Cafe Jumping Bean

"A Pilsen standard for more than two decades, Cafe Jumping Bean has become a community hub and now has a second location a few blocks west on Damen Avenue. In addition to coffee, including the house special “Screaming Bean,” the cafe serves a limited menu of sandwiches and salads." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

"Cafe Jumping Bean is a neighborhood institution that’s been around since 1994. It’s colorful, with lots of local artwork, and is always a popular spot for coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Come here to study, or finish that soul-sucking spreadsheet in a bright space that will cheer you up. And after you do, try their Mexican hot chocolate and a mollete topped with refried beans, cheese, salsa, and avocado to celebrate." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Cafe Jumping Bean is a neighborhood institution that’s been around since 1994. It’s colorful, with lots of local artwork, and is always a popular spot for coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Come here to study, or finish that soul-sucking spreadsheet in a bright space that will cheer you up. And after you do, try their Mexican hot chocolate and a mollete topped with refried beans, cheese, salsa, and avocado to celebrate." - veda kilaru

"Cafe Jumping Bean is a neighborhood institution that’s been around since 1994. It’s colorful, with lots of local artwork, and a popular spot for coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Come here to study or before work for a grab-and-go breakfast. And when you do, try their Mexican hot chocolate and a mollete, Mexican bolillo bread sliced open and topped with refried beans, cheese, salsa, and avocado. Their second location, ‘L’ Cafecito, is hidden right under the Damen Pink Line station and is a quick, walk-up-only spot for coffee if you’re looking for an iced horchata before catching the train." - adrian kane, alyssa reyes, veda kilaru, john ringor

"Easily the most charming coffee shop in the neighborhood ... also one of the oldest. It's the perfect place to park yourself among original locals as well as the newer more arty ones. They also serve a great lunch and can get their fancy on with a green tea latte if you need that. Coffee without the coffee pretense." - Faust