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Cafecito
Cuban Restaurant and Café$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Time Out Chicago Kids
"Love the Chivito sandwich, it taste so good!!!!"(12 Tips)
"Authentic Cubano sandwiches in the heart of downtown Chicago."(44 Tips)
"jerk chicken and pollo chipotle and veggie"(4 Tips)
"The palomillo and iced café con leche are amazing !"(4 Tips)
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Rebecca LunaMay 18, 2017I don't see what all the fuss is here. There wasn't much flavor to the pork in the Cubano. If there was any, it was likely overshadowed by all the mustard. Was my first visit and probably my last.
KariApril 13, 2016Ropa vieja sandwich and everything on the menu is as cheap as subway or jimmy john's but 10 times better
Dan JAugust 14, 2012Chivito--fantastico! This place is as good as anything found at Bayless' Xoco...for less than half the price. I will definitely be back!
Sarah Best-WilsonSeptember 20, 2011A bit of a hike from where I work, but you can't beat the cheap Cuban sandwiches, or the delicious cafe con leche or mango pie. Mmm...
Their cafe con leche is my morning crack. The pollo chipotle sandwich and ropa vieja platter are also favorites of mine!
Jose Antonio EspinalDecember 12, 2015This is real strong cuban coffee. The best I tasted during my stay.
Carlos RebellonSeptember 9, 2014The Cubano panini is mouth watering! Love the music... did I just visit Havana?
Darren GennettenJuly 6, 2013The Jerk is probably my favorite sandwich. Today I tried the Café Con Leche, and it was swell.
Anything guava is a must, especially the Guava-Q and the guava batido! :)
Pocket SunApril 11, 2014Good sandwich! Really want to try the salads next time. Nice Hispanic music in the background.
Bilgen OğuzSeptember 25, 2016It was really crowded but we managed to find somewhere to sit (somehow). The porsions were so big that none of the people in my table could finish their food. The taste was super
Luiz EduardoOctober 30, 2014Cubano for the quick meal, one of the platters to go if you got some time.
Parama BhattacharyaMay 19, 2013Awesome sandwiches and coffee. Cheap and great food. Worth multiple visits.- Pressed sandwiches, black bean soup,Cuban coffee, desserts
Gabriel FerreiraAugust 3, 2012Even the normal espresso with milk is amazing. It's REAL coffee, if you know what I mean...
Lisa WMay 13, 2012Sandwiches are always solid but don't sleep on the caldo gallego. Some damn good soup. Also, pineapple soda.
Sid DebJuly 12, 2012By far the best coffee ever. Try cafe con leche with dolce de leche. Mmmm, mama lucious!
Roosevelt CollectionDecember 20, 2011Sign up for their text message alerts to get specials and promotions! Oh and don't forget to try their fabulous sandwich selection!
Best Cuban coffee and pastelitos in the city! Everything I've had here has been awesome
Best coffee everrrr. Get the pitcher, it doesn't need sugar <3
I have no idea why the music is always so loud but it is so be prepared for that.
The ropa vieja sandwich is an absurdly delicious thing to eat.
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Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(312) 922-2233
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- 9.0
"Unique menu that includes veggie friendly fare. Outdoor seating is great and have lots of events..."
Mehul Sheth - 6.7
"The food is so good!! Here for an event so had a variety of items, all delicious!!! (Empanadas, pollo salteado, red snapper, plantains... Also best mojito ever! Not too sweet)"
Monica B - 8.3
"Great cafe con leche, cubano sandwich is great as well and the fries have a good flavor."
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Elvyra Milliken - 9.6
"Great venue surrounded by trees, a little grass, a little concrete, picnic tables & chairs...and of course great music."
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