My favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood! Family-run and the sweetest people. They make delicious food, coffee, and pastries. In warmer months, there is a patio, which is great because the inside fills up fast. I recommend Esencia whenever I'm meeting people for coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly McGarry
I went here with a friend for the first time over the weekend. Great vibes in the establishment. Friendly staff and patrons. My friend got the pesto eggs and I got the breakfast wrap. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mahmoud Lotfi
In the heart ❤️ of Lakeview there lies a gem ? ? ! I have been come here since 2015 with my wife and must say they’re the best breakfast/lunch spot in Lakeview. Here are some photos of my last visit! I love their coffee with cinnamon wow great touch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles, Whole Wheat Pancakes, Rice and Beans
Rob O'Doherty
Love this place so much. It's so quaint, with delicious food and friendly service.On weekdays they do lunch and their Cuban is to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqueline M.
Love the lemon ricotta pancakes. Fast and easy pickup at their cute little pickup window
BradleyJStein
I had the chilaquiles with salsa verde. It was excellent. I also had a decaf cafe con leche, which was warm, sweet, and very good. I would come back again.
Gretchen D.
Delicious Mexican breakfasts. I really enjoyed the chilaquiles. Service was good Great neighborhood spot.
Colin Jameson
Absolutely a Hidden Gem in Lakeview. Very small, quaint, with delicious food, and on of the only places to carry Caffe Umbria espresso!A must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Falvo
The food was great! I showed up 30 minutes before close and they were still very kind and between me and the waiter we made sure I was out of there in 30.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele Dinman
We really enjoyed our breakfast at Esencia Urban Kitchen. The chilaquiles, morning wrap, and lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious and the coffee had a slight cinnamon flavor that was wonderful. We can’t wait to visit again.
This is a staple breakfast spot we've been coming to for years. The French toast is the best I've ever had and the lavender latte is amazing! It's always a treat coming here.Service can be a little slow so if you're in a hurry this is not the place to go if you want to dine in. It is understandable though because of the small kitchen, and I'm sure all of the employees are working as efficiently as possible with the resources they have.Inside is small- if you have a stroller you will need to fold it up or leave it outside. Outside patio is great but yellow jackets can be vultures on warm days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles, French Toast, Breakfast Tacos, Chorizo Hash
Courtney K.
This spot for a breakfast was awesome! We had the breakfast poblano and the egg wrap and it was amazing! The service was super great and we loved our waitress. The vibe is fun and cute. Very chill but the food was awesome! Stop by!
Olivia O.
Breakfast was so good that even cracking my head open on this outlet couldn't ruin my morning! We got the ricotta pancakes and the chorizo torta RIP to my head but this place is the best!
J H.
SO GOOD! Showed up with a pup on a Saturday morning. Seated quickly on the patio, which had a nice breeze and wasn't overcrowded. I had the chorizo hash. Arguably the best I've ever had. Not only was the hash itself exceptional but it also came with a small salad in the bowl that complemented the hash very well. You get a choice of either tortillas or toast, and I'm glad I opted for the toast--it came with a jam that was so good I was licking it off my knife and asking for more. Overall, great experience. Will definitely be back!
Peter Thornton
Unintentionally walked in half an hour before they closed. I didn't know until they started closing their patio section. The service was still pretty good and the chilaquiles and horchata were both very good. Would definitely go again.
My favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood! Family-run and the sweetest people. They make delicious food, coffee, and pastries. In warmer months, there is a patio, which is great because the inside fills up fast. I recommend Esencia whenever I'm meeting people for coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here with a friend for the first time over the weekend. Great vibes in the establishment. Friendly staff and patrons. My friend got the pesto eggs and I got the breakfast wrap. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In the heart ❤️ of Lakeview there lies a gem ? ? ! I have been come here since 2015 with my wife and must say they’re the best breakfast/lunch spot in Lakeview. Here are some photos of my last visit! I love their coffee with cinnamon wow great touch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles, Whole Wheat Pancakes, Rice and Beans
Love this place so much. It's so quaint, with delicious food and friendly service.On weekdays they do lunch and their Cuban is to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the lemon ricotta pancakes. Fast and easy pickup at their cute little pickup window
I had the chilaquiles with salsa verde. It was excellent. I also had a decaf cafe con leche, which was warm, sweet, and very good. I would come back again.
Delicious Mexican breakfasts. I really enjoyed the chilaquiles. Service was good Great neighborhood spot.
Absolutely a Hidden Gem in Lakeview. Very small, quaint, with delicious food, and on of the only places to carry Caffe Umbria espresso!A must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great! I showed up 30 minutes before close and they were still very kind and between me and the waiter we made sure I was out of there in 30.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed our breakfast at Esencia Urban Kitchen. The chilaquiles, morning wrap, and lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious and the coffee had a slight cinnamon flavor that was wonderful. We can’t wait to visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This is a staple breakfast spot we've been coming to for years. The French toast is the best I've ever had and the lavender latte is amazing! It's always a treat coming here.Service can be a little slow so if you're in a hurry this is not the place to go if you want to dine in. It is understandable though because of the small kitchen, and I'm sure all of the employees are working as efficiently as possible with the resources they have.Inside is small- if you have a stroller you will need to fold it up or leave it outside. Outside patio is great but yellow jackets can be vultures on warm days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles, French Toast, Breakfast Tacos, Chorizo Hash
This spot for a breakfast was awesome! We had the breakfast poblano and the egg wrap and it was amazing! The service was super great and we loved our waitress. The vibe is fun and cute. Very chill but the food was awesome! Stop by!
Breakfast was so good that even cracking my head open on this outlet couldn't ruin my morning! We got the ricotta pancakes and the chorizo torta RIP to my head but this place is the best!
SO GOOD! Showed up with a pup on a Saturday morning. Seated quickly on the patio, which had a nice breeze and wasn't overcrowded. I had the chorizo hash. Arguably the best I've ever had. Not only was the hash itself exceptional but it also came with a small salad in the bowl that complemented the hash very well. You get a choice of either tortillas or toast, and I'm glad I opted for the toast--it came with a jam that was so good I was licking it off my knife and asking for more. Overall, great experience. Will definitely be back!
Unintentionally walked in half an hour before they closed. I didn't know until they started closing their patio section. The service was still pretty good and the chilaquiles and horchata were both very good. Would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles