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Borinken Cakes

Puerto Rican Pastries, Vegan Drinks

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Top tips

  • Try the Coquito Latte, which a reviewer says is vegan, or ask for oat milk in the Puerto Rican Cortes hot chocolate.
  • Good to know: Check the ingredients of pastries and cakes, since many menu items contain dairy or eggs.
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  • Street parking may be easier when the lot is full, and online ordering is available.
  • Ask which guava pastelillitos are vegan before ordering; a reviewer enjoyed them, and HappyCow lists them among the vegan options.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coquito frappe, coffee and guava pastelillitos.

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Also guava pastillitos and hot chocolate.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Parking
  • Coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Borinken Cakes pairs Puerto Rican soaked cakes and guava pastelillitos with coffee drinks, including a Coquito Latte reported as vegan and hot chocolate that can be made with oat milk. It’s a casual bakery with dine-in seating, made-to-order sandwiches, and custom dessert tables; many of its pastries and cakes contain dairy or eggs, so check which items are vegan before ordering.

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5328 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–18:00
Tuesday
08:00–18:00
Wednesday
08:00–18:00
Thursday
08:00–18:00
Friday
08:00–19:00
Saturday
08:00–19:00
Sunday
08:00–18:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.5 397 reviews Read on Google Maps
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4.0 1 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
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