I've lived in the neighborhood for years and finally got around to checking this place out. Absolutely amazing. I got a latte, pao de queijo and a chicken empanada. All were fantastic- especially the empanada which had nice chunks of chicken in it. Sometimes empanada dough can be too heavy or bready but theirs was absolutely perfect. Only thing missing was they were out of chimichurri sauce when I came in. The empanada could have used a little sauce but I took it home and used my own hot sauce. Perfection. Definitely worth checking out for your morning stop. read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Pao de Queijo Po de Queijo - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall I'm not impressed, both quality and price, maybe because I'm already biased from being in California and Porto's bakery sells amazingly fresh chicken croquettes and empanadas. First of all , it's it was about 10:30am and the chicken croquettes I received were in the hard side and room temp. The coating was dense. This all points to the fact that I was probably served an old chicken croquette made yesterday. I expect more than that at 10:30am! I also bought a chicken empada, and 3 types of empanada - chicken, Frida and guava/cheese. The chicken empada had a good crust but something in it had a crunch and a sour taste, which seems unusual for taste profile. The empanadas had a thick and it wasn't light and flaky like a good empanada crust would be. For the price of $6.50/empanada & empada, i would definitely not come back. If anyone is curious about how an excellent empanada and crocheted should taste like, you'll definitely want to visit Porto's in Southern California! read more

Solid spot for coffee in the city. Walked here from Gold Coast one morning and the guys were friendly and quick with our coffee orders. We also had to try an empanada because we were there, so I got ham egg & cheese. It was pretty good - but a bit too salty for my taste. I think it was the breading that was super salty, not the filling, but it threw me off a little bit as very rarely are things too salty for me. Coffee was good. If I could rate halves I'd go 3.5 but I'll round up because of the service. read more

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I had high hopes with all the great reviews, but was let down. The coffee was just okay and the empanada was fine, a bit dry. We tried: - Coconut Cream Iced - Dulce De Leche Latte - Chicken Empanada The place had plenty of seating and staff were nice though! read more

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Cute coffee shop with lots of seating so great for getting some work done! What really sold me here were the empanadas, love a coffee and empanada combo in the morning. You'll have to try the latte with the sausage, egg and cheese empanada. Perfect size for a quick bite! Pro tip! Start the day here before going to do your morning activities. The perfect amount to fuel up before brunch! read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Prices continue to go up. Now $6.50 for a small empanada. The juices also seem to not be as good. Used to love but it's not like it used to be. read more

I like this place a lot! I'm glad it's apart of the neighborhood since the area is generally lacking in third space type coffee shops. There are always people in here doing their thing/working. I've come in with my laptop a couple times and done the same and overall it's a good environment since it never seems too busy. I think the lattes I have gotten have been good but I wont lie, it tends to be a little pricey. Although I rather have an expensive coffee here than at Starbucks. I've only tried the empanadas once through a TooGooToGo bag, and I thought they were okay but take that with a grain of salt. read more

PiniPico Brazilian Café brings the warm spirit of Brazil to Chicago. It's a cute little cafe with an outdoor patio seating as well. Didn't try any food but the fresh guava juice was delicious and refreshing. My friend did try the food and were very pleased with the empanadas! It's a self service cafe with helpful staff. read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Fresh Guava Juice - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Coffee was too expensive compared to other nearby cafe Did not like the taste. It was a Saturday morning and drip coffee was not hot enough . Ambience was just ok Will give another try read more

A cute little gem! Tried the iced coconut latte and I was worried about if it'd be too sweet or taste too artificial and the barista suggested we try half sweetener to start and it was delish! They were out of empanadas but got to try the chicken empadas (comparable to a mini pot pie) and it was great. Will definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

Nice Brazilian place in Lincoln Park for snacks and coffee. The cheese bread/ball (Pao De Queijo) is gluten free and for $2.25 it was good even if was small like 1.5" diameter. The beef empanada $5.75 was good but a bit salty, the dough was a bit thick (a bit much) although they had a good amount of meat but the dough overpowered the empanada. A bit pricey but the location is great. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the place has a lot of space. Right across the street from the Chicago history museum and the Latin School so it's a nice location to go to after the museum. read more

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Delicious coffee and drinks. The lemonade was fresh and perfect for summer. There's a lot of seating, making it perfect for working or studying. read more

The barista was very nice and I could tell he went out of his way to assist customers. They do have a decent amount of seating inside and outside. read more

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Loved the coffee. So much. It's so different and you can really tell with the taste! It was just a tad bit more watery for my liking but really really enjoyed it. The huge painting inside is also lovely. I went on a Saturday and had a nice book with me - it was quiet enough to read in peace. I also got the cheese balls - quick little snack! read more

The space is cute and there is a lot of seating but the coffee is not good. Got a 12 oz oat milk latte it was very milky with a slight burnt coffee flavor. Not at all what I would expect from a quality latte or from a latte I paid $7 for. Overall would skip if you're here for just the coffee. read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is so cute and they have some really unique and delicious options and this was no exception. I got the cardamom rose matcha latte. The cardamom and matcha actually went really well together and the hints of rose really took this drink to another level. They do have some seating and it's also conveniently located next to the lighthouse artspace which makes it the perfect place to grab a snack/drink either before or after checking that space out. Highly recommend! read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Cardamom Rose Matcha Latte - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been wanting to try Brazilian food like pāo de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), they were warmed up and delicious! I also ordered a guava and cheese empanada, a very unique and delicious flavor combo. We ordered coffee, including an Americano, latte, and just black coffee, we all agreed that the coffee was delicious. I'll be back next time I'm in town. read more

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Super cute cafe! Definitely paying a little bit of a premium, but Brazilian pastries are a rare find! Everything was tasty - empanadas and coxinha were very good, I wish the pão de queijo had a little bit more melty cheese but they were still fluffy and delicious. The small guava cookies are also so fun, a great purse snack. read more

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Scott D-can you please start serving: 1. Brazilian Potato Salad "to go"; and 2. Portuguese Pizza Slices Both are amazing!!!! I also like your upcoming "live" Brazilian Music Night on the 24th 6-8!!! Any Girl from Ipanema song journeys? read more

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Changing my review to a 5 because I really enjoy all of the pastries here. Service is consistently good too.

Pretty good Brazilian cafe right by Lincoln Park! I passed by here on my way to meet a friend and stopped in to grab coffee and an empanada. The iced vanilla latte was not my favorite as it was a little watery and all the syrup was concentrated at the bottom, so it tasted very bland most of the time, with very small hits of sugar. The empanada was very good tho! I definitely want to come back to try a smoothie or açaí bowl. The server was also really nice and the space has plenty of indoor seating and a small patio space! read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Empanada, Iced Latte - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stopped here while walking around Chicago to take a break. Their patio is dog friendly which was nice since we were with our dog. We ordered the cold brew and it tasted great. It was pretty busy, but we didn't have to wait long. The indoor seating seemed nice too. read more

This has to be one of my favorite coffee shops in all of Chicago! I've stopped several times on my way to North Ave beach. Even though it's getting chilly out now, and I don't have the excuse of the beach, I know I'll be going to PiniPico soon. The coffee is phenomenal. Any drink I've tried has been good. The empanada with cheese and guava is my absolute favorite and is definitely the reason I want to return. Check it out! read more

PiniPico is an under-the-radar gem serving up classic Brazilian foods made really, really well. They have a large and delicious variety of empanadas, empadas, and pao de queijo. Service was friendly and fast, and the quiet-casual atmosphere lends itself well to getting some serious work done in between bites of homemade deliciousness. My only regret is not trying one of their unique coffees, but I am already plotting a return. Cannot recommend PiniPico highly enough! read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Po de Queijo and the Frida Empanada - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My love and I wanted to have a light lunch prior to enjoying the Immersive Van Gogh experience, so we wound up at PiniPico Brazilian Cafe. PiniPico happens to be in the same building as the Van Gogh show, so this was super convenient. This coffee and snack shop has two main spaces - you place your order in one room (you can see many of the products on display, even if you cannot pronounce some of them!), and you can enjoy your purchase in the corner room with colorful Brazil-themed artwork. Since most of the food is ready made, your order comes out in a hurry once you make your selections. We picked a variety of snacks with our beverages (Guarana - one of the most popular soft drinks from Brazil - and iced tea). The coxinha is a chicken croquette that is shaped like a huge Hershey's Kiss and is worth a try. We sampled a couple of Pão de Queijo, which are Munchkin-sized spheres of cheesy bread with various fillings (we tried the bacon and the guava). The empada is like a little hand-held pot pie, and is not to be confused with the empanadas (we ate empanadas with spinach and feta, beef and chorizo). I'd say that our taste buds were not blown away by any of these items, but they were certainly fun to try. Check out PiniPico if you are around the Clark and North area. read more

Stopped in for coffee this am and to meet with a couple colleagues. It such a great spot that I had never heard about! I ordered the horchata oat milk latte and bought a few empanadas to go. There is ample space to sit for a bit and drink your beverage. There's 2 great showcases for the food they have available. One is a refrigerated and one is on the counter. I'd love to come back and try their pastries. The staff is nice and they are pretty quick. They also asked for proof of vaccination. read more

