Cafes near Calumet Park

“The host name Tony is a very nice young Man. His Customer Service is Excellent. He always go above and beyond to help his customers. Tony is a people person,and he is funny,meaning he keep you laughing. Whatever you ask him to do or get something he don't mind helping or getting what you need. I enjoy going to Penny's when Tony is working because he gets the job done when it comes down to his Customers. When need more people like him. I feel he deserves a raise.“

“Visited a friend/wfh for a week and went to this cafe which was a few blocks away. Had it been a lot further away, having tried it already, I would have still gone back every day for my morning coffee! I love everything about this place…the vibe, the nod to a history and niche-ish subject of yesteryear, the friendly staff, and the coffee itself was delicious. One of the owners was present twice I was there and was very friendly - I wanted to buy a shirt but they didn’t have my size and he looked in the back and made sure the size wasn’t available before I left. Anytime I’m in Chicago, I will be back and will be ordering a shirt online. 10000/10!!!!“

“A must try cafe with a great vibe; especially if you can sit on the patio.

The pecan pie is my favorite. The garlic chicken is excellent, and the chicken margherita on Dutch crunch is a must try. The chicken pesto on a French baguette is also fantastic.“

“Amazing food and great customer service“

“Friendly staff, great atmosphere and a treat for everyone. My husband and I love the Peach Matcha with Oat Milk.“

“Very clean and cute place. We tried some milkshakes, boba refreshers, iced coffee and mini pancakes and EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious!“

“Wow this place is gorgeous, I first walked in and thought I was transported to a different place, but I do have some bad things to say other than the good food, me and my friend had there crepes and they were delicious but not worth the 14 dollars for the pizza slice portion they gave us. The complaint I have was that the used all of the budget on the dining room but couldn’t afford to spruce up the restrooms. The floor in the bathrooms was cracking, the toilet was leaking, the door had to be slammed closed because it wasn’t on the hinges properly. The employee outside of the bathroom was also smoking indoors. Food was delish though!“

“The food is fire…period!!!“

“Wonderful space for black people looking to share their art or make friends. I was immediately welcomed and made to feel comfortable. They do require food purchase but it’s worth it, the quesadillas came with this unique mango salsa I loved.“

“I’ve seen this place in my neighborhood for quite some time and decided to try it out and I’m glad I did. Their sandwiches are absolutely delicious! And great value too. I definitely will recommend this place to friends and family :)“

“Yesterday I took the Sourdough Breadmaking Class with Chef George at The Ancestral Oven and I just pulled an amazing loaf of bread out of my home oven 24 hours later! Chef George provided all the necessary instruction and supplies - including a lively starter - for students to start their own sourdough journey at home. The class included hands-on experience feeding the starter, as well as folding and shaping the dough. I had a great time at the class and can't wait to return to try out the breakfast and lunch menu at The Ancestral Oven Bakery and Cafe.“

“I love their food and sandwiches everything is really good“

“Amber Rose 5 stars ⭐️ Actually ANY of these drinks are 5 star. 10/10 for customer service!! You simply can’t go wrong with anything within this store“

“My family and I found this cafe on google just looking for something to eat after going to the vehicle emissions testing center not too far away. It's right on the corner, very cute sign. Atmosphere was calm and welcoming. Brittany greeted us and helped us make our final decisions with expert input. She told us the food was good but MAANNNN was the food good! I had the chicken pesto panini and a matcha latte. You can really taste all the love they put into all the ingredients! Honestly the best money we've spent on food (going out) in a long time. My son couldn't put the chocolate chip coconut granola bar down...so good!“

“I had brunch here today with a friend, first time here. I had the corned beef benedict and not only was it the best corned beef I've ever had in my life, but the orange juice was amazing, the service was great, and the value was fabulous also! Will definitely be back and plan to possibly go once a week with friends! 10 out of 10 recommend!“

“The matcha isn’t high quality but it was a high quality matcha latte. I feel like you could only understand if you get one and try it lol. Super sour and bitter americanos. I want to try their food sometime bc I feel like the food is probably really great“

“This place is so beautiful, and my kids love the healthy options.“

“I placed an order to go. Was informed that there was a $3.00 to go charge and a gratuity would be added on the order cause it was over $100.00. After I checked the receipt, $18.35 was the gratuity. I thought it would be maybe $5.00. Very disappointed. Had I known this, I would have come into the restaurant and ate there had them provide me with service. I am a senior and that was definetly not right. I've already instructed my family not to get me gift card from Maple and Jam.“

“The service was good and so was the food.“

“Great chicken, sandwiches, and smoothies“

“Great food and fun at Darla's!“

“I absolutely love this place! very friendly, clean coffee shop!“

“The hospitality here is just as AMAZING as the popcorn and doughnuts!! 🙌🏽 I highly recommend u stop by and check them out!! U’ll Thank me later 💯😘“

