Sipping Turtle Cafe

Cute and cozy coffee shop. Almost seemed small, but there was ample seating. The lavender matcha latte with a cookie on side really hit the spot on a chilly Sunday. Would 100% go back!

Simple review- they have the best matcha here. I particularly love their strawberry matcha with Oat Milk. Find me a better one. Spoiler Alert.. You can’t lol. Cheers

I don't usually write reviews, but I'm surprised this place has 4.6 stars, so I thought I'd contribute my experience. This review is primarily about the food, and specifically about the smoked salmon bagel sandwich. It is not even mediocre. I've gotten it a few times, because I love lox bagels and Sipping Turtle is close to my home. I'm not going to try again. Each time, I was really disappointed. This place goes light on everything. The sandwich had maybe five or six capers, not much salmon. The bagel is soft, more like bread than a bagel. I asked for tomatoes to be added, and the result was a fifty-cent up-charge for two grape tomatoes sliced in half. Their food in general is overpriced and underwhelming, especially since there are so many wonderful options in the area for sandwiches and pasties. A note on the employees: each time they seemed consistently cold or even annoyed when helping customers. The space is nice, however. Lots of seating options, so it might be a good choice if you want to sip coffee while getting some work done. Otherwise, I'm sincerely confused by the 5-star reviews.

Neighborhood coffee shop and cafe featuring some standard drink options and a good variety of pastries, bagel sandwiches, and Asian options like bahn mi & steamed buns. Decor was cozy and there are alot of two tops available for couples or working remotely. The food and drinks we got were pretty good. Was nice to see the in house "cups" just being mason jars with metal straws as well. Definitely a place worth stopping in

Rarely do I leave a review for a cafe. But, it's been getting difficult to find the perfect coffee shop in terms of ambiance, food, layout, comfort, natural lighting. I think this shop checks all the boxes. A nice couch for reading, nicely arranged tables for working, fast reliable WiFi. Great bagel sandwiches and well crafted drinks. Nothing more to ask for, I hope to return.

Super cute shop, they have a nice selection of coffee and it has the perfect atmosphere to study/relax if that’s your thing! Loving the creme burlee latte

This place is really cute inside, there is place to work, think, breathe, enjoy coffee, and overall it wasn’t too loud. I got a black coffee and it was good. My partner got a coffee with boba, and the other person with us got a turmeric latte. I also got a bagel breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese. It was good. The vibe is better than the coffee / snacks. Definitely a kid friendly place despite being quiet. They have a lot of snack and bagel options.

Very cozy space to read a book or do a little bit of work. I think their boba and iced Americanos are solid as well as the pastries when they are available. However, my last visit missed the mark. My order of a bagel and matcha took over 15 minutes, and I found the bagel to be lackluster. Hospitality could also be better.

04/24/24 - Checking out Sipping Turtle Cafe something new for me. Sipping Turtle Cafe is on the corner of Milwaukee & Central Park. I love this place such a cool vibe and some very creative looking dishes. Cool little cafe w/an awesome vibe. I came here w/my wife and ordered a smoked salmon salad & a smoked croissant sandwich w/goat cheese, cucumbers & capers excellent light and a good blend of ingredients. The smoked salmon had sesame seeds & a nice blend of spring greens, avocados, cucumbers & tomatoes. Both of the dishes were very good lite & delicious. There are other things on the menu I would like to try so I will be back again. The staff

Tasty food, but the serving sizes were a bit insulting. I ordered a mushroom bao, and they only put two mushrooms on it. The order was also incorrect and about 15 minutes late, but I understand mistakes happen and places get busy. However, I don't quite understand why someone would make a mushroom bao and only put two tiny mushrooms in it. The bahn mi was very tasty, but also smaller in size than I would've expected. This is a nice place for a snack if you're not very hungry. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could, but I'll round up because the food was tasty.

Local Gem Alert the phone did not eat first because this granola and fruit is delicious and has to be consumed immediately upon purchase! Sipping turtle is the best neighborhood coffee shop! Dog friendly inside, tons of food and drink items, strong WiFi and a relaxing atmosphere! The Thai tea with boba and yogurt mixed fruit and granola are my favorite and service is always kind and timely!

