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E.Leaven Food Company

(Now Closed)

Café, Sandwich Spot, and Coffee Shop$$$$

Near North Side, Chicago

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E.Leaven Food Company

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Vanessa TMarch 4, 2013
As a New Yorker, I have pretty High standards for bagels. But this place is great! They've got a huge selection of bagels and artisanal cream cheeses. The sriracha guava cream cheese is amazing.
Joe MapesFebruary 6, 2011
The new Breakfast Sandwich is AWESOME! The pumpernickle bread is ridiculously good and the side of potatoes are delicious! And only for $7.50. Just found my new break from shopping spot.
Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012
I’m not sure if “stuffed” is a reference to the dish or how I felt after eating, but I’ll take a food coma for the cornflake-crusted challah slices layered with whipped strawberry cream cheese. Read more
Crain's Chicago BusinessOctober 10, 2011
For the “Italian,” a ciabatta is piled high with Genoa salami, capicola, mortadella and provolone, glistening with an enjoyably acidic red wine vinaigrette. Read more
CadillacAugust 19, 2011
e.leaven executive chef Abel Cortes competes with celebrity chef David Burke at Cadillac Culinary Challenge Test Drive this weekend. Go to Oakbrook Center to sample fine cuisine and test-drive cars
Shannon B.February 3, 2013
Great place to grab lunch when shopping on the Mag Mile.
Sana R.July 22, 2012
There's always a wait. Especially if you're ordering To-Go. Call ahead for pick up!
stephanie kellyMay 10, 2010
The food here is great: if you're looking for a delicious lunch spot, try the goat cheese BLT, the avocado salad, or any of the flagels.
Mike ProperMay 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If you don't want to live a life of shame and regret, try the Szechwan Steak sandwich
Nick BrennanSeptember 10, 2011
If you're an out of towner from WI you will appreciate the ability to get a bloody or mimosa!
LeMont MarshallApril 28, 2013
You must try the orange juice. It's fresh, sweet, and delicious!
Christopher KutzOctober 19, 2013
3 visits, 3 different meals, liked everyone of them
Renee StewardOctober 24, 2012
The cherry lemonade is super delicious!!!
Spencer SNovember 15, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Unsure how long it will last, but $5.99 lunch special including drink from 12 to 3 during the week is about a $4.50 savings.
AilynJuly 2, 2011
Great food, super nice staff! A must stop for breakfeast or brunch.
M M-GNovember 18, 2013
They took the beloved Cubano with grilled pineapple off the menu.
Carl LeeMay 6, 2011
Try the Chocolate Éclair - Makes me want to learn how to make them at home!
Deidre RossMarch 25, 2013
Lunch special is an excellent deal!!
Todd CarpenterAugust 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
This place serves great turkey burgers. Actually, everything is good.
@jayelarexAugust 31, 2013
Get the Cuban sandwich.
Amanda MeyerMay 2, 2013
The soft shell crab sandwich is amazing!
Carl LeeMay 6, 2011
Try the Reuben - Definitely one of the better ones I've had!
Alice SaltDecember 31, 2011
Nova Lox bagel platter is ridiculously awesome.
Michelle MartinApril 14, 2010
The open-face tuna melt is pretty good, but the chips that come with it are delish!
Todd CarpenterSeptember 27, 2010
Been here 25+ times
The matzo ball soup is the bomb. They also make a mean turkey burger.
James J.March 1, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Fresh baked everything! So tasty! See if they have the sriacha bread and egg sandwich
Jose RiveraNovember 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best butter croissants in the area by far.
Kyle EggertDecember 13, 2010
This place is amazing! Try breakfast and come back again for lunch!
Molly ZarinsJune 26, 2012
Raspberry yogurt is amazing here!!!
Candice ReneeJanuary 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The coconut oatmeal is yum yum yum! :)
Robert PodhajskiJune 27, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Try the illy iced toddy!!!! Mix and flavor shot in to spice it up!
Jeremy ReyesJune 13, 2010
The corn beef hash is a tad mushy; 11th City Diner's is much better.
Pamela CarpenterAugust 3, 2010
The bagels ROCK. Try the Asiago Cheese Bagel.
Leigh J HMarch 7, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Avocado salad was the most amazing thing ever...I dream of that mango dressing...mmmm
Maura HernandezFebruary 12, 2010
Try the BLT with goat cheese on sourdough. Amazing. Read more
hidenori ishibeMay 4, 2012
Illy's cafe,taste good,cheap
Spencer SMay 13, 2012
Been here 50+ times
$1 pastries from 12 to 3 seems like a good deal to me.
Olivia StephensMarch 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Food is always delicious, but the service - not so great.
Nicole DePriestFebruary 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
$1 pastries from 1-3pm!!!
Melanie MooreMarch 28, 2012
Avacado salad is tasty
Gonca NoyanAugust 26, 2012
This place was my fav 2 years ago but not anymore. My bagel was not toasted today. And potatoes as side dish with my omelette were just frozen cold.
Tiffany CarterNovember 18, 2010
Very yummy! Sandwiches are HUGE!
Laura GzibovskisMarch 20, 2013
breakfast-organic & reasonable!
Nicole R.November 16, 2012
Not recommended. The Ruben was lacking sauerkraut and coleslaw was horrible. The breakfast potatoes must have been from a week ago!
KeithMay 3, 2012
Remember, avoid this place. Moldy bagel on Monday.
Ian WildNovember 23, 2011
Breakfast burrito is great!!
Michael PerlsteinNovember 27, 2012
Bagel sandwiches and flagels
KeithMay 2, 2012
Avoid this place. They served a moldy poppy bagel. Didn't apologize, didn't offer even a replacement or refund. Four Points disavowed a link
James MorganApril 30, 2011
Latte tastes like steamed milk w/o espresso. Stick with the brewed coffee.
George MixonDecember 28, 2010
Southwestern omelet is awesome

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