nubar Cafe

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nubar Café is a hidden gem in the heart of Albany Park—a true drop of sunshine! The feng shui layout and soft natural light make it feel like a mini oasis, whether it’s the middle of winter or a bright summer afternoon. The sunlight alone feels like a vitamin D boost, but then there’s the espresso—smooth, rich, and always perfectly made—and a beautiful array of French patisserie delights that look (and taste) like art. It’s also an excellent spot for working or simply slowing down. The music is calm, the tables are well-spaced, Wi-Fi is fast, outlets are accessible, and the bathrooms are spotless. Nubar has mastered that rare balance between energy and tranquility. Come for a pastry, stay for the peace, and enjoy the beauty of being fully present.

The interior of this cafe is modern and bright, making it a great place to study or work. My friend and I tried the pistachio latte, the brunch duo (lentil soup and shakshuka sandwich) and the mezze plate. I’m not a coffee fan but my take on the latte is that it’s missing the infusion of pistachio flavor. Eventhough it comes with the rich paste, it doesn’t really dissolve inside the drink and precipitates at the bottom. However it’s not too sweet which is a plus. I really like the lentil soup, it’s smooth, flavorful and creamy. The shakshuka sandwich is undersalted and unimpressive. The bread came out kind of burnt as pictured but the owner noticed and offered us another order. We appreciate her gesture as it reflects her dedication and commitment to her work. The mezze plate is great, I like how creamy the labneh is. The falafel is crispy but also a little flavorless. Nubar is still in their soft opening phase so they have time to improve. They also have great desserts that we haven’t gotten to try. Overall, I would recommend this place as it has potentials and amazing people who care about the customers.

The atmosphere is great. The coffee was good. The food I ordered was under seasoned. The stagf was very reserved and was not rude, but were not friendly (need tonwprk on servoce with a smile). They just opened up so hopefully they will improve. This will be a great place to hangout

Nubar was a wonderful welcome to the neighborhood as I had just moved to AP when they were opening! It’s one of my favorite places now to bring friends, grab a coffee on the go, or to sit and get some work done! Everyone on staff is so lovely and I can’t say enough good things about their baklava! I usually get a Spanish latte or a mango matcha (which is to die for!) Keep up the great work neighbors!

I love this place! It is cozy and beautifully decorated. I tried the Lotus (Biscoff) Latte today and it was both beautiful and delicious, perfect for a cold day. The staff is so warm and friendly as well!

Beautiful plates and mugs, delicious food, friendly service, beautiful atmosphere, comfortable seating, great coffee. This is a winner. Pistachio cheesecake was unreal, perfect texture blend of firm and creamy and not too sweet, with the zang of the cream cheese subtly but clearly shining through. Zarya, the owner, was gracious and kind and is clearly passionate about this business. Daniel took excellent care of us too. My family and I felt very welcome. I look forward to coming back.

Ambience is great, loved the falafel wrap, but the chicken wrap was quite not upto the mark. Sweets that they have are great, next time when I visit I am gonna try their coffee. We went for the second time and tried their small treats, they are truly delicious.must try!! Must try is Mango-Hibiscus Tea😍 it’s so soothing during winter time.

From the moment I walked into Nubar Café, I knew it was special. The aroma of fresh coffee, the calming music, and the beautifully designed space create the perfect atmosphere to unwind or get work done. The food is just as amazing, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell the owners put real thought and love into every detail, from the menu to the décor. It’s quickly become my go-to spot for coffee, brunch, and even late-afternoon study sessions. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a café with soul and style!

suuuuper new so they're still working out the kinks but it's really cute! would go back to try more things. I got the kunafa and it's not my favorite but it was still good! they had a lot of other unique items I'd like to try.

I ordered a take out today. The first time trying this relatively new place. I ordered flat white. Given it was a take out and the firm of milk dissipated by the time I got home (two city blocks), I saw only coffee to the middle point in a cu with no form. The cup was small not to mention (and I wasn't asked about the size). So naturally, I am more on the dissatisfied side on it. I also ordered a brunch plate which I am not sure if I got it. I got some brunch plate but may not be what I ordered. The food quality is not bad but didn't stand out much particularly because we have Noon O Kabab and Kabobi within a block so it is very competitive to win my vote. As mentioned this will pace opened not too long ago so hopefully they will tweak things for improvement and stay open for a long long time.

Very pretty and cozy inside, got the strawberry matcha with oatmilk. Good matcha, has grassy earthy notes but the strawberry syrup balanced it, its also not artificial tasting strawberry syrup. Cost around 10 dollars due to the oatmilk but good matcha isn't cheap so understandable.

Excellent iced latte. Great place to have in the neighborhood. Will definitely be going back to try some of the desserts