Motherland Cafe
5008 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Motherland Cafe draws you in with its genuinely warm, spacious atmosphere that works equally well for lingering over a cup or settling in with your laptop for hours. Their smooth, flavorful coffee pairs beautifully with creative specialty drinks like their baklava latte, though consistency with food availability and pricing transparency seems to be a work in progress. If you're seeking a neighborhood spot with real character and excellent coffee, it's worth a visit—just manage expectations around their lighter food offerings.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Motherland restaurant & coffee shop is outstanding! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with plenty of space to relax or work. Their coffee is smooth and flavorful, and they also have great teas and desserts. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel at home.. I’ll keep…
I came on a Thursday afternoon and the place was empty. No people and no food. I wanted to try the pastries, but there were none available. The hot food was also unavailable. I tried the baklava latte and it tasted very chemically at first from the syrups, but it was okay after…
I ordered the Egyptian shawarma sandwich. It was $7.50 on the menu and they charged me $9.50. when I asked about it, they said it was the "for here" price which came with sides. I would have appreciated them telling me that up front. I got it packed up to go anyway since I was…
I don’t mind paying high prices to support small businesses but only IF the quality is there. The menu pictures were misleading. I should’ve just gone to a coffee chain since I ended up paying such prices and would’ve had a better breakfast. The French toast was warmed up from a…
Cafe ZoZo is an aesthetically pleasing and modern cafe with a cozy, bright, and laid-back environment that gives off an enjoyable vibe to try their assortment of sweets and drinks. The owners behind the counter were very personable, friendly and helpful in describing and…
Crema Reviews
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