50 Best Cafes near Western Springs

“I had a great time at this lovely little restaurant last night. I was so excited to try it and I love French food. We ordered almost every appetizer and they were all fantastic. My favorites were the venison steak tartare, and the salad lyonnaise. I had the duck for my entree and it was incredible. My friends had the steak tartare and the sausages as their entrees and they were super happy. Wine was also awesome. I can't wait to go back and try more.“

“Always fun and the best donuts and hotdogs around!“

“Great food and service! Thanks!“

“I have only been here a few times but have never been disappointed. They have amazing customer service in person and over the phone. They go above and beyond. The food is amazing as well. It’s a very welcoming vibe and the prices are very reasonable.“

“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.“

“lo recomiendo por sus deliciosa malteada y té y su delicioso bowl Mango y su atención y limpieza y la armonía que se siente“

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

“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!)“

“Yum. The food was fantastic.“

“Brewpoint is a gem in the Western suburbs of Chicago. I am entirely blessed to live blocks from their craft location on York. Exposed brick, chandeliers, and a plant wall surrounds you - a grateful reprieve from cookie cutter Starbucks decor. Coffee, matcha, and baked goods are top notch (haven't tried cocktails or charcuterie yet). A wonderful mix of professionals, college students, community organizers, and socially conscious suburban moms escaping the kids (I'm sure I'm missing wonderful others). Sometimes I'm not sure how I manage to keep living in the suburbs when the city is still home for me after 10 years in Elmhurst, but Brewpoint certainly makes it easier.“

“I purchased a Biscoff cheesecake and it greatly exceeded my expectations!!“

“Please is perfect in all aspects.“

“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!“

“Great food n excellent service“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“best coffee and awesome food“

“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!“

“Great atmosphere! Amazing Service! Perfect for gathering here when meetups occur! I always bring a crowd of attendees with me from Galloping Ghost Arcade here for the fur meets I run just blocks down!“

“food is always great, great variety, delicious, but especially the service is the best. my favorite for breakfast .“

“This place is simply spectacular. I visited from out of state and I loved every second of it. I don't think I stopped smiling the whole entire time I was there! Great food, lovely coffees, incredible service, and an immaculate atmosphere. I wish I could have picked the whole Cafe up and brought them back home with me!!“

“Looking for a healthy breakfast and amazing customer service? Stop by and enjoy 😊“

“The food here is amazing especially regarding how many gluten free dishes they have. They have the largest gluten free dessert menu I’ve ever seen! So many delicious options that I just keep coming back. They also have a modern, but warm atmosphere that is delightful. This place is clearly a hidden gem and a must try!“

“Nice efficient and great service; items sold are also very good“

“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.“

“Who ever thought I would buy pies for the crust? Their crusts are so buttery and flaky. Yum! But then, there is all the wonderful flavor you fill them with as well... Absolutely amazing! Better than homemade and so, so much better than store-bought or big chain bakeries. It has been fun trying the seasonal varieties, and I have yet to find one of their pies I don't like.“

“The Lattes and pastelitos were delicious!“

“Really great food, superb pancakes.“

“Delicious food and excellent service. If you want big dishes with such a big smile, come to Cafe Cubano.
The pork was perfect, and they fried the plantains perfectly.
The staff was splendid and gave me great recommendations.
Delicious food and excellent service. If you want great portions with a smile just as big, come to Cafe Cubano. The pork was perfect, and they fried the plantains perfectly. Staff was excellent and gave great recommendations.“

“The best coffee made by Vito Brancatto! I now have my sister hooked and will travel from the South Side to join me for the best coffee. Mr. Brancatto will not disappoint.“

“Great staff, quality product with less wait“

“Absolutely best empenadas I've tasted in a long time. Very warm environment and great owners. Go Cubs“

“First time visit and boy was it tasty! The baked chicken sandwich was amazing. Crunchy and the cheese on top was perfect. Friend of mine had the gyro trio, which he said was fantastic. Waitress was great and super nice. Gotta say overall great first time experience, well done guys!“

“The staff is very nice and the food and the service is excellent“

“Whirlwind has become the primary place I get coffee now. In addition to loving the flavor I can’t help loving the business model. So wonderful ❤️❤️❤️“

“Delicious 😋 , definitely recommend it . Our server was so sweet and attentive to our table .“

“great, well prepared food, great staff“

“I have not found anything that I do not enjoy. All the dessert are wonderful“

“Great neighborhood spot with great food/drinks and friendly staff!“

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

“The lemon ricotta cookies are amazing! Also Spimoni or Italian ice are delicious as well!“

“Gluten free choices which were great! I enjoyed the mixed berry French toast. There was 3 pcs of French toast topped with fresh fruit, strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. Coffee was hot and served in a pitcher at the table. Very cheery place with good vibes. Comfortable. Everyone was pleasant and greeted me.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten sensitive menu“

“Best Mediterranean food around quality value and family friendly. Staff is the best! It’s a must.“

“After driving past Elijah's in the mornings for the last few months I finally decided to stop in and give it a try (you should always try to support local). I ordered a large Black Coffee with a shot of espresso, I even mentioned to the guy making my coffee that it was my first time here and he was polite and said Welcome. (When was the last time you heard someone say welcome?) The girl behind the counter asked if I wanted anything else and I asked If they made there Scones fresh and she said yes we bake daily. I bought a variety to bring to the gig for the crew this morning. My Coffee was made exactly the way I make it at home and the Scones were still warm and made me feel like I was on Arthur Avenue at Morrone's pastry in the Bronx waiting in line for them to come out of the oven fresh. I must give Elijah's Coffee 5 stars today and recommend it to everybody and I will now be a customer. Thank you for keeping that real original old school home town vibe in a Corporate jungle of garbage we are forced to deal with in this world today. Elijah's Specialty Coffee“

“Food was plain tons of fat on my sandwich. Best part of the meal was the bread.“

“what a great coffee shop!! I am visiting from Portland, OR and obviously have an obnoxious pretention about coffee... Vigo coffee is absolutely great. I've been looking for a good coffee shop to work from in oak park and this exceeds expectations. the coffee is SO GOOD, and I absolutely love that this coffee shop is set up as the most comfortable co-working space + art gallery (?!??!!). as if it couldn't get any better, we absolutely love the authentic Mexican culture and flavors available here. really great selection of savory and sweet baked goods that will keep you full and focused all day. I will definitely be back here to work whenever I'm in oak park.

Vegetarian options: lots of savory and sweet baked options that will sustain you.

Kid-friendliness: lots of games available meant for little ones, like guess who, connect 4, Jenga and uno!“

“Really nice staff, the patrons are friendly, the atmosphere is fun and unique and the drinks and food is awesome.“

“A very unassuming place, that serves the best food at probably the cheapest prices anywhere. The owner and his adorable wife, are both from Albania. She speaks Albanian & Greek and excellent English. The husband stays back in the kitchen creating the excellent food and the wife serves patrons out front. If you're not on a particular diet, and just want some good old-fashioned wholesome diner-type food, this is place.“