Cafe La Fortuna

Daughter & I stopped there 1st time today, so glad we did! Cute, tucked away place. 2 ladies behind counter were VERY nice and welcoming! Prices are reasonable and drinks were delicious!! Will be back again!

Unfortunately, I was not satisfied with my drink. I ordered an iced black brewed (in-house) coffee and it tasted like water. No coffee flavor whatsoever. I asked for light ice and did not see a single ice cube in my coffee. I would give it 0.5 stars if I could. My mom ordered a hot americano with half and half and she was disappointed. She said it had no taste. Overall, it's a coffee shop with no seating inside or outside except for two benches. This was definitely a one time thing.

The brie, apple, and turkey (B.A.T.) and grilled cheese (we typically add ham or turkey) are great. The chocolate cake donuts are fantastic! These also run out early, so be sure to get there before noon. The quality of products makes up for the service. At times feels rushed and unfriendly. It seems this is common feedback via the reviews here. There are a few benches in the alley that serve as outdoor seating. Otherwise, there is nowhere else to sit, including inside.

If you want excellent coffee, or phenomenal café de olla—this is the place to stop. Whenever I’m in the area, I make it a habit to plan a visit. The customer service is wonderful, the bites are delicious, and the café experience is always tops. Highly recommended!

Similarly to another review from a couple months ago— We came in at noon over the weekend to an empty cafe in an effort to support a small business and avoid the thriving one around the corner. We felt rushed by the 3 employees behind the counter while being asked “anything else?” immediately after each item ordered (drip coffee, a hot chocolate, pastries). As a positive, the coffee was made to order and the barista made the hot chocolate kids temp for our toddler. As the only customers with 4 hours until closing, the service was lackluster.

I love this little hole in the wall, or more accurately this coffee shop that is hidden away from the main street. If you’re just dropping by, there’s free 15 minute parking in front of it, or if you’re wandering around Hinsdale downtown it’s the tiniest detour. Coffee selection is excellent, I had a Mayan hot chocolate espresso that was to die for, also a grilled cheese because it was a comfort food day. It’s been around for 10 years, it’s locally owned it’s women owned what’s not to love?

Will be back! Had a breakfast panini and an iced white mocha coffee! It was fantastic! Great service, order ready on time, everything was wonderful! So glad we stopped in!

First time visiting and the customer service is a bunch of quick questions as if they’re in a rush (I was the only one there) and got my order within a minute or two. If you’re looking for fast this is the place for you! The cafe de olla is really bad, I grew up with it and what I was served was burnt coffee. Two sips and itwent straight to the trash. Coffee was burnt and I don’t believe it was brewed properly. Didn’t bother going and asking for a refund because it’s not a friendly atmosphere.

I had the Mayan coffee: Hot Chocolate infused with Cinnamon, Almond, Vanilla with 2 Espresso. shots It was delicious! They also have some small food options. It would be helpful if their menu was easier to find on the website. I have to click "Order now" to find it.

I was in Hinsdale with my daughter at My Sister Kate and thought we'd get a hot chocolate before leaving. This is a very tiny coffee shop and for those of you not terribly familiar with Hinsdale (myself amongst them) the place looks like it's in an alley but it's not; you're turning down the right street. There are a few parking spots down here so that makes it convenient. The shop has a good drink menu and also has donuts/muffins/sandwiches. I had a breakfast panini and I liked it. I wasn't sure what I'd think since I am always a bit on the fence about avocado, but wanted to try it without modifications. I liked the black beans on it more than I expected to. Overall it's an ok spot but the drinks are better than the food options. The owner has a great handle on her regulars; she was greeting folks as they came in and remembered the coffee order of a woman who hasn't been in for a while because she remarked on how surprised she was that she remembered her usual. There's no seating in the cafe, it's strictly a grab-and-go place. But they have an app of their own that you can use to order, and based upon what the owner was telling a customer, it generally works better than using the Toast app.