“Great place! I can't say enough good things about Top Nutrition and the owners Tati and Jon; not only is the service top tier with them and Emily, but the quality of Top Nutrition is top-notch. That is my spot. If you haven't gone, you have to try it. You won't be disappointed.“

“I love to visit Pablo's on a Wednesday to support Patricia. She is a GREAT bartender. Her personality is the reason to patronize Pablo's. She's here on Wednesdays & Fridays. As Arnold would say, "I'll be back"“

“Came in for the first time today. Customer service top notch. Drinks were delicious! Also had the Oreo Nutella pancakes. So good!“

“Got the molletes and drip coffee. Great start to the day. Very comfortable leather seating. Great customer service. In the same space as the art center so you can get your desayunito and your arte together. If they had merch I would snap up a hoodie with that cute lil bull logo on it lol 🐂“

“I honestly thought this place was a coffee shop....but I guess in a way it really is. But it's a cozy mini casino. The vibe is really comfortable....and it's unique. The have cheap drinks....and free coffee, tea, and snacks. It's a must go.“

“Best tortas in Chicago!! And amazing paletas con membrillo“

“Great service and the food was 🔥... Definitely going back...“

“Young lady very nice“

“Amazing!!! Just loved the food.“

“Best espresso martinis in Oak Lawn. Excellent service, adorable decor, perfect spot to sip on a delicious drink, eat a wonderful appetizer, and catch up with friends.“

“Love their food, I’ve been going here for over ten yrs since I was in high school! BEST MAC AND CHEESE AROUND! Consistent results after all these yrs. I moved from the community and now I will take that travel for the best jerk food in the city!“

“Great place to grab a snack and treat! Highly recommended!“

“Love the coffee and breakfast sandwich options, have had lunch here a few times—all great experiences. Really like the grilled cheese. Chill/cozy vibe.“

“Tried BerryField Cafe for the first time. Solid breakfast spot. Prices are reasonable, the specials are CHEAP. Service was friendly and competent, and the food was good.

Frankly, I don't understand why breakfast places need to be as expensive as they are. There's no gourmet cooking going on, no gourmet recipes, and no gourmet skills necessary. Just throw the ingredients on a griddle and make sure you don't burn it.

So this place is perfect for me!“

“I thought this was a very unique and fun place where you can have a great time playing the Gambling Slots/games, and I really enjoyed the Bagel Dog I ate here too ? yummy! I am definitely going to give Gail ~Gale( I HOPE I GOT YOUR NAME SPELT RIGHT, THIS IS JOY I HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME NOW THAT I SAID MY NAME ♡!) she is the employee who was working on the night of my first time in this nice place. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND YOU COME HERE AND CHECK IT OUT AND LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT IT AND YOUR FAMILY TO. BRING YOUR WHOLE CREW HERE TO HAVE FUN AND EAT SOME GOOD FOOD PLUS SIGN UP TO WIN BIG PRIZES AS WELL.

Parking: There is a huge parking lot in front of the place. It's free to.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room for wheelchair access and the door is also wheelchair accessible.“

“The food is fire…period!!!“

“I enjoy coming to Sandy’s to play the slots.karna is so friendly and polite. Karna is always asking customers if they would like something to drink, always wiping down machines once you leave one to move on to another . I give Sandy’s a 10 good job“

“The people here are very hospitable and they offer a wide variety of complimentary of snacks and drinks and even offer alcoholic beverages for a small fee and it’s very relaxing if I could give this place more stars I would also they have rewards system that are superb“

“Honestly some of the best food I've eaten in a while. More than worth it. Everything was incredible.“

“To be completely honest, I thought this was a little coffee shop based on how it looked. I was working in the area and stopped by since I normally avoid big chain coffee shops like Starbucks. Little did I know, it ended up being a little gaming place haha.Nevertheless, the employee was extremely accommodating and served me coffee on the house. I felt bad for not playing, so I insisted that I'd pay for a small pizza at least. I was the only one in the morning until 3 people came in to play around 9am. Thankfully none of the slots were loud enough to be distracting and the music/lounge area was more than sufficient to sit down and get some work done. Interesting concept but everything is pretty affordable including beer so I may come back again. Only downside was that a lot of the food menu items were not available.“

“The staff is wonderful, they are so helpful especially the girl working days on the weekends. So is so nice and goes out of her way to make the time you spend there wonderful. There machines pay out pretty good too. Definitely worth a weekend starter place.“

“Ladies are nice/attentive. I have watched customers be rude to the staff before and not cool. One customer complained about the seat/machine being damp after being sanitized so lighten up and be be nice to the attendants they are just doing their job!“

“Maisha Oliver at Kabob-It station inside of the U of C Hutchinson Cafe has by far the best pineapple chicken kabob & salmon kabob ever. The meal was so flavorful and delicious. The mango habanero sauce was absolutely divine. You can tell the food is made with love. I also had some salad w/ lemon zest dressing that was pretty good as well. Try it for yourself you won’t be disappointed. My lunch was phenomenal today and I will be back.“