La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, 60608
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Address :
1011 W 18th St
Chicago, IL, 60608 - Phone (312) 473-0038
- Website https://lacatrinacafe.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Ricardo A.
Being a student it's great to find a place that offers bottomless coffee for $2.60. I spend a lot of my time here studying or working on my assignments. It's usually easy to find some free street parking and seating has never been an issue for me. They do have two hours of free wifi which can be limiting but has never been a problem for me. In case you need more time, they do offer additional wifi time at a cost of $2. My only complaint is that the wifi does tend to be a little slow at times but putting that aside this place is great. Everyone is super friendly. They often have live music or local artist performing/demonstrating their art. Overall, it's a great place to get stuff done.
(4)Emmanuel B.
Atmosphere is fabulous. Food I got a turkey grilled sandwich and it was 3/5 needs more stuff in the sandwich only came with turkey and cheese. Price is decent. Not to bad. Paid about $10 for a sandwich salad, chips, and tea. Check it out!
(4)Gwen D.
What a fun, fabulous spot! I stopped in with my parents for an iced coffee and a muffin to share while we were waiting for our table at Dusek's. We all admired the colorful Catrinas and other artwork that adorned the walls; the cafe's owner said they feature a few local artists and do some open mic nights and sports watch parties. If I lived in Pilsen, I know I'd be at La Catrina at least once a week to grab a quick cup o' coffee, get some work done or meet with friends. Otherwise, I'll pop in when I'm in the area for dinner or for Gallery Night on Halsted!
(4)Rosa J.
This cafe is almost perfect for what they offer: a cup of reasonably-priced coffee, roomy window solo seats (since I often spend my time at a cafe in the city on my days off from my day-job to work on my creative writing), and an semi-quiet, minimally-distracting environment with radio playing in the background. However, I guess there's always room for improvements. You can't possibly miss that place. There's a lady wearing the sugar-skull face painting, looking extremely fierce! Many of you may have already known; sugar skulls, Union Jack, and fleur de lis are my favorite things on earth! To be honest, the coffee here wasn't amazing. I had the cafe ole. For a large cup and under $3, I'm a still a happy gal. The ambiance really wins me over. I was able to have my privacy, watch cars and CTA busses passing as time was flying, and write till my fingers hurt. I believe the wifi here is free, for first two (2) hours with a passcode. After that you will have the option to purchase more hours if you need to. I was able to connect with a xfinity wifi with my i-pad mini (I-can't-live-without gadget). The coffee took a bit long to be delivered, but good thing is that I wasn't in a hurry. The other reason why I couldn't generously render a five (5)-star review is that the ordering counter is too close to the customer-seating area. I had to constantly dodge myself to be out of people's way. I don't come to Pilsen all that much because it's a relatively-distant travel, but every time I'm looking for inspirations and wanting to admire the 18th. street arts, you will see me around.
(4)Emily B.
First time here today- I have to say it was pretty decent... I liked the location, it was pretty clean, and there was lots of street parking which is always a positive. I had an iced chai with soy milk, my friend always gets the bottomless coffee for $2.50 which is not only a deal but also unheard of -- pretty cool that they do that. My tea was pretty good, I think it had a nice flavor and full tea to milk ratio :) Other than that the place is super spacious- three rooms available for their patrons, it seems like you can organize meetings there also. Nice vibe.
(3)alexandra k.
last time i went, they started limiting the amount of time you have access to their wifi for free, with a max of 2hr of free wifi after which you need to pay for it. the catch is that they give you a code that lasts for 2hr after they set the password, not when you log in. so if they happened to have set the password at 3pm, and you get there at 4:30p and request the password, they'll give you the password that expires at 5pm, and then you're SOL. i've stopped coming here because there are so many other coffeehouses in the area that offer unlimited free wifi and there's nothing extra that la catrina has to offer.
(3)Diana O.
Food: The waffle with fresh fruit for $4.99 was awesome, I highly recommend that. The burrito was more tortilla than ingredients, so it was a bit on the bland side. I ordered the matcha latte which was okay, I would try something different next time I go there for the waffle. Service: The service was good in the sense that they were nice, but the order in which the food was delivered kind of put a damper on my experience: the breakfast burrito came first, then a few minutes later our drinks, then about 5 minutes later my waffle. I thought the order in serving was the beverages first, then the food to the table at the same time or one after the other so that people can eat together not stare at each other eat.
