Prequel Cafe
1957 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Prequel Cafe is a bakery-forward coffee destination where you can watch fresh bagels being made in the open kitchen while sipping expertly pulled espresso drinks or carefully poured pour-overs. The space strikes that perfect balance between a serious coffee shop and a cozy neighborhood spot where you'll actually want to linger with your laptop or meet a friend, all while snacking on scratch-made pastries that clearly matter as much as the coffee itself. It's the kind of place that feels like it was exactly what Division Street was missing.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Cool vibes and delicious coffee! Baked goods made from scratch 😋 YUM
The cutest prequel. This little coffee shop just opened on division, it a bakery, a full blown coffee paradise. Definitely recommend coming here for some coffee, a fresh bagel and cream cheese, a pop tart or brown butter banana bread. I would like to see some more vegan options but everything is great. I usually get a red eye or a cold brew, both great. My partner has gotten a brown sugar cardamum latte, the vanilla latte, and the royal mocha. All were enjoyable. The staff are so nice and it’s beautifully decorated inside. Fun art, beautiful art, great books.
Solid spot with some good pastries and hot food options along side pour overs and your normal coffee shop options. Everything I got was pretty good, only down side to this spot is the very limited seating. Maybe enough for 4 or 5 people tops. If you're getting anything, it's to go.
I saw fresh bagels being made in the back. I didn't order one but that'll give me an excuse to come back. My cortado was excellent.
So good, so happy they’re here. Perfect addition to Division. Yay Prequel!!!
Crema Reviews
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