin chai. The breakfast sandwich was beyond disappointing. The half sandwich was meagerly filled and I'm not sure if the "cream cheese" was vegan, but it had the taste and consistency of thin Miracle Whip - not to my liking. The side to my sandwich was watermelon. Although sweet and delicious, the tiny portion of shavings was also disappointing. As far as the drink goes, the iced tea was fine and brewed appropriately. In contrast to my experience, my friend had the ramen and loved it, so maybe it's all about what you order? I don't want to give up on this place since it's really a cute place and I love supporting local businesses. There were also no issues with customer service, so I'll most likely give it another try. read more

October Cafe - Egg and cream cheese sandwich with side of watermelon and iced decaf Honeybush Pumpkin Chai. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

October cafe is a year round speciality cafe. They have plenty of plant based items and gluten free too. So exciting that there's a place you can get pumpkin lattes year round! I tried the iced matcha, tamales and vegan panini. The panini was my favorite! I went on a weekend and it was pretty packed but the service was moving. They do not have a lot of seating and when it's packed the space does feel small. I went with my mom and she uses a walker and it was pretty difficult to navigate in and out of the cafe. read more

October Cafe - Iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Walking in they greet you with a "hello pumpkin" it's so cute! I love the decor. it feels very welcoming and cozy Definitely would come back! read more

October Cafe - The menu of delicious drinks and snacks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Thrilled isn't the word. Norwood Park desperately needed an indie coffee house. In a sea of Starbucks and Dunkin', I would find myself driving outside the neighborhood to find a coffeehouse home. Now, I have found it. I work from home and this is a lovely third place to caffeinate and indulge. I have been gluten-free for over fifteen years, and used to travel to Andersonville to the bakery defloured. Now, I can walk to October and treat myself. I love that they cater to special diets here. It's incredible to have options. Defloured bakery treats will even impress those who do not have dietary restrictions, like my husband. From one small business one to another, you all have created something special here. Your coffee is amazing and I will be here early and often. read more

October Cafe - Yum. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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