Cafecito downtown with the best vegan cubanos around, multiple locations- just added their wells location downtown #veganuary #Veganuary at Cafecito - South Loop in Chicago
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mixto vegano platillo at Cafecito - South Loop in Chicago

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Cuban coffee cafe with separate vegan food menu of sandwiches and platters featuring Beyond meat with various sides and vegetables. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm.

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11 Reviews

First Review by Zezuno

Avatar XiggyX

XiggyX

Points +158

Vegan
14 Oct 2026

La Playa Sandwich

Very small but nice Cafe with clear labeled vegan options.
Very tasty.
Was there a couple of times at the marathon weekend.

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Avatar Saff

Saff

Points +2494

Vegan
31 Jul 2026

Separate vegan menu!

Love that this chain has a vegan menu! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, the food is great quality and price, and the service is quick. Really enjoyed the Pan con Bistec

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-31

Vegan menu at Cafecito - South Loop in Chicago

Pan con bistec at Cafecito - South Loop in Chicago

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hetalshah24

Points +1888

Vegan
19 Jul 2026

Cuban cafe with vegan options

First off, I had the Cortadito Cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon or two of hot oat milk. The coffee was excellent but was disappointed at being charged a $1 extra for 1-2 tablespoons of oat milk (Vegan Tax, right?). Then I had tostones, a side of cuban bean soup and a side of rice. Everything was good but i've had cuban food before and this didn't make it on my top cuban experiences.

Pros: Vegan options clearly marked, Several traditional and non-trad cuban offerings

Cons: Food was ok, Staff wasn't very helpful

Tostones with garlic sauce and mojo. at Cafecito - South Loop in Chicago

Avatar Ned_Ludd

Ned_Ludd

Points +22

Vegan
17 Jun 2026

Several options! Great sandwiches

I got the Sabor Imposible sandwich and it was fantastic. I really want to know how they got their vegan cheese to melt so perfectly. Many cuban coffee options too that you can use oatmilk for instead dairy.

Pros: Clear vegan menu on display, Good portions

Cons: Expect to spend $11-$16 food entrees, Pastries available, but unsure if vegan

Avatar sssusii

sssusii

Points +93

Vegan
11 May 2026

So good

I‘ve come here many times. Very good Sandwiches and many options🥰

Updated from previous review on 2026-05-11

Avatar Mobi

Mobi

Points +28

Vegan
26 Jan 2026

Good vegan options

Ordered a sandwich, food was very tasty! A much of options from sandwiches to platters

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-26

Avatar lalupitagomz

lalupitagomz

Points +608

Vegan
15 Jul 2025

Very flavorful

I loved the Vegan Pan con Bistec that I got! I had never tried Cuban food before and it was very good. I requested no onions or tomatoes for personal preference but it was very good, particularly the shoestring potatoes and the mojo really complimented the dish. If I'm in the area again I'll be sure to go try something new!

Pros: Seperate vegan menu, Friendly staff/environment

Vegan Pan con Bistec (no tomatoes or onions) at Cafecito - South Loop in Chicago

Avatar QueerReese

QueerReese

Points +107

Vegan
24 May 2025

Tasty and multiple vegan options

Separate vegan menu. Tasty, though I had to add salt, which is provided. Matcha latte was fantastic. Friendly staff that explained the menu to me.

Pros: Vegan menu with multiple good options, Affordable, Friendly staff

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Avatar dkinnett

dkinnett

Points +341

Vegan
05 Apr 2025

*separate vegan menu~so good!*

I had the La Playa sandwich & it was delicious! So good that I am planning to go back again this wknd. before I leave to try something else:) Highly recommend.

Pros: Separate vegan menu , Ambiance

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Avatar squirrelfox

squirrelfox

Points +72

Vegan
17 Nov 2024

best vegan breakfast in the loop

some of the dishes off the vegan menu are a little pricey but not out of the norm for this area. good portion size and truly deeply yummy food. not really many WFPB if that’s what you’re looking for😒but good coffee too! chicago must try tbh

Pros: clearly marked vegan menu, everyone is so nice, great drinks menu

Cons: serves a LOT of meat and dairy, can get busy/crowded, few whole food options

playa sandwich and vegan vaca frita platillo. this photo is from a different location but the food is consistent(ly good) at all locations! at Cafecito - South Loop in Chicago

Avatar Zezuno

Zezuno

Points +272

Vegan
21 May 2024

Cuban cafe oasis

This cafe is probably your best option to get some vegan Cuban meals. The seasoning was top notch, awesome coffee and the staff is super friendly.

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