Savor the Flavor - Lincoln Park

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Address: 2545 N. Sheffield
Website: none
Hours: 7am-10pm M-Sat., 8am-10pm Sunday
Phone: 773-883-5287
Parking: Street parking - meters - Difficult
Wi-Fi: Free unlimited, ask for the password when you order

Seating: This cafe offers tables of varying sizes and although I wasn't fond of the black wire outdoor- type tables, the cushions on the chairs was a nice touch. They have a few couches and two tables in the windows with great afternoon light pouring in.

Food: Since it had warmed up to 34 degrees today, they were doing great business selling milkshakes?! The cookies and cream version made for the customer before me looked thick and delicious served with an extra large straw. The baked goods were saran wrapped which always makes them look less appealing to me but there were muffins, chocolate banana bread, bagels and bite sized brownies which were $0.75. The build your own grilled cheese sandwich is the star of the menu with 8 choices of cheese and some extras. These start at $4.50 including carrots and chips and there's a soup and grilled cheese special as well.

Drinks: Besides the aforementioned milkshakes, a good variety of loose Mighty Leaf tea is available. The coffee is from Intelligentsia and the Coffee Lovers Milkshake which includes vanilla ice cream, espresso and iced coffee sounds great!

The Vibe: This spacious coffee shop was hopping on a Saturday afternoon when I dropped in. The two college girls behind the counter were friendly and efficient. They offered to let me smell the tea I wanted since they hadn't tried it. I heard them ask another customer if he'd like to sample the tomato bisque that was according to her "really good."

Pros: Children's art on the walls, Grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, Street parking is difficult but with entrances on both Sheffield and Lincoln you double your slim chance of finding a meter!

Cons: $5 minimum on credit cards, $2 for a bag of goldfish crackers, Saran wrapped baked goods
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