First visit. Wow! My Masala Chai Tea Latte was the bomb. Well done to the barista. Often, I order my lattes "extra hot" so they don't cool to tepid within minutes. This time, I didn't make that request but my hot chai came out *perfect*! At delivery, my first sip was hot (but completely sippable not at all scalding). 20 minutes later it was still a nice n hot. Perhaps their to-go cups are also good at retaining heat. Either way, it was a fantastic latte, both in temperature and taste. I also wanted a snack that wasn't too dessert-y. The person who took my order recommended an energy bar...? I forget it's name but it was billed as hearty and similar to a granola bar; I'm almost certain made in-house. It was perfect. Filling enough to sub as my late lunch and hold me over til dinner. The interior has a cool, hip vibe and the neighborhood looks cute. read more

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The Turkish coffee was great! Will definitely be going back to try other things on the menu. read more

Oromo Cafe - Baklava with Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place seems super popular--and for good reason! They have tons of drink options. I was a bit overwhelmed by the paradox of choice, so I asked for a recommendation from the specialty drink list and was pointed toward the hazelnut horchata. It was sweet (but not overly so), with a nice body and richness to it. I'd never had horchata before, and this was a great intro. read more

Turkish coffee and Turkish delight! This is a busy little neighborhood spot. The coffee was wonderful and the staff was friendly. But the fellow customers made this place. There were no seats so we joined the end of someone else's table. Soon someone came in carrying his instrument and joined close by as well. This is a cozy little spot where you can be adventurous and try something a little different. read more

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Small but cozy Turkish cafe serving a full menu of fresh food as well as pastries and sweets. Service was fast even on a busy weekend lunch hour. I tried the lentil soup, which was unique because it was totally blended instead of having whole lentils-- at first the texture was a bit odd but the flavor was delightful, very warming and spiced just right for a cold day. I ended up getting a spinach and feta pastry to go with it which was awesome (it had black and white sesame seeds on top which I had never seen before in this type of pastry, adding a great texture and crunch), and got a naan sandwich to go with beet hummus that was very good to eat cold later. The Turkish coffee had a lot of grounds in the bottom of the cup, which was a bit disappointing since it was already such a tiny serving, but the flavor was very potent and they did include a little bite of 'turkish delight' for free which was nice. This place is outside my usual area but if I'm nearby, I'd love to eat here again! read more

The place is nice to sit and study. I tried the baklava with chocolate and some appetizers. They were good, but their prices are exaggerated. read more

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The vibes are so cozy and warm. The staff were nice. I tried pistachio and rose latte. The milk was the main flavor. I hardly tasted the pistachio flavor and definitely there was no rose syrup. But over all it was ok. I tried baklava and rose Turkish delight. The baklava was the most delicious baklava I have tried in Chicago. Sweet , crunchy and filled with flavors. The Turkish delight was ok , i like it when it is soft but this one was a little hard to cut and eat. I will come here again for more baklava read more

Oromo Cafe - Pistachio and Rose latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a really unique coffee place where you will get the opportunity to try unique flavors like a pistachio rose latte made with house made pistachio milk or the golden mylk latte which consists of house-made almond milk, turmeric, ginger, ashwagandha, cinnamon, wildflower honey, vanilla, black pepper, and espresso. They also have delicious teas, matcha options, and bites. The service is also very friendly and swift, and the ambience is eclectic and cozy. If you want to try some thing outside of your typical coffee, this is a great place to be adventurous and try something different. You will not be disappointed. read more

Oromo Cafe - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Having been to a number of coffee shops and cafes, I found this to be one of my least favorite. The ambiance and vibe are great, but the coffee was overpriced and not the best, in my opinion. read more

Wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We had a great time with our friends and truly enjoyed every moment. A perfect place to relax, share good conversation, and enjoy amazing flavors. Highly recommended! read more

Cute little cafe in Lincoln square. The space is a little small so it can be hard to find tables (especially for 2+ groups). The interior had a lot of what looked like Turkish influence. The music was a bit loud to focus on work. This place will be good for social gathering rather than a productive cafe. I did not try any food. For the drinks, the masala chai was really good 5/5! The matcha latte tasted really blend 2/5. The coconut caramel latte was ok. I couldn't taste much of the coconut flavor in it 3/5. Lots of parking around the area. Heavy construction western at the moment. read more

