The coffee here is rich and flavorful. Their latte is smooth and perfectly balanced. The sandwich is fresh and tasty too. Cozy place to relax and enjoy.
Anthony Leonard
Walking into Prequel Café feels like entering a space that respects time. The décor is minimalist yet warm concrete floors, soft lighting, and organized seating that naturally promotes a slower pace. Their pour‑over is delicate and surprisingly flavorful clean, crisp, and a reminder that a simple cup can still feel intentional. It’s a place inviting enough for conversation and focused enough for solo moments without ever feeling busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lali Lara
Ordered the Lavender Rose Matcha, and the breakfast sandwich without meat — YUM! Best matcha latte I have had in a while.. Only con: they don’t take cash.
Food: 5
Service: 5
julia shklovskaya
If this coffee shop isn’t pure joy, I don’t know what is! The drinks and snacks are high quality and the atmosphere and music are on point. The people who work here are awesome 😎 but
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate V.
No straws!
Denis Matsiura
Vanilla latte is simply the best coffee I’ve tried in different places and countries. The staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anabel Ramos
Great Coffee options. Excellent service and atmosphere. I have not tried food yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kelly M
Tried the chai, dirty matcha, and cappuccino. They were all very good and we came back the next day! I also read for a while and they did not seem to mind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Ari Shokri
Their breakfast options are under-advertised. Their egg sandwiches are some of the best I’ve tried in Chicago and their Bagels might be the best you can get outside of NYC.
The staff are exhibiting the perfect combination of friendly, courteous, and professional.
Their coffee beans and barista skills are impeccable. I wish they had better tea options and they had better (non-latte matcha - hand whisked?)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel Sandwich
Gaojoua Ly Ka So
An adorable and quaint coffee shop. The space is clean and welcoming. Service was outstanding. The chai was just perfectly spiced. I regret not getting a pastry, but their drinks were on point.
Vibe is vibing. Very friendly staff right from the start. And very helpful with their menu. I got the lavender rose matcha and some baked good. Sooooo yummy. We actually stayed a while and really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
chayda m
Super friendly staff, and quality food! I love the atmosphere :)
My favorite place in the city to get a good matcha! The seasonal drinks are always incredible! I love the decor and plants in here too. Nothing but ♥️♥️♥️ for prequel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ana rodriguez
Prequel Cafe is a must visit if you’re in Chicago!! From the friendly staff, retro-feel atmosphere, amazing food and coffee, it is an experience you won’t want to miss. I recommend the honey cinnamon latte and the pastrami breakfast sandwich!!
The coffee here is rich and flavorful. Their latte is smooth and perfectly balanced. The sandwich is fresh and tasty too. Cozy place to relax and enjoy.
Walking into Prequel Café feels like entering a space that respects time. The décor is minimalist yet warm concrete floors, soft lighting, and organized seating that naturally promotes a slower pace. Their pour‑over is delicate and surprisingly flavorful clean, crisp, and a reminder that a simple cup can still feel intentional. It’s a place inviting enough for conversation and focused enough for solo moments without ever feeling busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ordered the Lavender Rose Matcha, and the breakfast sandwich without meat — YUM! Best matcha latte I have had in a while.. Only con: they don’t take cash.
Food: 5
Service: 5
If this coffee shop isn’t pure joy, I don’t know what is! The drinks and snacks are high quality and the atmosphere and music are on point. The people who work here are awesome 😎 but
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No straws!
Vanilla latte is simply the best coffee I’ve tried in different places and countries. The staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Coffee options. Excellent service and atmosphere. I have not tried food yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tried the chai, dirty matcha, and cappuccino. They were all very good and we came back the next day! I also read for a while and they did not seem to mind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Their breakfast options are under-advertised. Their egg sandwiches are some of the best I’ve tried in Chicago and their Bagels might be the best you can get outside of NYC.
The staff are exhibiting the perfect combination of friendly, courteous, and professional.
Their coffee beans and barista skills are impeccable. I wish they had better tea options and they had better (non-latte matcha - hand whisked?)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel Sandwich
An adorable and quaint coffee shop. The space is clean and welcoming. Service was outstanding. The chai was just perfectly spiced. I regret not getting a pastry, but their drinks were on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Vibe is vibing. Very friendly staff right from the start. And very helpful with their menu. I got the lavender rose matcha and some baked good. Sooooo yummy. We actually stayed a while and really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly staff, and quality food!
I love the atmosphere :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, Bagel Sandwich
Great coffee kind staff
My favorite place in the city to get a good matcha! The seasonal drinks are always incredible! I love the decor and plants in here too. Nothing but ♥️♥️♥️ for prequel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prequel Cafe is a must visit if you’re in Chicago!! From the friendly staff, retro-feel atmosphere, amazing food and coffee, it is an experience you won’t want to miss. I recommend the honey cinnamon latte and the pastrami breakfast sandwich!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Breakfast Sandwiches
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