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Cafe, Vegan Cream Cheese, Soy Chorizo

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Top tips

  • Try a bagel with vegan cream cheese for breakfast or a snack.
  • Wi-Fi, outlets, and plentiful seating make it a practical spot to work.
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  • Ask about the vegan chorizo-and-egg sandwich; a reviewer recommends it.
  • The lattes can be made vegan; reviewers specifically praise them.
  • Look for the café entrance by the loading dock inside the Bridgeport Art Center.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coffee, mocha and iced tea.

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Also tea.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, laptop-friendly and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior and good value.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Inside the Bridgeport Art Center, this café pairs made-to-order bagels and sandwiches with espresso drinks, including veganizable lattes. Vegan cream cheese and a vegan chorizo-and-egg bagel give vegans a few specific choices, while ample seating, Wi-Fi, and outlets make it handy for laptop work or a break between galleries.

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1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–16:00
Tuesday
08:00–16:00
Wednesday
08:00–16:00
Thursday
08:00–16:00
Friday
08:00–16:00
Saturday
08:00–16:00
Sunday
Closed

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4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good atmosphere
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eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
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Not labeled
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