Cafecito Menu (Update 2025)
Cafecito is a charming breakfast and brunch spot in Chicago, offering Cuban-inspired dishes and a wide selection of coffee and tea. Located at 215 E Chestnut St, this restaurant provides a classy yet casual ambiance with outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.
Their menu boasts a variety of options, from the savory Bistec Con Huevos Platillo to the popular Cubano sandwich, praised as the best in the city. Customers rave about the flavorful coffee, especially the Cafecito con Leche, and the delicious breakfast sandwiches. The restaurant also caters to vegans and offers plastic-free packaging with reusable tableware.
With attentive service and a cozy atmosphere, Cafecito is a must-visit for those looking to enjoy a delightful meal or grab a coffee to go. Experience the best of Cuban cuisine and exceptional coffee at this hidden gem in the heart of Chicago.
Sides And Starters
Maduros (Small)
Maduros (Large)
Side Avocado Mayo
Side Chipotle Mayo
Side Chimichurri
Side Garlic Citrus Aioli
Side Habanero Mayo
Side Of Mojo
Tostones
White Rice & Black Beans 16 Oz.
White Rice 8 Oz.
White Rice & Black Beans 8 Oz.
White Rice 16 Oz.
Croquettes De Jamon
Yucca frita
Maraquitas
home made plantain chips served with our specialty mojo
Proveletta en Plato
grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce
Nachos Cubanos
plantain chips, mango pico de gallo, mojo sour cream, guacamole
Side Of Chicken
Side of Shrimp
Side Avocado Fresh
Side Of Berries
Side Of House Salad
Coffee Small
Coffee Large
Cappucino Small
Cappucino Large
Espresso Single
Espresso Double
Caramel Latte Small
Caramel Latte Large
Mocha Latte Small
Mocha Latte Large
Chai Latte
Benjamin Teas
Latte
Ice Tea
Large Latte
Small Americano
Large Americano
Small Vanilla Latte
Large Vanilla Latte
Extra shot
American Coffee
Breakfast Platillos
Bistec Con Huevos Platillo
Grilled steak, onions, tater tots, two fried eggs, mojo
Cubanismo
Mexican chorizo, bell peppers, onions over tater tots topped with two fried eggs
El Gringo
Two fried eggs, bacon, tater tots
Espanola
Two fried eggs, Spanish chorizo, potatoes, spinach, onions
Huevos Habanero
Two fried eggs, grilled ham, rice and beans, creole sauce
Pobrecito
Two fried eggs over rice and beans, fried plantains
Pan De Havana
avocado toast, two fried eggs, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze
Ropa Con Papa Platillo
Ropa Vieja over tater tots topped with two fried eggs
Guajiro
Two ham croquettes, two fried eggs, rice and beans, chimichurri
Parfait
Granola, greek yogurt, berries
Bistec Con Huevos
steak, eggs, grilled onions, cheese
Huevos Chimichurri
eggs, chimichurri, cheese, tomato
Huevos Con Chorizo
eggs, chorizo, cheese
Huevos Completo
steak, ham, eggs, cheese, grilled onions
Huevos Con Queso
eggs, cheese
Jamon Con Huevos
ham, eggs, cheese
Pan Con Mantequilla
bread and butter
Tocino Con Huevos
bacon, eggs, cheese
Breakfast Sandwiches
Caf Salads
Caf Salads Small
Caf Salads Large
Chips
Chips
Cuban Coffee
Batidos
Cafecito Double
Cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar
Cafecito Single
Cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar
Hot Chocolate
Cortadito Single
Cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar
Cortadito Double
Cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar
Caf Con Leche Small
Cafecito added to a glass of steamed milk
Caf Con Leche Large
Cafecito added to a glass of steamed milk
Colada
a pitcher of Cafecito (4 shots of espresso and 3 scoops of caramelized sugar)
Chip Combo
Soup Combo
Salad Combo
Caldo Gallego Combo
Combos
Drinks
Latin Can Drinks
Jarritos
Malta
Orange Juice/Apple Juice
Pelligrino Water
Water
Small Fountain Soda
Large Fountain Soda
Sm Iced Tea
Lg Iced Tea
Carrot Cake
Churro
Chocolate Cake
Key Lime Pie
Guava Pastry
Guava Cheese Pastry
Limoncello
Tres Leche
Alfajores
lemon cookie, dulce de leche and crushed coconut
Dark Chocolate Alfajore
White Chocolate Alfajore
Guava Alfajore
Banana Bread
Mexican Wedding Cookie
Dessert
Omelettes
Fresco Omelette
Tomato, cilantro, queso fresco, avocado
Buenos Aires Omelete
Sausage, onions, chimichurri
Jardinero Omelette
Bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, spinach
Maduro Omelette
Plantain, onion, bell peppers, creole sauce
Lechon Omelette
Roasted pork, onions, tomato, red onion mojo served with tater tots
Choricate Omelette
Mexican chorizo, avocado, Swiss cheese
Jamon Omelette
Virginia Ham and Cheese served with tater tots
Abuelita
Chocolate chips, cinnamon, churros
Maduros con Pina Pancakes
sweet plantains and pineapple
La Fruteria
Mixed Berries Pancakes
Tres Leches Pancakes
Our three milk glaze and berries
Cafe con Leche Pancakes
Our signature pancake made with a 'Cafecito' reduction sauce
Romeo y Julietta
Guava glaze and Caramel
Havana Mambo
Dark rum and lemon zest
Mangonut Pancakes
Mango y Coconut Pancakes
Rojo Y Blanco Pancakes
Pancakes
Platillo
El Fuego Platillo
jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions served with rice, black beans and plantains
GuavaQ Chicken Platillo
grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw served with rice, black beans and plantains
GuavaQ Pork Platillo
roasted pork, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw served with rice, black beans and plantains
Palomilla Platillo
thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo. Served with rice, beans and plantains.
