Café Calidá

This is a true hidden gem. The coffee here is fantastic! I had a specialty latte here that contained blueberry syrup which i generally dislike.Turns out I'm not a blueberry hater after all! Thanks for converting me Cafe Calida!The space itself is actually bigger than it appears. There's plenty of seating and I think bringing a laptop would be okay.

So happy to have a great cafe in the area! The owner is super super friendly and the staff are all wonderful. Love the offerings and the atmosphere and definitely recommend it to anyone looking to try a new cafe.

Fantastic Black-owned coffee shop in Humboldt Park just a short walk from the 606 Trail's Drake Ave. exit. I visited for the first time this morning and was warmly greeted by Anton, a super knowledgable barista who I found out used to be a Chicago tour guide! I ordered the Smore's Latte and an Oreo Old Fashioned donut (which they carry from Lincoln Park's Beacon Donuts). The latte was both flavorful and very affordable. The space isn't super bright but very quiet, two attributes I appreciate for when I need to get some serious work done. They recently celebrated 2 years in business, which is no small feat for a local business operating in the city. Do yourself a favor: Ditch the Dunkin Donuts a few doors down and support this true neighborhood staple.

No food. Ambiance is whatever fine. Drive was fine/ overpriced. Maybe find for morning commuters who don't want Sbucks. Server was really nice.

Warm and inviting cafe in Humboldt Park with excellent coffee and bomb vegan donuts! We live in the neighborhood and were excited to check out Café Calidá. There's nothing like it in the neighborhood, our options are either very expensive drip coffee or Dunkin Donuts so this cafe is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The prices are very reasonable especially for the quality of the coffee. When you walk in there's the coffee bar and then a large open space in back with plenty of seating for hanging out or working. I tried the cafe con leche and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. The ube donut was also SO GOOD and vegan! Even if you're not vegan, it was better than a regular donut. They also had a lot of other flavors like maple, horchata and chocolate. If you're not a coffee lover they also have matcha and chai lattes! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood!

The drinks are delicious, service is personable, the ambiance is chill vibes, with music at a comfortable level so you can work or study with focus. Wi-Fi available with open seating. Highly recommend this place.

The service here is excellent. Very knowledgeable about catering to your needs on the various selections. Beautiful and very peaceful environment. The music is amazing, they have books, board games, and very beautiful art here. I will definitely come back very soon. Lastly but not least i tried the Cafe Con Leche which was very flavorful. I can't wait to come back and try the other flavors. If you have a minute or two get here before 2pm you won't be disappointed.

Easy to miss from the outside, but don't skip it! Super bright and airy on the inside with a few tables right in the sunny front room as well as a bunch of working space in the back. Well made coffee drinks, sweet and savory treats, and friendly service.

Delicious cold brew, extremely friendly and helpful service! The vibe is chill and the space is open and sunny. If I lived closer, this would be a regular stop.

Really good and sweet coffee and pastries!! The staff was really nice too. Wish they had more food options tho!! But grateful nonetheless