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Cafecito

Cafecito

Cuban Restaurant and Café$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
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    Go here. Experience the Cuban sandwiches. It's worth it.
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    Inkvasion C.
    "Love the Chivito sandwich, it taste so good!!!!"(12 Tips)
    Kevin M.
    "Authentic Cubano sandwiches in the heart of downtown Chicago."(44 Tips)
    Thomas A.
    "jerk chicken and pollo chipotle and veggie"(4 Tips)
    Fonso M.
    "The palomillo and iced café con leche are amazing !"(4 Tips)
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  • Rebecca L.
    Rebecca LunaMay 18, 2017
    I 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.
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    KariApril 13, 2016
    Ropa vieja sandwich and everything on the menu is as cheap as subway or jimmy john's but 10 times better
  • Dan J.
    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!
  • Sarah B.
    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...
  • Amanda C.
    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!
  • Mike H.heart icon on user image
    Mike HensleyMarch 10, 2015
    The Chimichurri sandwich is great! And the cafecito is a must have drink!
  • Jose Antonio E.heart icon on user image
    Jose Antonio EspinalDecember 12, 2015
    This is real strong cuban coffee. The best I tasted during my stay.
  • Sharon E.heart icon on user image
    Sharon ElizabethMay 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Cafecito, Desserts, Sandwiches are the best.
  • Carlos R.heart icon on user image
    Carlos RebellonSeptember 9, 2014
    The Cubano panini is mouth watering! Love the music... did I just visit Havana?
  • Darren G.
    Darren GennettenJuly 6, 2013
    The Jerk is probably my favorite sandwich. Today I tried the Café Con Leche, and it was swell.
  • Vicki G.
    Vicki GerentesFebruary 16, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Anything guava is a must, especially the Guava-Q and the guava batido! :)
  • Pocket S.
    Pocket SunApril 11, 2014
    Good sandwich! Really want to try the salads next time. Nice Hispanic music in the background.
  • Pocket S.
    Pocket SunAugust 11, 2014
    Great sandwiches at cheap prices. I like the churros and the salads too.
  • Bilgen O.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanJuly 16, 2017
    The blackened chicken and all the salads. Everything is great though.
  • Phuong H.heart icon on user image
    Phuong HAugust 18, 2015
    Three words: Delectable cubano sandwiches!
  • Juan V.heart icon on user image
    Juan VivasAugust 6, 2015
    The iced cafe con leche it's so good, don't think it, get the large
  • Yaideliz R.
    Yaideliz RoldanDecember 31, 2015
    Chivito Must Have!
  • Luiz E.heart icon on user image
    Luiz EduardoOctober 30, 2014
    Cubano for the quick meal, one of the platters to go if you got some time.
  • Chelsea
    ChelseaJuly 8, 2013
    Killer sandwiches for a good price. The cubano and ropa vieja are delicious!
  • Noemí P.heart icon on user image
    Noemí PeñaMarch 30, 2016
    Great milkshakes(guanánaba or guayaba)and sandwich bread.Friendly place.
  • Fallon L.heart icon on user image
    Fallon LeybaFebruary 21, 2020
    Cubano is 6.99. a steal out here in the loop.
  • Parama B.
    Awesome sandwiches and coffee. Cheap and great food. Worth multiple visits.
  • Sharon E.heart icon on user image
    Sharon ElizabethMarch 1, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Pressed sandwiches, black bean soup,Cuban coffee, desserts
  • Ben A.
    Ben AlbersSeptember 24, 2014
    The Cubano is the best I've had in the city
  • Gabriel F.
    Gabriel FerreiraAugust 3, 2012
    Even the normal espresso with milk is amazing. It's REAL coffee, if you know what I mean...
  • Lisa W.
    Lisa WMay 13, 2012
    Sandwiches are always solid but don't sleep on the caldo gallego. Some damn good soup. Also, pineapple soda.
  • Sid D.heart icon on user image
    Sid DebJuly 12, 2012
    By far the best coffee ever. Try cafe con leche with dolce de leche. Mmmm, mama lucious!
  • Roosevelt Collection
    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!
  • Jeiran H.heart icon on user image
    Jeiran HasanMay 4, 2019
    Delicious- do not miss out!
  • Maxheart icon on user image
    MaxDecember 4, 2015
    Relaxing backpacker vibe with authentic food and coffee.
  • Patrice Y.
    Patrice YursikOctober 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Cuban coffee and pastelitos in the city! Everything I've had here has been awesome
  • Ekin P.heart icon on user image
    Ekin PehlivanFebruary 29, 2020
    Quava-q pork (Try the sandwich next time)
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsMay 15, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great sandwiches especially the cubano!
  • R O.heart icon on user image
    R OrellanaJune 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best coffee everrrr. Get the pitcher, it doesn't need sugar <3
  • Raniheart icon on user image
    RaniMay 31, 2014
    Their iced cafe con leche is to die for. Order it.
  • Garrett J.heart icon on user image
    Garrett JeffsFebruary 1, 2022
    Really nice sandwiches for a good price
  • Katarzyna K.heart icon on user image
    Katarzyna KowalczykAugust 27, 2018
    Great place! For salads and sandwiches
  • Fernanda A.heart icon on user image
    Fernanda AlvesDecember 10, 2014
    Cuban! The (American) coffee is also legit
  • BigTab R.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • bunnie
    bunnieAugust 28, 2013
    Cuban sandwiches. The spinach shrimp salad was also refreshing!
  • Alex S.
    Alex SobleJanuary 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The ropa vieja sandwich is an absurdly delicious thing to eat.
  • Anamaria H.
    Anamaria HernandezMay 30, 2016
    Pollo Chipotle was quite delicious! Wasn't too spicy
  • Esteban P.
    Esteban PinoAugust 25, 2014
    Cortadito doble, very good Cuban coffee with a sweet taste!
  • Demiheart icon on user image
    DemiSeptember 24, 2013
    Absolutely amazing sandwiches and everything from the bakery!!!!!
  • Deb P.heart icon on user image
    Deb PerezJune 9, 2017
    Cuban coffee, jerk chicken sandwich and Cuban sandwich
  • Cynthia B.
    Cynthia BurkeDecember 18, 2012
    Delicious Cubano and Jerk sandwiches, the pastries are irresistible
  • Maureen
    MaureenJanuary 30, 2013
    Popular lunch spot! But a great sandwich (the bello) at a decent price!
  • Juan V.heart icon on user image
    Juan VivasAugust 6, 2015
    Sandwiches, coffee, iced coffee
  • Fonso M.
    Fonso MMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The palomillo and iced café con leche are amazing !
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