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Best Cafés in Chicago

14 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.

  1. Beatrix#1

    Beatrix

    4.7(9,453 reviews)

    Bright all-day cafe serving healthy bowls, indulgent brunch, and house-made pastries

  2. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen#2

    Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

    4.5(4,627 reviews)

    Towering pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup in a storied deli loved for decades

  3. Nutella Cafe Chicago (TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REMODEL)#3

    Nutella Cafe Chicago (TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REMODEL)

    4.1(10,342 reviews)

    Nutella-centric cafe with crepes, waffles and sweet treats for die-hard fans

  4. American Girl Place - Chicago#4

    American Girl Place - Chicago

    4.5(2,885 reviews)

    Doll-themed café where young fans dine alongside their American Girl companions

  5. Sawada Coffee#5

    Sawada Coffee

    4.6(2,190 reviews)

    Matcha lattes and espresso drinks in a minimalist West Loop coffeehouse

  6. Kasama#6

    Kasama

    4.5(2,118 reviews)

    Filipino-American cafe where brunch lines wrap around the block for ube pancakes

  7. Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park#7

    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

    4.3(2,911 reviews)

    Bright Loop cafe serving fresh sandwiches, pastries, and coffee with counter charm

  8. McDonald's#8

    McDonald's

    4.1(3,335 reviews)

    Quick bites and coffee that keep the neighbourhood moving

  9. Intelligentsia#9

    Intelligentsia

    4.3(2,084 reviews)

    Third-wave coffee pioneer pulling exceptional espresso for Chicago's caffeine devotees

  10. Gathers Tea Bar#10

    Gathers Tea Bar

    4.8(712 reviews)

    Bubble tea and comfort bites that keep Lincoln Park coming back for more

  11. Tilly Bagel Shop#11

    Tilly Bagel Shop

    4.6(843 reviews)

    Chewy, hand-rolled bagels and schmears that draw a devoted morning crowd

  12. Chicago South Loop Hotel#12

    Chicago South Loop Hotel

    3.8(2,444 reviews)

    Dependable hotel café for coffee, breakfast bites and light lunches in the South Loop

  13. Guinness Open Gate Brewery – West Loop#13

    Guinness Open Gate Brewery – West Loop

    4.3(973 reviews)

    Guinness's Chicago taproom pouring exclusive brews and Irish-inspired bites

  14. Ralph's Coffee#14

    Ralph's Coffee

    4.1(525 reviews)

    Ralph Lauren's café serving espresso drinks and light bites in polished surroundings

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