Varietale Bagels & Coffee

A friend took me here while visiting for the weekend and can say I will definitely be coming back. The cafe au lait is amazing and reminds me of ones I’d order in France. The bagel sandwiches are made to order and are delicious. The smoked salmon is a standout. We also ordered a…

I’ve been to Varietale several times, and it never disappoints. It’s a great café on the north side of Chicago with an awesome vibe. On Sundays, I usually come here for breakfast with friends, and it’s always a great spot to hang out, catch up, and enjoy good food and coffee.…

Varietale is that coffee shop — the one you walk into once and immediately love! The staff is genuinely some of the nicest in Chicago. They greet you like a regular even if it’s your first time, and the whole place has this warm, neighborhood energy that makes you feel at home…

I loved this place. I tried a pumpkin pastry and an almond pastry, and both were absolutely delicious super fresh and full of flavor. The café is beautifully decorated for Christmas, my favorite time of the year, which makes the atmosphere even cozier and more special. The…

This is our neighborhood coffee joint. Their coffee is decent and their food is great — especially the cachitos. As a Venezuelan spot, I would love to see more options on the menu that are unapologetically local, and for them to embrace this more in their branding as their…