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    The Cuptown

    4.8 (28 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Adriana D.

    If you're looking for a 10/10 bfast sandwich to fuel your day, you're in the right place. My friends and I had the best experience at The Cuptown. Let me break it down for you: - walk in, immediately greeted with a welcoming atmosphere and a friendly face - menu is clearly visible and easy to find - pricing is very reasonable (bfast sammy & 16oz latte was $15 before tip) - seating area was comfortable - food was ready quickly and brought to our table - everything was delicious Very grateful for such a lovely start to the day with my besties. THANK YOU THE CUPTOWN!

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    Genna G.

    Cuptown is an cute , new, Venezuelan owned coffee shop located in the west lincoln park neighborhood . The coffee drinks we tried were great and fairly priced ( my latte was a few dollars less than it would have been at starbucks ) . They also have some great pasteries as well as some more substancial menu items that I plan on trying in the future ( eg avocado toast, bagel sandwhiches ) One complaint - they don't open until 8:00 am during the week which means I can't go there before work. i suggest they consider opening at 7 to get more business in the morning. For now, I will add this to my rotation of coffee spots I frequent on the weekends.

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    Alex I.

    I cannot believe this place is not packed all the time! Quick service, very chill and quiet vibes, and delicious food. I can't speak for the coffee, but I've been thinking about the avocado toast for weeks. The Cuptown was pretty excellent too, pictured below.

    Tom T.

    Cute little neighborhood coffee shop in Chicago's Lincoln Park. Perfect first time there visiting our sons so was looking for a close place to walk to:

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    Elise A.

    I came here for breakfast and it was awesome! The service is very quick, the servers are friendly and the bakery items are great! Such a cute and great addition to the neighborhood!

    iced latte and dulce de leche croissant

    pretty solid cafe! i would definitely stop in again if i were in the area, but i'm not sure i would go out of my way to visit. surprisingly good espresso (on the milder side, but not in a way that it's weak, per se), good croissant (definitely a special treat), lots of non-coffee options for those who don't partake. there was a group of, like, 10 college girls plus two families with toddlers when i went in, but the folks working were still kind and service was fast. my only issue is with the physical space. it echoes like no tomorrow! i don't know that i would have had issues if it was less busy, but my ears actually hurt with the sound. i know i have sensory issues so i bring earplugs with me everywhere, but i really would've had a bad time if i didn't. price-wise, it was about $15 for drink and croissant, but i couldn't tell you if this was before or after tip.

    Cuptown Sandwhich on everything bagel

    First time here, super friendly staff and good quick breakfast bites. We got the Cuptown sandwhich and avocado toast sandwich- both delicious and well made. Ambiance in the cafe was calm and inviting.

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    Great coffee and service. Locally owned. Love the spicy breakfast sandwich. Recently renovated and highly recommend.

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    My favorite coffee shop in the area! The staff is always very nice and welcoming. Dog friendly as well!

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    Reasonably priced and great tasting latte. It's not a big shop, but there were plenty of seats available on a Sunday afternoon.

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    Great bagels and friendly staff!!! Avocado toast is excellent. Coffee is strong but good--

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    Great lattes and delicious fresh made pastries! So glad to have them in the neighborhood.

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    Matcha En

    4.2(286 reviews)
    5.2 miChinatown
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    Cozy dessert spot in Chinatown closely connected to so many more dessert and dinner spots. There's…read morea tablet available to order from but I missed it on entry. It's located opposite of the cash register and menu. Service was friendly. Washroom (restroom, bathroom search terms) available. Decent amount of seating, serving as a solid space to study or get work done. Black Sesame Matcha Latte - while the black sesame graininess settled at the bottom expectedly, the matcha was clearly whisked well. There were no clumps of bitterness to be found. Despite sugar adjustments, this was still very sweet so I'd classify the spot as more desserty rather than strong matcha or a cafe. Though I'm happy to be proven wrong with their regular matcha in the future.

