About
Cafecito, a Cuban restaurant, cafe, and sandwich shop in Chicago, Illinois, provides an ideal atmosphere for guests to experience the flavorful Cuban cuisine. With a wide variety of menu options, from traditional Cuban dishes to more modern fare, Cafecito is sure to have something to please everyone. The unique and cozy atmosphere is perfect for a night out with friends or a family dinner. The friendly staff make sure that each customer is thoroughly pleased with their dining experience at Cafecito.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom- Wifi Available
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
When visiting Cafecito in Chicago, Illinois, you must try their signature Cubano sandwich, with its perfectly balanced flavors of citrus-marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles. Another must-try is the Ropa Vieja, a traditional Cuban stew of shredded beef in tomato sauce. If you're a vegetarian, don't miss out on the Vegetariano sandwich, which is packed full of tender grilled vegetables and tangy goat cheese. Lastly, satiate your sweet tooth with the creamy, rich Flan de Queso for dessert.
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The Ropa Viejo breakfast platter was amazing for the money. The mest was well seasoned byt the eggs are over fried. The chipotle mayo which you can add to your order at no extra cost was amazing. In contrast, the Mary y Tierra sandwich was a rip off. I ordered online. The food was ready earlier than expected. I walked up and they immediately gave me my takeout order. They have a decent restroom. The place looked busy with a long line for ordering at the counter. The location was easy to find. Although my husband had to circle around the block till I got out.
Food was soo good. We got the ropa vieja pressed sandwich and tuna pressed sandwich. Both had generous portions of meat/tuna inside the sandwich and we were full after just that. Both sandwiches were very flavorful too! They also have a vegan menu with several options. Edit: came back the next day for breakfast and had the egg and cheese pressed sandwich. Sooo good and generous with the egg portions. Had to get another cafe con Leche - LOVED IT. Vegetarian options: They have a vegan menu with several options which was great to see.
As I'm preparing to leave Chicago in a couple of hours, I had to get packed and ready to check out of the Ida B. Wells Hostel (I highly recommend) and found myself with no time to venture out on a specifically "Vegan" quest for breakfast. As is the case with most hostels I've stayed at, they do offer free breakfast, but the Vegan offerings are practically nonexistent, with only doughy bagels and jelly, or granola/cereal with no plant-based milk offered. I prefer to eat nothing. Nevertheless, there happens to be a wonderful café immediately adjacent to the hostel - Cafecito! And they have "Vegan Specialties" and I've made a point of uploading a photo of that portion of the menu here, as I literally wolfed down the Vegan Pan con Bistec I ordered, along with a large coffee (their coffee is da' bomb!) And the woman who took my order made me my coffee fresh and graciously added the two packets of organic stevia, that I always carry with me on trips, along with the soy milk that offer as wel
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |