Café Calidá

I recently visited a lovely coffee place and had a great experience. They served me “a mini quiche” of sort, which I really liked, and the most amazing oat milk latte I've had in a while. The place was super cozy and inviting, making you want to stay for a while. Totally worth a visit!

From the moment you walk in, the warmth of this place is undeniable. The customer service is always spot on—friendly, attentive, and personal. It’s the kind of coffee shop where they remember your name, and if you go often enough, your order too. I love the Guatemalan touches throughout—it adds so much character. And every specialty latte I’ve tried has been absolutely delicious!

Let's start off with the location, corner of North Ave & St. Luis. Upon entering, there is spacious room in the back. The barista is super friendly and polite. We had the cafe con leche, could be a little stronger. Blueberry muffin, yummy, and fresh. And a Blueberry scone also fresh. Overall i will be returning.

I’ve been going to Calidá since it opened and rented the space for a personal event. I have nothing but great experiences with the owners and the coffee is always delicious. I love the pastries and snacks they offer, and the atmosphere is lovely. The space is always clean, full of natural light; there is plenty of places to sit and read or work or chat. It’s a really cute place and DEFINITELY worth a visit.

This is my go to neighborhood coffee shop. The atmosphere is friendly and feels like what coffee shops used to be before social media turned everything into a photo op (not that there’s anything wrong with that, if that’s your vibe). The lattes and the coffee are delightful and so reasonably priced I am a little nervous to write this. I never regret stopping in at Calidá.

I love this place, the staff are delightful and the back seating area looks cozy - personally the loud karaoke hits early in the morning forced me to sit by the front windows which, it's also nice up there. I'd appreciate some chill music that everyone doesn't know every word to turned down a bit so I can enjoy the lounge area. Maybe that's just me though, still recommend this cafe!

Best coffee shop in Chicago, in my humble opinion. Anton and the CC team have created a wonderful, communal space that serves equally as a third place as it does a great coffee place. And whenever they got donuts, get 'em!

Popped in as part of my mission to check out local coffee shops and was blown away. What an incredible community hub from the person who was kind and friendly that held the door open for me on my way in and wished me a good morning to the stellar service from Liv behind the counter and the best chai latte I've ever had. Absolutely will be back. My partner, a connoisseur of all things blueberry, said this was the best blueberry doughnut he's ever had and he'd easily buy a dozen. Thanks for making our morning sweeter!

Gem of a coffee spot in the Humbolt Park area serving delicious Guatemalan coffee, specialty drinks, vegan donuts, empanadas and sandwiches . We arrived around 9:30 on a Thursday morning and it was fairly busy with customers coming in and out or choosing to sip on their coffees in house. We were greeted immediately and told about the specials and pastries. Our drinks were made quickly and tasted excellent. With ample seating in the front of the house or back, there's plenty of space to relax while the Latin music serenades you quietly in the background. You can also cozy up to the bar, surrounded by a variety of lovely plants, and watch your coffee creation be made.

This is a true hidden gem. The coffee here is fantastic! I had a specialty latte here that contained blueberry syrup which i generally dislike.Turns out I'm not a blueberry hater after all! Thanks for converting me Cafe Calida! The space itself is actually bigger than it appears. There's plenty of seating and I think bringing a laptop would be okay.

I love trying new cafes and the pursuit to finding the best coffee in town. I liked the ambiance here - lots of beautiful plants in the front, open space and a good amount of varied seating. The owner was very friendly and helpful in providing options and explanations. I ordered a macchiato today and it was nice and smooth. I look forward to coming back to try another coffee beverage. I love supporting local businesses!

So happy to have a great cafe in the area! The owner is super super friendly and the staff are all wonderful. Love the offerings and the atmosphere and definitely recommend it to anyone looking to try a new cafe.

We ordered a matcha latte and a bunch of donuts. Everything was tasty. The couch seating was comfortable, and the guy behind the counter was friendly.

Fantastic Black-owned coffee shop in Humboldt Park just a short walk from the 606 Trail's Drake Ave. exit. I visited for the first time this morning and was warmly greeted by Anton, a super knowledgable barista who I found out used to be a Chicago tour guide! I ordered the Smore's Latte and an Oreo Old Fashioned donut (which they carry from Lincoln Park's Beacon Donuts). The latte was both flavorful and very affordable. The space isn't super bright but very quiet, two attributes I appreciate for when I need to get some serious work done. They recently celebrated 2 years in business, which is no small feat for a local business operating in the city. Do yourself a favor: Ditch the Dunkin Donuts a few doors down and support this true neighborhood staple.

Easy to miss from the outside, but don't skip it! Super bright and airy on the inside with a few tables right in the sunny front room as well as a bunch of working space in the back. Well made coffee drinks, sweet and savory treats, and friendly service.

No food. Ambiance is whatever fine. Drive was fine/ overpriced. Maybe find for morning commuters who don't want Sbucks. Server was really nice.

The drinks are delicious, service is personable, the ambiance is chill vibes, with music at a comfortable level so you can work or study with focus. Wi-Fi available with open seating. Highly recommend this place.

Warm and inviting cafe in Humboldt Park with excellent coffee and bomb vegan donuts! We live in the neighborhood and were excited to check out Café Calidá. There's nothing like it in the neighborhood, our options are either very expensive drip coffee or Dunkin Donuts so this cafe is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The prices are very reasonable especially for the quality of the coffee. When you walk in there's the coffee bar and then a large open space in back with plenty of seating for hanging out or working. I tried the cafe con leche and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. The ube donut was also SO GOOD and vegan! Even if you're not vegan, it was better than a regular donut. They also had a lot of other flavors like maple, horchata and chocolate. If you're not a coffee lover they also have matcha and chai lattes! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood!

The service here is excellent. Very knowledgeable about catering to your needs on the various selections. Beautiful and very peaceful environment. The music is amazing, they have books, board games, and very beautiful art here. I will definitely come back very soon. Lastly but not least i tried the Cafe Con Leche which was very flavorful. I can't wait to come back and try the other flavors. If you have a minute or two get here before 2pm you won't be disappointed.

What a wonderful addition to our neighborhood! Came here on opening day and this spot just keeps getting better. I'm new to Chicago and the quality of espresso at Café Calidá is the best I've found so far on the west side. The baristas are extremely well-versed and the drink selection has been growing ever since they opened. The vegan donuts are delicious -- the right weight and texture, which is so hard to accomplish with a vegan pastry. The space is also beautiful inside. The front area is encased in floor-to-ceiling glass block windows, so you feel tucked away but still get to enjoy all of the bright sunlight. The back area is way bigger than you'd expect from the street and has plenty of comfortable seating to work, read or catch up with friends. Cafe con leche is my go-to, but the dirty chai is also a winner. I'd come here every day if I could!

Really good and sweet coffee and pastries!! The staff was really nice too. Wish they had more food options tho!! But grateful nonetheless

Cafe Calida is dope! Love that me and the fam can walk here. They serve Passion House coffee and have pastries as well, which is a must with coffee obviously. Great seating options and the block windows up front are great with all the natural light they let in. The folks here are dope and so welcoming. Y'all need to come through and enjoy this place now! The person in the picture is Tracedyn and he used to be a barista and so if he's here you can be assured this place is worthy of your presence.

I've never lived walking distance to a third-wave coffee shop before so naturally I was ecstatic when Café Calidá opened. This place has such a great neighborhood vibe and you can tell they are community-oriented. I had to visit on their one-year anniversary to celebrate. Even though they were giving out free coffee, it seemed like everyone in the neighborhood was throwing down for something extra. I can't wait to be there for the ten year party. Truly no complaints: coffee, pastries, and music are all fire. I only really see Anton behind the bar these days and he is such a great dude to chat with--and I hate small talk usually. Support this local business and your coffee addiction!

Delicious cold brew, extremely friendly and helpful service! The vibe is chill and the space is open and sunny. If I lived closer, this would be a regular stop.

