50 Best Cafes near Lyons

“I went for the very first time. Wow! this place is amazing. from the service to the food I am so impressed . I'm so glad I live close to this Hidden Gem that I found. Great Job! Highly recommend!“

“Wonderful gambling place the best too come and Gamble and also a great place to work for all the employees make you feel welcome when you come in I tell all my family and friends you all should to. Have a bless day🙏 😁✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨“

“Today, we hosted a couples shower at Stay and Play Cafe! It was beyond amazing! The owners, Yesenia and Jose were so easy and delightful to work with, the staff was attentive, recommending and teaching games to our guests of all ages, the food was delicious(cheesy eggs and quesitos were scrumptious), and the atmosphere was just perfect! I can't recommend this cafe enough. I look forward to having other functions here and/or coming with a group of friends. I can't wait to start spreading the word to family and friends. Thank you Jose and Yesenia for making our day so special! Anita G.“

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“First timers and now we will be regulars! The hospitality, atmosphere and fare were outstanding! From the knowledgeable staff, the welcoming management and the hostess that went WAY above and beyond to be sure my disabled husband was accommodated from when we booked our reservation to the end of our dining experience - we couldn’t have been more delighted! See you again soon, Lardon!“

“top tier espresso drinks, 80s style decor and baristas who act too cool for you pretty much summarizes this place. plenty of seating and great for people watching.

the ghostly trio is a perfect fall drink with a perfect balance of sweet, salty and savory“

“I have no doubt his place is going to be amazing.“

“Best coffee shop in IL, hands down. Pastries on point and rotate often. Espresso is always dialed in excellently. Been coming here since 2022 & never done me wrong, not once. Drew behind the bar has immaculate vibes among his other great baristas! Patio is a great spot too! Love the umbrellas!!!

Cocktails are bomb too, espresso martini & carajillo were awesome! HH from 3-6 has great beer choices!“

“Freshly roasted coffee beans- the roaster is visible in the back of the spacious serving area- with the roasting date printed on the box! I have previously purchased and enjoyed their 8oz offering and came back for the 5lb sack. Stop by to buy beans and to enjoy this spanking new, modern venue in one of Chicago's a post industrial settings. Cheers!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is an excellent in-premise elevator that can accommodate a full wheelchair or similar assisting devices. Kudos to Sputnik owners!“

“Get the lavender Hazel coffee iced , it will put you in a great mood for the rest of the day. This is a great place with a great mission“

“Nos encantó! Muy limpio y elegante, nos atendieron muy bien. La comida estaba muy rica!“

“What an opportunistic find. Don’t pass by the little green door !!“

“The coolest spot! I live in McKinley & we don’t have many coffee shops but, this is by far the best addition into our neighborhood. The owners of this spot don’t fail at making you feel at home. Will def be my new go to coffee shop ☕️“

“This cafe/restaurant is a must try. For some reason I had a hard time finding it because it looks like a house ? and when you step in you feel like you’re home and you can smell the delicious food.
The cafe is quiet, clean and service was excellent. I got their carmelleto and the wepa sandwich which was both so good ? I plan to come back when I’m in the area“

“Saw this place on TikTok. Did not disappoint! The fresh pasta is awesome and the paninis out of this world. Not to mention, large selection of fresh gelato was a plus.“

“Chose to come here because it’s a halfway point between my friend’s and I’s homes, and it was such a pleasant experience! The atmosphere was very nice and calm, the smells were divine, and the service was excellent! We got to chat with the owner for a second and she was absolutely darling! I had a strawberry matcha latte with brown sugar boba and I know in a week I’ll be craving it again. 10/10 will be coming back again!“

“A great latte from a unique shop!
Loved the vibes of the shop, definitely different from the usual typical cafe.
Only thing, I didn't realize the menu was on the counter as a laminated pamphlet until after I ordered. Not a huge deal but they do offer other drinks then the typicals which I might have tried had I known“

“What an opportunistic find. Don’t pass by the little green door !!“

“Stopped in this morning after reading about their homemade truffles! Place is SUPER cute. Service was informative and friendly. Truffles = delish!! Can't wait to catch a performance here soon!“

“The products and place are phenomenal! Such good vibes! Thank you to Nashwa, Trina and Joey! I highly recommend stopping in!!“

“food is ok but hire staff that at least acts like they wanna be there. they are horrible everytime we go in there. very rude to us everytime. and soooooo slow even when they have no other tables. horrible service everytime“

“Atmosphere is warm and inviting. The crepes are excellent! I had both savory and sweet and liked them both! They were wrapping up a crêpe cake for someone when we were there. It looked amazing! We will definitely be back! (Yes, the staff wear masks!)“

“Best toasted cheese ever. Also wonderful choice of sodas and Italian ices.“

“Xavier was very helpful and informative and friendly. I’ll definitely be back for Bingo!“

“4LW is one of the best cafes in the city for a picky coffee lover. They also have plenty of things to offer the casual coffee consumer. The baristas always stay calm under pressure which makes the experience really pleasant.

The only criticism I have is that some of their signatures are way too sweet. The Ube and Pandan Vanilla syrups, while delicious, have some of their notes drowned out by sweetness. I wish there was a half sweet option for these flavors.“

“Please is perfect in all aspects.“

“We ordered a cake for a birthday, and it was perfect. It was beautiful and delicious!“

“Yum. The food was fantastic.“

“Bright, open, comfortable space for people meeting up in pairs, groups, or working solo. Outlets available along walls under bench seating. Two bathrooms divide the front room from the more dim/ "cozier" room in the back, which offers additional seating in the form of larger, wider tables. Acoustics are decent for the size and height of the ceiling /open brick space. Ironically this cafe has a quiet ambience that makes it great for working on a laptop with headphones on without getting distracted by the typical loud, jarring sounds normally heard at smaller or more common cafes. Music is not too distracting or loud, and features a wide range of genres. I think the staff changed it up manually to mix it up every hour or so. It didn't sound too generic or predictable. Also, the staff here are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, sweet, and cheery, and made suggestions to customers while they ordered. I loved my cold brew and Lorraine Croissant which was heated up. The absolutely gorgeous and enviable "living wall" full of real plants ? at the front is an AWESOME use of vertical wall space. It is always great to see businesses using real plants. I also appreciate the subtle stylish additions like the pretty chandeliers and beautiful metal hand-created signage on the other walls. Metal chairs at the tables near the other side of the cafe are not that comfortable after awhile, but not terrible either. Bathrooms are accessible for all needs and there is a high chair near the bar if you need one for a kid. Parking is tricky as the lots in the front and back can fill up quickly at the start of the day/midday.

Wheelchair accessibility: Open space allows for wheelchair accessibility at tables, in bathrooms, and when ordering. Doors do not open automatically though.“

“Very delicious brunch. Inside is very cute. Good service. Will return and recommend to others“

“The cafe is awesome! Great people and always great service! They giving you the best they got and it’s at highest standards! You will not be disappointed!“

“I love love love this place. It’s a gem on the Westside of Chicago. I love their beverages (hot and cold), their sandwiches, their paninis, their friendliness! I love what BeeLove represents and what it offers the community.“

“Love this Place! Stop by 3-4 times a week to eat or get work down.“

“I love this place. I usually order delivery but it is reasonably priced and so good. We usually order the breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burrito. This is the first place I've had cafe con leche and it was so good. We order all the time.“

“excelente cafe chapaneco y sus tortas exquisitas!!“

“Went in for a coffee and came out with coffee and pastelito. It was delicious and Customer Service was amazing. Super friendly and did I say the pastelito was delicious.
I went in for a coffee and came out with coffee and a cake. Super delicious and the customer service was phenomenal. The boy and the girl are very attentive. I recommend it!“

“Deserves more than 5 stars! WONDERFUL experience each time I come here. Everything made from scratch. Not just pierogi ---Gelato, soups, empanadas, tamales, pizza pie (takes 50 mins to make from scratch and worth it!!) Premium Belgium chocolates, shakes, Coffee and most recent.....160 (yes one hundred and sixty) different premium teas from around the world!!.....and more to come! They also own the tea room and book store next to the cafe. Owners are THE BEST! Welcoming, personable and humorous. Dinning outside available and pups are welcome! You can tell they have a passion for the business. HIGHLY recommend! ENJOY!“

“I was impressed with their healthy menu items. Had the Kale salad and cup of chili to go. Their salad to go container was a small square clear plastic that at first glance looked too small with all of it's ingredients squished including the dressing and condiment cups inside. I'm not a big fan of placing condiments cups or packets into or top of my fresh clean food ingredients. I would definitely ask for condiments be bagged outside of salads for future. As for quality and taste. Their menu doesn't mention that all of their produce is organic so had to ask and I was told they use organic greens. Which is a big plus bc I try to avoid any salad greens, fruits and veggies that are high in pesticides. As far as taste, once I arrived home and opened the salad, I was pleasantly surprised that while packed it didn't seem like much, unpacked and once arranged, it was a good portion for the price. The kale and veggies in my salad were fresh and crisp. Their in house dressing was also very good with quality clean ingredients! The cup of chili was small but hearty and very flavorful. It's exactly how I would prepare my own and I was very impressed with how well seasoned it was and had just the right amount of a spicy kick as Chili should be:) I will be returning to try some of their other items. I was curious about their Snickerdoodle cookie but never tried them before so $8 for 2 cookies was a bit much for me. I asked if they ever allow their customers to sample any of their cookies or menu items in general and I was told no. I would have definitely bought one cookie if it were an option. Would be nice if you offered your customers samples of small bites from time to time. It would definitely be an incentive to come back and try more of your menu items and specials in the future. I live in the area and had driven past this place almost daily and I'm glad I made the effort to find parking. Just like most of the city, it's becoming more and more difficult to find parking to even stop and visit spots like this. This is another reason you might consider appealing to new and returning customers that aren't walking distance to your new spot by offering lunch specials w/cookie or drink maybe and don't forget the complimentary bites:)

My compliments to you Chef Sarah for being "Locally sourced, Sustainably minded, Always organic and Carbon conscious"!

Vegetarian options: Their website states they are:
Locally sourced, Sustainably minded, Always organic and Carbon conscious

Dietary restrictions: They accommodated omitting rice from salad for more greens. Would use Agave, Honey and Coconut Sugar for sweetening instead of processed and inflammatory Cane sugar.

Parking: Bike path on Augusta narrows street more than before and make parking even more difficult.“

“The prices are reasonable, but the drinks, for example, I think they are overpriced at 6.50, for a 20-ounce water, I think it is too much, I also asked for only a glass with water and ice and they charged me 1.50, in other places the water is free, in short everything else is fine.“

“The food was absolutely so delicious. I ordered a steak shawarma plate and it tasted very fresh and warm. Everyone who works here is so kind and the cashier was a young girl who read me the whole menu and helped me choose what to get. She was so nice and I loved everything about this cute cafe.“

“Thank you, Backlot Coffee, for letting us use our personal cups again and helping to protect the environment.“

“Just hosted my son’s 2nd birthday party here and it was absolutely amazing. Beth was awesome and helped in so many ways, I couldn’t thank her enough. And the coffee was delicious. Definitely hosting my son’s 3rd birthday here next year!“

“I just tried a mini pumpkin pie that was served at a wedding a few days ago. The pie was delicious and the crust was still flaky and perfect - and that’s after a few days! I can’t wait to take my family to the shop. As a mother to a daughter with Down Syndrome, I absolutely love supporting businesses like this. Thank you for creating job opportunities for people like my daughter!“

“Would probably run in traffic for the pinto/cheese/jalapeno & the ham/egg/cheese empanadas. Only giving an overall four because some of the other ones I’ve tried have only been ok but that doesn’t mean that other people wouldn’t enjoy so I highly recommend stopping in. Could def use a little more sugar in the apple pie option though!

Vegetarian options: M“

“First off this was my 1st visit to this location and it is so cute!!! The atmosphere is so chill and inviting. The owner is super nice! Tried the Crepes for the 1st time and they were delicious! Now I usually visit Tower Nutrition because it's by my house, but this is his wife's location and closer to my job so... I was ecstatic to learn I could get my healthy eats while at work as well.“

“Enjoyed a chocolate covered rose latte on the Valentine’s special menu and it was delicious. Subtle flavors and not too sweet.“

“The pastries are very delicious! I have a variety of them. They are some of the best I have had in unexpected combinations. The latte I had was floral and balanced. It was a Lavender Latte. If you love coffee and pastries, you do not want to miss out on this experience. Cafe Calida has a selection that is full of flavor that is truly sure to delight. Visit them today to see for yourself. Check their hours of operation.“

“Clean, friendly, 6 large tvs, bar snacks and great drinks. I recommend!“

“Truffles are divine! So many genius flavors of handcrafted chocolate truffles, marshmallow squares and drinking chocolate. Katherine Anne is our go-to when craving a sweet treat decadence. You will wonder how you ate any other marshmallow before. We are forever changed by their wonderful offerings.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan truffles and careful labeled housemade ingredients

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly for sure“

“Creative coffees and cozy atmosphere!“