Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Breakfast
Cuban
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Cuban coffee cafe with separate vegan food menu of sandwiches and platters. Open Mon-Thu 8:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm, Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.


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24 Reviews

First Review by happycowgirl

alexrendi

Points +89

Vegan
04 Aug 2024

Decent food but a very long wait

Food was pretty good however we stood for 20 minutes waiting for the food. Lots of options for vegans.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Good tasting food

Cons: Long wait times

rh14450

Points +36

Vegan
27 Jul 2024

Yummy vegan menu items

Cafecito has a separate vegan section of the menu with 10-12 items. My partner and I each had a sandwich and were very happy with our meals. I made it a combo with black bean soup, also yummy.
It was a treat having a cafe con leche with soy milk.

For as busy as this location must be the food was delicious.

Pros: Vegan menu options , Plant milk options , Friendly staff

JamieHeis

Points +282

Vegan
12 Jul 2024

Nice Vegan Options

As mentioned in other reviews, they offer a Vegan section on their menu many of which are made from Beyond Meat, Beyond Sausage and Just Egg. I was really in the mood for veggies, so I had a Chopped Salad and I asked for mixed greens rather than the iceberg it came with. I also started with the Black Bean soup which was flavorful, but a bit watery as compared to other BB soups I’ve had. The service was great and very attentive. I would return in a heartbeat.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-12

Srincon

Points +566

Vegan
17 Jun 2024

Great vegan options

A whole vegan section!! I was so pleasantly surprised & happy to see so many options. I got (la playa) it truly did not disappoint!

Pros: So many options , Super friendly staff

coloradomom

Points +71

Vegan
10 Apr 2024

Great vegan sandwiches and platters

They have their own vegan menu. It is downtown Chicago in nice area. Good prices for being downtown. Cute seating area.

Pros: Good vegan food, Decent price downtown Chicago, Separate vegan menu

Cons: None

Vsweet

Points +153

Vegan
10 Apr 2024

Delicious and popular!!

Had a Cuban style avocado toast with mango, just egg and balsamic vinegar. Delightful combo
Hubs had the vegan breakfast sandwich.
Both super content plus great service!

Pros: Atmospher, Service, Food

peteycards

Points +1821

Vegan
02 Feb 2024

Tons of vegan options!

Huge vegan selection of Cuban dishes. I had the Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo, and it was both huge and delicious. I can now go back 10 more times and get something different every time!

Gazelk

Points +226

Vegan
10 Nov 2023

Great vegan Cuban food

I've never had Cuban food before. They have a good sized menu of clearly marked vegan breakfast and nonbreakfast items. They use ground beyond meat in many of their items and it tastes great. We also had Just Egg sandwich and avocado toast and those were great too.

Also, the ambience here is cozy and clean. We love this place and will be back again when we come to Chicago.

Pros: Beyond Meat sandwiches, Just Egg items, Ambience

Cons: Nothing

AndreaLopez05

Points +98

Vegan
29 Oct 2023

Cuban vegan

Such a beautiful spot. They have several vegan options,they use beyond meat and just egg.

Pros: Number of vegan options, Price, Service

Leo27

Points +1092

Vegan
16 Sep 2023

Poor service, food ok

I had the vegan la playa sandwich that was good. But the service is sad and bad. I saw a waitress walking around with a starbucks iced beverage and the guys are zero passionate about what they're doing and not friendly. Won't go again!

Marcus73

Points +68

Vegan
05 Jul 2023

Cuba goes vegan!

Variety of vegan options and soy/almond milk for their fantastic coffee.

Pros: Delicious, freshly prepared food, Great coffee, Nice place

Cons: Portion size did not quite meet the price

barclayr

Points +26

Vegan
31 May 2023

A great dang sandwich

I've been twice and each time thought it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.

Pros: Lots of vegan stuff. Lots!

Cons: Some of the plantains were dry

thejeninaustin

Points +43

Vegetarian
10 May 2023

Oh damn this is sooo amazing

La playa sandwich. Good grief go here

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-09

joshuarensvis

Points +86

Vegan
21 Dec 2022

Great vegan options!

Great vegan sandwiches and very cozy atmosphere! Also affordable. Definitely recommend! 😁

Burrito-Adventure

Points +37

Vegan
15 Dec 2022

Surprisingly outstanding!