(3)Jocelyn S.
Very Neat layout and great usage of their space. Enjoyed the small portions and wish they were bigger~ :p
(4)Christina M.
The endless decor is what persuaded me to give this place 5 stars. It's incredibly colorful and cultural. You almost feel as if you're in Mexico with all the lively colors, music and other small accessories like the Virgen of Guadalupe candles. It's a great place to meet up or get work done, without feeling out of place. The coffee was good and mollete sandwich was simple but scrumptious. There is so much space and the service was very friendly. I can't wait to come back.
(5)Hana B.
Nice little cafe spot that's right around the corner. Great place to grab coffee, a breakfast burrito, or pastry to go (though, my personal favorite is the bagel with lox!). Menu selection is a bit limited, but it's decent enough for my breakfast needs. I even like coming here to do work since there's wifi and plenty of tables to work on. Also, you gotta love the kitschy wall art with all the skeletons.
(4)Julia H.
I live three blocks from this place and I love it. Bottomless coffee for less than three bucks and it's really delicious coffee. The chais are delicious. I've never used the WiFi there but I never have any problems finding a seat, the staff is always nice, and all the baked goods are absolutely delicious. I don't really drink tea but I hear the teas are also really good. Honestly it is everything I want in a coffee shop- roomy, chill, and not that expensive. Plus they have cool events often so yup. This place is my go-to coffee spot.
(5)Erin H.
Cafe is okay, service was not great. They forgot our order and had to wait an extra 45 minutes just to get a sandwich. Nothing too special, I wouldn't recommend this place for anything more than a black coffee.
(2)L R.
This is a great spot for studying. Plenty of space, plenty of tables, good music (English & Spanish), friendly employees, great overall atmosphere. Unfortunately, I was charged over $4 for an iced Americano. Unacceptable. I had to make it a hot Americano, which was as disappointing as the stale donut I didn't finish. Did I mention one sweet gordita is like $3? I wish they would change their prices and coffee because I love being in here.
(3)Jen B.
My friends and I came to La Catrina for a storytelling event (First Thursdays of the month). We each ordered a drink, and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of our drinks. LC also sells Mexican candy, pastries, and even a drink named after a grandmother. My friends and I bought a number of Mexican candies, an iced chai, and a cappuccino. The barista asked me if my cappuccino was for here or to go, and when I said it was for here, he asked me to take a seat. He made the cappuccino, and brought the drink to me. My friends and I were speechless. This drink was the spitting image of Starbucks drink advertisements. Except Starbuck doesn't deliver what LC did: A glass cup with a handle, layers of foam, milk, and espresso, and a special touch: a fine dusting of cinnamon. Can I tell you I felt like the most special girl at the cafe that night? Yes, I did. The barista and a nearby table of guys smiled at my reaction to what was a perfectly executed and presented cappuccino. I paused to admire this cappuccino, and when I sipped it, I was left with cappuccino foam kiss a la a certain Korean drama. All in all, I love Pilsen because of the murals, the people, the food, and now the coffee.
(5)Matt M.
Coffee and sides here were pedestrian. Good independent neighborhood coffee shop. Atmosphere had a great feel to it. Very open, and easy to find a myriad of places to sit and chill. The service, on the otherhand, not so great. Twice I've been here and ordered a simple coffee (an iced chai the first time, and macchiato the second time) and they took my money, I sat in front of the register, and absolutely no indication my drink was done. Both times actually they had forgotten my simple order! There wasn't a line or it wasn't busy. I saw them on their phones, or talking to each other. No indication made that an order had just been made. I had to go up there and tell them what I ordered. Frustrating as all hell that I can't get a simple thing. Internet speeds here are quite slow as well. An order comes with 2 hrs of complimentary internet at marginally faster than solid dial-up speeds. It's a good place to meet random people though.
(3)Ben C.
This is a good neighborhood coffee shop. I wouldn't commute more than 10 minutes to come here though. Coffee is ok, as is the food. Mexican hot chocolate is quite good during the winter. Prices are good for quality. Internet speeds are quite bad, I usually just tether with my smartphone. Great location for meeting people though. Nice big windows to see the outside world from.
(4)Delilah M.
I just moved to Pilsen and decided to try this place. It was well worth it. I tried breakfast burrito and my boyfriend and I shared the mollettes. Very yummy, portions are great and the price is right!!! The best part was there dirty abuelita drink and vanilla bean cheesecake!!! I will be going back for more tomorrow.. The atmosphere was perfect with great art work on the walls, free wifi and cute clothes for purchase!!! I totally recommend this place.
(5)Shirley W.
This place is pretty big compare to other coffee shops, it has about 3 rooms. They have sandwiches, baked goods, coffee and tea. I like their matcha latte, one of the few places in Chicago serves that. I like this place a lot because it's cheaper than most coffee shops. A large latte would be about $3.55 after tax, small is about $2.65 after tax. Free parking on the streets, easy to find. It gets pretty busy, could be a little difficult to find tables. The only reason it's missing a start is because the internet here could be very slow. Maybe there are a lot of people using it at once, but it could get extremely slow. But overall I like this place a lot and I would definitely come back often because it's pretty close to me with free street parking.
(4)Corey R.
I love this place. So I decided to try this place because I head to Simone's sometimes. I ordered a waffle and it was so delicious. Strawberries and blueberries were layered on top. The espresso paired well with it It was affordable
(5)Taylor D.
Big fan of this cafe. I got the chai tea latte and a grilled veggie sandwich. Both were delicious. Took a little while to be prepared but I didn't mind, the whole place had a pretty relaxed vibe about it from the worn fabric seating to the quiet, but purposeful, chatter of a political strategy meeting in the back room to the casual brother-sister-like squabbling of the two baristas. There's something very authentic about this place, and it feels and tastes like 5 stars.
(5)Laura K.
Still loving this place as a regular hangout when I'm in Pilsen....found out the WiFi IS free....sorry for any past confusion. Love all the different seating options. Also, would like to come here for an event some time!
(5)Pete B.
This is probably my favorite coffee shop in Pilsen, and one of my top 3 places to study in the city. I liked it a lot better than Cafe Jumping Beans. I used to come here mainly to study. Free and easy street parking, and it's never too crowded. Lots of tables, good music volume, cheap food items, and when you're tired, you can walk around and check out the gallery. What more can you ask?
(5)Diana Z.
I am a weekly patron of La Catrina Cafe. Each Thursday, I order dinner and a latte and plan another week of engaging lessons. Because I am a frequent customer, I can speak to the consistently delicious food and drink. I've had the mollete and quesadillas often and they never disappoint. Since it's started getting chilly again, I've also begun ordering the Mexican hot chocolate to go on my way out, and it is simply heavenly. The staff is super friendly and service is speedy. I enjoy the community feel of the place. It is a frequent gathering place for different groups and organizations, meetings and events. And despite how busy the place is I never feel unable to concentrate or focus on work. There are three different rooms and I find that each room has its own socially accepted level of quiet. So you can pick your space based on how much chatting you're going to want to do. Overall, great place to go to get some work done while also eating/drinking something tasty.
(5)Michael C.
Favorite coffee shop I've ever been to! Now that's really not saying much since I am not much of a coffee shop snob, but this place had excellent wi-fi, bottomless coffee, and TONS of seating. In other areas I see coffee shops having one or two of those things, but never all three. This place is a true gem! Though I wasn't hungry at the time, the baked goods at the front all looked amazing and the patrons who ordered sandwiches and salads were all devouring their food happily. If I lived in the area and had work to get done, this would be my happy place.
(5)Sarah C.
I am so happy to find a great coffee shop down here! If you've read any of my other reviews you'll know that I'm a self proclaimed coffee snob. I'm okay with it. I got their latte and was so happy with it. The consistency and flavor was really fantastic. I haven't had any of their pastries but I hear they're really good. I got my coffee to go, but it's a bright warm coffee shop. It was full of students and people on their laptops clicking away on their keyboards. Along with the relaxed environment the playlist was just really nice.
(4)Lisa L.
I really love the vibe and light in this coffee shop. Feels like you can get a lot done here and not feel like you've quarantined yourself from the rest of the world. I think it's great they have matcha lattes and I really liked the Mexican hot chocolate I had once. But, I have a slight bad taste in my mouth from a few experiences: before they posted the menu on the wall, when they still had the laminated sheet, there were a couple times when I was charged more than what was written. Frustrating when it happened more than once. Another time, I got looseleaf tea and asked for a refill of hot water. After consulting another employee, my cashier told me that this time would be fine, but next time I'd have to pay for a refill of water. I understand they're a local business and prices might be higher than bigger chains, but I had never heard of that before and was really taken aback. I still love the space so I can't help coming back!
(3)Lupe D.
Nice, quiet cafe in Pilsen. Good prices on their coffees and pastries. Plenty of room to sit and hang for a while without any pressure to get out or to keep buying more stuff (you have three rooms to choose from). Staff was all very nice and eager to help. We like to sit more towards the front of the restaurant - don't feel like we have to be as quiet - music is a little louder - like my voice (I need to practice my indoor voice). There is also a little art shop located in the front room - with limited hours - that sells local artists works, t-shirts and the like. Oh, and they have free Wi-Fi...which I didn't use - but most of the people in there are usually buried in their electronics. :)
(3)James B.
This is my neighborhood coffee shop. It's filled with friendly people, great coffee and thought provoking Mexican art. I recommend getting the bottomless cup of coffee.
(5)Joshua J.
I had the bagel with lox. $6.99 and worth every penny. Nice atmosphere too. And wifi.
(5)Ziah S.
I recently moved to Pilsen for places like La Catrina. They offer quality drinks, tasty food (albeit on the sweeter side of my taste bud spectrum) and they showcase local artists and events. Before moving to Pilsen I would have given it 4 Stars but recently they implemented a Wi-Fi passcode system. This is fine and dandy, it prevents the free loaders from buying a cookie and staying for a day, and it gives me a reason to buy another slice of their great carrot cake. However, they limit each group of two people to one wifi code per day (which they can share) and it lasts 2hrs. If La Catrina is going to implement codes I would prefer to see a similar setup with where you can get a new code every 2hrs if you continue to patron their wonderful establishment. Bottom Line: If I'm in east Pilsen this the the joint to be at but I won't go out of my way to work a place I'll have to leave after two hours, when there are plenty of free Wi-Fi joints up and down 18th.
(3)Emily V.
I am a frequent visitor of La Catrina. The location is ideal for meeting spaces and encourages people to mingle. It's a friendly environment with a super polite staff that keeps the place tidy. You'll frequently see people there for the food or just to sit and study over a cup of coffee. My current go-to is the dirty abuelita, Mexican hot chocolate with a shot of espresso. The cups are huge, so definitely getting your money's worth. Wi-Fi is available just have to ask up front. After two hours, you have the option of paying for additional time ($2).
(4)Jessica H.
Delicious bottomless cuppa. My breakfast sammy was yum. The internet... Rather slow. Would go again, but not if it was a working coffee session.
(4)Yaniv K.
The best place in Pilsen to relax, drink good coffee and finish that book that's been sitting on your bed stand for months.
(4)K B.
Here's the quick rundown: Positives - *Cute little (I mean, big) coffee place in Pilsen *Decent food and decent coffee *Good crowd, plenty of seats available Negatives - *It's cold as hell in here. *It's takes too long to serve up food. It took 15 minutes to get my coffee. *They have no hot water in the bathroom (and at the time, no paper towels). *For anything beyond 2 hours, they try to charge you for their Wi-Fi, which... *they are illegally re-broadcasting/re-selling from Comcast, while they are violating their terms and conditions: business.comcast.com/ter… (see first bullet point). *Due to the number of devices connected, Wi-Fi is very slow.
(3)Claudia M.
Easy going - relaxed vibe is what I felt as I walked in. It's a nice change from the overpacked coffee places. There was a short line but shortly after we walked in the place did fill up. We ordered breakfast sandwiches and mochas. The place was very clean, staff was friendly and it had an "easy like Sunday Morning" vibe. I liked that they had another room in the back for us to stroll in with our strollers (yes, two strollers). The staff was nice and never gave us weird looks for bringing in the strollers and kids. That says a lot. It's our new Sunday place.
(5)Stephanie S.