Roasted: this coffee shop is on North Ave with easy access. It's a newer coffee shop. It's a nice cafe with a bright open seating area. I like how the seating area is separate from the barista area so it's quiet and a good place to sit. They use passion house for their espresso and a roaster out of Georgia for their drip coffee. They do offer a few sugar free flavors as well as syrups with natural sugars in general. Super friendly and really knew the coffee well when I asked questions. We were able to get our lattes in mugs which was nice to have. The latte was a little hot but overall was good. I'm not the biggest passion house fan but the quality was good other than the temperature of the milk. The barista brought our lattes out to us rather than just calling it out. Service was great here. Would definitely recommend checking this coffee shop out. Unroasted: located on north avenue this coffee shop can be easy to miss but there is plenty of parking in the front. Walking in to the shop you are greeted with home vibes. I love the use of the space. Very spacious with plenty of tables and seating. The bar is located in the middle of the space with few pastries as well. The barista was super friendly and greeted us as we walked in. They carry sugar free flavors wishing is a plus. Ordered the usual and sat down to which she brought us our drinks in mugs! Finally a coffee shop giving out mugs. My latte was very green as it comes from passion house. I did order sugar free vanilla and not sure if I got it. Don't get me wrong it still quite tasty. I still enjoyed my experience here and would try it again.

Visited Cafe Calida for the first time this morning and it was such a delightful experience for myself and my pals. The coffee was fresh and hot. The donuts were to die for. The atmosphere was so pleasant. Lastly the staff was so stupid nice that I just wanted to move in and let them take care of me forever. Location is great! There's bike racks right out front to lock up to. The seating was spread out to sit comfortably while sipping without being on top of another diner. Prices are also on point. I feel like this place is a gem. Go on and get ya some coffee and a donut. You won't regret it.

genuinely the sweetest and most engaging people ever you can tell the owners love what they do. amazing quality coffee (i recommend the cafe con miel). i'm not from chicago, but i always stop by when i'm in town!

Fantastic little place! Cute little store with a nice back area that's removed from the counter and the street. The iced mocha I got was soooo much better than the same item I got from *bucks the day before, and partner loved her chai. The guy at the counter (I think he was the owner?) was super friendly and chatted with everybody about whatever. I love that they use their space for story time too.

What a wonderful shop! I wish I lived in this neighborhood so I could come here regularly! Anton and Karla were patient and kind explaining their epic breakfast buns (Texas style kolaches) and so intentionally making me a tea drink. Go check this place out! I recommend the Colora-dough for the bun!

Super excited to have such a great cafe within walking distance. The latte and dirty chai were some of the best I've had. A lot of places have the dirty chai over spiced, but this was perfectly balanced. The concha was fantastic and a great morning treat. Can't wait to go back!

This is a lovely new locally-owned coffee shop! Their espresso drinks are delicious (so far my favorite is the brown sugar spice latte), the inside is cozy and sunny with plenty of seating, and the owners are wonderful. Highly recommend!

I've wanted to check out Café Calidá since it opened in Humboldt Park, and my first visit was everything I hoped it would be! The barista was incredibly warm from the moment we walked in, and was patient and helpful as we were deciding on our orders. The space itself is really wonderful: An inviting and spacious lounge area looks perfect to spend some time talking over a latte with a friend, or to throw on some headphones and read a book. We got the matcha latte and the cardamom rose latte, a monthly special, and both were delightful. Smooth, high-quality, and delicately balanced, both drinks. So thrilled to have this addition to the area, and I can't wait to return and try their pastries!

Love this husband and wife owned cafe! Excellent friendly service. Great coffee, iced tea, hot chocolate, pastries. Just a cool place to spend time. It's good for my soul.

Love the coffee... The calm atmosphere. I love this location!! The staff is always very kind and friendly. My order is always correct and great!! I appreciate the effort they make to connect with their customers. If you make many trips to purchase coffee and converse with the barista they will help you get it made just to your own personal liking! I appreciate that when I am paying that much for a coffee. The dim jazzy music soothes me after a good day of work while reading a book. Great place to unwind the day. Their stores are always clean and that is great during this pandemic! I will definitely continue to come here!

Yay! Morning coffee in West Humboldt Park! Friendly staff, ample seating in front, and in a nice open back room to hang out and warm up before resuming my morning walk.

Excellent cafe with great coffee and awesome humans. Plenty of space to hunker down and get work done.

my favorite coffee shop near the house!! great owners and employees, nothing but positive things to say about this place!!

It's great to have a coffee shop so close! Good coffee, good donuts, good prices, and friendly staff. I have always been able to find a seat too.