Caffè Streets

Hip coffee joint division, decent selection of drinks and locally made pastries. Overall there's a nice quiet vibe that makes it a great spot to read our work remotely from. During the summer there's a walk up window and this is the only place I've found in the city that does Kyoto cold brew.

Once I returned to Chicago, I knew I had to return to this cafe at some point in time! I have had some good memories here with friends, and it’s such a cute spot to do a bit of work done too. I am usually a huge fan of their lattes ☕️ and when I gifted their coffee, my friends were happy too 🥰 Please do try this place out when you are in Wicker Park/Division area!

I popped into this shop Saturday morning around 9:30, and it wasn’t too crowded. The atmosphere here is so cool! They sell a selection of coffees roasted by metric, and have pastry options as well. I ordered an iced matcha and it was very good.

This is the urban cafe vibe you were looking for! The overall cafe was smaller than I pictured it to be, but there was still ample seating and I had no trouble snagging a spot to get work done. The ambience of this cafe was lovely; it was decently quiet with light Japanese city pop playing on the speakers. I had the rosemary latte and it was amazing. The floral and earthy notes from the rosemary are not too overpowering and brighten up the deepness in the coffee. They had so many unique coffee drinks, so def check them out! The staff were also so friendly, and it seems as though this cafe is pretty dog friendly as multiple dogs came through as their owners grabbed drinks :) if you want to be productive, get a nice coffee, and see some doggos this is the place to be!

Caffe Streets is thriving. With indoor seating opened up again, there is always a buzzing and pleasant crowd here. Coffee is good, folks working here are super friendly, and the vibe of the place is always warm and welcoming. My partner and I have always liked coming here since we moved to the neighborhood, but lately it has been our go-to. Highly recommend you stop by!

First time exploring in the neighborhood and was grateful to find this gem of a coffee shop! The coffee and tea are truly high quality and sustainably sourced too! The donuts are vegan but after that first bite your tongue will trick you into thinking that milk and eggs were harmed in the making of this donut. 😂 The vibe is wonderfully chill! I got a lot of work done here and was grateful especially since my local Airbnb did not have WiFi. You can even order in advance and pick up at their cute pick up window or come inside and be soothed by the eclectic music, the beautiful atmosphere, and the incredibly helpful and efficient staff. ☕️💛

Modern urban shop with lots of plants and zebrawood (furniture, walls, ceiling) playing soft indie pop music (postal service; radiohead) under soft lights. Cool mix of soft and hard gives it a hip welcoming feel but I didn’t like that there was nobody taking your order — you had to use a kiosk. I’m too old school (or maybe just too old) for that. I’d rather have the “inconvenience” of having to talk to someone.

Not particularly impressed with this location. There are a plethora of options within a few square miles, including a Starbucks and smaller coffee shops. The menu isn't prominently displayed and the service doesn't seem too concerned to provide any additional details on the offerings. I opted for a cold brew and found that the coffee was a bit harsh for a coffee that is meant to be smoother.

I live in the area and I love to go around and try out different coffee shops. Due to COVID, Caffe Streets now has a small walk-up window to order. I love this concept, and they even have an outdoor patio that you can take your drink/pastry and sit down. Many coffee shops are closed, so boy am I glad Caffe Streets is an option for me! My go-to order is the lavender latte with oatmilk. The lavender is never order powering that it tastes like soap! I have actually never ventured out to try any other of the drinks, because this is my absolute favorite. I've tired multiple pastries at Caffe Streets, which all have been very good! The inside is also so cute with all the decor and sleek and large tables to do work while you sip on your drink. I hope to keep going back to keep this establishment running!

I really like this spot to study/get some work done. It's fairly quiet and i mainly stop by on weekdays so I don't see many people coming here to chat for the most part. I do like how they have a good amount of outlets and coat racks in the corners! You order on the tablet and they'll call out your name when your drink is ready. I can't believe I haven't stopped by this coffee shop sooner! I pass it often and I never have trouble grabbing a table.

The inside of the coffee shop is such a vibe. Very pretty and a lot of seats. I can see this being a busy work spot. Ordering was a bit awkward I felt like I was kinda interrupting the staff. I ordered a regular iced latte and a recommended seasonal latte (cinnamon roll latte) for my friend. My iced latte was pretty basic, ived had better. But my friends latter was yummy and felt like a hug for my insides. I wish they kept it and was not just seasonal.

The prices are not listed in the cafe. The Yelp menu is NOT accurate. My 12oz latte was $6.08. Most tables were dirty with crumbs and/or coffee stains. The batista seems miserable and is not warm or friendly. Additionally, she admitted to not having a way to measure the temperature of the latte. So, my "extra hot" beverage was just barely warm. Luckily, she reheated it for me.

Sometimes I just really need to find a restroom and often end up experiencing the cutest coffee shops. This happened to me while walking around Wicker Park recently, and Nate and I stumbled upon Caffe Streets. The atmosphere inside is really cool with the plant wall and architectural wood features on the ceiling. I also liked the big siphon up front. I ordered an iced ube oat latte, and Nate got one of the other staff special drinks. I don't remember seeing any prices listed, but I'm assuming they were in line with other shops in the area. The bathroom was clean. They had some vegan donuts available and a few tables out front where we enjoyed our drinks and dog-watched. The ube oat latte was subtly sweet, not a ton of ube flavor, but the color was beautiful! If I lived in the area, this would be my go-to coffee shop.

Very cool coffee shop vibe! I loved the cool wavy wood ceiling, and the patio has great seating options. I wasn't feeling coffee so I got the lavender lemonade special and it was delicious! A little pricy for a lemonade though (~$6). I like the fun coffee drinks; wish they had a few more food options though. A great coffee spot for the area!

Used to love this place. It's seen better days though. The former owner kept it pristine. It's old, dirty and tired now. Also, an espresso costs $4.46. You have got to be kidding me. So not worth it.

I am all about finding a good matcha latte and this cafe served up an excellent one. It comes unsweetened, in a vibrant shade of green and with a smooth bitterness. The barista was a kind fellow and I'd be happy to visit again.

Favorite wicker park coffee shop. They have the best vanilla latte in my opinion. They also allow for you to order online and pick up for a Togo window which is amazing for when I'm walking my dog.

This cute little coffee shop doesn't belong in the streets- maybe a magazine! This is a great place to study (outlets, free WiFi, lots of tables, and not too loud). They have a really good selection of coffee/teas/may had as well as pastries from Dollop. They have a very clean aesthetic which worked really well (great vibe). I got the oat latte and it was good, the espresso was very smooth. But I don't think you can go wrong here. You need to try this caffe for a coffee if you are by Division Street!

This is so far, as of now, up to this point in time, my favorite coffee shop in Chicago. Yesterday, I came in to do some work and got a vanilla cafe au lait. The milk was frothed so well and the coffee was absolutely something to write home about. I did work for 2 hours and it was an amazing work space! I loved the playlist (Father John Misty) and the volume of the music, not too quiet, not too loud, just right. Today I had to come in again to get another cup and I went with a dry cappuccino. Their espresso drinks are amazing too. I will absolutely be returning. This is one of the places I will bring my Mom to when she comes to visit. Additionally, the multitalented barista and conversationist remembered me, which made my day. Long story short, absolutely worth the train ride over here.

Latte was good but the staff desperately need customer service/people skills. Lady taking my order seemed annoyed which made me feel uncomfortable. After reviewing all the comments below, I'm not the only one to experience this. This company needs to reevaluate what will keep customers wanting to come back and what will hinder their business.

Caffe streets is a great coffee shop option if you're looking for a calming space to get some work done. The interior design of the cafe is gorgeous, they've got a huge wood paneling installation on the ceiling with gives the place so much depth in addition to tons of plants. The baristas were very friendly and there's a broad selection of seasonal drinks available in addition to the classics. Plenty of outlets all over the place and speedy wifi. This'll definitely be a regular spot for me!

