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Such a cute coffee shop. Ample of street parking around. Fast WiFi. And a variety of crepes and panini’s to try from. I would suggest to sit and have a coffee in their in-house mug- which is a beauty. It’s a relaxing environment.
The Vanilla Latte is spot on and served in really nice, traditional mugs.
Wonderful staff, great service! He went out of his duty to assist us for the uber Thanks bro
I initially found this coffee shop appealing due to the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the wall. However, my perception changed after a morally objectionable event was held there and my subsequent interaction with the owner. When I voiced my concerns about the event, the owner responded dismissively, sharing an article that misinterpreted Our Lady of Guadalupe as a pagan goddess and mocked my faith. Given this experience, I would caution fellow Christians, and anyone for whom their faith is important, to consider whether they want to support an establishment that does not respect their beliefs. Based on my interactions, this coffee shop does not align with those who hold their faith dear.
My first time!! And guess what OMG WAS INCREDIBLY FIRST RESTAURANT CLEAN 💯% FOOD WAS YUMMY💎SERVICE WAS GREAT💎 ATMOSPHERE AWESOME🥰 EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC 👌I WISH I CAN GIVE MILLIONS STARS🌟 TO THE MALINCHE RESTAURANT THANK UUU FOR AMAZING PLACE GOD KEEP BLESSING YOU GUYS♥️🙏🌟👌
This place is fabulous. The Dirty Abuelita is my favorite (espresso and hot chocolate). All the paninis are great. And the paninis are crispy, melty, and filling. It’s got a great vibe for talking, working, and eavesdropping (sorry to the guy whose potential date turned out to be a douche!) the owner is usually there, and the pride he takes in the place really shows. Definitely a place to treasure.
The drinks are a little pricey but it's a very cozy place to have a breakfast sandwich and some coffee.
Favorite coffee in the city: cafe de olla. Perfectly spiced and sweet, I drink it black because it needs nothing else. A second favorite is the abuelita! All of their sandwiches are well crafted! Ambiance is great to chat or hunker down to work. This is a small business, family run so expect every dish/drink to be handled with love and care; aka it’s not Starbucks so don’t compare.
I love their cafe de olla, it has to be the best in Chicago 😍 and the Cubano panini is to die for.
Beautiful cafe with delicious coffee and friendly service! Love everthinh about it!
Im sorry to say that I think everything is too expensive for what it is. Previously I had a coffee I thought was overpriced, and today decided to give the food a go anyway. Ordered the turkey panini sandwich for $10. It was very small for the price. 3 little slices of Turkey, that’s not enough protein for my lunch. And the turkey was not high quality.
I’ve loved seeing La Malinche continue to grow over the past couple years and it’s easily become my go-to coffee/breakfast spot. I absolutely love their iced lattes and infused teas. They also recently started making their own juices, which are delicious. For food, I always opt for the Breakfast Bagel and Turkey Pesto sandwiches, but I need to definitely keep trying new ones because they’re all amazing. I also love the energy/vibe of La Malinche and always look forward to coming in and being welcomed as part of a community ❤️
The service here is great! Pictured are the apple brie & horchata latte. My only complaint is that the horchata latte was overly sweet.
My favorite Chicago coffee shop! I come here to study at least once a week. There's plenty of seating and electrical outlets, the coffee is amazing (the cubanito is my personal favorite!), and the service is amazing. Great happy, chill vibes from a local coffee shop.
What a gem! Great food and service. Try the tomato mozzarella and pesto crepe or the Brie apple and prosciutto panini 😍 I’ll def be back (often).
I get lunch here all the time. Great sandwiches, nice owners, and timely service. One of a few good healthy options in the neighborhood.
Malinche feels like home away from home! This spot has yummy drinks - I recommend the café de olla (hot or iced), the horchata lattes, the dirty abuelita (Mexican hot chocolate with a shot of espresso), and the tisanes (herbal and fruit infusions, similar to herbal tea). Hector and Yvette, the owners, make sure that service is consistently kind and attentive. The cozy atmosphere, good music, and reliable wifi make this the perfect place to work remotely! And the fact that this spot is named after a Nahua (Indigenous) historical figure, which is also the name of a volcano I lived by growing up, makes this spot extra special!
Great service Even better menu options 10 out of 10
Love this place so much. One of the first locations I visited when we moved to Pilsen and it made us feel right at home. The fruit teas are great and green chilaquiles rock :)
This has become my go to coffee shop in Pilsen. Still love jumping bean and others but combination of great coffee, food, and actual seating outs this one at top! The staff and owner are great and very welcoming. Been the ideal place to meet friends or customers for work.