Very nice quaint Coffee - Cafe near the train station!Highly recommend.Hear about them on WBBM Chicago Business Spotlight last week so we decided to stop by.Met one of the owners.Very nice friendly, people in this establishment.Parking: Several spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew W.
I don't often find myself in the far northwest coroner of Chicago. However, I'm where I was about two weeks ago. I was in the western part of Jefferson park in the morning on a Saturday, and I wanted some coffee. I didn't want Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. I search for a coffee shop and I found October Cafe. I heard good things about it, so I decided to take the short drive to Norwood Park. I'm so glad that I did. It's not just a great independent coffee shop for Norwood Park, it's just a great independent coffee shop, period. I was greeted by the smiling cashier with a "hello pumpkin." I felt that was so fun and inviting. I ordered a Pot of Gold, a seasonal St. Patrick's Day drink, and a bagel with creamy cheese. The drink was a lot of fun and just the right amount of sweet. The bagel wasn't that good; it was just bread in the shape of a bagel, but at least it was filling. I loved the atmosphere, and I hung out for about an hour just playing on my phone. The atmosphere is hippy cafe meets pumpkin spice and everything you love about fall. I loved it so much that I took my wife back there the very next day. On my second visit, I ordered a hot chocolate. In sum, this is a must visit, especially if you are into all things fall and pumpkin, and worth the trek to Norwood Park.
Matilda M.
I was a new costumer and I felt so welcomed. The employee that helped me out was so kind to me and talked to me about the cafe and all that it offers. I really enjoyed coming here and will definitely come back next time i'm around. As well as there customer service, their coffee is so good too!
Frances B.
This cafe is Latinx, LGBTQ owned and the atmosphere from employees and other customers feels very accepting. Every customer is greeted at the door with a genuinely enthusiastic "Hello Pumpkin!" The menu is on the wall but also a print menus are available. We came on a Sunday midday and the place was bustling but we had no trouble getting a table and ordering at the counter. When we picked out some sweets from the counter, the employee offered to heat them for us and set them on plates with a little side of fruit. I almost never have sweet drinks, preferring my coffee black. But decided to try the St. Patrick's day sampler as a splurge. When the drinks came, they rang a bell to celebrate the order and brought it on a platter decked out with shamrocks and gold. The green tea and lemonade was refreshing. The lattes could come with any percentage fat of cow milk, or plant milk: almond, coconut, or oat milk. I ordered it with oat. The whipped topping is non dairy and optional. I loved the pistachio latte and the caramel one. The hot chocolate had mint in it and was satisfyingly creamy. The vegan GF brownie and the vegan GF blueberry cookie were amazing. The brownie is the soft gooey not cakey kind. The bagel tasted soft and fresh. I suspect the vegan egg is what I've had as a frozen pea-protein egg - quite good. Overall, everything about this place is outstanding. Seating is simple which befits a cafe. There are slots of decorations for the fall theme but also decked out for St. Patrick's day. Can't believe it took us this long to go - we'll definitely be back.
John K.
Good tasting coffee. It's also a very pleasant place for sitting inside and enjoying coffee and food. And it's right across the train tracks from the station.
Erika Escandon
Very cute corner building café set up. It's fall decorations because the owners met in October and their love story takes off from there (they have their own history on the wall which was great to read and makes you feel loved and hopeful, not to be corny). You walk in, and you're welcomed by the amazing aroma of various coffee. I ordered the winter flight, iced. This had a matcha tea, peppermint white mocha, caramel pumpkin late, and a chocolate chip mocha. They were amazing. The peppermint white mocha was just light and refreshing. I ended up ordering a regular sized matcha with lavender syrup and whole milk to go. I didn't try their food. It looked like it was all vegan friendly options. I did have a bagel with vegan creamcheese, which was good, tasted like any bagel with regular creamcheese.Vegetarian options: I don't remember seeing anything that wasn't vegan/vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Caroline López-Martínez
Warm service, tasty drinks, & creative atmosphere! Love the concept - will definitely return <3
Bridget Z.
Super cute cafe and year-round PSL?! Yes, please! Nice selection of teas and pastries too. Easy parking.