I walked into Oromo with my son and daughter in tow before heading down the block to a library date. The place was PACKED! Not a single seat available on a Tuesday morning at 10:00am! The lattes are very pricey ($9 for a 16oz), but absolutely delicious. I ordered a rose pistachio, which is rose syrup and house made pistachio milk, and it was phenomenal. I also wanted a poptart, but the man working quickly told me they had been out all week and to try again tomorrow. It was a weird interaction; not rude by any means, but certainly not warm or kind, which I usually expect from quaint coffee shops. I definitely couldn't justify going to Oromo often, but as a treat it is well worth it! read more

I was extremely appalled at the price of a 12oz seasonal latte. Nearly $10... $9.90 to be exact. I understand that supply prices have risen and everything in general has gone up. But I draw the line at $10 lattes. I used to like this place and hadn't been there in about a year. Unfortunately, I won't be visiting again read more

Their coffee is super good and super strong. I got hyper just with 3 sips, then again I'm not a big coffee drinker. Got the famous horchata latte. One hot for me and one iced for my friend. Definitely coming back for more. read more

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

A coffee shop that offers a large variety of GF options? Sign me up. I was so exited to have stumbled upon this place and I am already planning other times that I will return. I can't wait!!! It is just such a unique coffee shop with some creative lattes and some authentic Turkish coffee options. I mean, did you see my picture? What screams more authentic than the copper pot and sand? So many childhood memories of my grandma just came rushing in. I had the GF brownie with nuts and a salep late. What I ordered was definitely not what I got but it was good, I will forgive them the flaw. My drink tasted more as if it had anise and not the thick cinnamony taste that accompanies salep. Either way, I am looking forward to visit this joint again. read more

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Great spot to work with tasty, healthy snack and meal options, and plenty of delicious cafe drinks. I've been meaning to write a review for a while, having spent a few afternoons there working and trying different foods. While my first three experiences were 5 stars, my most recent one was 2 stars. My 5 star experiences were great because: - the paninis are awesome; my favorite is the one with the mint pistachio pesto. Very good - the variety of unique, wholesome cookies is great. Not too sweet and great with any of the warm coffee drinks (or alone) - clean bathrooms! - super friendly staff My most recent experience (this past Wednesday) was sadly 2 stars because: - i ordered a salad (the tandoori one), but it was disappointed. It was overdressed and really salty - my daughter wanted something as well. She doesn't love sweets so I asked if any of the biscotti were savory. I was told the one with anise was savory so we got one of those. I noticed a BOGO promo near the biscotti so asked about it, and only then was I offered to choose another one (which is fine, but was bummed it wasn't done proactively). I got the espresso one. However, the anise one was actually sweet (lightly sweet but def sweet), so my daughter didn't eat it. And the espresso one was old. I could smell it (it smelled like flour that had gone bad), and then I tasted it and it was def old. So didn't eat that either. But I know now why it was BOGO. Unfortunately, the whole order was to go so I could eat while watching my son play baseball at Welles, and it was close to 6:30 (closing time). So couldn't take anything back. Given my prior experiences, I'd still be willing to go back next time I'm at Welles Park, but will be extra cautious with the baked goods (and ask about freshness). read more

This place is the best coffee shop in Chicago, hands down, and I say this as someone is who loves coffee more than almost anything except dogs. The offerings are excellent, the flavor profiles of the drinks are top notch, they use organic ingredients, the baristas are so kind, and the food is delicious. Run don't walk here! read more

Horrible service. Stood there in the counter for over 10 minutes and none of the servers cared to come by or even greet me. Will never come back to this crappy place again ever. read more

I ordered delivery for breakfast, and it was exactly as described. I got the dark chocolate mocha and a green power bagel sandwich. The bagel was fresh and tasty. The pesto had a good flavor. I would like to try the breakfast sandwich or another bagel. The coffee was just a mocha, nothing more and nothing less. read more

Oromo Cafe - Green power bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their food is decent and unique, the coffee is ok. I did not like a couple of their specialty coffees as the flavor was not the best. Their salads are great but this place gets very busy! read more

