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    Whispers Cafe

    4.0 (138 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mint chocolate chip gelato and strawberry cheesecake gelato
    Alvia Y.

    Amazing gelato tried the mint chip and strawberry cheesecake flavors and both were excellent. The cheesecake pieces and creamy texture of the cheesecake gelato were spot on along with the flavor. My husband got a mango strawberry smoothie and didn't care for it but gelato was amazing!

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    Steven B.

    Saw some other reviews saying the coffee wasn't the best. I disagree, I got a blended chocolate/caramel which was amazing. Also got a pistachio muffin that was good as well. Definitely a must try when it's a nice day as it's almost a small brick park in the middle of the city. Don't need to get anything if you're not hungry/thirsty to enjoy the view!

    Green juice
    Emily L.

    Stopped by here for a fresh juice and it was delicious. $10 for 16 oz is of course expensive but that's what people charge for juice nowadays. I was able to build my own and did celery, pineapple, green apple, and lemon. The cashier was super friendly and helped me choose a good drink! We didn't sit but there were some chairs and little tables available.

    Sam N.

    Have always enjoyed myself here even during the limited time you can hang out places during the pandemic. A piece of chicago and americana... in the area near tavern on rush that we call the viagra triangle ( you can figure that out yourself). The family that runs this are nice to all their Gold Coast neighbors Many luminaries and famous people will come here in the summer...hopefully we will be allowed to congregate here in the summer without random people saying there looks like there are too many people . I love the gelato and when you see it you're like " summer has arrived.

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    Joe G.

    I wouldn't consider this a lakeside venue. However it's a welcome place to stop and grab some coffee or a healthy juice beverage. It has a park like setting with mature trees that can help provide shade while you take that little break touring around Chicago.

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    Chris L.

    A quiet oasis in the middle of the urban jungle. Great cappuccino and smoothies. Quick and efficient service. They have a small selection pastries that looked delicious. Prices are standard for the area. What makes this so nice is there is a ton of tables and benches right next to the cafe where you can relax under a canopy of trees and enjoy a cool breeze and just people watch. Lots of pups out with owners which always makes me smile. Deducted one star because there was loose trash and no one clearing and cleaning tables. Kind of a self serve in that department. Greta early morning stop to just enjoy the city.

    Swiss Chocolate
    Alexandra H.

    Cute little coffee shop located in between State Street, Bellevue Place, Rush Street, and Cedar Street. The building itself was built in the 1870s and has a connection to Frank Lloyd Wright. It is very small and there's only room for two the cashiers. But, they serve coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, pastries, and has a cart next to the building that has the gelato. I have only tried the swiss chocolate gelato, but it's so good and creamy. A perfect snack to cool off or to end your night.

    Ernie H.

    You definitely pay for the ambiance. Also location - your in front of Carmine's and the plaza is as European as you can get in Chicago. In addition your getting gelato (not ice cream) next to a cafe - yes it feels very nice. The ice cream is of the finest quality. The banana praline, strawberry cheese cake and pistachio tasted great, light and not too sweet. The mixed fruit was good. Is it worth the $10 for 2 borderline petite scoops? NO. I will however enjoy my time here because it's like being in glossy magazine add only I'm in it.

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    Love the fresh juice, although a little pricey, this is great area to have a coffee and plan the days agenda.

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    Love this cafe but its isn't open winter. You can sit in the best park in the Gold Coast having gelato and coffee.

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    Really super nice vibe by the lake. Good spot to bike around and chill. Didn't try the food but drinks service was nice.

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    Worst customer service. Asked for chairs to be open but told it was for the owners. Never again.

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    Fresh food and beverages prepared in meticulously neat and clean area and served in peaceful and…read morecalm environment

    What a place. This is so much more than just a coffee house. Tons of options, great ambience, and…read moregenuinely kind people. We started with a mocha, a solid, well-balanced drink that wasn't overly sweet and was just perfect. We didn't plan on eating here, but the menu was way too tempting. We ordered the cinnamon roll, and wow. This was insanely good. Most cinnamon rolls in the U.S. feel like sugar-heavy, cinnamon-flavored buns, but this one was light, flavorful, and beautifully made. The irimshik on top really elevated it, subtle, warm, and just sweet enough. Easy 10/10. Next was the cottage cheese pancake, which was also very good. It had a generous amount of cottage cheese stuffed inside, and paired with the sweet irimshik dip, the dish came together really well. 9/10. We then tried the qattama. It was good. flaky, crispy, and reminded me of a paratha. It came with a sour irimshik dip. While each component was good, I felt the qattama would shine more with a gravy-based dish. 7/10. Finally, we ordered the Nan Salma pasta. It's a tarry-based white sauce pasta with a unique flavor profile, and it was genuinely yum. Definitely something different and worth trying. Highly recommend it. 8/10. You have space to sit down and work as well. Service was good too. Some of the dishes might take 7-10mins to get prepared. It's not like your daily coffee shop who have stuff ready to go Overall, a great spot with unique food and a welcoming vibe. Definitely coming back. 9/10

