Neighborhood: Lakeview East (Southport Corridor)
Address: 3714 N. Southport Ave.
Website: none cafeavanti@gmail.com
Hours: 7am-8pm 7 days
Phone: 773-880-5959
Parking: Street parking - meters- often difficult
Wi-Fi: Free unlimited
CASH ONLY!
Seating: There are four two-tops and window bar seating facing bustling Southport Ave. The front room is sunny and I love that. In the back there are an additional nine two-tops. It is nice and secluded but you can hear kitchen talk so bring headphones if you're partial to a quieter cafe experience. There are Lots of outlets in front and back for laptop usage.
Food: Breakfast anytime features egg sandwiches in a variety of combinations, bagels with many toppings including avocado, roasted tomatoes, pesto, flavored cream cheeses, egg bowls with your choice of mix-ins, scones, croissants, mini-belgian waffles. There are fifteen varieties of specialty sandwiches priced $5-7 including chips. Soup of the day also offered
Drinks: A full blackboard of fancy-pants drink choices are behind the coffee bar with names like Extreme Coffee Toffee and Serendipity Decadence, special chai offerings include Pumpkin Spice and Amaretto, and a variety of smoothies.
The Vibe: Cafe Avanti is located in an easy-to-miss location up a flight of stairs in a cozy converted house. The polka-dot and striped decor lend a nice decorator's touch to the space. Many quiet patrons engrossed in grading schoolwork and reading the newspaper. One barista worked the counter while there were 3 people bantering and preparing food in the kitchen. Greenware cups made from corn and 100% compostable are advertised on the cash register. A large community bulletin board advertising violin lessons, tutoring and many community events greets you as you walk in.
Pros: Comfy bench seating along front and back walls, Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate (made from 15 kinds of chocolate and exotic cocoas, ground into a rich slush)
Cons: Difficult parking
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