    Very nice sit down fancy treats Bakery and Boba Tea House in ChinaTown. It is a very busy place…read moreand once inside you'll understand why. Tastefully decorated and very clean lines. The menus are easy to follow they even offer a digital kiosk from Chow Bus to order. Friendly help took my order. The brown sugar boba milk tea, make sure you secure the top and flip it over to mix it together well, otherwise the flavor is lost. They gave us a sample of matcha ice cream and that was delicious I must say. Many wonderful treats I noticed and a busy place. Well done! You can find it inside the West Entrance. In front of Lao Szchesuan . Across from Chinatown's Walgreens on Cermak & Archer Avenue . Enjoy !

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    Matcha En - Chocolate crepe cake

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    Matcha En - Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right)

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    4.3(60 reviews)
    5.2 miChinatown

    Cheesecake was fire, was fluffy and not too sweet. Very cute shop. A bit pricey for the portion,…read morebut it's Chicago.

    I recently tried UFOUU, the Chicago-based bakery known for their Japanese-style cheesecakes, and…read moreoverall it was a really a hit for me. I wish I was able to travel with one of their cheesecakes but they require refrigeration. Anyhow the cheesecake itself was delicious super light, fluffy, and honestly felt like biting into a cloud. I had the salted egg but they had several flavor options that I would've loved to try if slices were available. The texture is what really stands out, and the flavor was unique and interesting in a good way. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it taste like, but it was sweet, but not too sweet They only sale but I consider a personal size but it's definitely enough to share with two people, maybe even three depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. My only downside like others is the price. Paying around $19-$20 for a small cheesecake felt a bit steep, especially since they don't offer slices. I really wish they had smaller portions available so you could try different flavors without committing to a full cake prize. They package it very well and they also serve you a cute little fork set and a knife for cutting which I think is contributes to the price. The shop itself is very cute with chic décor and a lot of Asian-inspired artwork, which adds to the overall vibe. Customer service was friendly. When I visit Chicago again I'd definitely go back the texture and taste alone make it worth it but I do hope they consider offering smaller portions in the future.

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    4.4(57 reviews)
    5.1 miChinatown
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    Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

    Valentine's Night in Chinatown is going to be a long wait for most places ... this was the 3rd or…read more4th place we went to and got only a 30 min wait (slight lullaby in patrons) vs the 90m to 2 hours from the Shabu Rotary and Sushi Plus across the street. Its a smaller place but has updated and cute design and vaguely anime vibe. The tables have little drawers with napkins and flatware like some Korean places do as a nice surprise... also the QR code menu on it. Food is Asian fusion and primarily Taiwanese I guess so it was different but familiar and I got a Hotpot to appease my disappointed shabu craving... pals like their dishes as well... drinks were pretty cute - especially the chocolate sugar bear. Good place to hit ii Chinatown next time youre down there.

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    Ovaltine Condensed milk French toast

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    R07. Japanese Style Curry & Garlic Udon With Mashed PotatoTempura Shrimp

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    4.5(269 reviews)
    5.2 miChinatown
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    Are you guys ready for this review??…read more So my partner decided we are going to china town for lunch with his mom and sister. Family day in the city, DURING A SNOWSTORM!! We arrive, place is closed, will open in 10 mins. Perfect, we go to a near by shop and I spot some demon hunter Stanley cups!! I get them of course! We head to lunch, everything is great! As we are heading out, my partners sister spots Te'amo! I ask if she's ever had mochi donuts. She hasn't, so of course we must stop in because everyone needs to try them at least once!!! We order at the kiask and patiently wait for our order. We get our order and leave....leaving the bag with the Stanley's behind!!! We don't realize this until we are home (45 mins away)! I immediately call, no answer, call again, no answer. I decide to DM their instagram page and guess what??? THEY HAD THE CUPS!!! Here I was thinking $150 in cups were gone. But they had them!!! A miracle!! 10/10 stars!! Anyway! I highly recommend the brûlée ube milk tea and the ube mochi donuts!!

    We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.

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    Te’amo Boba Bar - Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

    Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

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