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 +99
Decent food but a very long wait - Edit
Food was pretty good however we stood for 20 minutes waiting for the food. Lots of options for vegans.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good tasting food
Cons: Long wait times
Guest
rh14450
Points +36
Yummy vegan menu items - Edit
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.
Read moreIt 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
Guest
JamieHeis
Points +290
Nice Vegan Options - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-12
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Srincon
Points +574
Great vegan options - Edit
A whole vegan section!! I was so pleasantly surprised & happy to see so many options. I got (la playa) it truly did not disappoint!
Read morePros: So many options , Super friendly staff
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coloradomom
Points +66
Great vegan sandwiches and platters - Edit
They have their own vegan menu. It is downtown Chicago in nice area. Good prices for being downtown. Cute seating area.
Read morePros: Good vegan food, Decent price downtown Chicago, Separate vegan menu
Cons: None
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Vsweet
Points +153
Delicious and popular!! - Edit
Had a Cuban style avocado toast with mango, just egg and balsamic vinegar. Delightful combo
Read moreHubs had the vegan breakfast sandwich.
Both super content plus great service!
Pros: Atmospher, Service, Food
Guest
peteycards
Points +1821
Tons of vegan options! - Edit
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!
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Gazelk
Points +226
Great vegan Cuban food - Edit
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.
Read moreAlso, 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
Guest
AndreaLopez05
Points +98
Cuban vegan - Edit
Such a beautiful spot. They have several vegan options,they use beyond meat and just egg.
Read morePros: Number of vegan options, Price, Service
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Leo27
Points +1140
Poor service, food ok - Edit
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!
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Marcus73
Points +68
Cuba goes vegan! - Edit
Variety of vegan options and soy/almond milk for their fantastic coffee.
Read morePros: Delicious, freshly prepared food, Great coffee, Nice place
Cons: Portion size did not quite meet the price
Guest
barclayr
Points +26
A great dang sandwich - Edit
I've been twice and each time thought it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan stuff. Lots!
Cons: Some of the plantains were dry
Guest
thejeninaustin
Points +43
Oh damn this is sooo amazing - Edit
La playa sandwich. Good grief go here
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-09
Guest
joshuarensvis
Points +86
Great vegan options! - Edit
Great vegan sandwiches and very cozy atmosphere! Also affordable. Definitely recommend! 😁
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Burrito-Adventure
Points +37
Surprisingly outstanding! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Excellent flavor, Wonderful service
Guest
AnnachiaraSaccavino
Points +333
Delicious sandwiches - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good prices
Cons: The waiter who served us was a bit pissed off
Guest
111artsgallery
Points +1160
Cayan options - Edit
Nice location to museum contemporary art and had great lunch and Cuban cofeee
Read morePros: Lots options , Staff helpful , Fast friendly
Guest
sammas
Points +24
variety of vegan sandwiches - Edit
i love the el huevon but you can’t go wrong with any of the vegan sandwiches.
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Ageorge06
Points +110
Yum! - Edit
I had the vegan mixto special and it was very yummy, but a little salty. The plantains were the best part!
Read moreGuest
fullmoonplantfood
Points +161
Soooo good - Edit
Great variety of options and super tasty
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fvrests
Points +110
great ambience & options - Edit
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!
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Mrodmh
Points +44
Omg, we were sooooo happy - Edit
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!!!!!
Read morePros: Great and knowledgeable staff.
Guest
egoesvegan
Points +115
Amazing restaurant with separate vegan menu! - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu ⭐️, Authentic tasting food ⭐️, Great vibe ⭐️
Guest
happycowgirl
Points +5684
Cuban coffee + vegan eats = heaven - Edit
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).
Read moreThe 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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