Enjoyed something different ....the coffee was smooth.....not strong but smooth. Nice big mug!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the smoked salmon and goat cheese croissant. Salmon was fresh. The goat cheese was balanced and didn't overpower the whole sandwich. I appreciated the ambience....small but enough.

Cute cafe with nice offerings and a great vibe. Love the plants and the seating, great place to stop and get some work done. The staff are very friendly and the coffee is dependable. I would go back if I'm in the area.

Idk if the turtle is sipping because they think it makes them look cute, or because they just aren't enjoying their drink that much. If it's like my experience, it was probably a bit of both. This place is genuinely adorable; the perfect hangout spot if you are going for vibes, because let's be honest, turtles, plants, and a pastel palette is immaculate. The baristas were also the kindest and absolutely serving with their outfits. You can tell that aesthetics are important here. The food and drink is unfortunately super mid, and as much as I want to recommend this place, unless you are ready to go and get guilt tripped for hanging out without buying anything, this is not the spot. That said, I feel like a spot that puts this much effort into their vibe is capable of upping their game, so I'm ready to try it again if I'm in the area!

Stopped in after going to Avondale bowl up the street for an afternoon snack. I was intrigued by the variety of food options this cafe orders and decided to get the matcha smoothie because it sounded interesting and unique! I ended up tasting like slightly flavored milk and was very thin for a smoothie. I did like the cups though. It seems like a cute spot for coffee and maybe a pastry but not somewhere I'd go back for food. The interior is pretty simple but definitely has some cute details!

I stopped by today as I was waiting to get my car serviced nearby. The cafe itself is lovely with a good amount of seating. I sat by the front windows with the comfy high top chairs. There was also nice ambient background music which was not overly loud or distracting. My drink, however, was awful. I got a "springtime special", the Orange Matcha Dreamsicle. It sounded a little suspicious, but I took a risk, and it was big $8 risk, not including tip. Sadly, it tasted like blended grass. For the future, I would come back but will stick to a more traditional beverage.

This is a great spot to get some work done and have a nice coffee. The mushroom buns were delicious too!!

Chill, calm vibes. Iced mocha is sooo good. Bacon egg cheese jalapeño sandwich was yummy too. Took about 5-6 mins to get food, not complaining though cause it came out fresh. Definitely coming back more times They also have random books to read if interested

Honestly I had such high hopes for this place based on the menu because they had typical American Cafe items like breakfast sandwiches and also Asian offerings like bao, bahn mi, and boba. I got the beef teriyaki bao and the pork belly bao and the beef teriyaki was horrible; super dry and gamey and tendony and chewy. The pork belly was better it at least had a sauce but it still didn't taste very good and the steamed bun on both baos were hard. I didn't finish eating either. The dalgona coffee tasted fine but there was a ton of unblended sugar at the bottom so it was gritty, I can make a better one at home. They still have a lot of other options I want to try and I'm holding out hope that those will be better. The staff was really nice and the space is great, really bright and large and easy to find seating if you want to work there.

Hair in food? So, what do you do when you find hair in your food? That's what happened to me and I've attached a picture. Stopped in here for a cup of coffee and decided to order a chicken sandwich. This part didn't bother me, but they cook everything in a very small kitchen countertop convection oven. I say that upfront because whatever they are cooking for you is just reheated as if you just made it yourself at home. They brought the coffee and sandwich to me and I found a hair on the plate underneath the sandwich. I know it wasn't mine. When I found it I didn't have time to hang around and have them make another one, so I brought it up to the counter to show it to the woman. She just looked at it an apologized. In most cases they try to remedy the issue by giving something new, offering a credit, or something. Nothing. So, I told myself I would never return. That's my story and review.

We found this small coffee shop on our way to downtown and ordered 2 Dalgona coffees. It wasn't the best Dalgona coffee I've tasted, but it wasn't the worst. It tasted more like milk than coffee. Service was good tho. Staff was friendly and there were plenty of seats and tables if you're looking for a coffee shop to work at.

Friendly feeling and welcoming. Bright, plants, unpretentious. Expensive but whateverrrr! Maybe that's life now? This latte was $7???