I have been walking by this place for several months, when I moved to Lincoln Square. I typically don't like spending money for coffee, but I decided to finally come here after visiting the gym nearby. I was immediately impressed by all the different coffee drinks they have on the wall, as well as the exotic simple ones they have, like Turkish coffee. My favorite drink by far is the Golden Mylk Latte, but I also really liked the Eggnog Latte they have during the holidays. There is usually not a very long line, and the drinks come out fast. The prices are reasonable and they also have a rewards program. I look forward to trying all the drinks on the menu, but it will be hard to deviate from my favorite. read more

Oromo Cafe - 16 oz. Golden Mylk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Matcha latte here is straight up gross and not drinkable because why is it sour..... y'all must be playing a joke. It literally tastes like spit, someway somehow y'all made matcha taste like spit. Left two stars instead of one because the bagels are decent but not decent enough to return. read more

I was very excited by the menu at Oromo cafe and decided to give it a try. I tried the pistachio + rose latte and wasn't impressed. I however, really loved the goat cheese toast and the beet hummus. This place has a bit of an old school vibe. The menu is definitely very interesting and I think every one should give this place a try, especially their different coffee beverages. read more

I loved the options that this cafe provided, it was a nice change from your traditional coffee shop options! I had the green power bagged sandwich on an everything bagel. The flavors were very unique, but they were out of avocado. I think it would have been absolutely perfect if the avocado had been on there. I had the golden mylk latte to drink and was pleasantly surprised with the flavor! It wasn't overwhelming, but was earthy and pleasant. The atmosphere in here was nice and seemed to be pretty busy the entire time! read more

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You can tell when you go to an establishment and the employees take pride in their service and products. This isn't that place. I stood waiting for a good 2-3 minutes to be acknowledged to ask if someone was going to clear a table that a previous patron had left cluttered or if I was supposed to clean it myself. However no one acknowledged me. I just moved to another table. My cafe companion got a hot chocolate and a panini. Her review was that it was "meh". It was hot due to the shade not being drawn, there was a too friendly fly that hovered around us...all of this contributed to a not so good experience. 3of3 read more

Oromo Cafe - Hot Chocolate, Caprese Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really balanced blend of traditional Turkish coffee with modern hip coffee shop vibes The Ottoman Turkish coffee concoction was delicious The pistachio rose latte had subtle notes rose with a pistachio undertone that paired well with the Turkish delights The baklava was extremely good and I liked they sold them in single servings I HIHGLY recommend this place Can't wait to come back read more

Oromo Cafe - Where the magic happens - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Perfect spot for you to do work and enjoy Turkish coffee! This place gets busy and packed, but there's plenty of table space for you to get your work done. I loved the breakfast egg sandwich, highly recommend! Everything was made fresh to order. Will definitely be back! read more

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I cannot get enough of their almond butter / teff cookies! Gluten free friends, highly recommend. :) Great variety of drinks, with as many unique milks / blends / etc. as you could want-- from golden mylk (sp?) to homemade hazelnut milk, Turkish coffee, and tons of GF pastries to choose from. Also, just good hangout/work vibes in general. Easy access to the El and parking on or across the street. My only note would be that sometimes their menu might overwhelm them, so if you order even a basic sandwich, it can take awhile (busy or not!). read more

Service was great for me! Staff was very good at answering questions and providing descriptions. I enjoyed my experience. For those saying the Turkish coffee tasted like water, it is made with water. Asking questions will always serve you. The cafe was cute. I ordered the one shot of the Turkish + Cinnamon coffee shot with a pistachio baklava. Baklava too sweet for my taste but I enjoyed the pistachio in it. I liked the coffee shot, I don't need a super strong espresso shot to be fair. I also ordered the Golden Mylk no espresso and I love the spice flavor in that mix. Would return. read more

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2.5. Lovely spot with smiling and friendly people and a beguiling array of snacks. Sadly, I didn't care for my cafe latte at all. It was a bit weak and despite their use of Counter Culture beans it had an odd hazelnut or spice flavor to it. I actually ended up throwing it away and stopping somewhere else and purchased a replacement. read more

One of the best coffee shops I've been to! We love their bagels, and their coffee selection is always great! Service has always been outstanding read more

