Cafe Utjeha

Going up Lincoln Avenue amongst a bunch of crummy looking buildings is a similar looking building where you can get coffee, tea, and other hot drinks. It's also not good looking inside, so it's not the typical coffee shop to stay at a long time. Cafe Utjeha has been around quite a while yet many people don't know about it. Has pretty good products as far as coffee at affordable prices. The service was friendly at least from the barista, while the men are kind of just there it seems. A reason why many haven't known about this place is because of where it actually is. It's easy to miss it because there's not much going on. This is north of Lincoln Square, where there's a lot more hip stuff. Clean interior, at least as far as you can see because it's dimly lit. It's not that welcoming compared to a typical coffee shop. At least the female barista was friendly. The men who worked there didn't interact. As far as the coffee, it's good. It's about $3 for most things. Has some non dairy milks. There's some pastries like this flaky thing kind of like baklava, or you can get something healthier like an orange. Basic stuff in this small cafe. It's kind of like being in Turkey or some Eastern European type of place with music. There wasn't that much of a smoke smell as there had been previously.

Great place! Super sweet staff and kind, personable owner. His wife home makes yummy baklava!

Best coffee and sweets in the city. The back terrace is great for summer and winter. The service is fast. All around great family run business.

Great service! Great people!! Love the pastries, very tasty and delicious. Great variety of selections for pastries and beverages. Beautiful cafe, very cozy and very welcoming. I've been here many years ago and have seen the great changes and all for the best! Not disappointed. I highly recommend to stop here and enjoy the ambiance. Yvonne

First time and was amazed with my Tiramisu cake; very delicious ! Variety of deserts and beverages in such a very cute relaxing environment. Staff very welcoming; great costumer service. Definitely would highly recommend this place and definitely be coming back.

Great coffee and sweets! The service is impeccable. My favorite cafe in the area, would highly recommend.

Best coffee shop in Chicago! Friendly employees and customers. Lots of outdoor lounge space. Definitely coming back for the tolumbe!!!!

This is the best cafe I've ever been too! Delicious and fresh desserts. The coffee is so good! I ordered a white chocolate ice latte & it was so good. Also, all the employees are very friendly, and fast!

Best cafe located in Chicago, great coffee, desserts, and service. Nice place to hangout and relax!

Great neighborhood coffee shop! I don't have that much experience with Turkish coffee but this is the best Turkish coffee I've personally had. It wasn't overly bitter. I highly recommend a Turkish coffee with baklava.