Q'bo Latin Café
3953 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“This newer Latin café strikes a beautiful balance between serious coffee craftsmanship and vibrant neighborhood gathering spot, with expertly made drinks like their Spanish Mocha Latte and creative matcha lattes that draw real enthusiasm from regulars. What truly sets Q'bo apart is their commitment to in-house baking and traditional Latin fare—their chicken empanadas have earned genuine "best in the city" praise, and the aroma of fresh arepas greeting you at the door tells you everything about their dedication to authentic flavors. The warmth of the staff and the welcoming energy make it equally perfect for a quick caffeine boost while your car gets serviced or lingering over lunch with friends and family.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Came here while my car got serviced and had a wonderful experience. The staff were so sweet and helpful. I got the strawberry matcha latte and it was good! I’m hoping to come back to try the food sometime. The baked pastries looked incredible.
This is a new spot that I hadn’t seen before. What drew me in was the passionfruit juice and boba - two of my favorite things. When I stepped inside, I was greeted with the comforting smell of arepas and a large menu to choose from. The owner, Lili, was working the register, and…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a fantastic lunch at Q’Bo Latin Cafe today and couldn’t be happier with the experience. We enjoyed a cappuccino and a Spanish Mocha Latte—both were excellent and perfectly made. For food, we had the chicken arepas, a ham and cheese empanada, and a pork…
Newer beautiful cafe in the neighborhood. I got the chicken empanadas, alfajores and nutella cake. This was the best empanadas I’ve ever had in the city. Bakeries all in house made and you can tell. Super delicious and you can taste it is made with love. Perfect stop during my…
Loved this place!! The empanadas were amazing. I highly recommend the chicken and the pabellón one. The cheese and potatoes was also really good, and ask for the tomato sauce. The smoothies are made with real fruit and the waiters are flexible with what you want. And order the…
Crema Reviews
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