First off, full stop, great atmosphere! We settled in early with laptops for the morning and there was a ton of seating. Baristas were great and helped figuring out what we wanted. Got pretty crowded during the morning but has a wide variety of beverages, baked goods provided by Dollop and even a pickup window ( love that for all the dog parents out there!). Will definitely be back!

Caffe Streets is my favorite coffee shop in Wicker Park. Not only do they have really great coffee (I like their chai a ton), they also have great bagels + pastries, their staff is really nice and always kind, and the space itself is really neat. Love the outdoor seating space, can be very peaceful in the morning. Plus, they're open early which more coffee shops ought to be. I stopped in today and asked how quickly she could grab me a drip coffee and it took me longer to get in and out of the shop than it did for her to grab my coffee. Go get a coffee, start a punch card, and support this local spot!

Such a lovely place to chill at and be productive. The morning staff/barista was so nice and friendly, it really made me enjoy the place a lot. The pastries (the donuts) and drinks are delicious and well made. Bring your laptop and stay here for a few hours, it's the perfect coffeeshop for that.

I used to love this caffe and would go there all the time to work. But now they have a very awkward kiosk ordering system, where you have to struggle through the menu while the employee just stands there. If I'm going to spend $4 on a small cup of coffee, don't make me do your employee's job. It's ruining the vibe. Will not be returning.

We've gotten coffee from this shop pre-Covid a few times and the thing that was the most off putting during those visits was the attitude of the workers. They just seemed real snooty and haughty for ppl who are selling me coffee. Their coffee/espresso's actually quite good too, but their attitudes just turned me off. Had I written this review during those few visits back in 2018 and 2019, I would've given them 2-3 stars. We've stopped by twice in the last weekend and while their cafe sitting area is closed, they have a pickup window open and I got an iced vanilla latte w oat milk the first time and an iced vanilla latte w whole milk the second time. I liked both lattes and the workers were a lot nicer and less snooty these times.

I love you caffe streets, I'll keep visiting and hoping my drink is made right because when it is, it's so so good. But I hate that it always depends on the barista. I don't know if they wing the recipe or what, but I can go in and have a delicious seasonal latte, and then go back the next week because it was so good, but this time it's totally flat. It's a different barista. The flavor is off and I leave so sad lol. It's happened so many times that I just never know what I'm going to get.

Extremely rude barista. Went here about a year ago and we asked her for the WiFi and she looked annoyed and harshly said "on the door". She was very rude taking our orders as well and looked annoyed that I even came into the shop. Sad to say because the interior was beautiful :(

amazing coffee, best coffee shop around. the ambiance is amazing and the service is even better.

Good reputation for espresso and last time I was there the black drip was solid, if not the best to write home about. Covid-patio is open if it's warm, otherwise it's walk up window. Restroom is covid-closed. My main disappointment was the egg salad sandwich, which turned out to be pre-packaged from Dollop. Which, okay. Dollop is another decent indie coffee brand in the city. But this was pathetic. Like... tasteless wheat bread that felt like it came from the middle aisle of the grocery store. And sorta bland egg salad measured in... tablespoons? Did they think it was peanut butter? Egg salad should have a hearty portion. This was like a spread. So, you know, not this food at least, not recommend.

A small coffee shop which is great to work from, awesome, comfortable, cozy, environment and very friendly staff. They have food and beverages. To be completely honest I didn't try the coffee or beverages as I had one earlier on in the day but just ordered a water so i could work from the space.

The wifi here was awful, which should be enough for me to dock more stars from this review since I work online and wifi is my #1 requirement for any coffee shop. But for some reason I just really liked the vibe of this place! The space is clean and beautiful, the drink selection is on point, the barista was helpful and nice, and the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. So that's why I'm giving them a 4/5. But I probably won't be back again since I can't really do my job without wifi, and their wifi was consistently bad during the 3-4 hours when I was there. Fix your wifi, Caffe Streets, and I'll be back on the reg!!

This is no longer my neighborhood, so it's out of the question that I'd come here by choice.. but I was meeting a friend and figured I would give it a shot. The latte I had was fine. Nothing extraordinary and nothing terrible. The staff are your typical *meh we don't care* types, no response when I said "Thank you" to the person that made my drink. Whatever. It seems a bit like form precedes function here. I'm not crazy about the retro boxy furniture. I was lucky to have found a table along the back wall (cushioned benches) and was comfortable, but it seems like the design is just awkward. I do like the tiny tables bolted into the floor along the back walls. It's busy here, so I'd assume it's a spot for local people. It's not quite cool enough for me to decide to go out of my way to come here.

Caffe streets is a go-to of mine for drip coffee and lattes. I recently had the Ube latte -- soooo delicious.

Super cute place for a coffee and snack. I got a peppermint hot chocolate which was delicious. It tasted like there was a candy cane in it and didn't have a fake peppermint flavor. It cost $3.50. They have many seasonal flavors you can add like peppermint, pumpkin, etc. Staff was friendly and the drink came out quickly. The food that they had looked good but I didn't get any. There isn't that much room in here, so it may be hard to find a table, especially if you're with a group of 4+. Not an ifeal place for studying, but good for a quick drink!

I came to this area on a three month business trip to Chicago and this was one of the first places I've explored. Let me tell you-they are the real deal! I've seen some people complain about the prices and bump their rating down for this place just because of that, but have you explored the rest of the coffee scene pricing in Chicago, not to mention being able to afford the real estate on Division? The espresso drinks are solid! The baristas are super friendly and have customized my drinks many times when I was feeling like having something different, not to mention, one of the baristas knew my order after me stopping in twice! The baked food options are really good and delicious and if they have any day old pastries, you can grab them for $1. A little plus for those "gram" hunters out there- there are super pretty drinks on the menu that will do the trick!

Good spot for getting work done. Outlets are available for the tables around the wall. Coffee and biscuit were good. I'll definitely be back to work for a bit and have a coffee

I've been wanting to stop in here, ever since I moved to wicker park last month. Quiet, well lit, coffee spot with a great mix of local hipsters and hardos who bring their lap top to a coffee shop. 1 Star for hipsters. But everything else was dank

good cappuccino :) my partner got an iced cinnamon roll latte and it was amazing!! the workers could be a little friendlier but besides that it's a beautiful cafe.

Baby-friendly, study-friendly, budget-friendly, this is a lovely neighborhood cafe, with just enough noise to keep things lively, but not enough to scare away the many people hard at work on their laptops. Their coffee is some of the most reasonably priced in the neighborhood, and though I'll have to go back to see for myself next time, I heard multiple people compliment their croissants. Outlets are a bit sparse but conveniently located. With your back to the bar, there is one at the far side of the left wall, next to the storeroom door, one at the bottom right corner of the wall directly across from the bar, and one on the wall to the left of the windows facing the street. Definitely will be back!

Out of many neighborhoods in the city I've visited, Wicker Park is one of my very favorites. I like the young, chic, and elegant vibe this neighborhood makes me feel. Sitting in Caffe Streets allows me to take in all the Wicker Park can offer: coffee-sipping, people-watching, and outlet hunting. Wait a minute, why outlet hunting? There didn't seem to enough outlets in the cafe, so I saw patrons pull out their extension cords and play cat's cradle on the ground. Being in the sophisticated Wicker Park had a price to pay: $4 for their Americano. I had to admit that it was steep, but it was brewed bold and strong. Although that cup of Americano was great, their iced chai was a little disappointing. I totally prefer the iced chai done by their competitor on the corner of Ashland, Milwaukee, and Division. Caffe Streets has a potential to be an awesome coffee shop. I will come back, try another drink, and hope I have a victory for spotting an outlet so I can do more yelping.

A tiny mouthwash cup coffee w burnt aftertaste. Why have a nice place that no one wants to go back to. I'd rather do Starbucks and be mid then waste my money. We drove 30 mins for no service or coffee. Ambiance was ok!

