I go there there all the time the food is great! The ultimate club is so fire! The people are always so friendly! A spot you need to check out.
Michael D.
Grabbed an italian sandwich from here a month or two ago. I'm not quite sure they even expect to have customers. First off - the owner claimed to not know how to use the point of sale system. How is that possible? The sandwich itself was not very good. It looks like they had some meats just laying around; no real system for making anything. When this used to be cafe vienna, it was packed almost all the time. Now, not a customer to be found. I have two ideas, either a) they are really bad at running a restaurant, or b) they don't actually need customers. I'll let you decide. But seriously, stay away.
Renuka S.
A little pricey for the dishes but simply put a sweet little lunch spot offering humble pastas salads and coffee
Desiree M.
The Greek salad with chicken.... just delish! I've also had some breakfast and sandwiches. All get a thumbs up
Sharon K.
Really went downhill with new owner who eliminated most of their great established bakery items . First time I ever remember not having paczki on Fat Tuesday. The selection wasn't huge but what they had was great and the place was always packed with repeat customers picking up orders at 6am or so. Still offer a few Cafe Vienna mainstays like the breakfast croissant but even that no longer comes on a pretzel croissant. Some nice brunch items but the rest of the menu reads like a fast food restaurant. Even during the pandemic loyal customers and employees kept it afloat..Too bad because Cafe Vienna really had a quiet charm about it.
Claire S.
We wanted to try the breakfast here as we were long time fans of Vienna Cafe. It was delicious! The menu still offers same great specials and fresh breads. Will definitely go back. So happy it is open for our neighborhood.
Marth M.
Dolce Kitchen has two of the best things I have ever eaten in their categories: 1) Their Top of the Morning Muffins are phenomenal, a tasty concoction of bran (and maybe other) grains, bits of fruit, and a crunchy crust with a sprinkling of sugar bits. And 2) their Home Made Italian Beef sandwich, which I finally tried a couple days ago. I love Italian beef, am very picky about them, and didn't think a bakery specialist would have a very good one. But it was at the top of their menu, so I said OK I'll try it. Incredible flavor; one of the best Italian beefs I have ever had. Perfection. I'm a regular for the TOTM muffin, and now I'm going to be a regular for their HMIB sandwich. Should have tried it earlier.
Romana Y.
Took me years to finally get around to reviewing this backyard spot. Eggs and potato hash- 4 Potato pancakes- 4 In-house Hot Chocolate: 4 German Applestreudal: 5! Pretzel croissant sandwich with eggs/peppers: 4 Fruit bowl: 4 Lattes: 4 Service/setting: 4
JOHN F.
I asked how much longer the coffee to go would be after 20 minutes and they acted like I inconveniencing them. Hate to give bad reviews nowadays but sometimes you're not left much of a choice.
Kammy Windy Town W.
Great apphelsteudel.It's fresh, Apple filling was juicy and not too sweet.Remind me of those I ate whilst my trip in Austria several years ago.Staff lady was nice and kind.
Food was good nothing special, not sure I would return here. Service was awful the day my friend and I went in. She ordered a bagel, and had to go ask for it, after waiting around for 15 minutes. Asked for it to be toasted was given it cold and with butter, after asking for jam and not butter because she's vegan. Server didn't pay attention at all. Overall a mess and not a nice dining experience.
roseb830
My friend and I were looking for an outdoor breakfast spot with COVID distancing and stopped by Dolce Lifestyle Cafe. (It was formerly the Cafe Vienna). We were very surprised by the quality of the food and coffee. I had the vegetarian omelet with spinach, I have never had such delicious and abundant serving of goat cheese in an omelet. But what we both loved were the hash browns. We gobbled them up and stopped people in the street pointing them to the cafe. They also serve baked goods. Definitely found a new favorite!
Falon B.
A good small cafe with nice portion sizes. A little pricey but worth the food. Would go again. Also very nice staff!
Brian John Cronin
I was sad to see Cafe Vienna go, but those feelings were quickly assuaged with the hospitality and quality that the new owners of this baked goods and breakfast stop demonstrated. IMO the best place in Lincoln Park for a great, casual breakfast! I’ve all the confidence that the hostess, Susan, and the Dolce team will continue Vienna’s legacy of cafe excellence.10/10, absolutely recommend
Noor A.