The vegan section on their menu didn’t disappoint. I was afraid I would be getting the smallest piece of avocado toast with just egg on it, but the serving was massive and soo delicious. I don’t know how they could make the coffee taste so good, but they nailed it. The next time I’m in Chicago, I’ll be returning for sure.

Pros: Vegan options, Excellent flavor, Wonderful service

AnnachiaraSaccavino

Points +333

Vegan
18 Oct 2022

Delicious sandwiches

This place is a bit hidden but you should definitely go there. There are a lot of vegan options and they give free water. You can also do a "combo" which is sandwich soft drink chips. Unfortunately they had only doritos chili and cheese which ofc aren't vegan. I asked the waiter to remove it from my order. The environment is so relaxing.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Good prices

Cons: The waiter who served us was a bit pissed off

111artsgallery

Points +1160

Vegan
06 Sep 2022

Cayan options

Nice location to museum contemporary art and had great lunch and Cuban cofeee

Pros: Lots options , Staff helpful , Fast friendly

sammas

Points +24

Vegan
17 Jul 2022

variety of vegan sandwiches

i love the el huevon but you can’t go wrong with any of the vegan sandwiches.

Ageorge06

Points +110

Vegan
22 May 2022

Yum!

I had the vegan mixto special and it was very yummy, but a little salty. The plantains were the best part!

fullmoonplantfood

Points +161

Vegan
15 Apr 2022

Soooo good

Great variety of options and super tasty

fvrests

Points +110

Vegan
16 Mar 2022

great ambience & options

the full vegan menu was a luxury. mixto vegano was delicious with a generous portion size (and leftovers)! great wholesome meal to fill up without feeling greasy or unhealthy. they use Beyond Meat but the seasoning & preparation makes it unique. the restaurant felt cozy and welcoming and staff helped choose wonderful coffee and meal options. definitely worth the trip!

Mrodmh

Points +44

Herbivore
03 Sep 2021

Omg, we were sooooo happy

Such a wonderful vegan menu. Best meal we had while in Chicago. I’d eat here so often if I lived here. No real vegan options where I’m from. I’m not really “vegan,” I’m whole-food plant based and cook almost every day when not traveling. This was so good. My hubby and I were both so very pleased to find this place, thanks to HAPPY COW!!!!!

Pros: Great and knowledgeable staff.

egoesvegan

Points +65

Vegan
18 Jul 2021

Amazing restaurant with separate vegan menu!

My omnivore family and I went to Cafecito hoping it would be a place everyone could find delicious options. It did not disappoint! Our dinner was fantastic and the price was very reasonable. Authentic and unique, with a cozy, trendy, and fun layout. There’s a cafe in front, but don’t be fooled! There’s ample booth and table seating in the back with a nice bar. Will definitely be back!

Pros: Separate vegan menu ⭐️, Authentic tasting food ⭐️, Great vibe ⭐️

happycowgirl

Points +5684

Vegan
29 May 2021

Cuban coffee + vegan eats = heaven

Four locations in Chicago: two in The Loop at Wells & Wabash. South Loop at 26 East Congress Pkwy. Gold Coast (main) location at 215 E. Chestnut. And Lincoln Park at 411 W Fullerton (walk to the North Pond nature sanctuary after for a beautiful stroll).

The Chestnut location is small and narrow with a few booths along the side and some high top tables and a full bar in back.

ASK FOR PAPER MENUS. Scanning QR codes for menus forces tech dependence please make the connection how long term this leads to loss of human rights, privacy and freedom. Always ask for paper menus.

Cuban coffee is awesome here. If you want a latte, soy milk is not on the menu but ask for soy they have it and can do a cuban soy latte.

The maduro and tostone plantains are fabulous!

Awesome vegan items! My favorites:

Vegan Pan con Bistec - it's Beyond meat, onions, tomatoes, shoestring potatoes, lettuce & mojo.

Sabor Impossible - Beyond meat, vegan cheese, spinach, onions, pickles, tomatoes & vegan chipotle aioli.

They have a Vegan Provoletta with vegan cheese, roasted red peppers & chimichurri.

And Mixto Vegano with Beyond meat, white rice, black beans, yucca, parsley, tomatoes & chimichurri. Also they have have amazing specialty salads.


Updated from previous review on 2020-08-24




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