Cafecito Chicago

We love cafecito and regularly come here. Our favorites are the pressed sandwiches, especially the guava-q-chicken. The coffee is strong and some of the best in the neighborhood. The plantain nachos are also very good!! Also don’t forget to try their tres leches pancakes which will blow you away.

I absolutely love this place, I don’t know what all the 1 star reviews are talking about. I always come here to grab a matcha or coffee and get some studying done. Great service here too, Jordan is the sweetest server and is always making sure everyone’s well taken-care of.

From the moment we walked into Cafecito on a bustling Friday night, we knew we were in for something special. Visiting the area, we wanted to find a local gem for dinner, and Cafecito came highly recommended; and wow, did it exceed all expectations! The warm, inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home. I arrived absolutely starving, and Albert, our server, went above and beyond to guide us through the menu. His recommendations were spot on, and every bite was a delight. The food was nothing short of phenomenal; bold flavors, perfectly prepared, and clearly crafted with passion. The drinks were just as impressive, complementing the meal beautifully. Despite Albert being the only server, the service was impeccable, efficient, attentive, and delivered with a genuine smile. The energy in the restaurant was fantastic, with vibrant music that enhanced the experience without overpowering conversation. Cafecito is the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression. It’s rare to find a spot that nails everything, hospitality, food, drinks, service, and ambiance, but they absolutely did. Huge kudos to the chef for an outstanding culinary experience! I can’t wait to return whenever I’m in the area again. If you’re looking for a place that truly delivers, look no further.

First restaurant off the lake on Fullerton. Rich cafe con leche. Refreshing combination of flavors and textures. Attentive, friendly staff. Very tasty vegan offerings like provoleta and yucca "tater" tots.

As a Cuban born and raised, I can say that their menu isn't 100 % traditional Cuban food but I still can recommend this restaurant because the food was very tasty, well made. Friendly customer service and the atmosphere was pleasant. We definitely be back.

I absolutely adore Cafecito! My rule since moving to the city has been - can’t live anywhere not in walking distance of cafecito. Great food across the board you can’t go wrong & something for everyone! the Fullerton location used to have dance nights pre-covid. Definitely check it out! Alberto is always there so say hi Skip Starbucks and snag a cafe con leche.

Great atmosphere, nice decor but even greater Cuban sandwiches and cocktails in the area. I order the Cuban sandwich and the palomilla (steak sandwich) with a side of tostones and a setenta y seis cocktail to start the night off. Both sandwiches came out hot and toasted, aroma filled the air with delicious smell of the meats in the sandwich. The chimichurri sauce with the tostones always slaps. The Cuban needed a bit more mustard for my liking and the palomilla is perfect how it is. The 76 is hands down my favorite cocktail at Cafecito. There was only one waiter there but he did what he could. Making drinks, taking orders and dropping off meals to tables. 10/10 I’ll be back soon

The food here was absolutely amazing. We had brunch and the creole sauce on the omelette had really good flavor and went so well with the plantains. The avocado toast really blew us away even though we had been a little skeptical about the inclusion of mango - it worked so well with the balsamic! Also, the mangonut pancakes were the best pancakes I’ve ever had period. Super moist and fluffy and with an addictive syrup and toasty coconut flakes. The cafecito was smooth and pretty sweet, and so was the cafe con leche. The only drawback here was the service - they messed up our order and brought us ham and we had to talk to two people to find out they couldn’t make the dish without it and order something else, so by the time it came out, the rest of us were done with our food. And they didn’t give us any discount or take the meal off the bill for us, which I would typically expect in this kind of situation. We also felt generally rushed when ordering even though they weren’t that busy. But anyway it was worth it for the food. The atmosphere was also lovely, the decor all on point and authentic feeling, we sat out on the patio. It was a little loud when emergency vehicles went by (3-4x in an hour) but that’s just something to consider. We would definitely come back to try their dinner menu sometime!