Authentic Italian, family-owned eatery & bar offering classic Italian fare: pasta, panini, pizza, soups, sub sandwiches, cocktails, pastries, a lengthy coffee list in a home-like environment & more with delivery available. Owned and ran by Chef Nina for 30 years and hasn’t changed since.
Based on 38 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
3815 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Phone: (773) 283-1117
Website: http://cafesanfrancesco.com/
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Hours
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Jeomoni Figueroa
I came here for the first time to study for my pharmacy test. Immediately, I was greeted with pure kindness and then I ordered a cappuccino. Unfortunately, I did not have cash, yet a kind gentleman offered to pay for me. I will be coming here frequently and will invite my family and friends as well.
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Sarai Medina
If you want a good latte this is not the place. Ordered lattes. Expectations weren’t high after walking in but wanted to give it a try. The taste was like packets of sugar on your tongue and it didn’t have that crafted latte taste. I was ready to pay with a card and she then tells me that it’s cash only. My boyfriend had to drive to an atm while I waited there. Overall not a great experience.
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kay Grey
Is there a secret code or something? Went there on a Friday night at 7pm and the door was locked. With the signs on. A lady came and opened the door. We asked if they were closed and she said, no. Come in. When we got inside, she then asked if she could help us. She seemed to be confused as to why we were there. We asked for menus and she brought them to us. The kitchen was completely dark btw. She then told us that she was cash only. That was our perfect out. We’ve never left a place so fast!
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Misty Fujinaga
Outstanding espresso!! Great people!! Please take the time to enjoy the cooking!!! Thank you So much!! Nice to see your Face!!! Maria!
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picci febbrile
I love this cafe and I love even more the owner, a wonderful woman that reminds your grandma ( if you have an italian grandma!) Best espresso in Chicago, real espresso even better than many Italian cafes in Italy!
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angelo lampignano
Amazing family atmosphere and lovely place 100% recommend delicious foods and tasty Italian coffee
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Maribel Quiñones
It was a nice experience. Service a little slow, but excellent. Ice cold beer and great pizza. It was like going to grandma’s house and been served by her. I would visit again!
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alberto bahena
Amazing food!!!! Just came in for something fast and it was to good so i had to get more. Amazing people. Amazing food and well worth your money. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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Xavier Perales
Came in to share a chicken parmesan sandwich with a friend but oh my Lord!
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Tony G
I’ve been going to this place for over 30 years. I’ve moved from Chicago to California but whenever I get back, This is one of the places that means Home to me. It’s a small neighborhood bar/café, family owned, where most people who walk in are friends or “paesani”. If you speak Italian you’ll be right at home. If you don’t, you’re just as welcome and you’ll get a little taste of Italy with RAI or soccer on the TV and people sitting around playing cards and speaking in the language. It’s not supposed to be “fast” service. Just have a seat, start talking with your friends, and someone will come by soon enough. Enjoy the cappuccino (my favorite). Relax. THAT is what this place is about.
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