Crema's Take
“Cafe Mustache transforms into a bar and live performance venue at night, making it one of Chicago's few spots where you can grab a morning coffee and return for cocktails and music in the same space. The daytime café delivers solid breakfast wraps and satisfying salads in a genuinely cozy, low-key atmosphere, though the coffee itself is decent rather than exceptional. Fair warning: some regulars report inconsistent service and occasional awkwardness from staff, so it's worth testing the vibe yourself before committing to a regular spot.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Open late. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Cafe Mustache used to be fun for me, but the vibe has changed in a way that no longer feels welcoming. Getting cut off became a constant issue, and not always for clear reasons. On one occasion, I was sitting quietly at the bar not being disruptive, not ordering excessively and…
A cozy neighborhood spot with a fun dual personality - by day it’s a café, and by night it transforms into a bar and performance space. I stopped in for a drip coffee as they were setting up for the evening, and loved the warm & intimate atmosphere.
This place was awesome, shocked i haven't been sooner. Great vibes, the breakfast wrap was delicious. Coffee was okay for the price, had the smoky maple latte, wasn't anything to write home about. Staff was all very nice
Love's this homey cafe that doubles as a bar at night. I got a kale salad to be healthy, and ended up loving it. The portion size was filling with no leftovers. It has fresh avocado, apples, gets, and a light dressing. I also got a cup of hibiscus hot tea, which they…
I visited here for the first time on a certain day in November 2025. I needed to kill an hour. I found this cafe by chance. This cafe was nice , cozy and quiet. I ordered a cup of Hot chocolate. That was the best Hot chocolate I've ever had. All of the customers just enjoyed…
Crema Reviews
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