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I love that they serve dark matter on draft. The coffee is so creamy and delicious and taste like chocolate. It is a local run business and I love supporting them, but it is a bit pricey. They have fun empanadas, and happy hour for the empanadas. read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Dark matter chocolate city - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Granted I only stopped in for a quick coffee just before they were about to close, this place is so cute and very proud of their Brazilian roots! The woman who made my coffee was very sweet and told me to come back earlier in the day to enjoy their in-house made empenadas. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Delish!! Good coffee and good empanadas - win and win. Authentic. Cute. Clean. Seriously, you need to go. The frida empanada is spicy. But I like things with a kick, so I will get it again. The spinach and feta are great as are the pulled pork. The coffee is worth stopping on its own. The empanadas are worth stopping on their own. But for real...get both. read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is so cute & welcoming!! Can't wait to go back post covid and sit inside with a book! The service was out of this world!! The woman at the register took the time to explain what each of the pastries were. She explained flavor, texture and compared it to things I'd be familiar with! The empadas were bomb! Both the chicken and Heart of palm were delicious! I didn't think I'd be much of a fan of the Heart of Palm since I'm not a huge artichoke person, but wow! It blew my socks off! The coffee is also excellent! I had the Cafe de Olla chai latte. It was perfect!! It was served at the perfect drinking temperature. read more

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11 bucks for an ok tasting, cold breakfast sandwich that took 20 minutes to get. Place stinks

First time here. Had a cup of chicken noodle soup and an empanada. Not bad. Self serve which is okay. The biggest issue. They need to turn up the heat. It was freezing! Most tables are by drafty windows. I couldn't stop shivering. That really ruined my first visit. Food wasn't so bad. I'll wait for warmer weather to return. read more

This was such a lovely spot! We came in on a rainy day and there was plenty of seating. We ordered the horchata oat latte and daybreak smoothie and both were delicious! There were some really interesting specialty drinks, and I wolove to come back again and try their other menu items read more

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Fantastic empanadas. And great coffee. Everyone should stop by. Definitely a go to when looking a quick and easy breakfast which is not your typical fast food. read more

The food we ordered was good, but my date (the one who picked this place) had an expectation that it would be a bit more of an expanded menu. We ordered chai and empanadas, which were both good. We went to the Van Gogh exhibit next door, and it was great for a post show snack! read more

This tiny Brazilian Cafe is conveniently located on Clark Street adjacent to Lincoln Park and Carl Sandberg terrace. I've stopped by here several times and typically order a pao de quijo or pao de Nutella with an iced chai or iced horchata with oat milk This cafe has outside seating in the warmer months and it's fun to see everyone with their dogs outside in the front patio area. I used to sit outside with my dog too before she recently passed away this February. Today I relaxed outside enjoying the breezes with a chicken empanada, a hearts of palm Empada..and iced horchata. This is a very relaxing cafe to grab a sweet or savory pastry and well prepared beverage. The drinks are always well prepared and there's even a selection of juices and yogurt. The people here are extremely friendly and everything here is sparkling clean both inside and outside. Very relaxing especially in the summer! Bring your appetite and your canine companions read more

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A lovely spot with super friendly staff, interesting coffee drinks and delicious empanadas. Seriously, they're so good! There are lots of tables and seats both inside and outside so you can bring a book or catch up with a friend. read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Spinach feta and breakfast empanadas - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not your standard coffee shop - it's got amazing selection of coffees, teas and pastries. There's unique options - I tried the Iced Cardamom Rose Matcha Latte. It was so unique the flavors of cardamom and rose balanced the matcha. The food options lean on Brazilian influence. The empanadas are super delicious - I enjoyed most the breakfast version. Definitely check out if your near Lincoln Park. You can grab coffee and light lunch for an amazing picnic in park! read more

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Great coffee place and spacious! The acai, smoothie and the chicken coixinha was our favorite! And brigadeiro for dessert is always good idea! read more

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Fantastic service and amazing food. I live close by and have been a few times now so can make recommendations - mini empanadas (variety, the egg and ham one is my fav but all are great) so cute and perfect for sharing a little snack or a nice hearty breakfast - heat of palm empada - better than any meat, so savoury and fantastic vegetarian options -iced vanilla creams red eye - iced coffee but better The outdoor seating is nice with a stellar location by the Lincoln park zoo and Latin school. I'll be a regular at this rate! read more

PiniPico Coffee & Empanadas - Mini empanadas - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois