La Catedral Cafe - New Eastside

Discovered this gem while at a conference at the Hyatt. On top of the fun and authentic atmosphere and friendly and professional staff, my meal was delicious! I had the chef’s favorite which came with their signature coffee with cinnamon. I always put some type of milk product in my coffee and even without any, this coffee was amazing! I will be back.

I am happy to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. For a side of rice or beans is $3.25. I have had their taco dinner with steak. I asked to get a chicken and two steak. I was told no you have to pick all three the same meat. The taco dinner came with beans and rice. I really enjoy their coffee. I was happy that they had oat milk. They offer Splenda packets. This is kind of a strange thing on the menus they don't put their prices on it. We ordered off the appetizer menu their chorizo quesadilla and ended up being 14.99 I wish I would have known that before ordering it. They do not have fountain pop. They have glass bottle Cokes and they have canned diet Coke. I tried their french fries today and they were delicious. They do not have Heinz ketchup. They are only open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I wish they had dinner hours. They for sure have a great menu and have a lot of different options. And their ingredients are fresh and tasty. I look forward to going back. Also the decor is beautiful. The paintings and the religious statues are really beautiful

I only had a few days in Chicago, visiting for work, so I didn’t have a lot of choice over where I ate while I was there, but on my last morning, I found this spot on Google Maps, not too far from my hotel and with the great rating, I thought I’d check it out. I’m very glad I did, as the staff, service, atmosphere and food were all amazing. I felt very welcomed when I came in, even though I was just a table for 1. I wanted to try the chilaquiles as I’d never had them before and wasn’t disappointed. As it was my first time trying them, I just went with the Verde which is perhaps a bit more plain than some of the other options but I added grilled chicken at my server’s recommendation and it was delicious! Full of flavour and had a really good mix of textures. Portions are huge! I didn’t see that the orange juice was 24oz when I ordered the large size, and it was bigger than my head! But then again I’m not used to US portion sizes, but I was just upset I couldn’t fit it all in, as it was all delicious. Even the iced americano, which is a pretty plain coffee order as they go, was really good! I would definitely come back here if I ever find myself in Chicago again. Thanks to all the staff for being so lovely!

Great food, good coffee, what a fun place to get breakfast or lunch. I just wish they stayed open for supper.

I'm so happy there’s a location downtown! It's my favorite spot for breakfast. The chilaquiles never disappoint, and the aguas frescas are so refreshing! The café de olla is a bit too sweet for my taste, but when I ask for it half and half with regular coffee, it turns out perfect.

What can I say??? I haven’t had chilaquiles like this in awhile! I love mine con pollo— it won’t disappoint! The staff were super friendly, attentive and patient! All the way from HTX, thank you Catedral staff, we look forward to seeing you again!

Love this place! I used to go to their other locations. This is closer to me and decided to do take out. The quality of everything was great! I always get their mango panini and it did not disappoint it came with fries and a pickle. I also got the chilaquiles that comes with rice/beans and added the cecina. For my niece I got the mickey pancakes and fruit. For drinks I ordered a caramel iced latte it was good and my mom got the cafe de olla which was delicious!one of the best that I have had. I recommend this place! next time I will eat inside it is spacious and decor is nice.

Street parking was available. No wait, we were seated immediately and we had a party of about 12 at 10am on a Friday. Very large menu of just about whatever you can think. I had a difficult time ordering, because I wanted to taste a bit of everything. Half the table ordered cafe de olla (hot) and it comes in a huge mug. You can also order it as an iced coffee. I ordered the iced coffee with horchata in it and it was very good and sweet. Some people ordered fresh squeezed juice which came in what appeared to be a souvenir cups. All of our meals came out as they were ready and everything looked amazing. My meals had flavor, was authentic and was amazing. Staff was friendly, helpful and attentive, although we had one person take our order, it seemed to be a team effort as different people brought out our meals, cleaning the table etc. The decor inside is beautiful and authentic, down to the tiles on the floor. Definitely a place to come for good food. You will not be disappointed.

My fiance and I came here around 10 on a Saturday. To our surprise, it wasn't very busy. We were quickly greeted and seated. The restaurant is spacious and has a cathedral theme. It's a nice place for a casual breakfast/brunch. The workers are very friendly and efficient. Multiple servers came to check on us throughout our breakfast. To drink, we ordered iced cafe de ollas. They were perfectly sweet and had a subtle cinnamon flavor. We ordered the ranchero chilaquiles and torta especial. The portions were HUGE and the food was delicious!! The torta was sooo good. The pork had plenty of sauce and a nice little kick. Everything tasted great individually, and even better all together. The fries were also perfectly crisp! The chilaquiles were equally as good. We ordered the ranchero salsa so it wouldn't be too spicy. We probably could've gotten a spicier salsa, but it was still amazing! I would definitely recommend checking this place out. I'm already booking a trip back to Chicago just to eat here!

Street parking was available. No wait, we were seated immediately and we had a party of about 12 at 10am on a Friday. Very large menu of just about whatever you can think. I had a difficult time ordering, because I wanted to taste a bit of everything. Half the table ordered cafe de olla (hot) and it comes in a huge mug. You can also order it as an iced coffee. I ordered the iced coffee with horchata in it and it was very good and sweet. Some people ordered fresh squeezed juice which came in what appeared to be a souvenir cups. All of our meals came out as they were ready and everything looked amazing. My meals had flavor, was authentic and was amazing. Staff was friendly, helpful and attentive, although we had one person take our order, it seemed to be a team effort as different people brought out our meals, cleaning the table etc. The decor inside is beautiful and authentic, down to the tiles on the floor. Definitely a place to come for good food. You will not be disappointed.

My partner got chilaquiles and absolutely loved them. I got pretty generic stuff - waffle (also lovely). You have to scan the QR code on the table to see the prices, as the physical menus have no price listed (slightly odd). That said, prices are reasonable here, so no issue there. My only complaint is that the coffee was not great, I've had mostly melted when they served it, and they served it in plastic to go cups (we were dining-in).

Wow! This epic place deserves far more than five stars. The decor nods to an old school cathedral vibe (hence the name) but feels bright, fresh, and clean. The menu is full of classic Mexican options that all look divine. We both tried versions of the chilaquiles and a plate of Enfijoladas La Caterdal. The flavors were authentic and left us craving more. You can really taste how "home made" the food was. From the tortillas to the beans, they take pride in representing what I can only assume is a family recipe that is generations old. The service was on point, with the staff clearly communicating amongst each other, the timing on plates was perfect. We never wanted or waited for anything, even with the restaurant being completely full. Bravo!

Food was ok. Ordered carne asada burrito and the meat was dry . but customer service was excellent and the agua Fresca was delicious. They were about to close maybe that's why the burrito wasn't at its prime. Will try again see if it's better quality. Easy to find

This Mexican restaurant is a real find and only a few blocks from MI Ave. I really enjoyed the Lemonade with Chia and the La Catedral enchiladas. My favorite was the chips and guacamole. Chips are made fresh in-house and are delicious!Wait staff were friendly and efficient. Would recommend for lunch menu. Did not try the breakfast but looks delicious too!

I ran here to write a review! I'm not a big breakfast eater, so when I choose to get breakfast, it HAS to be good! La Catedral did not disappoint. I ordered to-go because we were heading to the airport that morning. The service was friendly, and our food came out hot and fresh. While I waited, I could see the dining areas, and they were bright, clean, and accommodating (large booths, etc.) I got the chilaquiles verdes (and added stewed chicken), and it was spectacular! My egg was cooked perfectly (over medium), the beans were perfection, and the level of spice was perfection. I also grabbed a coffee with cream and vanilla, and it was delicious. I'm not a fancy coffee girlie...I just like a solid cup o' Joe. This hit the spot! Avoid the wait and the crowds elsewhere. This is where you should be when your breakfast/coffee cravings hit!

I haven't felt heat like this since i felt the spice pf Taco Hell. Those crunch wraps are fire... the chilaquiles here had me sweating! The wait times were long since it was the holiday. The fresh juices were awesome too. For real though, if Chi-Chi's is spicy for you, proceed with caution.

The parking situation is not good but the #60 CTA bus stops right in front! I've been to several of their locations before so I knew what I was getting as far as the food goes. My go to picks are the chilaquiles poblanos and the cafe de olla, both are delicious! Since hearing about the new location downtown, I wanted to come out and show some support. I quickly realized I wasn't going to find street parking nearby. There are only a few spots available across street. There is a paid parking garage that appears is mostly for residents of the building, but also has a limited number of pay spots. I decided to pay to park here and soon regretted it, because I ended up paying $20 just for parking! This ended up being an expensive breakfast.

Chilaquiles & cafe de olla Now in downtown location The menu is really good but my favorite is chilaquiles & cafe de olla also the green juice I wish the best to the owners and staff on this new location #4 Friendly staff delicious food Congratulations see you soon again And many times because I work in the loop so I be regular see you later La catedral cafe

Very tasty , I head about this place and I wanted to check it out , it's very delicious ! Im coming back for sure.

This Place just Open a month ago but the service and food was great. I love visiting any Catedral locations because coffee/serivice/ food never disappoints. The chilaquiles are very popular but I had a torta de milanesa and it was soo good. My kids like the tacos and fries. And of course you have the cafe de olla- they make fresh juces and smoothies and have healthy options as well- Great to accommodate larger parties of 6+ and portions are a good size for sharing

I was passing by to grab some breakfast items before catching my flight back home. I noticed this place the first day in Chicago and was made a mental note to stop by before leaving. The online menu provided extensive options and affordable prices. As soon as I walked in, several staff members greeted me warmly. The manager, Antonio, was exceptional and gave me the best recommendations. Of course, you expect good food, but the staff took it to another level--making sure everything was perfect from the meal itself to the overall experience, even though I was just ordering to-go. Highly recommend this spot!

It was our first time visiting this great place. Chilaquiles is my favorite breakfast and it was hard to pick. All the chilaquiles on the menu say they come with scrambled eggs, but you can get them how you like them. Great selection of natural juices. Fantastic service. We can't wait to come back. Prices aren't on the menu, but the entrees were all reasonable around $16-$17.

Excited to have this new breakfast / brunch place in the neighborhood. Went for breakfast and everything was delicious and we have over the top service. Staff was very friendly. Place has cathedral decor, which adds to the vibe. Hoping they are able to add cocktails and expand to the patio for summer.

Delicious chilaquiles! We had the pollo con mole and the birria. Both were generous portions and full of flavor. Also got the frita quesadillas but they were a little disappointing because the dough was a little hard and the cheese inside was not that flavorful. But it came with a side a birria, avocado, and sour cream so that gave it more flavor. Beautiful and comfortable space and convenient to grant park.

We have been praying for good Mexican breakfast and good coffee in the neighborhood and this place delivers! A whole page of chilaquiles are you kidding?!? as a native Texan I have to say...best in Chicago by far! In our hood there is a two hour wait on weekends for wild berry breakfast spot...let me tell you...wild berry better watch out because this place has alllll the breakfast foods (Mexican + American) and so much more. The ambiance is bright, clean and well done. Will be repeating (weekly)

¡Híjole! Replenished both my stomach and my soul. The cafe de orollo, chips and salsa, chilaquiles and service were fantastic. Well done!

Nothing about the descriptions of their dishes hints at how perfectly they are seasoned. Tried the chilaquiles and the chef's special, both were among the best breakfast dishes I've had in a year or more.

The cafe de olla is amazing! We came back a second time mostly for that but the food was all great and the servers were incredibly nice.

An absolutely gem, everything is so delicious and it's great service. Wild berry better watch out

Really happy to see them open in the New Eastside! Funky decor. Amazing staff. And the food is excellent!

I have ordered twice since the opened this week- a BLT & fries & just ordered breakfast- they nailed it! Online ordering was easy & they cooked my eggs perfectly medium over easy. A great addition to our neighborhood! Super nice staff.

Finally! La Catedral downtown! If you want some great coffee, chilaquiles and excellent service this is the spot. The aesthetic inside is beautiful and makes for an ambiance like no other, truly like we're right next to the cathedral in mexico. My best recommendations for this spot.

awesome breakfast. can't miss. chiliqueles are fantastic. get it!!! the variety you can get is amazing. don't see this everywhere. legendary. yes!