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    Paper Tiger Cafe

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Banana bread latte
    Kenna G.

    Paper Tiger is a great, aesthetic cafe, in a great location! Perfect stop for a coffee and a walk in the park. Fun speciality lattes, something for everyone. Pastry case as well. Banana bread latte: 7.5/10 Service was fine!

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    KimChi N.

    This cafe had such a cute exterior wall and small bench area in front of the cafe for chilling and enjoying the weather after getting your drink. there are plenty of seats inside as well. Staff was friendly. I got the Apple cider chai. The flavor of the drink makes you feel like fall is finally here. It was refreshing!

    Banana bread matcha
    Ella W.

    I have been here twice and there has been a little bit of a line going out the door, but do not be intimidated. The line goes superduper fast. And I strongly suggest that you get the banana bread Matcha. The face is decorated kind of funny. There's a bunch of really cool art in there but there's also this very large photo Prince William. I asked them why and and no one knew why anyways get the banana bread Matcha and don't be afraid of the line.

    Draft cloud latte and matcha cloud
    Sarah B.

    Came here after having not the best coffee at Abrah. I've heard mixed reviews of this place but I loved it and it's a great addition to the neighborhood. Great place to study or chat with friends. I got the draft cloud latte and it was sweet but really tasty. My friend liked their matcha cloud as well.

    Matcha Cloud Frozen
    Anthony D.

    We came during opening week so there was at least a 10 minute wait to get in, but surprisingly plenty of open seats. The location is pretty cute and we tried: - Matcha Cloud Frozen (w/strawberry) - Grand Opening Latte - Chocolate Chip Cookie As someone who doesn't like matcha, it was pretty good. Probably because of the strawberries and sweetness. The specialty grand opening latte wasn't worth it. It didn't really taste like cake or whatever it was going for. The cookie actually tasted homemade instead of mass produced so a +1 there. Overall a cute neighborhood cafe with ok coffee.

    Amber L.

    Cute little hidden place. The line moved fast. Not a huge selection of drinks but the banana bread matcha latte was good! The cookie was delicious.

    Orange Latte and Vanilla Cloud
    BeMariel S.

    Enjoyed my Orange Latte, great flavor balance of coffee, sugar and citrus. I love how the drinks does not have as much caffeine as most coffee shop. (I'm caffeine sensitive) Reminds me of Ikseondong cafes. Cloud latte foam is wonderful. Will try the frozen matcha next. Long line at the door but orders went fast! Great addition to LP Oz Park area! Outdoor bench sitting area an option!

    Matcha slushee machine
    Lily B.

    Quickly becoming my favorite cafe in Lincoln Park! You must order the frozen matcha - it's perfect and I could drink it everyday. It's been especially refreshing on hot summer days. I recommend it with the strawberry because it adds another flavor dimension. The cold foam is so good on it too. I've also tried the half draft vanilla cloud latte, which is a solid option. I will probably always have to get the frozen matcha though because it's THAT good. Pastry case it small but mighty and has more sweet options than savory. The vibes are always great - plenty of friends catching up, people working remotely and the staff is kind and helpful. I love ya Paper Tiger, keep doing what you're doing!

    espresso over ice with almond milk, grand opening birthday cake latte
    Emily C.

    New spot that opened right by the DQ in Oz Park! Ordered an espresso over ice with almond milk + their homemade blackberry syrup. Was yum!

    Frozen matcha
    Victoria S.

    I love this cafe. It's a very cute cafe with interesting interior design. There was a bit of a line/wait on a Saturday but tops 20 minutes. The frozen matcha was delicious and super refreshing. Also, it had a strong matcha taste and wasn't watered down. The vanilla cloud latte was also brewed and crafted well. I would definitely come back here!

    Really cozy cafe! My bf and I got yummy drinks. I got the pumpkin spice matcha latte and strawberry danish. My bf got the sweet cream latte a blueberry muffin! The only thing that could have made the experience better would have been if the pastries were toasted. It was pretty busy with a very short line outside. Took about 5 mins to get in and place and order. I would love to comeback during a less busy day/time for sure!

    Matcha Cloud Frozen + strawberry
    Ashley C.

    The vibe is cute, definitely minimalist. The service can be a little cold, but they are still new and I'm sure they are working out kinks behind the scenes. Frozen matcha was so fun to try! I'll be back.

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    Katie K.

    This place is adorable and exactly what the area needed. The matcha is exceptional, although slightly expensive for the size of the drink, but you can tell it's quality. Although I did not try the pastries, they looked great. Workers are very friendly and inviting. I hope to see this place thrive!

