Same Day Cafe
Cafe · Logan Square ·
Old-school cafe fare, grilled cheese & root beer floats
Old-school cafe fare, grilled cheese & root beer floats
"The fountain soda and comfort food experts at this all-day retreat in Logan Square know a thing or two about solid sandwiches and have thus earned a loyal following among locals and fans around town. Even often-mundane chicken salad gets the star treatment at Same Day, which delivers a memorable almond- and date-studded curry chicken salad sandwich with arugula on toasted rosemary bread." - Naomi Waxman
"A neighborhood breakfast-and-lunch favorite known for its signature grilled cheese and tomato soup made with fresh bread from daytime chef José Santos and baker Anna Travis. The café adapted during the pandemic by adding a pickup window and has now expanded into dinner after eight years under owner Will von Hartz. Evening service, led by chef Jazer Syed, replaces QR ordering with table service and delivers composed, ever-changing dishes that draw on local farms and the chef’s Indian, Filipino, and French training — examples include carrots dusted with garam masala and labneh, an adobo pork belly bao, and a lamb kefta kebob served with roti — while a limited selection of sandwiches remains available after 5 p.m. The interior uses mismatched dishes and dried flowers for a quirky, romantic vibe, and an expanded beverage program (beer, wine, cocktails) features inventive drinks that incorporate the café’s house soda syrups and even boozy root beer floats." - Ashok Selvam
"All-day cafe and soda fountain Same Day Cafe in Logan Square has applied for a liquor license so it can add alcoholic beverages to its existing menu of house-made shakes and sodas." - Naomi Waxman
"This cafe/restaurant is maintaining COVID-19 safety measures — including masks and/or proof of vaccination or negative tests — even though Chicago ended its citywide mandate on Feb. 28. As policies differ and can be updated, guests should check the latest rules before visiting." - Naomi Waxman
"I noted that Same Day Cafe is included among establishments implementing proof-of-vaccination policies." - Naomi Waxman