This place is just a short walk from my house, and I'm glad it's here. A good place to do work with free Wi-Fi. On a Saturday morning, this place had about 10 people in it, and easily 20 more or so could've fit comfortably. I got an iced coffee and it was pretty good. The drink size was generous and only about $2, which I appreciated. I got a banana Nutella croissant ($3) made by Beurrage (which I hear is opening a storefront nearby soon). The croissant was awesome - super flaky and just a pretty piece of food. Nice seating, and I like the bar you can sit at against the windows. Everyone says the Wi-Fi is great, but I found it to be a little slow. It could be my computer, but I felt like web pages took forever to load. The girl behind the counter seemed a little aloof. Apparently she didn't hear me say I wanted a croissant when I ordered my coffee and I ended up having to go back to order again. She also filled my coffee all the way to the top and left no room for milk or to stir in any sugar (maybe my fault that I didn't ask for room). I think the staff was planning for an event this morning because people were buzzing around and loading stuff into a car outside. I felt like I got short shrift because of it. No one greeted me or asked how I was doing, and I kind of had to loiter around the register until someone came to take care of me. And then the girl didn't seem very friendly - she just stood there, without saying hi or anything. I'll definitely be back since it's so close to my house, but I wish the staff went a little further to make people feel welcomed.
(3)Wojciech K.
This place is just ok in every way. Nothing is bad, nothing is outstanding. The coffee is decent but better places around. Seems like a library that's serving coffee and simple food, just local students using it as a place for group meetings. If you live nearby it's worth checking out, otherwise not worth the effort, unless your study group needs to meet somewhere. Pretty good cafe overall. Check it out, nice ambience, maybe you'll like it, a lot of people do for some reason.
(3)Vincent W.
One of the best coffee shop in the South Side. It got characters, good ambiance, and plenty of seating space. I have tried a few their coffee drinks which are average, nothing particularly special. Another big plus for me is free street parking near by! I also love its theme very much.
(5)Evan G.
I have tried this coffee spot several times, but I'm sure today was my last visit. I walked in this morning and ordered a "large black". The woman at the counter looked at me inquisitively and asked, "coffee?" While I actually thought that was hilarious (my bad), the fact that they have weak coffee/espresso and slooow service is why I give this spot only two stars.
(2)Sean F.
Great Mom and Pop café in the heart of Pilsen. Good coffee and pastries. I suggest trying their chicken salad. Also worth going to see the art that's on display!
(5)Vazquez S.
First time visitor to this place, will not likely return. Went in with a friend and we ordered together. I ordered first, a 12 ounce coffee; my friend ordered a double cappuccino. The cashier at the counter had a little tiny voice that was hard to hear over the music coming from the speaker directly over the counter. While we waited for the coffees, I asked the cashier where the cafe's pastries were made. She did not know...she asked another person, who answered unwillingly, "A vendor." Duh. "Which vendor?" I asked. "A local bakery." "Which bakery?" Finally she told me. Was this top secret information? Then the double cappuccino arrived. The server walked away and did not return with my 12 ounce coffee. I continued standing at the counter, eventually she wandered back and I reminded her about my coffee. "Oh, I didn't hear you." I guess that speaker over the counter doesn't work for her either. So I re-ordered the 12 ounce coffee. When I got my coffee, it was a 20 ounce cup ....and was a bit weak. The art was nice and the (overly loud) music was benign. Hence an extra star.
(2)Daniel S.
Impressive mixture of cafe items and meat items, i had the chicken n green mole sandwich and rice, and also a chocolate banana muffin, all were really good, i really wanna go back and try more bakery items
(4)Maggi K.
Their service is slow but their food definitely makes up for it. We ordered a quesadilla, pan, and one of their original drinks. They were all so perfectly made. The lady at the counter who checked us out was Extremely nice too!! I am definitely going back there again. The only bad thing is that they do not accommodate vegans very well. All of their desserts had dairy in them, sadly!
(5)Karen N.
A new cafe in Pilsen! Nice seating area for hanging out. Pilsenish mix crowd, some hipsters and some neighborhood(non hipster) families with kids too. Free wifi too. We enjoyed some Beurrage baked goods(yummy as always) and some average quality lattes. I really hope their drink quality improves as they settle into the business. I plan to return and hang out here at night too to feel out the vibe. Overall, a good addition to the neighborhood.
(3)Kat T.
Cute cafe. The food is relatively inexpensive. There are lots of table space and parking is easy to find. I would definitely come back to this cafe. I ordered the quesadilla.it was delicious. the staff were really nice. I came summer 2014, and they had internet issue. despite that problem, this is a place I would consider coming back to.
(4)Sarah S.
Love this place. Lots of space to chat with friends or to set up and do work. Quiet atmosphere with Mexican music playing gently in the background. Good selection of bottled beverages, pastries, and coffee shop drinks at a reasonable price. Also stays open late!
(5)Virl S.
