5 stars all around !!!!! Krissi was amazing and helped my…read morefriend & I pick out the best drinks & bagel/samdwhich!!! We're not from here & spent about an hour trying to pick a bagel spot: & i'm so glad it was this one!! Along with amazing food & customer service the interior was decorated amazingly & felt so welcoming! 10/10 for this place.

It's BUSY on a Saturday or early morning. There's a reason. It's worth the wait. And as a bonus…read morethey have great allergen options. Super friendly staff. Great coffee and teas. Super cute spot. Just go!!!

My husband and I recently visited for the first time with his parents, and we absolutely loved it…read more My in-laws come here often since they live nearby, so when we were in the area, we decided to finally give it a try. (Sorry, no pictures this time! I was enjoying my food so much that I completely forgot.) The ambiance is welcoming, bright, and modern, and the restaurant is much larger than I expected. Everything was clean, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the Lox Plate, and it was outstanding. The salmon had the perfect texture and seasoning, the cucumbers and bagel were fresh, and all of the flavors paired together beautifully. I love seeing lox on a menu, but many restaurants either don't do it well or serve portions that are too small. Here, everything was spot on, and the portion was generous enough that I left completely satisfied. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal, and my husband and I have already said we'll be back very soon. This restaurant is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, especially since there aren't many local breakfast spots nearby that aren't part of a chain. Highly recommend!

The Vanilla Iced Latte w/ Oatmilk was to my liking. It had no sugar and it was balanced flavor…read morewise. The Oatmilk always hits. The Corn Beef hash skillet was a good too. I will say a 4/5 - wish it had my Corned Beef and a bit more crisp. I liked that the onions & peppers were chopped the same size and had a good amount of cheese. Beautiful decor inside. Very bright and inviting. The staff is very nice but they definitely need more help in the dining room...maybe an extra waiter/waitress or 2. It does get very busy especially on the weekends. I will go there again.

I have been a barista for a few years and a coffee drinker since I can remember. There are a few…read morethings that I look out for when visiting a new shop (grinders, espresso machine, house-made syrups, ease of ordering/POP layout, seating...etc.). My fiancé and I stopped in as soon as they opened to grab some fuel for our roadtrip out of town. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door, bright and early at 6:30am. The baristas were super friendly. The atmosphere is nice and bright. Light wood tones and soft colors. Cute merch, too. The baked goods counter looked divine and wanted to purchase everything, but I stuck with a slice of banana bread. SOOOO GOOD. It was fresh, moist, and had the right balance of flavor between the banana and chocolate chips. Sometimes it gets too chocolatey, but the banana flavor was first and foremost. We ordered a drip coffee and a large iced vanilla latte with an extra shot. The drip coffee was fresh and hot with a nice flavor profile. The espresso used in the latte was fresh, bright, and slightly nutty. They have a La Marzocco, and you can usually expect pretty good espresso from those machines. I believe the vanilla was house-made, so bonus points for that. All things that I personally love in a latte! There was also a parking lot, so we didn't have to worry about street parking. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town! 10/10 recommend.

This cute coffee shop has developed a lot more since I last visited. They have a community bulletin…read moreboard, local art on the walls, and a decent grab and go section. On this particular weekday morning, they had a great looking selection of donuts I sadly resisted, along with some other pastries. My boyfriend had the oatmeal cookie latte and I got the ginger snap latte. While tasty, the coffee flavor itself wasn't super strong, but overall the drinks were yummy. The vibe in here is quaint and bright, with different seating options. Would be a good spot to work from! Due to its convenient location and parking lot, I will definitely visit again!

Ever eaten something so good you just wanna turn around and smack someone?! That's how good the…read morebreakfast burritos are.

I have been a customer at this coffee shop for many years, but I think it's time for me to stop…read morecoming here. First, I want to say that the cashiers are always friendly. Unfortunately, the food quality has gotten worse with every visit. I usually order the lox bagel, but it is definitely not worth $15. It doesn't taste very good, comes with only one slice of smoked salmon, and has too much onion. The coffee is okay. On my last visit, I ordered the avocado toast. It looked far from appetizing. It was served as two slices of toast with cubed avocado and a sauce on top that ruined the taste. It seems like the cooks are not putting much effort into preparing the food. On top of that, every time I have eaten there, the tables have been very sticky. I would rather spend my money at places that provide better food and a better dining experience.

This place was amazing ! The sandwiches were great along with the drinks. I crave beignets every…read moreweek so finding this place was a dream come true. The beignets are amazing especially for chicago. Only reason it is 4 stars is because this was all almost 100$- but being a smaller owned business this was understandable (kind of) this review is long overdue !