Coffee shop tucked in an alley. We got a coffee to-go and start our weekend. Coffee tastes great. They have pastries, too.

Best coffee in hinsdale! The ladies there are the best! Always helpful, cool calm and collected. Cute shop and peaceful inside. Very big on community, always a flyer for something local and I love that! 4 shots, large iced Mayan with oakmilk - thank me later!!

My new favorite place! It's a small family owned coffee shop that has the very best, Mayan coffee. I have yet to try the pastries. Personally, I prefer to give business to local family owned shops than SB. I also think their prices are WAY better than SB anyway. Highly recommend the Mexican hot chocolate or Mayan coffee.

I enjoyed visiting this cafe on my way through town. My iced vanilla latte was delicious and parking in front was a breeze.

The coffee is really good but don't expect good customer service. The people who work there hardly even greet you

Everything out this little coffee shop gem located in the side street of Hinsdale is wonderful. The coffee and pastries are amazing! Definitely check them out

Welcoming space, clean, cool and quick service. Although, I didn't use the phone ahead I saw it was available. The cafe de olla was delicious!!!

A wonderful hidden gem in Hinsdale & my favorite spot in town to grab a latte. Service is quick and the drinks are delicious. Always love to support local businesses!

Wonderful coffee and service ! Paninis are excellent as well as the gluten free baked goods we tried !

I've been buying their freshly roasted coffee beans for years, before any other roasters opened up nearby. Reliably delicious coffee beans!

Coffee and breakfast sandwich were good and there is nice outdoor seating area right next to the coffee area. Staff was nice.

Just a terrific spot in Hinsdale run by a Mom and her daughter. They have a smooth operation and are always greeting customers usually on a first name basis. I quit going to the chain coffee shop a long time ago. I highly recommend Cafe LaFortuna.

Mother and daughter owned. Love supporting the ladies as I pass by Starbucks! Support this gem of a local business!

What a cute little gem in Hinsdale! Service was quick and both my drinks were delicious! I can't wait to go back again and try more!

Cute little coffee shop that serves a wonderful Mayan coffee. I'm kinda mad at myself because I opted for the Starbucks in the morning, hit lunch, and then decided to shake things up a bit by checking out this place in the afternoon. I could have parked myself here instead and try a variety of things to get me through file reading. I am a HUGE fan of Mexican mochas or Mexican hot chocolates when done right. Here, it's done right. The drink was smooth. Staff was friendly. Not a lot of seating but very cute atmosphere. Not noisy like Starbucks. They also offer free WiFi.

My sister and I stopped in after reading the reviews of the Mayan coffee. I asked for mine to be less sweet, and it was perfect! The ladies behind the counter were very kind and attentive. Will be stopping by again soon!

Upon arrival in Hinsdale, I ventured to La Fortuna, many have recommended this establishment to me. Their testaments were not in vain. Every word that was uttered to me was truth. Their coffee is amazing. I partook in the Mayan coffee and the matcha green tea latte. The Mayan was sweet and tasty with a hint of cinnamon, the matcha green tea latte was amazing. I recommend this place to all who want to support a local coffee shop.

Wonderful coffee and specialty drinks served with care and consideration. They seem to have quite a following of loyal customers who they greet warmly. It's always nice when someone remembers you and your usual order! A nice change from the corporate coffee chains.

Good black coffee but only one brew available. Not a huge specialty coffee guy but the selection looks impressive.

Wonderful coffee and family owned. Delicious and comforting ambiance. Lattes are amazing.

Excellent customer service from the moment we walked in. There were 2 people working which makes things quicker and I like that. The store itself is small with not too much seating. We ordered the Mayan coffee and an iced caramel latte. They were both outstanding. Even better yet, they both were able to be made as decaf. We also tried the lemon cake and that was very good as well. Coffee flavor was exceptional!

You won't regret going here, very clean and amazing staff at this location. The employees are so kind and drinks are always so delicious. I love their americano. It doesn't have that burnt coffee bean taste. And my americano was made in under a minute. Their bakery goods were nice, too. An Institution for coffee lovers and enthusiasts. They are masters at their craft with the most professional customer service. This particular location is warm and welcoming. Tables and chairs are comfortable and easily arranged. Music is soft and relaxing. Mostly because their staff is awesome! I would give this more stars if I could. I will be back soon.

Coffee was great but there was no seating inside anymore. The owners said they had to remove it. There may be limited seating outside, depending on the weather.

Bussin ice cream fast service and great food! I loved it it looked cool on the inside the service was fast

I adore this little hidden coffee spot. It is so hard to find any sort of Mexican coffee/cafe de olla in the suburbs. Making the drive here (and even the subsequent parking tickets - thanks, Hinsdale!) was worth it because my drink was so good. I love a mix of espresso, chocolate, cinnamon and spice. And they have multiple drink options here that will satisfy all of those flavors! The staff (I think a mother and daughter maybe?) were both very friendly. It's a great place to pick up a crafted coffee drink and then walk around the beautiful neighborhood. I'm looking forward to coming back! But next time I won't stay parked for more than two hours haha! That turned out to be a very pricey, but delicious, coffee after all!

My FAVORITE coffee spot. The most delicious coffee I can find in the entire area. I moved to Westmont from Carol Stream and I was on the hunt for a go-to coffee shop for MONTHS! Once I found this place, I don't go anywhere else. Delicious and very quick service.

This spot continues to be my local favorite. Their coffee is so tasty. I enjoy their Mayan Coffee and appreciate their wide variety of non-dairy milks. I also tend to get a bad of cafe de olla whenever I'm there so I can enjoy at home. Check them out, you won't be sorry. Everyone is always friendly! Support Local!

Lovely little cafe with quality food and handcrafted beverages. Friendly and knowledgeable baristas. I highly recommend.

Family owned and operated, they really are the most kind people and truly care about their community. Very happy to support their coffee, which is roasted in store!

Amen to all yelpers who have forsaken the S*arb*cks and embraced the local business. As a true Chicagoan, I've been practicing this principle for some time now and haven't never looked back to all these major corporations that are trying to brainwash their consumers. I promised hubby the night before to have breakfast in the morning before he started his shift. However, I was enticed by the Japanese drama, watching it insanely, and didn't go to sleep until "early in the morning." Thus, I suggested that we used yelp as our trusty tool to develop a Plan B since I woke up a bit too late. We discovered Cafe La Fortuna today in downtown Hinsdale on the way to Joliet. What a lovely neighborhood coffee shop! Most importantly, they serve quality Mexican-style coffee. I had the large red eye, and hubby went with a large latte. The barista, who was full of energy, welcomed us with a spunk when we walked in. The conversations between patrons and the barista were pretty fun to eavesdrop (well, we were actually invited to the conversations because they were just as friendly as human beings can be). We are the city dwellers, but we probably will try to make it to the area during summer time since there's a disc golf course nearby. In addition, I believe the Metra BNSF comes through and the weekend Metra pass per adult is $7! Do I have an excuse to come back? I certainly think so. The barista also handed us a coffee punch card. Although the entire venue is fairly tiny, the small space is conducive for striking conversations and dialogues between people. Feeling anti-social? Then overcome this inhibition by stepping into Cafe La Fortuna. There's no single "shy" person in the house.

Favorite neighborhood cafe - they've got such a nice staff and they make the absolute best coffee around. Highly recommend!

Wonderful coffee at an awesome, woman-owned and -run cafe! The cafe olla is super tasty. Pick up a cup and have a a nice chat while you're waiting and get there soon.

Delicioso! So glad I found this gem, the coffee is so good! I also had the veggie breakfast panini and 10/10.

