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Cafe 28

Cafe 28

(Now Closed)
Cuban Restaurant and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
North Center, Chicago
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  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012
    Cuban food goes upscale at this pleasant spot. Standards go glam with touches like saffron cream and garlic polenta. Pork chops arrive tender with plenty of honey flavor. -KV Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012
    Cuban food goes upscale at this pleasant spot. Standards go glam with touches like saffron cream and garlic polenta. Pork chops arrive tender with plenty of honey flavor.
  • Kristin H.
    Kristin HertkoApril 19, 2010
    Go to Cafe 28 for weekend brunch. The menu is more expansive than their dinner menu, and the food is every bit as good. Be sure to treat yourself to one of the best bloody marys in the city, too.
  • John
    JohnFebruary 13, 2011
    For Sunday brunch: be prepared to ask for things from your server at least twice. And block off at least an hour-and-a-half from the time you're seated. The food is very tasty - potatoes especially.
  • Steven A.
    Steven AndersonJanuary 27, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Have a margarita or mojito, then grab some green tamales or coconut shrimp for an appetizer. For an entree, you can't go wrong with the halibut, salmon, or super thick honey jalepeno pork chops! Read more
  • Ryan R.
    Ryan RutledgeDecember 9, 2011
    The chorizo stuffed dates are so good you won't be able to control yourself. Huge fan of the pistachio crusted chicken breast.
  • Motorola M.
    Motorola MobilityFebruary 24, 2012
    We'd love to go everywhere during Restaurant Week but can't. Show us what you think we should eat the next time we're at Cafe 28 with a picture of your dish. Tweet it to us @motorola. Happy eating!
  • Kristie V.
    Kristie Van PraagJanuary 31, 2013
    I get the salmon every time and how could you pass up their black beans and rice?
  • Gary S.
    Gary StantonApril 8, 2012
    In all honesty, best breakfast burrito and best mojito I've had in Chicago!
  • Ravenswood Health Center
    Great place to go for lunch, brunch, or dinner! Love the staff and the food here. Amazing desserts, too!
  • Amanda D.
    Amanda D!May 18, 2011
    I was introduced to the glazed pork chop and the mashed sweet potatoes. I was in Heaven! Read more
  • David S.
    David SchachJuly 30, 2009
    Go to Cafe 28. Order an Arnold Palmer. Something about the way they make it is awesome. Or add a shot of vodka to kick it up a notch. (That would be a John Daly.)
  • Stefanie A.
    Stefanie AngellottiJanuary 30, 2011
    Um this place is awesome! Drink delicious. Food delicious. Bartender....amazing. Love it!!!!
  • Tony F.
    Tony FrancioneMarch 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    the stuffed french toast will put you in a wonderful food coma!
  • Danielle F.
    Danielle F.July 24, 2010
    The hostess is a jerk, but don't let it bother you. Other staff and mojitos, halibut and mmm fried plantains, loved it!
  • Erin
    ErinOctober 25, 2010
    Can't go wrong with the Honey Jalepeno Pork Chops (enough for two) and a Mojito
  • Casey W.
    Casey WintersDecember 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place. Love the Cuban Style Chicken.
  • Nauman N.
    Nauman NoorNovember 18, 2011
    Cuban style chicken is good eats, though the bread was a bit too hard and crusty Read more
  • laura h.
    laura honeycuttJune 23, 2012
    Get the green tamales! So gooooood
  • Lowray
    LowrayOctober 20, 2011
    Carne a la Parilla and butter sandwiches!
  • william m.
    william matznickMarch 8, 2010
    Great Saturday/Sunday brunch - Green Tamales with eggs and a side of Chorizo.
  • Michelle M.
    Michelle MartinApril 17, 2010
    Love the chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon! High expectations for the ropa veija but it was so-so.
  • Christopher S.
    Christopher SterlingSeptember 11, 2011
    They are a bit 'aggressive' in plate clearing so don't pause for too long - dinner should be enjoyed, not rushed.
  • Jim K.
    Jim KlososkyNovember 18, 2010
    Honey jalepeno pork chop is awesome for brunch or dinner
  • Edgar S.
    Edgar SarmientoFebruary 24, 2010
    Great brunch spot with good drinks and a friendly atmosphere.
  • Jeff R.
    Jeff RahmanFebruary 6, 2010
    Absolutely right about ordering the honey jalapeño pork chops, they are fantastic!
  • Matt W.
    Matt WolffSeptember 24, 2011
    Get the Ropa Vieja, que bueno!
  • Abigail M.
    Abigail MJuly 8, 2012
    This was okay. Not the best I have tasted.
  • Dana S.
    Dana SchuellerMarch 11, 2010
    Best butter in the world is here. & almond crusted halibut.
  • Margot C.
    Margot ChapmanFebruary 24, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is delicious here. Great Mojitas!
  • Dave G.
    Dave GamblinApril 10, 2010
    Wasn't impressed, especially for the price point. Had the Cuban Chicken and wasn't impressed by its dryness or how different it was from how I imagined it from the menu description.
  • Aleki F.
    Aleki FaloMay 27, 2010
    the Havana Punch was amazing!
  • Bob A.
    Bob ArmourJanuary 22, 2010
    Steak sandwich is outstanding
  • Kathryn S.
    Kathryn SJuly 15, 2013
    So sad to report that Cafe 28 is closed.
  • The Denim L.
    The Denim LoungeJuly 22, 2010
    Get the pork chops.
  • Doug
    DougApril 16, 2011
    I will always come back to a restaurant if the food is good....even when the service is awful. This place has bad food and service.
  • Eric B.
    Eric BarkerJuly 30, 2011
    Mother fucking pork chops!
  • Margot C.
    Margot ChapmanAugust 12, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Great outdoor seating
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