Small space with tons of character, as soon as you walk in your immediately taken into old world…read morecharm with a splash of NOLA. At night it could easily double as a vampire hangout. Had the banana foster latte it tasted like cappuccino. The beignets are excellent. The handmade traditional meat pie(empanada) was fine the remoulade sauces makes a difference. But really the food is secondary this place is cool AF!!! Worth a visit.

First off the staff here, father and son duo, and absolutely amazing and took really great care of…read moreus. They truly went above and beyond! Unfortunately we came here specifically because the website said they have gluten free pierogi, which my Polish-American & Celiac friend visiting really wanted to try during their Chicago trip. They did not have gluten free pierogi, and only had the pizza pot pie as a gluten free option. That said, I did really enjoy my pierogi, very soft and buttery! She was also fine with her pizza pot pie but it wasn't something she would've ordered otherwise. It's defiantly worth the stop because they are so kind and hospitable! Just a beware to anyone GF coming for pierogi!!

I had never had pierogi before but I am glad I was able to have my first experience here!…read more My friend and I wanted a bite in the morning before a day of yard sale hunting, and we wanted some hot tea and a nibble. We walked into a great place with the most charming character serving us! Caesar - the half Polish half Italian owner and pierogi peddler - was a barrel of charm and laughs and knowledge. He made the start to our morning more delisting, more delightful, and more hilarious than I could have imagined. Such a treat to have met him and tried his lovely business.

This place is super clean and nice atmosphere to sit and drink some coffee and have some delicious…read morepastries for sure. Great drinks and service was great as well. Definitely recommended

A great spot with a great vibe! We didn't try any of the food, so I can't speak to that, but it was…read moresolid drip coffee and cold brew and friendly service. It seems like a great neighborhood spot - very welcoming!

this place is adorable and I had such a lovely time here with my friends. they have a vast…read morecollection of different games and it's clear that the games are the real mvp. their staff is really knowledgeable, can recommend games based on what you're looking for and explain the rules. they also check the games and make sure they're complete and neatly sorted before returning them. the food and drinks were great too! very reasonably priced cocktails and yummy food. if you love plantain and games, this is for you!

Good food, do need to pay extra for playing games though! Like the ambiance drinks a little…read moreexpensive

I walking down Elston Ave this morning and I walked by Cafe Antigua. I walked past it and did a…read moreback step cause I never saw this place before. Evidently they have only been open a few weeks and are located directly across the street from the Guatemalan Embassy on Elston Avenue. For clarification it's not really a restaurant as much as a place where Guatemalan foods are served and by that I mean there is no food prep area. The food is prepared offsite and people can come in and select from plastic bins sitting on the counter. They have limited hours M-F 9am - 3pm (same hours as the Guatemalan Embassy across the street). As I'm told there is no set menu so what they have today may not be available tomorrow. They use to have a space in the embassy building, but moved across the street recently into what is now Cafe Antigua. The woman working there saw me peering in the door and signaled for me to come inside. Ok twist my arm. Inside they have a few small tables and a counter w/plastic containers w/the food items that are available. I asked for a chili relleno and a tamarind soda. The chili relleno came w/a red sauce, cilantro, spicy red sauce (not really that spicy) & a queso type cheese. You had the option of eating it on tortilla or in a bun. I chose the tortillas. After eating the chili relleno I was still hungry so I tried a tamale (which she gave to me free of charge). The chili relleno was pretty good, but nothing outstanding that would make me want to rush back for. The tamale was meh nothing to write home about. It had a very thick layer of wrap with a small amount of filling. The 2 people working there were very pleasant and welcoming and there were a variety of other items. One container had fried plantains. The other one had a variety of other items like the chili rellenos, pig feet, and other items.

I order chilles rellenos to take home, by the time I got home I realized they smelled as if they…read morewere starting to go bad (my drive was only a 30 min away) I figured perhaps I'm not used to the smell and that was why, but they tasted awful. I don't think their food is fresh and it is overpriced. Sad, because I was happy to have found a new place where I could eat Guatemalan food but that is not the case.

Quiet spot for made-to-order Italian dishes. The bar is open until 9 PM. Traditional Italian, cash…read moreonly neighborhood eatery.. Come on in!

Walked in for a coffee stayed for amazing conversation with Nina the owner. She has an absolutely…read moreamazing story. If you're lucky you will get to hear it. Ended up going in 2 more times. Once for dinner. Once for an espresso. The food is like it came from your nonnas kitchen. The place is a blast from the past. An inexplicable feeling of home. Like being home in the Bronx in the 80's.