Located in a cute alleyway in downtown Hinsdale, this cafe has an absolute chokehold on me because of their Mayan Coffee. I know what you may be thinking, "yeah yeah, other cafes do it too," BUT NOT LIKE THIS PLACE. It's creamy, spicy, has great body. I love it. And the staff is lovely. Highly recommend sitting there and just enjoying every sip.

This is the cute little place. I chose this place because they had a Mayan coffee on the menu, which wasn't bad wish I could taste the Mexican hot chocolate more but it was still delicious. I also had a breakfast Panini. Everything was great

Very good coffee! The women in there were very friendly and helpful with the questions I had about the different types of coffee they serve. The bakery was very fresh and delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone in that area. The place is small with really no place to sit inside. I just went back to my car and sat at a nearby park. I would definitely go back there.

Nice little cafe tucked away. I got two Mexican Hot Chocolates, they were very flavorful and were the perfect temp for me...meaning they weren't burn your mouth off or have to wait to drink it.

Best cafe in within 20 miles. The drinks and food is great! My favs are the iced Mayan and the Italian panini.

Since Caribou's departure, it was a pleasant surprise to find what appeared to be a quality cafe alternative for a relaxing snack and midday break. Unfortunately, the service was not as satisfying snd sweet as the relatively expensive rice pudding and Mexican hot chocolate... The sales clerk was arrogant, condescending, curt and inhospitable; I felt sorry for the friendly waitstaff he barked at, and gave serious thought to turning on my heels and walking around the corner to Whole Foods. Too many other professional options out there to return...

The guy was awesome at the counter. Always nice to go someone where someone enjoys their job. Coffee was awesome, they roast it themselves. Panini wise we got a grilled vegetable and it tasted delicious. All around bomb dot com.

Lovely local coffee shop:)) mmm, great latte, and fresh baked pastries It's small and cozy, and the owner making coffee himself, he is super welcoming and optimistic:))

Best lattes I've ever had + the friendliest staff! They always remember my order. A million stars!

Needed to quickly update my review and bump up my rating to 5 stars! I'm honestly not sure why I only gave this cafe 4 stars last time. I believe it was due to the troubles I had connecting to Wifi and maybe the fact that it was super crowded. I stopped in today though at a later hour (3 pm), and it was such a peaceful working environment! I honestly was the only one in the cafe give or take a handful of people who popped in for coffee to go. This time around I ordered the Cafe de Olla (with cinnamon and spices) black and it was absolutely amazing. Honestly the best coffee I've ever had. It was delicious and I didn't even need to add in any creamer or sugar! There were different employees in this time, and the girl working behind the counter was very nice and super helpful. Another plus? I was able to find 2 hour parking right around the corner. Score! I'll be back for sure :)

Great milkshakes, good coffee, and even better people! The owners are so nice, and they'll notice if you come around a bit. Best coffee shop in Hinsdale, and it's not even close.

Skip all those national chains and come to Cafe La Fortuna for that next cup of coffee! This is a wonderful local business located on a small alley just south of the Hinsdale train station. It's a cute place staffed with caring people who really love their craft. I tried the Mexican style coffee with cinnamon and spices and I was hooked! And the pastries? Worth every calorie! Parking can be an issue but you can usually find a spot in the metered lot right down the street. Next time you find yourself looking for that perfect spot to enjoy a coffee, check out Cafe La Fortuna. You can thank me later!

Owner runs the counter, beans roasted on site and great espresso machines means the best option in hinsdale for coffee by far!! Tucked away in a side street it took me a minute to find. All coffees are single origin (Mexico) grown by the owner. Mexican roasts are some of my favorite. This is not an everyday place for me because I don't live in hinsdale - but if I lived here Le Fortuna would be my only coffee shop in Hinsdale.

Delicious breakfast sandwiches (huge, actually) and pastry was also large and tasted good. The specialty coffee drinks tasted great too. Service was great - friendly, helpful and offered extra condiments (we ate in, technically outside).