What an amazing time! The Breakfast Pie (Louisiana Hand Pie) was absolutely delicious, and their Matcha was the perfect accompaniment. The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming - I felt right at home! The decor, with its New Orleans vibes and charming masks, creates such a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Loved every moment of my visit!
Teri G.
Cute little cafe with New Orleans inspired menu and decor. It's the type of place you order at the counter. Food was tasty.
Ashley M.
What a wonderful little place! Arrived in desperation for caffeine and stayed longer than I expected. I tried the tiramisu latte (it's a special) which was really good. I was recommended to try the shrimp po'boy and a choice of a side (I chose the fries--a great choice!) and that was pretty good. Of course I had to try the beignets as well which were thick and filling with lots of powdered sugar mmm! The service was really one of the best parts of the experience. I love a New Orleans vibe. Along with the WiFi of course. I'd go back for sure.
Tom G.
I tried the new "Junebug" on Milwaukee Ave. Everything was top-notch, the food, ambiance, and staff. I wanted to order the "Biscuits & Gravy" but they were out so I went with the Meat Pir and a cup of Gumbo and good coffee. The Meat Pie was cooked perfectly nice and crispy with a delicious filling with just the right spices and heat. The Gumbo was good with just the right amount of spices. The people are very nice and helpful with the menu items, T will go back and try something new. They close at 3 PM except on Saturday.
Erin S.
The food at Junebug is amazing. My personal go to is the poutine which has incredible well-rounded flavor. It's also a very filling meal. Service is great, everyone is kind and helpful. Ambiance is very hole in the wall cafe, so not going to be something you feel the need to put on social media but who actually cares when the food is that incredible.
Stephen F.
I love this place! Their gumbo soup is one of the best things you can eat in the neighborhood, delicious, just the right amount of spice and consistent. The beignets are terrific and they have a great selection of sandwiches. New location is super nice. East street parking.
Mari Ann C.
We stopped in before my friend was heading down to NOLA for Mardi Gras. The small interior is comfortable and clean. My red beans and rice lacked the usual gravy but the rémoulade that came with it was fine. My friend's shrimp po' boy was not great and gumbo was tasty but from other reviews I guess the thing to get here are the meat pies aka empanadas. Did not try the beignets, since I live in the neighborhood I'll come back for those. I'm glad to have it in the area with all the commercial development going on in PP.
Michelle O.
Food is good but they never abide by the hours they post. Drove there from far several times with my daughters who wanted beignets. Went at 4:30 on a Friday where their hours show 6pm. Doors were locked. Had two unhappy children. Do better Junebug!
Osvaldo Valdes
Great little spot to pick up a bite, a coffee, and read/study/ or work for a bit. The food was delicious but a bit on the smaller side for my taste. Nothing to hold me back from visiting again. I definitely recommend if you are in the area. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beignets Meat Pies & Gumbo
Kyle Kasabuske
Don't go to a business that doesn't pay their employees. This business owes literally every employee money and is refusing to pay them because of their own finical problems. What a joke of a business and I used to think the food was decent... Also the owners the project their anger towards employees making $16 an hour. This is completely unacceptable.
Such good food! Had the gumbo, Chicago Cajun po’boy and the beignets! All so yum!Wheelchair accessibility: Was super accessible for me to bring my mom. We both had such a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Beignets, Gumbo
Zoe B.
After coming back from a recent trip to New Orleans, we were craving beignets and decided to give Junebug Cafe a try. We wanted to love this place, but unfortunately the beignets fell short for us. Thankfully, the rest of the food was good and worth the trip out to Portage Park. The person who took our order was very kind and patient. The service was above and beyond, and it's obvious that they take pride in their food. Inside the restaurant, there are also multiple tables available to eat in, the decor is very nice and matches the vibe of the space. Like I said, the beignets were probably our least favorite thing we ate. They were large and covered in powdered sugar, but the actual beignet resembled more like bread. It even tasted a bit like sourdough and was just a bit too dense for us. While we wouldn't get this again, we'd definitely get the other items we ordered again. The meat pie was really good. The exterior was fried and crunchy, while the inside was meaty and flavorful. It was also very moist. The sauce compliments the flavors of the meat pie, and I also recommend trying it with the Louisiana Crystal that they have on the tables. The two drinks we got, lavender lemonade and iced cafe au lait, were really good. The lemonade was tart, sweet, and had a clear lavender flavor. The cafe au lait was strong, sweet, and creamy. We loved the drinks. I'd definitely come back to Junebug Cafe for the drinks and to try their other menu items. In the future, I'm looking forward to trying the biscuits, poboys, and gumbo.
Nicki C.
Neighborhood gem!!! I love junebug, although they moved a few more blocks from me, but I'll take the extra steps lol New space is very nice! Cozy and intimate but a lot of space for privacy. Service is quick and friendly! Meat pies are tasty, gumbo is super comforting, beignets are a fluffy sweet pillows for your sweet tooth. I need to go back and try the new items like the debris poboy. I loved the debris back in NOLA! Fav seasonal latte was the tiramisu!
Rosie M.
The gumbo is on point, I get mine with the rice in the side - delicious! Every time the ladies are friendly and welcoming super helpful and happy. I really enjoy come by the cafe and grabbing my food to-go or hanging out. I haven't been to the new spot but the Irving park location was amazing!