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    Went there for the matcha and was not disappointed! Will be a regular spot for me in the future.

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    Soooo cute it's been on my list for a while Lovely ambiance and good food and tasty drinks

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    3.9(146 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Near North Side
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    I was walking around the Magnificent Mile when it started drizzling, so I searched for the closest…read morecafé and ended up here. It turned out to be a cozy little spot with a great selection of pastries and a few indoor tables, making it a nice place to escape the rain for a bit. The staff was friendly, and I ordered a hot latte along with a chocolate croissant. The croissant was absolutely delicious, fresh, flaky, and definitely the highlight. My only disappointment was that even though I was dining in, my latte was still served in a paper cup instead of a "for here" mug. The croissant was also handed to me in a paper bag rather than on a plate, which made eating it at the table a little awkward. It's a small detail, but I think serving dine-in orders on proper plates and in nice ceramic mugs would make the experience feel much nicer.Other than that, it was a lovely little café and a perfect place to warm up while waiting for the rain to pass.

    What an absolutely cute place! I recently visited Chicago…read morefor my yearly trip. Stopped at Cafe Cremerie after seeing posts on IG. I'm always on the hunt for cute coffee shops. The place is super clean with faint pink vibes, wood and marble. I ordered an iced latte and the Cronut and a creme filled pastry. The latte was made to perfection! The pastries were for later at home and were so good the next morning! I really liked the texture of the Cronut. The filling in my donut wasn't overly sweet and I loved it! I would definitely go back....

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    4.0(12 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Near North Side

    Small little coffee spot to the right of the Langham Hotel entrance…read more The coffee is wonderful, prepared well, consistent & tastes great. Had an almond milk latte on three separate occasions during my stay and each were delicious. THANK YOU for using Califia brand. The staff is nice and friendly, and bring the drinks/food to your table. Well, I didn't order any food, the items also looked really good I've seen popular as many people ordered food. Note, there is no public restroom available at this location -not at the hotel or office building, which is super lame. The coffee shop is also limited to seating on the two long tables nearest their coffee shop only. The rest of the seating areas are off-limits. *eye roll* and the closest bathroom is across the street at the Yolk restaurant. But don't skip out on trying Mojo, just know the facts ahead of time!

    This isn't a full shop, it is a kiosk-like setup in the lobby of an office building and the hotel I…read morewas staying at during my quick trip to Chicago! I had a latte with their Maple Cinnamon syrup, and it was delicious. The chocolate croissant was also nice and flaky, though I wish they offered the option to heat it up. Service was friendly and the coffee came out quickly as well! Not a ton of seating and it is slightly awkward since it is in the lobby of the building, but they have some communal tables around where you order.

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    Egg Tuck - avo egg // royal west sandwich

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    4.3(517 reviews)
    2.6 mi•The Loop
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    Absolutely amazing! Great food, bold flavors, superb packaging. For those who eat slow like me and…read moretake 3 hours to finish a meal, the bread hold up perfectly. 10/10 I got the bacon egg n cheese with tater tots and black coffee.

    During my most recent visit to Chicago I had to Egg Tuck to my list of places to check out. This…read morewas my second visit because my first time trying it I was impressed. This location was in close proximity to The London House Hotel. It was literally around the corner. If you would rather not eat at the hotel, I strongly suggest checking out this spot. When we walked in we saw the computer screens that are utilized to place orders. However, the staff did mention that if we had any questions about the menu we were free to ask. I ordered the turkey bacon & cheese sandwich and my friend opted for the original royal west. I had coffee to drink and my friend had the honey lemonade. After paying we secured a table at the rear of the restaurant. When our food was ready they simply call out the name you placed the order under and you must retrieve your own food. This is bet much a self serve restaurant! The egg sandwich was just as good as I recall it being the first time I tried it. The eggs are soft, flavorful and just melt in your mouth. Everything about this sandwich is positive! My friend did not realize his sandwich came with an over medium egg. He does not like over medium eggs so he did not enjoy his sandwich as much as I enjoyed mine. However, I let him try mine and he understood why I was hyping this place up!! Now what he did enjoy was that honey lemonade. He is still taking about that lemonade! The only suggestion I have is to allow customers to sample the drinks. When we were leaving my friend was going to get a lemonade to go, but said since he enjoyed the lemonade so much he would give the tea a try. I asked if he could sample it first and I was told they don't offer samples, unfortunately he did not enjoy the tea as much as he enjoyed the lemonade. If you are looking for a solid breakfast spot and like eggs I highly recommend d this spot !

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    Paper Tiger Cafe - cafes - Updated September 2026

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