Two Shades Cafe
Two Shades Cafe
Brioche breakfast sandwich
a sandwich and a cup of coffee
a coffee shop with a brick wall
Tiramisu latte
Interior
Puppachino
Nutella latte
yellow and blue chairs and a coffee table
people sitting at the bar
outside
interior
Menu. September 2023
Front counter
interior
Counter
interior
interior, sushi and sashimi
Inside
Caramel Macchiato - Large
Interior
interior
interior, sushi and sashimi
food, soup, soups and chowder, chowder
interior, pizza
Diann M.
Sep 5, 2024
Cozy cafe near UIC campus! There are a plenty of seating (comfy chairs) and a good amount of food items alongside the standard drink menu.I got the Two Shades Breakfast sandwich, which was surprisingly very filling.
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Katie L.
Jul 27, 2024
Ordered a grilled cheese to go. Walked to the car parked outside. We had somewhere to go so I started eating in the passenger seat. From ordering to eating, was maybe a 4 minute interval.The bread was barely warm and the cheese layers inside were not melted at all. It was just a lukewarm cheese sandwich. I've ordered other grilled cheese sandwiches from other places to go and they were hot with melted cheese.It was kind of a bummer. The only thing about this that gets a star is that I got a bag of chips and I love chips.TLDR; This sh!t was not buss'n frfr.
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Candace W.
Mar 11, 2024
Cute cafe in Little Italy, Chicago! Very big on the inside even though it seems cozy/smaller from the exterior. The workers were super nice and young, singing along to the music playing in the shop.Of course, the cafe was a little overpriced but as to be expected in a big city. I paid $4.95 for a small iced chai latte and around $12 for the turkey panini. My drink was decent, and the panini was amazing and filling. It was definitely messy and falling apart though. My friend got an iced vanilla latte she enjoyed and a slice of avocado toast which had a lot of honey on top (more than a slight drizzle).Overall: would come back to study or meet friends, great tourist or chill spot but pricey for an everyday lunch stop. Great, hip atmosphere!
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Melanie B.
Oct 29, 2023
Loved this little coffee shop. I ordered an iced cold brew with oat milk and a double espresso to add my protein drink to. Loved both drinks. I love ordering multiple drinks or food when I'm trying a new place out. I don't mind if I can't finish. I appreciate the experience of trying different things. Loved the cold brew. A much higher standard than my typical, easy access Starbucks. Their espresso was just how I like my men. Strong. Along with the coffees, I ordered 3 pop tarts. A strawberry milkshake pop tart, s'mores, and a chocolate caramel. Loved them all, but especially loved the s'mores pop tart. Straight from my toaster at home. Delicious. Really cute shop on a relatively quiet street. The perfect place to walk to and spend a lazy morning or afternoon. Staff absolutely exceptional. So friendly and personable. Complimented my hair which is always the key to my heart.
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Khadijah H.
Sep 28, 2023
Such a convenient and relatively large cafe in little Italy for locals and students! Near my job so I had to try it out. The staff was all female and young - super nice and cheery when I entered. It was quiet and calm inside - business slightly booming. I ordered a small chai latte with oat milk, the speciality pop tart and a scrambled egg sandwich. I knew I was ordering way too much but I wanted a full review and experience. The front cashier was incredibly nice and recommended that I added meat to the sandwich which I took her offer for good measure. I paid $20 for three items which seems about rightly priced. The pop tart was more pastry than filling. I felt there should've been a better crust to filling ratio. If you're a carb person or have a sweet tooth, this is the item for you. Id recommend trying it for good measure but for $7, it's more of a one time thing than a treat to yourself. The sandwich was filling and good. The eggs could've been scrambled longer but I'll take it. Decent size and price as well. For the sandwich it was the same price as the pop tart. I'd definitely return to try their seasonal flavors or smoothies.
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Katie W.
Oct 26, 2023
Such a cute coffee shop!! Usually full of students and rightfully so, this environment is amazing! It's quiet not with a buzz of conversation and is just a friendly community spot with a community flyer wall, a blackboard with new art every time I've visited, and lots of comfy sofa chairs + regular tables/chairs! Their wifi is super strong and I've been able to use it every time I've come without any issues. The staff is always super friendly, and a big plus is that their prices for their food especially are VERY reasonable!! Their coffee isn't too pricey either and has been super yummy. My only complaint is that their drinks are so fresh and hot that I often burn my tongue!Definitely one of my favorite coffee shops in the area and will be a regular!
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Jay G.
Jun 29, 2023
Two Shades is a super cute spot in Tri Taylor. There's plenty of seating and plenty of outlets throughout the space. I ordered a chai lavender latte and my husband ordered a cubano latte. My drink was good, slightly sweeter than I like my coffee but nothing a bunch of ice can't fix. The Cubano latte was phenomenal though! I highly recommend it and that's going to be my to go to next time.The bagels and sandwiches were delicious! The ham egg and cheese croissant was warm, tasty and filling and my bagel had a nice mix of cream cheese and pesto which a great combo imo but If you do not like things mixing or various textures, this is not the sandwhich for you. Please note that the prices are not updated online so sandwiches are about $2 more than listed on the website ,based on our bill. With that being said, the prices are generally on par with other cafes in the area.Tldr;Food 5/5Vibes 5/5Service 5/5
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Melanie V.
Oct 27, 2023
Awesome little cafe with great drinks and pastries. Lots of room for get together with friends for homework or just catching up. Kind staff and clean environment!
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Stacey H.
Oct 22, 2023
They have a drink menu, bakery items and some food options. The drink menu has many coffee/tea options and specialty drinks to choose from. It was so hard to choose and there are also so many seasonal fall drinks to come back to try next time! I came in around 1PM on a Sunday and it was quite popular at this time! There were many people around, chatting or studying in groups or working solo. They have public wifi available so that was nice. Service was super quick! I got a caramel macchiato (they ask you if you want it iced or hot and what kind of milk you want), a glazed donut, and got to try a carrot cake muffin. The coffee drink was really good but the lid didn't quite fit the cup so the coffee kept leaking. The bakery items were okay--quite sugary.
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Katia S.
Oct 20, 2023
Amazing spot with great and unique selections, delicious coffee and very attentive staff. Ambiance is very cozy, comfortable to work or hang out all day. And the puppachino is extra
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