Such a precious and super Chic place to go with your girls for some afternoon coffee, hang out with your partner over a few laughs and affogato, or hanging out with your mom as I did over a few plates of delish bread to check out a new hang out spot. Came in and found seating right away. Read previous reviews stating seating can be tight. Glad I headed them. Found a seat THEN checked out the menu. The place is all vegan and great gluten free options. Here is my order: - Pistachio + Rose Latte: Súper yummy and great in my tummy. Lately I've been reducing my lactáis intake, so this spot was perfect! Great twist with the rose syrup inside. I think they even put some lavender powder on top. YUM! Kicker: They make their own Pistachio Milk. Downside: Ask for the latte to be extra hot. The normal version's milk was warm. Needed to be hotter. - Goat Cheese Toast: YUM! They glazed it with honey and was so good. Walnuts, strawberry, lemon zest, honey, and thyme. Yes THYME! Never have I ever but it works!!!! - baklava + gluten free chocolate cookie thingie. Ok guys I have no idea what type by they were both "OK". Nothing to rave abt but took away my sweet tooth craving. Honestly the best part was how they were both vegan and gluten free. So it works. But not all that. - In-House Tomato Soup: YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Thoroughly enjoyed it with croutons on top. I feel tomato soup is hot or miss. This one was a total HIT! - Regular Late: My mom had this. She too had to warm it up. Pro: They didn't warm it up. They made her an entire new one "extra-hot". She was very pleased for the entirety new coffee. So that was nice! - Bagel with in-house cream cheese, strawberries, + honey glaze. This was my mom's dish and she loved it. The specialized cream cheese was like no other. Super yum!!! Gave 4/5 stars because the time to get everything was rather too long + having to get a hotter drink. But other than that loved the vibe and the food was very tasty. read more

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First time trying Oromo and I was impressed! I went with the hazelnut horchata latte and the oatmeal cookie and my husband opted for the Turkish coffee. Fair warning, the coffee took a while to prepare, which was no big deal because we had the time. We enjoyed the cookie (gluten free and dairy free by the way) and it was incredible. I would come back here just for this honestly! It looked like they had a ton of unique pastry options available to try. The latte was really flavorful and unique too - a true treat! The service was friendly and the atmosphere was super cute. Everything felt affordable. read more

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Got the pistachio rose latte and I thought it was so good in the chilly weather. My bf thought it was a little too nutty for his tastes. Prices are a reasonable considering how everything is made fresh in house. It was a perfect cafe to sit and have a chat w friends. read more

We decided to try the Blue Line Western location this afternoon I usually go to the Lincoln Square location. I ordered my usual "Mexican Blend" coffee which is outstanding every time, my friend ordered a hot tea and she said it was good too. We split a slice of Turkish Baklava that had the usual sweetness but it had Pistachios instead of the usual walnuts, I liked it, I even took a little piece home. My friend ordered the Tomato Soup to go and she emailed me later that night to tell me how "watery, spicy hot, cumin, etc." at any rate she wasn't too happy about it. Her comments really surprised me because I never had a bad experience with any of their pastries in the past but I haven't tried their soup either. That will not deter me, personally speaking, I've always had a good experience read more

Love this place. My favorite neighborhood coffee shop. I've loved everything I've ever gotten here. The chai smoothie is my go to. I also love the golden mylk, avocado toast on gluten free bread, and all the baked good are chef's kiss read more

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The masala chai affogato was so so so yummy tasted just like chai!! The pumpkin spice latte wasn't good at all. Service was good just busy. The cafe is very cute with lots of seating. read more

What a gem! I had already had my morning coffee, but was looking for a healthy bite to eat before starting my day. Fate led me to Oromo, and I couldn't have been happier. I was greeted with a cheerful smile, and ordered the everything bagel with mint pesto cream cheese. It was incredible. The bagel, something that almost no one in Chicago can make correctly, was as close to NYC as it gets (you have competition NY Bagel & Bialy), crispy on the outside, fluffy inside. And the spread was next level. As I paid, I noticed a fig/date/pistachio energy ball. That's 3 of my favorite flavors, so I couldn't pass it up. Phenomenal! I can't wait to tell others about this place, and to come try some other great options! read more

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

Original cafe with a unique theme and coffee drinks. Can't wait to go back. It does seem to be packed so keep that in mind.

It was a cute place that had a lot of exciting options to try. I got the pumpkin pecan late. It wasn't a favorite, but they have so many things to try that I want to go back and try more. I also got a pumpkin cookie ball and brownie. They are layers to the flavors. It's not just sweet, but salty and bitter. It's a small space that makes it cozy. I would definitely like to go back when it's slower and hang out for the day. read more