I visited from out of town and I loved this place! The food was great, the environment and staff were both welcoming, the coffee was good, and I have nothing to complain aboout! Absolutely loved it... if I were a local i'd be in here all the time. Perfect start to my morning
I go there there all the time the food is great! The ultimate club is so fire! The people are always so friendly! A spot you need to check out.
Grabbed an italian sandwich from here a month or two ago. I'm not quite sure they even expect to have customers. First off - the owner claimed to not know how to use the point of sale system. How is that possible? The sandwich itself was not very good. It looks like they had some meats just laying around; no real system for making anything. When this used to be cafe vienna, it was packed almost all the time. Now, not a customer to be found. I have two ideas, either a) they are really bad at running a restaurant, or b) they don't actually need customers. I'll let you decide. But seriously, stay away.
A little pricey for the dishes but simply put a sweet little lunch spot offering humble pastas salads and coffee
The Greek salad with chicken.... just delish! I've also had some breakfast and sandwiches. All get a thumbs up
Really went downhill with new owner who eliminated most of their great established bakery items . First time I ever remember not having paczki on Fat Tuesday. The selection wasn't huge but what they had was great and the place was always packed with repeat customers picking up orders at 6am or so. Still offer a few Cafe Vienna mainstays like the breakfast croissant but even that no longer comes on a pretzel croissant. Some nice brunch items but the rest of the menu reads like a fast food restaurant. Even during the pandemic loyal customers and employees kept it afloat..Too bad because Cafe Vienna really had a quiet charm about it.
We wanted to try the breakfast here as we were long time fans of Vienna Cafe. It was delicious! The menu still offers same great specials and fresh breads. Will definitely go back. So happy it is open for our neighborhood.
Dolce Kitchen has two of the best things I have ever eaten in their categories: 1) Their Top of the Morning Muffins are phenomenal, a tasty concoction of bran (and maybe other) grains, bits of fruit, and a crunchy crust with a sprinkling of sugar bits. And 2) their Home Made Italian Beef sandwich, which I finally tried a couple days ago. I love Italian beef, am very picky about them, and didn't think a bakery specialist would have a very good one. But it was at the top of their menu, so I said OK I'll try it. Incredible flavor; one of the best Italian beefs I have ever had. Perfection. I'm a regular for the TOTM muffin, and now I'm going to be a regular for their HMIB sandwich. Should have tried it earlier.
Took me years to finally get around to reviewing this backyard spot. Eggs and potato hash- 4 Potato pancakes- 4 In-house Hot Chocolate: 4 German Applestreudal: 5! Pretzel croissant sandwich with eggs/peppers: 4 Fruit bowl: 4 Lattes: 4 Service/setting: 4
I asked how much longer the coffee to go would be after 20 minutes and they acted like I inconveniencing them. Hate to give bad reviews nowadays but sometimes you're not left much of a choice.
Great apphelsteudel.It's fresh, Apple filling was juicy and not too sweet.Remind me of those I ate whilst my trip in Austria several years ago.Staff lady was nice and kind.
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Food was good nothing special, not sure I would return here. Service was awful the day my friend and I went in. She ordered a bagel, and had to go ask for it, after waiting around for 15 minutes. Asked for it to be toasted was given it cold and with butter, after asking for jam and not butter because she's vegan. Server didn't pay attention at all. Overall a mess and not a nice dining experience.
My friend and I were looking for an outdoor breakfast spot with COVID distancing and stopped by Dolce Lifestyle Cafe. (It was formerly the Cafe Vienna). We were very surprised by the quality of the food and coffee. I had the vegetarian omelet with spinach, I have never had such delicious and abundant serving of goat cheese in an omelet. But what we both loved were the hash browns. We gobbled them up and stopped people in the street pointing them to the cafe. They also serve baked goods. Definitely found a new favorite!
A good small cafe with nice portion sizes. A little pricey but worth the food. Would go again. Also very nice staff!
I was sad to see Cafe Vienna go, but those feelings were quickly assuaged with the hospitality and quality that the new owners of this baked goods and breakfast stop demonstrated. IMO the best place in Lincoln Park for a great, casual breakfast! I’ve all the confidence that the hostess, Susan, and the Dolce team will continue Vienna’s legacy of cafe excellence.10/10, absolutely recommend
I visited from out of town and I loved this place! The food was great, the environment and staff were both welcoming, the coffee was good, and I have nothing to complain aboout! Absolutely loved it... if I were a local i'd be in here all the time. Perfect start to my morning