Me- "Hi, do you know if there are any nuts in this scone?" Barista- "No." followed by an awkward few second pause Me- "No there aren't any nuts? Or no you don't know if there are nuts?" Spoiler Alert: No, he didn't know but eventually consulted another barista who also didn't know. Thank the lord they found a piece of paper that had a list of ingredients and it turns out the Raspberry & Chocolate Chip scone is nut free. (Yay!) I ended up getting that and a mocha latte. The atmosphere was great, quiet enough to get some studying done but still lively. I doubt I'll go back since everything was just kind of average but if you're in the area it might be worth checking out if you're looking for a nice atmosphere and pretty latte art.

I loved this little coffee shop! The decor here made me feel like I was in a forest. Everything was cool & wooden with plants galore inside. Very earthy! Service was friendly, prices are right, free wifi, and my drink was awesome. I ordered a white tea & it came in a super cute glass pitcher with a super cute glass (see picture). It wasn't burning hot & more of a very warm temperature. For me, this was perfect as I don't like the steaming hot level but I know others may be disappointed in the temp. This shop is super busy on Saturday afternoons! Not enough seating for all of the clientele. Also, the seats are super uncomfortable. I sat fine for about an hour but then my booty started to hurt! Good strategy though if they want to have client turnover faster than their counterparts. All in all, I thought the tea was good & came out in a cool way, plus I loved the atmosphere!

Despite the lack of seating space due to a steady crowd, the coffee and aesthetic appearance make this a good spot to visit. Wood is the theme here. You can tell the designers were conscious of the limited space they were using. Arguably the main attraction is the multilayered wooden ceiling, like upside down depth cut ponds. It's a good meeting spot for two friends. Four friends is pushing it with the limited space. On a sunny day the natural light draws crowds like moths to a flame. The barista seemed standoffish and haughty, but maybe I misinterpreted him. The Chemex was $10. It came on a wooden platter. Quality coffee, good presentation. Probably 2.5 cups worth of coffee. Came with a little decanter. You can definitely get that quality for cheaper elsewhere, but it's not something I regret.

Amazing iced tea. Love it. The Black Forest tea gets five stars. Six stars if I could. It's perfectly brewed. Once I went in and ordered two iced teas. One for me. One for a friend. (Both teas were for me). I savor this tea. Truly. However, I've decided after my third terrible encounter there that it was not just an "off day." I'm pretty sure a prerequisite for being a barista and cashier at this establishment is hating life and by extension, hating customers. I'm literally the easiest order. Black iced tea. It takes a whole 12 seconds to put ice in a cup and pour tea over the ice. This is far too annoying for the cashier there. I have decided that I will either never go back or only send my husband in. Let's be fair, I might be mad too if I had a really bad bowl hair cut and forgot to shower for a few days, but I wouldn't take it out on the customers. I'm literally a tea addict (and a pretty friendly unassuming person), but I'd rather go to Milk and Honey, La Colombe, or Lavazza since they aren't angry that you're paying them for their product and don't despise non-hipsters. By the way, I'm not even an internet troll. This is the only negative yelp review I've ever written.

What can I say? They make a great soy latte..I thoroughly enjoy the taste of their coffee. On top of that, I just love how the place looks. It's like walking into a super modern cabin or something. Wood everywhere! Look up and check out the sweet ceiling. They somehow turned it into a work of art! They also have a nice little patio off Division Street, which is perfect for people watching while enjoying your coffee drinks.

This may be one of my new favorite coffee shops in the city besides Ipsento! The café is cozy yet sleek and modern with cool wood ceilings and walls and fun light fixtures. The girl ringing us up at the register was really nice too and helpful when we were trying to decide what to order and didn't rush us at all. As for the coffee, this was what stole the show. I ordered a lavender latte with oatmilk and it was phenomenal! It was so so creamy, had pretty latte art, and wasn't overly sweet or lavender-y. My sister had a pourover and she said she enjoyed that as well and one of our friends ordered a soy mocha which was also very delicious! It was very creamy as well and not overly sweet but had enough chocolate flavor. I cant wait to come back and try more of their drinks!

Don't waste your money. Stopped in this morning as I had never been. The coffee was expensive and just fine. The woman working was so rude. She scoweled when I ordered, when she handed me my cup and when I asked her for the WiFi password, which is apparently "outside on the menu" as though that is the first place a customer sitting inside would look. I don't think anyone wants to start their day so aggressively. I certainly don't.

Cool atmosphere. Cold brew with banana and oat milk was life! Located in a Great Area. Cold brew not pictured as I did not want to put it down due to it being so delicious. Latte pictured

I love lattes and I love them from cafe streets! There are different flavors you can get, my favorite is brown sugar latte! I also enjoy their chocolate chip scones! ALSO if you love the environment and want to stop using single use cups/plastics, bring your own cup for them to use and you get 10% off!

I really enjoyed myself at this cafe.. It was such a pleasing space to be in. I thought the seating and table arrangement was spectacular. Even the design of the seats themselves.... wow! Not to mention the coffee. The makers suggested spot on with the kenyan pour over. Honestly that was a new experience for me. I really enjoyed when I could come here and sit down to write. Very easy to plug a laptop in and do digital work as well.. Seemed actived with others most of my visits, which was great to see. I felt a great open neutralness there that helped me work on my project. I was journaling allot. The biscuits too are really foockin good. Thanks for the love team +(^~^)+ success

Great coffee beverages, nice pastry options, quick and friendly service, and fantastic interior and outside seating! We ordered the Thai Iced Coffee, Monkey Latte with Soy milk, and the Cold Brew on tap along with chocolate croissants and the spinach and cheese on a puff pastry. The Thai Iced Coffee was perfectly refreshing that hot summer day. There were more cinnamon notes there than we had expected as the Thai Iced Coffees we have experienced from Thai restaurants are very different. It was still a tasty drink and definitely worth a try! The Monkey Latte with Soy 10oz was very delicious! The banana flavor was not overwhelming at all and the agave was such a nice and smooth sweetener! The foam on too was nice and fluffy and every sip was very enjoyable! The Cold Brew was refreshing as well and was basically like a cold draft beer but coffee style. There was a nice foam on top as well but it has a more bitter after taste than the other draft cold brews we have tried. We really loved the interior of the space. They have free wifi there and plenty of seating inside and out so you can definitely just camp out and get all your work done or just socialize with friends and family while enjoying delicious coffee beverages, teas, or pastries!

Caffe streets is clearly under new management...or something. The cashiers are rude and the baristas are so busy talking to each other the service is slow.

Hmm...I'm not sure what's happening to Caffe Streets lately. I live right around the corner, and this has been my absolute favorite coffee shop for a long time. The Metric coffee they use is strong and well balanced, the drinks they make are consistently good. That being said, I've noticed some slow changes in the last 6 or 7 months. The shop looks sort of sad and "empty" - the magazine rack and merch rack is getting more and more empty and sad all the time. The opening hours have been cut. The pastries (which were always very fresh and delicious) are sometimes day-old now, and the employees seem kind of despondent and down. Why is that? What am I missing? I hope this doesn't foreshadow a closing or some other sad change. I feel like Caffe Streets needs to get its Mojo back.

Staff wasn't friendly, coffee was good but the restroom was absolutely disgusting. The lights in the bathroom are so dim that I feel like they use that as an excuse to not clean. I have never seen a toilet that dirty. I turned on my phone flashlight to make sure I wasn't seeing things.

See my full review below from a previous visit. Just one addition: On a recent visit I tried their cold brew on nitro, and I would say it was the second best I have ever had. Great chaulky minerality, no acidity, and the mouthfeel from the nitro was a good as I ever remember. They also serve it properly in my opinion, in a glass and no ice. It is also worth noting that as well as being the second best I have ever had, it is also the second most expensive. At $5 with tax, it is more than I have ever paid in New York, and only behind the $7 one I had a Coachella.