    Intelligentsia Coffee - iced americano

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    I stopped by Intelligentsia Coffee and really enjoyed it. I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk…read moreand my husband got a cappuccino with oat milk. Both were excellent. I appreciated that the matcha can be customized. You can choose sweetened or unsweetened and even adjust the matcha strength. Since I am sensitive to caffeine I chose light matcha and it was perfect. Smooth flavor and not overly sweet. The cafe is also a really nice place to sit for a bit. There are big tables and lots of natural light which makes it feel relaxed and comfortable. The staff were nice and the drinks came out quickly. Great spot for a quality matcha or coffee in the area. I would definitely come back.

    Stopped into this coffee shop on a weekday right after landing in Chicago. I needed somewhere to…read moresit, work, and kill time while waiting for my accommodations to be ready--and this place did the job. Hella busy, the staff was semi-helpful while I was trying to decide what to order--not rude, just not super engaging either. I ended up settling on a latte, which... whew. $8 for what felt like a few swallows. The cup was hella small, so that part definitely hurt a little. Menu isn't substantial. Despite how packed it was, I was able to take a meeting without too much trouble--shoutout to my noise-canceling headphones, because they were doing the heavy lifting. The space itself is on the smaller side, so if you're planning to camp out for a while, just know it can feel tight. The bathroom could've used a little attention. Nothing major, and maybe expected with a lot of people. Overall, it's a decent stop if you need coffee and a place to sit for a bit, especially in a pinch. Just be prepared for crowds, limited space, and pricey drinks that disappear way too fast.

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    Got the hot honey oat latte. This latte was amazing. Super nutty with a nice foam on top, and the…read moreflavor was really balanced. Not too sweet with the perfect amount of bitterness. The space is cute but on the smaller side, so not ideal for long stays. Service was great though, the server was smiling and really welcoming. They're known for their Italian-style coffee blending, using beans from different regions around the world to create a more balanced and complex flavor, which you can definitely taste in the drink.

    Caffe Umbria was exactly what I needed that morning. It was cold, wet and I wanted something hot,…read moresimple as that. Small and cozy spot. The kind of place where you slow down without trying. The staff was genuinely nice too. Asked how my day was and even recommended couple of pastries. I ordered a hot chocolate with an almond blueberry financier. The hot chocolate was honestly perfect. Rich but not heavy. You get that dark chocolate hit first, then it smooths out. Creamy. Warm in the right way. The financier was great. Nutty from the almonds, little bursts of blueberry, soft but not mushy. I dipped it into the hot chocolate (had to), and yeah... even better. No regrets there. It's a small place, but if you get there early, you might grab a seat with a really nice city view. Worth it. I'll definitely be back. Especially now that I know there's a solid hot chocolate spot right nearby.

    Egg Tuck - avo egg // royal west sandwich

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    I bookmarked this place after seeing their wild egg sandwiches online a while back, and it ended up…read morebeing right around the corner from my hotel. Small location with two ordering kiosks and one person working the counter handing out orders. There was no space for seating, but they did have a bar table to eat and stand at. We ordered the bacon and cheese sandwiches and two orange juices. I appreciated the ability to modify items at the kiosk--I'm not big on a lot of sauce, so I had the house sriracha aioli on the side but kept the house mayo and other ingredients. Everything was fire. Well-seasoned and flavorful. The "very soft scrambled" eggs were cooked perfectly for the sandwich without making it soggy, and the brioche was nicely buttered and toasted. Overall, a great breakfast sandwich. I'd definitely return and want to try the Royal West next. Glad I tried this spot on a whim.

    I was in downtown Chicago and looking for a quick breakfast before taking off for the airport…read more This is an order at the kiosk and they bring your food out situation. They do have some seating but it look like most people were getting it to go and they have a very healthy DoorDash/GrubHub business. I think you can also order ahead online for pick up. The place appeared relatively clean. I ordered at the kiosk. The order took 15 minutes. I ordered a breakfast burrito with bacon and cheese, but no aïoli. It's diameter is about the thickness of a half liter bottle of water and it slightly shorter than a half liter bottle of water. I attached a couple of photos. The breakfast burrito tasted okay but lacked texture. It was mush on mush. The tater tots were soft, and the bacon was not crispy. I think the overall experience would be better IF the tater tots and bacon were crispy and offered a textural contrast. Overall, would I go back? I wouldn't go out of my way to grab a bite here but I wouldn't feel terribly upset if I ate here either (say, some friends or coworkers wanted to hit this place up, I wouldn't say no). To quote my teen, this experience was "mid."

    Whispers Cafe - coffee - Updated May 2026

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