This place had terrible drinks. I had gone there just a couple days ago and ordered a thai milk tea and a brownie, and it tasted fine so today I walked back to order a taro milk tea. It was a total of 8 dollars and the "milk tea" was just watered down milk with purple food coloring. Don't get me wrong, the vibe of the place is relaxing and pretty and it's definitely hard to come by a place so aesthetically pleasing.. but I wouldn't risk coming again for less than mediocre food and drinks and even worse customer service. I left right after my food arrived since the barista was extremely judgmental and sassy. You can find a better place to go within a two block radius.

Sipping turtle has quickly become my favorite cafe in Avondale. I go there at least twice a week so some might say I have an addiction lol. Though it's easy to become addicted to this place. Their drink selection offers something for everyone and includes a variety of coffee drinks, smoothies, teas and bubble milk teas. Some of my favorites I've tried are the hazelnut miel latte and Vietnamese coffee. Their food menu also offers something for everyone and includes a variety of banh mi sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, croissant sandwiches, steamed buns, soups, salads and pastries. I live off of their lox and cream cheese bagel sandwich and the smoked salmon and goat cheese croissant- so good! On top of their food and drinks being amazing, all of the staff is very kind and it feels like I'm going to see friends when I stop by (shout out to Mateo and Gwen!) They are always accommodating and brighten my day. The cafe is a calming space where you can sit down to get some work done, chat with a friend or simply read a book and you will usually spot a cute dog or two. Thanks for being such an important part of the community and always keeping my belly and heart full, Sipping Turtle!

An absolute favorite local coffee shop of mine in Avondale! It's such a cute place to work in or hang out with friends and the staff is always so kind. I've tried a lot from their menu and here are my ratings so far: Cardamom Tea (Hot With a Splash of Milk): 5/5, soothing taste that reminds me of masala chai and it's served in the cutest cup with a lid to keep the drink warm for hours Butterfly Pea Matcha (Iced) and Rose Matcha (Iced): 5/5, part of their spring drink menu! Definitely check it out - personally, I'm such a fan of the fact that their matcha isn't overly sweet like most places (it's very authentic)! And the butterfly pea one looks really cool :) Thai Iced Tea (with Boba): 4/5, wasn't my absolute favorite drink at this place, but if you're ever in the mood for boba, it's a good option! Earl Grey Tea (Hot With a Splash of Milk): 5/5, no complaints here!

I got a strawberry matcha latte which was good but I ordered two teriyaki beef bahn mi and they were a joke.... There's like two pieces of meat in each one. Our table was also so dirty and so sticky

Went here on a trip to Chicago last week for my daily dose of caffeine. I ordered a Caramel Macchiato, which wasn't throat burning sweet, so I loved that. My boyfriend got a latte with oat milk. We also got a siberian bearclaw out of curiosity. Though it was very sweet, we really enjoyed it! The surrounding area is not exactly pretty or interesting/lively. However, the cafe is so cute! This would be a great place for work, homework, study, or even coffee dates!

I'm sure word will get out fast on this adorable corner sandwich shop and cafe. What makes it unique are the menu items such as BBQ pork bun bao and boba milk teas. Hard to find boba drinks outside of Chinatown and Argyle Street so very welcomed menu items to see in addition to the more standard American cafe fare. The brown sugar milk tea I had was tasty and served in a mason jar with silver eco-friendly reusable straw. I also had the mango avocado salad which was dressed perfectly and was extra yummy with unexpected fresh mint and sunflower seeds. Seating is comfortably spaced out with a mix of tables, benches and a nice extra long sofa. Free WiFi will undoubtably draw the work from home crowd. The owners were very welcoming making it easy to fully support this local gem.

this is literally my go to spot. either to go work on my homework, hand with friends, or simply because i needed something to drink. Such great service and it's truly a beautiful setting !! they have books anyone could read and they recently added a record player which is absolutely stunning definitely my favorite coffee shop :))

Sipping turtle Interior: clean with multiple seats. Good for a coffee date. They do offer food and a few pastries. This would definitely be a good place to study because it was a quiet environment and it was never too busy ( we also did come at 9 AM on a Saturday morning so I might've gotten busy later in the day) Chai late Good. Traders like your typical chai latte. Nothing that stands out Cafe latte cold with almond milk This was good and had an equal amount of everything. Nothing special with this presentation. Avacado dragon fruit A unique blend for avacado toast. The fruit tasted fresh I wish they added more flavor to the avacado. Streamed buns ( teriyaki): this was good the meet was flavorful and the buns were soft. Streamed buns ( bbq pork): this one I wasn't a huge fan of although the pork was cooked and sweet something about it didn't make me want to eat more.

I haven't tried anything other than the Iced Black Milk Tea, but it is delicious. It's not overly sweet, and you can actually enjoy the flavor of the Black Assam tea. SO happy to have a place within walking distance where I can get milk tea and not have to go out of the way.

Everything is great about this place , all workers here are very kind , the food is great and the ambiance of this place is a 10/10 super comfortable and just cozy .

LOVE this cafe! Chill place super nice customer service. Reasonable prices, very clean. Street parking is a little hard to find but other than that 10/10

Bit of a disappointment, just down the street from us in our new neighborhood. Cute and clean exterior and inside. Quite an array of items to order from Bao buns to bagel sandwiches to tea, coffee, and even kolache's. That can seem a bit all over the place and unfortunately... That was the case. My husband and I ordered Bao buns, and a bánh mì with mushroom. Understandably, it was busy and when we sat down our table had not been bussed but they did eventually come over to do that as well as clean. However, the staff came later again to tell us there wasn't enough mushroom for our order. Disappointment, but that happens on a busy day. So we substituted the barbecue pork. Unfortunately, that was dry to the point of almost being like jerky. Additionally, I ordered a Thai tea which I've never tried before. Turns out that's not my flavor profile so nothing against them on that. It was an education.

Super cute coffee shop/cafe in Avondale. I just popped by to grab a coffee, but definitely enough space to stay and study/work. I tried the Dalgona Whipped coffee, which was delicious, but they also offer smoothies, pastries, and more.

I was hanging out with my friends and tried the special turtle latte!! It was so good and highly recommended!!!

We ordered delivery from here on Grubhub today and were blown away. When the cravings for a macchiato hit I knew I had to find one fast. Sipping Turtle Cafe offers a variety of tasty espresso beverages and on top of that they also have a ton of tasty & healthy food too! We ended up getting fruit yogurt parfaits too as a snackie to go with our coffees. I have to say we were blown away by the quality of this cafe. The macchiato was perfect--super creamy, slightly sweet, deep espresso flavor. I really appreciated they added an extra shot of espresso as I requested. Additionally, please checkout the pic of the adorable and tasty yogurt parfait they served us. They even added a drizzle of honey which was a nice touch. This is a great local small business we are lucky to have in our neighborhood. Go ahead and place an order on Grubhub and check them out! I cannot wait to try the mango avocado salad the next time!!

the staff treats you like family , food is full of taste . my favorite cafe in Logan Square. I love their green jasmine boba tea and bagel with Salmon, egg and bacon . Dog friendly . Ambiance makes me feel at home .

This is such a cute cafe! Decor and ambience is awesome. I got the peach black iced tea which was yummy. Staff was very friendly! Would be a great place to study or work or meet up with friends! Would definitely come here again!

Loved my experience here. Food was fresh and you could tell it was cooked from the heart. They put care into the things they do here. Had the milk tea and a bowl of soup, really a nice cafe to stop when you need a quite break from things. I read a book and drank my boba tea and really recommend it.

cool that it is dog friendly and the bubble tea was pretty good! lots of breakfast options as well

Beautiful little corner coffee/cafe shop with sunny, chill jungle vibes. Music isn't too loud, good coffee, interesting selections of bites, super friendly staff, and enough room to do some work/studing if you need it (lots of outlets). Will be coming back again to hang and get some work done. For the plant enthusiasts out there, they have large hanging baskets of pothos, spider plants, philodendron hederacum, as well as some nice succulents, fiddle leaf fig, and even small monsteras for sale. Did I mention the south and southwest windows? Beautiful little space that will give you the energy to be productive.

Lots of interesting menu selections that set it apart from other cafés. I am in love with the lox and Wasabi bagel sandwich! Espresso drinks are average quality. Cute and spacious dining room.

Roasted: great location on the corner and nice large dining room with decent seating. Ambiance is nice - quiet and clean. sadly to say our visit today was a total wreck from the moment we walked in the door. No one greeted us and we stood there for a good few minutes. We were actually never greeted. They didn't know what a breve latte was so we had to explain that for them. They have no sugar free offerings except sugar free simple syrup. After we paid - we waited quite a while to receive our lattes. People who paid after us got their drinks before us. The actual lattes were barely ok. Steaming hot - so hot I burned my mouth and could barely drink them. No foam on them but the taste was decent and drinkable. Other than the latte taste being just ok - I'm not a fan of this place and probably won't be back again. Unroasted: great up and coming location on Milwaukee and Central Park. This corner location can have lots of traffic in the future. I believe the opened during the Covid pandemic. As I walked I noticed 2 people ahead of me waiting for their drinks. I bummed that I did not get great or even acknowledged for a few mins. No board with the menu only a menu on the counter. This slows the process dow for ordering. Once we got acknowledged we ordered and she didn't understand the concept "breve". That had me worried. Sugar free flavor they had as no flavor of that makes sense. We waited for awhile for our coffee partially because they had to figure out how to make a breve latte. We did not get asked if it's to go or here. No mugs were offered which is always a bummer. The latter itself was not that bad. It was extremely hot though. It was missing the milky foam on top and the sweetener was a tad too much. What they do have is really good breakfast sandwiches and pastries. I would bypass the coffee and get something to eat.

Yummy! Family owned and delicious! Fresh boba and good prices!!! This place has punch cards!! Go to for bubble tea

The bagels and breakfast sandwiches were great but the coffee was fantastic! Came from outta town and glad we stopped here!

I love their coffees and bagels, smoothies are great too. I love the turtle they have painted on the wall. This is such a cute place with a great ambiance. The employees that seem to be students/college aged are always so courteous.

My new favorite spot! Delicious food and coffee, beautiful interior, plenty of sunlight! I love their ham&cheese croissant sandwich, which I can never take a picture of, because I alway eat it too fast every time lol. Also love the smoked salmon salad and the Mighty Matcha smoothie, which doesn't have any sugar added yet so so good.

Stopped by to try the Dalgona coffee and it was a tasty treat! Not an every day coffee, but a nice splurge. I was less impressed by the egg and guac croissant sandwich. The lime juice overpowered all the other flavors. You couldn't taste avocado at all and the egg only a bit. I'd get the coffee again, but pass on food.

Dropped in for a hot matcha latte with almond milk. I like that it comes classically unsweetened and you have the option to sweeten if you'd like, not all places offer it in its pure state. Very kind woman behind the desk as well. I'll be back try something else.

Very cute little café. Great service. Had a banh mi sandwich and pistachio latte. Delicious.

I will definitely crave the smoked salmon salad! Was also jealous of my husband's ham and cheese croissant. Will have to get this next time. Iced espresso drinks were solid. Everything was very fresh and ordering on their website for pickup was easy (order direct, not through Yelp).

Many variations in coffee/teas, croissants, and small bites including BBQ pork bun with cucumber & tomatoes. Looking forward to popping in en route to school to pick up a snack. These swell young people JUST started out and I'm hoping they'll be able to bring orders to the door through the COVID-19 restrictions - give them a call and a few extra minutes if so.

Sipping Turtle is just a short walk away from me and I always frequent it for their bubble tea. I love the iced earl grey they have, and I've never had to wait for more than 2 minutes to get my order (probably bc they offer phone order and online order) and are thoughtful enough to put ice in when I arrive, to not water it down. Always a pleasant experience.

In town visiting from Atlanta. Try the Salmon Wasabi Bagel! One of, if not the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. And I've had a lot of bagel sandwiches.

So far very Tasty, and nice service, will definitely keep coming and telling everyone about this cute cafe! (:

Wow! We had ham&cheese and salmon&goat cheese croissants for the road, they were amazing! They have decent coffee as well.