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Cafecito

Cuban Restaurant and Café$$$$

The Loop, Chicago

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Cafecito

8.5^/10

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Ranked #6 for steak in The Loop
Go here. Experience the Cuban sandwiches. It's worth it.
"Love the Chivito sandwich, it taste so good!!!!"(12 Tips)
"Authentic Cubano sandwiches in the heart of downtown Chicago."(44 Tips)
"Pollo Chipotle was quite delicious!"(4 Tips)
"The palomillo and iced café con leche are amazing !"(4 Tips)

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Kara HSeptember 8, 2014
Great food! Almost everything on the menu is worth trying. Worth the trek and wait.
Mariana SanabriaJune 11, 2010
any of their sandwiches will do but one of my favorites is the guava-q sandwhich. order this with a side of black bean and corn salad and on your way out order a cafe con leche.
Dan JAugust 14, 2012
Chivito--fantastico! This place is as good as anything found at Bayless' Xoco...for less than half the price. I will definitely be back!
Mike HensleyMarch 10, 2015
The Chimichurri sandwich is great! And the cafecito is a must have drink!
Amanda CooperJanuary 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
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, 2015
This is real strong cuban coffee. The best I tasted during my stay.
Sarah Best-WilsonSeptember 20, 2011
A 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...
Sharon ElizabethMay 5, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Cafecito, Desserts, Sandwiches are the best.
Carlos RebellonSeptember 9, 2014
The Cubano panini is mouth watering! Love the music... did I just visit Havana?
Bilgen OğuzSeptember 25, 2016
It 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
Darren GennettenJuly 6, 2013
The Jerk is probably my favorite sandwich. Today I tried the Café Con Leche, and it was swell.
Pocket SunAugust 11, 2014
Great sandwiches at cheap prices. I like the churros and the salads too.
Pocket SunApril 11, 2014
Good sandwich! Really want to try the salads next time. Nice Hispanic music in the background.
Vicki GerentesFebruary 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Anything guava is a must, especially the Guava-Q and the guava batido! :)
Juan VivasAugust 6, 2015
The iced cafe con leche it's so good, don't think it, get the large
RyanJuly 16, 2017
The blackened chicken and all the salads. Everything is great though.
Yaideliz RoldanDecember 31, 2015
Chivito Must Have!
Luiz EduardoOctober 30, 2014
Cubano for the quick meal, one of the platters to go if you got some time.
Phuong HAugust 18, 2015
Three words: Delectable cubano sandwiches!
Fallon LeybaFebruary 21, 2020
Cubano is 6.99. a steal out here in the loop.
Noemí PeñaMarch 30, 2016
Great milkshakes(guanánaba or guayaba)and sandwich bread.Friendly place.
ChelseaJuly 8, 2013
Killer sandwiches for a good price. The cubano and ropa vieja are delicious!
Parama BhattacharyaMay 19, 2013
Awesome sandwiches and coffee. Cheap and great food. Worth multiple visits.
Sharon ElizabethMarch 1, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Pressed sandwiches, black bean soup,Cuban coffee, desserts
Ben AlbersSeptember 24, 2014
The Cubano is the best I've had in the city
Gabriel FerreiraAugust 3, 2012
Even the normal espresso with milk is amazing. It's REAL coffee, if you know what I mean...
Lisa WMay 13, 2012
Sandwiches are always solid but don't sleep on the caldo gallego. Some damn good soup. Also, pineapple soda.
Sid DebJuly 12, 2012
By far the best coffee ever. Try cafe con leche with dolce de leche. Mmmm, mama lucious!
Jeiran HasanMay 4, 2019
Delicious- do not miss out!
Roosevelt CollectionDecember 20, 2011
Sign up for their text message alerts to get specials and promotions! Oh and don't forget to try their fabulous sandwich selection!
Ekin PehlivanFebruary 29, 2020
Quava-q pork (Try the sandwich next time)
MaxDecember 4, 2015
Relaxing backpacker vibe with authentic food and coffee.
Patrice YursikOctober 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best Cuban coffee and pastelitos in the city! Everything I've had here has been awesome
BigTab R.N.September 21, 2014
Been here 50+ times
I have no idea why the music is always so loud but it is so be prepared for that.
Andre WilliamsMay 15, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Great sandwiches especially the cubano!
Garrett JeffsFebruary 1, 2022
Really nice sandwiches for a good price
RaniMay 31, 2014
Their iced cafe con leche is to die for. Order it.
R OrellanaJune 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best coffee everrrr. Get the pitcher, it doesn't need sugar <3
Anamaria HernandezMay 30, 2016
Pollo Chipotle was quite delicious! Wasn't too spicy
Katarzyna KowalczykAugust 27, 2018
Great place! For salads and sandwiches
Fernanda AlvesDecember 10, 2014
Cuban! The (American) coffee is also legit
Alex SobleJanuary 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The ropa vieja sandwich is an absurdly delicious thing to eat.
Esteban PinoAugust 25, 2014
Cortadito doble, very good Cuban coffee with a sweet taste!
DemiSeptember 24, 2013
Absolutely amazing sandwiches and everything from the bakery!!!!!
bunnieAugust 28, 2013
Cuban sandwiches. The spinach shrimp salad was also refreshing!
Deb PerezJune 9, 2017
Cuban coffee, jerk chicken sandwich and Cuban sandwich
MaureenJanuary 30, 2013
Popular lunch spot! But a great sandwich (the bello) at a decent price!
Fonso MMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The palomillo and iced café con leche are amazing !
Cynthia BurkeDecember 18, 2012
Delicious Cubano and Jerk sandwiches, the pastries are irresistible
Juan VivasAugust 6, 2015
Sandwiches, coffee, iced coffee

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