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    Same Day Cafe

    4.5 (259 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey sandwich
    Mia K.

    Had an extremely disappointing experience here today with my friends. No waitstaff did as much as make eye contact with us the entire time. We ordered off the QR codes on the table (not even a physical menu, which I guess is normal these days but annoying.) Pictured is the sandwich my boyfriend paid $15 for, with no sides except for some coleslaw served in one of those tiny ketchup cups. I mean seriously, $15 for one piece of turkey?? But at least they threw in 3 of the world's tiniest pickles, so that was pretty generous. I got the cobb salad (also $15) and the portion was fine enough, but the dressing tasted like straight vinegar. I didn't ask for a refund or for a different meal because me and my friends were on a time limit. So we just sucked it up. When we ordered with the QR code, it had us pay right then too, so we had to tip before receiving any service. I tipped 18% and it was still too much. The servers never checked in on us or asked us how it was. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because the place was clean and the ambiance was nice. They sat us immediately and brought out the food quickly. Overall, I think these people need to get their stuff together and learn to serve quality food for the absurd prices they're charging.

    Kimberlie C.

    Quick caffeine fix... Appreciate this cafe is open later (6pm close). The latte was smoothe, with the syrup that was perfectly balanced/ not overpowering. Ordered: Earl Grey Lavender Latte

    Steve A.

    Had to get to this cafe after seeing it on a previous morning in Logan Square, and glad I made it back. It looks like an ordinary cafe from the outside. Same Day Cafe is actually quite a different kind of place though. For sure it has the breakfast and lunch basics like eggs. There's also a lot for vegans including shakes and sandwiches. Came later in the morning when there were lunch items also available. It was an opportunity to try a few interesting things on the menu. This place has items for both meat eaters and vegans. Good prices for the quality and considering it's a hipster area. We had to get a vegan shake. Each of us got the shake with coconut ice cream, pineapple, and rum. It's $12 so it's kind of expensive but it also has alcohol in it so not too bad for this. Basically it was a shake version of a pina colada. We got stuff to eat too. I had the Vegan Patty Melt. It's $12 but it's a pretty big one. This had a vegan burger made of black beans, oatmeal, and rice. It had vegan red pepper mayonnaise. This also came with mushrooms and onions. Efficient ordering and paying system all using your phone to complete everything. It wasn't slow to use like at many places that use it. This is open all day with morning and later menus and has plenty for carnivores and vegetarians.

    Marissa M.

    I was visiting friends in Logan and this place caught my eye. I'm glad I stopped by! I had the horchata and curry chicken salad sandwich, both of which were very good. Service was a little slow, but there were only two people visibly working with a line of people. I'd go back!

    BLT, Pan Potatoes, Eggs, eaten Avocado Fried Egg Toast
    August G.

    Food. This food. It knew what it was. It had character. The flavor, it told a story. It enticed my tongue and my teeth. The BLT... immaculate. The tomato soup.. I wanted to call my mother and say hello. The lattes... lavender earl grey brought flowers to my uncle and called every relative on their birthday for me. The gentleness. This cafe makes me feel like I'm in a dream. Also they gave me water. I love free water. ... raspberry danish. Recommend. Egg yolks are a beautiful hue. Orange vibrancy seeps through that yolk. God am I stunned. To tell a story with flavor... so earnest. Even when short staffed the service feels sincere. Bjork serenades me while I consume a pastry. Complexity. ... love.

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    Peter C.

    Egg salad sandwich was wonderful, a little slacking on the amount of egg but the bread is amazing! Nice staff and Quick kitchen! Will be back!

    Earl Grey Lavender latte, coffee, and cinnamon coffee cake

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    Delicious sandwiches for a quick, casual dinner. Interesting combinations and high quality ingredients. Loved the avocado toast and BLT.

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    Cool spot, yummy food, friendly staff and nice jams on vinyl!! Ham & cheese Sammy was delish!!

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    perfect neighborhood joint to grab delicious food.

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