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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32 Reviews
First Review by happycowgirl
BeanThereDownedThat
Points +279
Great food, but - Edit
Great food. However, the tip options they show you on the machine are based on the total, not the subtotal, which is shady. Also, all the plates are plastic, which are a microplastic risk, especially when you're griding metal forks and knives into them.
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soygirl
Points +369
yum - Edit
i enjoyed the vegan bisteak with black beans, plantains, and rice. super flavorful. iced café is good too. my omni bf enjoys eating here together! we order the same thing but mine is just veganized : )
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-15
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cns71
Points +217
Amazing breakfast option - Edit
Very large vegan menu and everything I’ve had has been delicious!
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MadelynOcaña
Points +640
INCREDIBLE - Edit
So freaking good!! ate here twice while in chicago 😮💨
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spacetag
Points +813
Great place for coffees and sandwiches - Edit
We got coffee and the Vegan Pan Con Bistec Sandwich. It was excellent. Would highly recommend. They have a Vegan Specialty section of the menu with different vegan sandwiches and plates.
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plant_blessed
Points +236
Maduros - Edit
Excellent maduros! I got the small size for takeout but I thought it was a really generous portion
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Egea
Points +301
Lugar acogedor en el centro de Chicago - Edit
Sitio perfecto para comer unos bocadillos veganos, ya que usan ingredientes de calidad y hay varias opciones.
Read morePros: El ambiente, Localización
Cons: Sabores poco arriesgados
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VeganFluency
Points +130
El huevon! - Edit
Staying at the Westin and Jim stepped out to grab takeout! He was there just before it opened so no waiting! El Huevon sandwich was so tasty! The chimmichuri gave it extra ‘sabor’! A great option for a quick and delicious vegan breakfast in the Gold Coast!
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Too right!!
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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
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rh14450
Points +48
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
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JamieHeis
Points +356
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 +701
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 +78
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 +179
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 +1832
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 +303
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 +2209
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 +96
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
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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
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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 +54
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
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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
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111artsgallery
Points +1361
Cayan options - Edit
Nice location to museum contemporary art and had great lunch and Cuban cofeee
Read morePros: Lots options , Staff helpful , Fast friendly
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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 +174
Yum! - Edit
I had the vegan mixto special and it was very yummy, but a little salty. The plantains were the best part!
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