Been here once and I love it. Great atmosphere, with a lot of cool latino art on the walls. A lot of skulls. I sat in the back room. Plenty of seating and outlets for wi-fi. Several pieces of mismatched furniture add to the decor. I had the bottomless coffee while reading and listening to audiobooks. Will definitely come back if I'm in the area
(5)Marcos L.
Wonderful place. Lots of space, friendly and helpful staff, food and drinks made with care. Pleasant music played at a reasonable volume. What is so complicated about this? Why does only 1 in 100 coffee places figure it out?
(5)Shatski S.
This place is awesome! It is became even better with its World Cup broadcastings!!! Watching Spain Chile game. Go Vidal!!!!
(5)Kevin C.
Pilsen has a bunch of really great coffee shops and I think this is one of the better ones. It has fast internet and the black and vanilla tea I had was great. There are plenty of tables and couches to set up shop and study on. I've read that others complained about it being a bit warm, but I like that. I want to enjoy the summer, not have to put on a jacket when I go inside. Overall cool ambience and worth a stop.
(4)Claudia L.
I love this place. love the location love the mood, LOVE. I choose my cafes very carefully based on three things: 1. the parking situation - free and easy street parking always wins 2. quality of the coffee and cost - studying for hours on end usually means at least one coffee purchase and one meal 3. study environment La Catrina wins on all three. Parking on 18th is free and easy to find. The coffee drinks and food are good and an even better value. And I am now approaching my sixth hour here #lifeofamedstudent so that means it's a heck of a place to get work done. The music isn't too loud, the ambiance is chill, there are huge storefront windows letting in lots of light, and the wifi is great. Great place, never change.
(4)Cindy S.
I am loving this new coffee shop in Pilsen! The staff is super nice and friendly. I have gone about 4 times since they opened. I have ordered their lattes and their chicken salad sandwich and I enjoyed them both! They also have water flavored with lemon and mint for free. Delicious! They have free wifi (strong, so it doesn't crap out!) that let me listen to pandora the entire time I was there (5 hours, working on a paper). It is the kind of place you can meet a friend or get some work done. There are leather chairs for lounging, large tables for work and window seating. I prefer this to other neighborhood coffee shops that make you feel like you have to come, eat your food and leave immediately (you know who you are!) The only thing I would say is that they need to expand their menu a bit. Like paninis! they could be the place in pilsen to go get your paninis!!
(4)Bill L.
I am new to the Pilsen area and tried this place out. Honestly I just needed internet access, but found a nice personal feel with good coffee (and i'm not even a coffee fan). Could be a little cooler in the place but it was a pretty warm day out. Nice alternative to the chains and "up-scale" places. I love supporting "mom-pop" shops.
(4)Jeremy H.
Pilsen's latest ma and pop cafe! Great staff and service. Outlets are available and the free wifi is of good quality. Doesn't have an extensive menu, but what they have is more than good enough for me! They also have a second room to the side that usually doesn't fill up.
(4)Brittny G.
Came here to interview a friend for a project. Fortunately for me, I received a wonderful introduction to La Catrina. As soon as we stepped in, the smell of fresh baked sweet treats consumed the air. Delightful. My friend ordered two bottomless cups, each for just over a buck, which was great for our meeting. The coffee was smooth, not bitter tasting. With the just the right touches of cream and sugar for my taste, the drink lived up to its title. The ambiance is comfortable and relaxed. I really enjoyed the atmosphere all around. Interior brick walls, wood and leather furniture. Really cool and young appeal. Perfect set up for the urbanite, student etc. I felt right at home. Although this cafe does not have a wide variety of menu options, I can guarantee that my next visit will be welcomed with a hot cup of bottomless joe and I'll definitely be in to get more than a whiff of that sweet, buttery scent.
(4)sarah g.
Great coffee, super chill atmosphere, lots of outlets, fast wifi, and tasty breakfast pastries.
(5)Dionisio A.
I have visited several times now and have always had good service. It is so nice to have another great coffee shop in the neighborhood.
(5)Sonia D.
A really welcome addition to the neighborhood! Great food and coffee, and a very inviting place to hang out. I also loved the Mexican-themed art and the Brazilian jazz music playing. It's so nice to have a locally-owned alternative to Starbucks down on the Near South Side.
(5)amy z.