David W.
Best fresh beignets in the City. This newer location also has great ambience. Worth a trip.
What an amazing time! The Breakfast Pie (Louisiana Hand Pie) was absolutely delicious, and their Matcha was the perfect accompaniment. The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming - I felt right at home! The decor, with its New Orleans vibes and charming masks, creates such a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Loved every moment of my visit!
Cute little cafe with New Orleans inspired menu and decor. It's the type of place you order at the counter. Food was tasty.
What a wonderful little place! Arrived in desperation for caffeine and stayed longer than I expected. I tried the tiramisu latte (it's a special) which was really good. I was recommended to try the shrimp po'boy and a choice of a side (I chose the fries--a great choice!) and that was pretty good. Of course I had to try the beignets as well which were thick and filling with lots of powdered sugar mmm! The service was really one of the best parts of the experience. I love a New Orleans vibe. Along with the WiFi of course. I'd go back for sure.
I tried the new "Junebug" on Milwaukee Ave. Everything was top-notch, the food, ambiance, and staff. I wanted to order the "Biscuits & Gravy" but they were out so I went with the Meat Pir and a cup of Gumbo and good coffee. The Meat Pie was cooked perfectly nice and crispy with a delicious filling with just the right spices and heat. The Gumbo was good with just the right amount of spices. The people are very nice and helpful with the menu items, T will go back and try something new. They close at 3 PM except on Saturday.
The food at Junebug is amazing. My personal go to is the poutine which has incredible well-rounded flavor. It's also a very filling meal. Service is great, everyone is kind and helpful. Ambiance is very hole in the wall cafe, so not going to be something you feel the need to put on social media but who actually cares when the food is that incredible.
I love this place! Their gumbo soup is one of the best things you can eat in the neighborhood, delicious, just the right amount of spice and consistent. The beignets are terrific and they have a great selection of sandwiches. New location is super nice. East street parking.
We stopped in before my friend was heading down to NOLA for Mardi Gras. The small interior is comfortable and clean. My red beans and rice lacked the usual gravy but the rémoulade that came with it was fine. My friend's shrimp po' boy was not great and gumbo was tasty but from other reviews I guess the thing to get here are the meat pies aka empanadas. Did not try the beignets, since I live in the neighborhood I'll come back for those. I'm glad to have it in the area with all the commercial development going on in PP.
Food is good but they never abide by the hours they post. Drove there from far several times with my daughters who wanted beignets. Went at 4:30 on a Friday where their hours show 6pm. Doors were locked. Had two unhappy children. Do better Junebug!
Great little spot to pick up a bite, a coffee, and read/study/ or work for a bit. The food was delicious but a bit on the smaller side for my taste. Nothing to hold me back from visiting again. I definitely recommend if you are in the area. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beignets Meat Pies & Gumbo
Don't go to a business that doesn't pay their employees. This business owes literally every employee money and is refusing to pay them because of their own finical problems. What a joke of a business and I used to think the food was decent... Also the owners the project their anger towards employees making $16 an hour. This is completely unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Such good food! Had the gumbo, Chicago Cajun po’boy and the beignets! All so yum!Wheelchair accessibility: Was super accessible for me to bring my mom. We both had such a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Beignets, Gumbo
After coming back from a recent trip to New Orleans, we were craving beignets and decided to give Junebug Cafe a try. We wanted to love this place, but unfortunately the beignets fell short for us. Thankfully, the rest of the food was good and worth the trip out to Portage Park. The person who took our order was very kind and patient. The service was above and beyond, and it's obvious that they take pride in their food. Inside the restaurant, there are also multiple tables available to eat in, the decor is very nice and matches the vibe of the space. Like I said, the beignets were probably our least favorite thing we ate. They were large and covered in powdered sugar, but the actual beignet resembled more like bread. It even tasted a bit like sourdough and was just a bit too dense for us. While we wouldn't get this again, we'd definitely get the other items we ordered again. The meat pie was really good. The exterior was fried and crunchy, while the inside was meaty and flavorful. It was also very moist. The sauce compliments the flavors of the meat pie, and I also recommend trying it with the Louisiana Crystal that they have on the tables. The two drinks we got, lavender lemonade and iced cafe au lait, were really good. The lemonade was tart, sweet, and had a clear lavender flavor. The cafe au lait was strong, sweet, and creamy. We loved the drinks. I'd definitely come back to Junebug Cafe for the drinks and to try their other menu items. In the future, I'm looking forward to trying the biscuits, poboys, and gumbo.
Neighborhood gem!!! I love junebug, although they moved a few more blocks from me, but I'll take the extra steps lol New space is very nice! Cozy and intimate but a lot of space for privacy. Service is quick and friendly! Meat pies are tasty, gumbo is super comforting, beignets are a fluffy sweet pillows for your sweet tooth. I need to go back and try the new items like the debris poboy. I loved the debris back in NOLA! Fav seasonal latte was the tiramisu!
The gumbo is on point, I get mine with the rice in the side - delicious! Every time the ladies are friendly and welcoming super helpful and happy. I really enjoy come by the cafe and grabbing my food to-go or hanging out. I haven't been to the new spot but the Irving park location was amazing!
Best fresh beignets in the City. This newer location also has great ambience. Worth a trip.