Josiah Miller
Cute little family Cafe/Restaurant -Vegetarian options: Vegan optionsDietary restrictions: Vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmine Morimoto
The Valentine’s Day coffee flight was delicious! And the staff was so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fall Specialty Drinks Coffee Flight
Super cute coffee, tea and sandwich type Cafe in the heart of Chicago's historic Norwood Park neighborhood. We were out for a walk and this was the perfect spot to warm up with a nice hot cup of tea and some avocado toast. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the tea and avocado toast were wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
Samira Rivera
i love it here definitely will be returning !?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terri
the drinks r midParking: hate this place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fall Specialty Drinks Coffee Flight
Thomas Ortega
Went on an early morning coffee date with my wife. It was a great atmosphere, friendly staff kept calling us pumpkins ? but they were very very nice and welcoming. We also ordered love is in the air flight and they sang to us and rang a bell ? we will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Hwang
Tasty drinks. Great ambiance. Love the different holiday flights :)
Very nice quaint Coffee - Cafe near the train station!Highly recommend.Hear about them on WBBM Chicago Business Spotlight last week so we decided to stop by.Met one of the owners.Very nice friendly, people in this establishment.Parking: Several spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't often find myself in the far northwest coroner of Chicago. However, I'm where I was about two weeks ago. I was in the western part of Jefferson park in the morning on a Saturday, and I wanted some coffee. I didn't want Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. I search for a coffee shop and I found October Cafe. I heard good things about it, so I decided to take the short drive to Norwood Park. I'm so glad that I did. It's not just a great independent coffee shop for Norwood Park, it's just a great independent coffee shop, period. I was greeted by the smiling cashier with a "hello pumpkin." I felt that was so fun and inviting. I ordered a Pot of Gold, a seasonal St. Patrick's Day drink, and a bagel with creamy cheese. The drink was a lot of fun and just the right amount of sweet. The bagel wasn't that good; it was just bread in the shape of a bagel, but at least it was filling. I loved the atmosphere, and I hung out for about an hour just playing on my phone. The atmosphere is hippy cafe meets pumpkin spice and everything you love about fall. I loved it so much that I took my wife back there the very next day. On my second visit, I ordered a hot chocolate. In sum, this is a must visit, especially if you are into all things fall and pumpkin, and worth the trek to Norwood Park.
I was a new costumer and I felt so welcomed. The employee that helped me out was so kind to me and talked to me about the cafe and all that it offers. I really enjoyed coming here and will definitely come back next time i'm around. As well as there customer service, their coffee is so good too!
This cafe is Latinx, LGBTQ owned and the atmosphere from employees and other customers feels very accepting. Every customer is greeted at the door with a genuinely enthusiastic "Hello Pumpkin!" The menu is on the wall but also a print menus are available. We came on a Sunday midday and the place was bustling but we had no trouble getting a table and ordering at the counter. When we picked out some sweets from the counter, the employee offered to heat them for us and set them on plates with a little side of fruit. I almost never have sweet drinks, preferring my coffee black. But decided to try the St. Patrick's day sampler as a splurge. When the drinks came, they rang a bell to celebrate the order and brought it on a platter decked out with shamrocks and gold. The green tea and lemonade was refreshing. The lattes could come with any percentage fat of cow milk, or plant milk: almond, coconut, or oat milk. I ordered it with oat. The whipped topping is non dairy and optional. I loved the pistachio latte and the caramel one. The hot chocolate had mint in it and was satisfyingly creamy. The vegan GF brownie and the vegan GF blueberry cookie were amazing. The brownie is the soft gooey not cakey kind. The bagel tasted soft and fresh. I suspect the vegan egg is what I've had as a frozen pea-protein egg - quite good. Overall, everything about this place is outstanding. Seating is simple which befits a cafe. There are slots of decorations for the fall theme but also decked out for St. Patrick's day. Can't believe it took us this long to go - we'll definitely be back.
Good tasting coffee. It's also a very pleasant place for sitting inside and enjoying coffee and food. And it's right across the train tracks from the station.
Very cute corner building café set up. It's fall decorations because the owners met in October and their love story takes off from there (they have their own history on the wall which was great to read and makes you feel loved and hopeful, not to be corny). You walk in, and you're welcomed by the amazing aroma of various coffee. I ordered the winter flight, iced. This had a matcha tea, peppermint white mocha, caramel pumpkin late, and a chocolate chip mocha. They were amazing. The peppermint white mocha was just light and refreshing. I ended up ordering a regular sized matcha with lavender syrup and whole milk to go. I didn't try their food. It looked like it was all vegan friendly options. I did have a bagel with vegan creamcheese, which was good, tasted like any bagel with regular creamcheese.Vegetarian options: I don't remember seeing anything that wasn't vegan/vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Warm service, tasty drinks, & creative atmosphere! Love the concept - will definitely return <3
Super cute cafe and year-round PSL?! Yes, please! Nice selection of teas and pastries too. Easy parking.
Cute little family Cafe/Restaurant -Vegetarian options: Vegan optionsDietary restrictions: Vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Valentine’s Day coffee flight was delicious! And the staff was so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fall Specialty Drinks Coffee Flight
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Super cute coffee, tea and sandwich type Cafe in the heart of Chicago's historic Norwood Park neighborhood. We were out for a walk and this was the perfect spot to warm up with a nice hot cup of tea and some avocado toast. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the tea and avocado toast were wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
i love it here definitely will be returning !?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the drinks r midParking: hate this place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fall Specialty Drinks Coffee Flight
Went on an early morning coffee date with my wife. It was a great atmosphere, friendly staff kept calling us pumpkins ? but they were very very nice and welcoming. We also ordered love is in the air flight and they sang to us and rang a bell ? we will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty drinks. Great ambiance. Love the different holiday flights :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5