Lechon Platillo
roasted pork, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo served with rice, black beans and plantains
Mojo Pescado
sauteed tilapia, tomato, red onion, parsley, citrus garlic mojo
Mojo Shrimp
grilled shrimp, citrus garlic mojo, red onions, parsley, tomato
Pollo Chimichurri Platillo
Grilled chicken breast with chimichurri sauce. Served with rice, beans and plantains.
Ropa Vieja Platillo
slow roasted skirt steak, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomato creole sauce. served with rice, beans and plantains.
Steak Chimichurri Platillo
thinly sliced steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce. served with rice, beans and plantains.
Tilapia Criolla Platillo
grilled tilapia with salsa criolla. served with rice, beans and plantains.
Vaca Frita
pan fried braised beef, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice,
Corteza Del Mar
plantain crusted tilapia, mango fried rice, sauteed spinach, red onion,
Saltado
steak, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, soy sauce, vinegar, rice and beans
Atun
tuna, lettuce, tomato, red onion, citrus mayo, kalamata olives, roasted peppers
Borracho
shrimp, tomato, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, latin slaw
Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich
chicken, tomato, chimichurri sauce
Steak Chimichurri Sandwich
steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce
Chivito
steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus mayo
Choripan
argentine chorizo, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce
Cubano
roasted pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mustard
El Fuego Sandwich
jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, mozzarella,
El Toro
grilled chicken, mexican chorizo, tomato, swiss, chimichurri
Elveez
sweet plantains, guava jam, peanut butter
Guava - Q Sandwich
roasted pork or chicken, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw
Jamon
ham, swiss, roasted pepper, herb aioli
Jardin
eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, jalapeo hummus
Jerk
caribbean spices, marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, habanero lime mayo
La Costa
turkey, mozzarella, chipotle aioli, arugala, avocado, roasted peppers
Margarita
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze
Lechon Sandwich
roasted pork, tomato, arugula, grilled onions
Mar Y Tierra
spanish chorizo, shrimp, tomato, onion, arugala, citrus garlic aioli
Palomilla Sandwich
steak, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, shoestring potatoes
Pavo
turkey breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado mayo
Pollo Arugula
chicken, tomato, red onion, arugula, citrus mayo
Pollo Chipotle
chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, chipotle mayo
Proveletta
grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
slow roasted skirt steak, sweet plantains, black beans, tomato creole sauce
Timba
guava, swiss cheese
Tilapia Criolla Sandwich
grilled tilapia, salsa criolla, tomato, lettuce, cilantro lime mayo
Pressed Sandwiches
Specialty Salads
Arugula Salad
baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette
Chopped Salad
iceburg, hearts of palm, red onion, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, corn, tomato, pepperoncinis, house vinaigrette
Exotica Salad
grilled shrimp, spinach, corn, hearts of palm, red onions, avocado, tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Fresca
mixed greens, avocado, tomato, red onions, cilantro, queso fresco, balsamic gaze, red wine vinaigrette
Palmacate
mixed greens, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, citrus dressing
Shrimp Ceviche
mixed greens, shrimp, tomato, corn, avocado, red onion, celery, lime, rocoto pepper, tortilla
Pollo Milanesa
breaded chicken breast, house spices, house salad
Caldo Gallego Soup 8 Oz.
(white beans onions, spinach, ham, potato, spanish chorizo, broth)
Caldo Gallego Soup 16 Oz.
(white beans onions, spinach, ham, potato, spanish chorizo, broth)
Cuban Black Bean Soup 8 Oz.
Cuban Black Bean Soup 16 Oz.
SM Creama de Pollo Soup
LG Crema de Pollo Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup 8 Oz
Chicken Noodle Soup 16 Oz
Soup
Vegan Specialties
Mixto Vegano Platillo
Beyond meat, rice and beans, yucca, parsley, tomato, chimichurri
La Playa Sandwich
Beyond Sausage, mojo, chimichurri, roasted red peppers, spinach, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo
Sabor Imposible Sandwich
Beyond meat, vegan cheese, spinach, onion, pickle, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo
Salsichon Platillo
Beyond Sausage, mojo, grilled peppers, onions, tomato, tostones, rice, black beans
Vegan Pan Con Bistec Sandwich
Beyond meat, onions, tomato, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, mojo
Vegan Provoletta Sandwich
vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri
Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo
Beyond meat, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice, rice and beans, plantains
Vegan Saltado
Beyond meat, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, soy sauce, vinegar, rice and beans
El Huevon
Just Egg, Beyond Sausage, chimichurri, guacamole
Vegan Pan De Havana
Avocado toast, Just Egg, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze