Café Carranza

Café Carranza

★★★★4.4(103 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Café Carranza's house specials—particularly the Horchata Latte and brown sugar shaken espresso—are worth seeking out for their careful balance of flavor that avoids the cloying sweetness you'd expect. The intimate Pilsen spot serves homemade bagels alongside espresso-focused drinks in a space so charmingly decorated with local art that lingering over coffee actually feels like the point, even if seating is tight. Staff recommendations here are genuine, not performative, and the whole operation runs with the kind of warmth that makes you want to become a regular.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.

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Google Reviews

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Nicholas Frenzel
★★★★★3 months ago

Amazing coffee. Super cute little coffee shop in Pilsen. The art work and decor are perfect for conversation or relaxing. The staff was so friendly. Tons of tasty treats to compliment your caffeine injection. I will be coming back again and again.

Michael Damato
★★★★★6 months ago

Home made bagels paired with some nice wall murals and good coffee. Not a ton of seating but that's just enough for a few groups of two to four. Staff were friendly and service was quick. Worth stopping in!

nallestar
★★★★★8 months ago

Had 3 different iced lattes with almond milk (usually do oatmilk but they ran out) and they were amazing! Staff were super nice! Can’t go wrong with anything in their menu. But must go early cause they sell out early throughout the day.

Adrianna Garcia
★★★★★8 months ago

Their house specials are spot on! Horchata latte is not too sweet and very good, would recommend. Their brown sugar shaken espresso is my go to. But snuck a sip of my father-in-law’s latte, which was the Horchata latte and highly recommend next time I’m getting that. We tried…

A A R
★★★★★8 months ago

The employees were super welcoming, and Camil recommended her favorite drink. I tried the Horchata Latte and it was delicious! Such a cute little spot to relax and enjoy some coffee. Will definitely come back again soon

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