This place is perfect for reading or working online. The coffee is awesome - big fluffy cappuccino - and the food delightful. Delicious bagels and lox is my breakfast favorite. The texture and flavor of the chicken salad sandwich, my dinner choice, is amazing. The music sets the perfect atmosphere along with the large street-facing windows, mismatched furniture, local art and the choice of three different rooms to sit in. To top it off, the service is amazing.
(5)Lisa H.
They are doing much better compared to my last review. Everything was wonderful, the music was still pretty cheesy though...
(4)Edgar B.
The first time I went there they opened up a bottle of La Colombe Cold Brewed coffee to give us a sample. Another time I stopped by to buy coffee and a bagel and I saw some cupcakes and asked the owner to throw in 2 in my order, and he gave them to me! The coffee is delicious and so are their pastries. The place is nice and their staff is even nicer.
(4)Dan M.
Not bad for a cafe in Pilsen. I mainly wanted coffee and noticed a decent priced ham $5 bagel sandwich. It was good same for the coffee. Music playing is mainly from the late 70's (Rock) I like it. Wifi.
(3)Kristen M.
This gem is what 'new Pilsen' is all about. It's has great character and flavor, is charming and friendly and wonderful all at the same time. Owners are uber friendly, staff members are generally too (although sometimes indolent, but that's nothing new with a coffee shop). Unlike Jumping Bean, which closes at unfortunate hours for those that do their homework late (and they shut internet off on the weekend!), La Catrina is open late, always has their wi-fi on, and are always welcoming (their welcoming at the Bean too, but the no internet thing always kind of miffs me).
(5)Nyki S.
I've never written a Yelp review in my life, but this place deserves it. A nice demographic mix as far as the clientele goes, cheap coffee, nice people, chill music, comfy chairs, lots of space, wheat conchas that make me feel healthy while eating pan dulce. The staff are cute, too. What more can you ask for, fahreal.
(5)Jackie C.
Love this little coffee shop! Ive been going there a lot to study ever since they opened and they have been nothing but great and accommodating. Firstly, their hours are awesome-I think till 11 most nights-which is pretty rare to find coffee shops in the area that are still open. The wifi is reliable. coffee is great and reasonably priced. I love the pastries, and they are really cheap compared to the 5$ snacks that starbucks offers. Mostly, I love the staff and the owners. They are extremely friendly, always say hi and check up on their customers. I was even offered a shawl to wear when it was cold. And on more than one occasion gotten a free treat thrown in with my meal. Basically above and beyond customer service. La Catrina is the best example of what a neighborhood coffee shop should be.
(5)Hac T.
La Catrina is a great spot to go grab a coffee with a friend, study, or just chill. The ambiance is great, cool decor, and overall just really comfortable. The staff is friendly, and they serve decent coffee. I recently moved to Pilsen earlier this summer, and am really glad that this establishment is in the neighborhood. I know I'll be here quite often when year two of grad school starts up soon.
(4)Tim D.
I so wanted to love this coffee house. 2 blocks from my house. Menu is lacking. Service is lacking. Almost think this was thrown together as a hobby. What a shame. I spend allot of money on coffee. I will revisit in a month to see if they care enough to try to improve.
(2)Andrea F.
So, I live a block from here and my Fiance comes all the time and I thought i would give them a try today while i finished up my thesis paper. I must say i love the atmosphere very calm and pleasant. I ordered the tuna sandwich, a Mocha cold coffee and a cookie. So tuna is mediocre but good and i love how they served a little salad with it, coffee excellent! and cookie was SOOOO good. So i will be back and often!
(4)Sven K.
Great food, great value. Try the mollete or the quesadilla.
(5)Dawna W.
We were eager to try this new spot in our neighborhood. The space is great! Two distinct areas, a larger area for groups, eating or working and a smaller cozy space that was full of people reading. Excellent attention to laying the place out! The soup of the day was chicken tortilla and Alissa graciously offered to let my son sample it before we ordered. My son's response, "I don't like it, I LOVE IT". Sold! We ordered a cup of soup, small veggie quesadillas and a coffee. The quesadillas were made with a thin toasted pita bread. Excellent! They also came with chips and a small salad. A steal for $3.50. Friendly, attentive service. A short list of food but enough options that everyone could find something. A great addition to the neighborhood, Welcome La Catrina!
(4)Adriana B.
hot mexican chocolate! really good!
(4)John G.
Great ambiance and well priced. Ill be back!
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