Cafe Tola
Cafe Tola
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Coffee menu
a pink bar with a neon sign
Buffalo chicken empanada
a neon sign on the side of a building
a hand holding a cup of iced coffee
Cafe Tola by Night. (NSouthport / WAdison )Ave Lakeview Coffee Tea Empanadas .Cool!
a neon sign on the side of a building
a neon sign for a restaurant
Cafe Tola. (NSouthport / WAdison )Ave Lakeview Coffee Tea Empanadas .Cool!
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Coconut Iced Coffee
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The inside is so cute
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Amber P.
Sep 2, 2024
Fast service, amazing fresh empanadas, strong coffee! Went on Labor Day weekend Monday and had a bit of a line, but waited less than 5 minutes! The chorizo empanada was amazing , same with the guava queso and ham and cheese. Spots to sit outside
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Phil S.
Jun 7, 2024
06/07/24 - it's been awhile since I've been here but these are too good to not return. I found out they have 7 locations in Chicago. Excellent empanadas w/a nice variety of different empanadas like beef, spicy green pork, spicy red pork, chicken tinga, banana Nutella.... The line is long on this beautiful spring day 77 degrees & sunny. The last time we was here they were very hot right out of the fryer. This time because of the line they weren't piping hot but they were still delicious. This time I deducted a star cause they weren't super hot SORRY
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Robert M.
Dec 23, 2023
Hey Yelpers! This is the place to go for empanadas! Our daughter brought us here for the first time back in October. While flying out this month (December), this was the first place we wanted to eat. My fave is the chicken tinga. They are all good though. They have meat options and some without. I hesitate to call them vegetarian or vegan because I don't know what exactly they put in the dough or the oil. You could ask, though. The service here is great. I will tel you that they only have outdoor seating, so wintertime eating can be chilly. Maybe eat them in the car or take them home. Either way, we'll be back, maybe even on this trip! Enjoy!!!
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Monica N.
Oct 9, 2023
Love that they have vegan empanadas! They're so delicious and indulgent. The chorizo egg empanada and red spicy pork empanada are my favorites. The service is always quick (regardless of how large the line looks outside) and the staff is so friendly! The overall vibe is super cute. The outside has all this art and some seating. The actual place itself is meant for grab and go.
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Ashley B.
Oct 2, 2023
My spot. The coconut iced coffee is my go to. I recommend drinking with a straw, I don't know why but it tastes better that way lol. The staff is always in a great mood. And their empanadas are AMAZING. Get the green pork, you won't regret it.Don't forget to get the hot sauce on the side!!! I could drink that stuff
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Laura A.
Mar 19, 2024
Stopped by here for the 2nd time getting off work to grab the cheese n potatoe empanada, and it was equally as good as the first time. I must say it was smaller just like the interior of the store but flavorful/unique things come in small sizes. Very beautifully decorated with cute outdoor seating, you have to stop by.
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Kate M.
Jun 25, 2023
Still absolutely love Cafe Tola! I was back in the neighborhood this weekend running errands and decided to stop by for an afternoon pick me up. The staff member working greeted me with a smile and was quick to take my order. I went with a tried and true - the iced horchata latte. If you prefer your coffee creamy and slightly sweet, this is the perfect drink for you. The cinnamon perfectly compliments the espresso and rounds out the drink. Iced on a hot summer day is truly perfectly.Not only is this drink delicious...it's only $5!! Custom lattes like this at most coffee shops in the city are closer to $7, so I was super thrilled to see this, and it made me even more inclined to give a nice tip!Thanks for staying consistently delicious, Cafe Tola!!!
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Ariana G.
Jul 9, 2023
Such a cute and vibrant little cafe that sells a variety of empanadas! They also sell coffee items too. The place is small and meant for carry-out but they have an outdoor patio where you can sit and relax. Empanadas I ordered were: guava & cheese, chicken tinga, and steak & potato. The steak and potato would have to be my fav! These empanadas are hefty and full of flavor. They offer a side of hot sauce with them. The horchata latte was just ok - nothing special. The horchata flavor was also lacking. The latte did a good job in waking me up and helping me be productive for the day. This place makes me want to try all their empanadas!
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Megan K.
Jul 12, 2024
Grabbed a horchata iced latte today while out and about - absolutely delicious!! The latte was quickly crafted so I didn't wait long. The inside of the cafe is small with no seating, but they have a couple tables in front and a small outside patio to the side - great for some alone time or coffee with a friend or two
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Joel M.
Jun 3, 2024
Wow! Since a health scare had me going vegan in January I knew that I didn't want to be one of those people that is hard to go out to eat with when dining with friends. Luckily, I found this gem and brought my meat eater friends here and I was able to enjoy the vegan empanada options that were available as well as a tremendous, soy latte with four shots. The very kind and friendly folks working at this establishment are very informative and friendly and you have a customer for life when I'm in town.
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