Efebos Internet Cafe - Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village - Chicago, IL 60608 | Metromix Chicago

Efebos Internet Cafe



Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
1640 S. Blue Island Ave.

Chicago, IL 60608
312-633-9212
cesarte9@yahoo.com
A relaxed, comfortable two-room coffee shop in the heart of Pilsen boasts exposed brick walls, free WiFi and a neat row of computers to complement the daily sipping ritual (rent one of 10 for $4/hour). Creaky wooden floors, cushy sofas and chairs and tall ceilings add to the comfy, living-room feel, but unlike your home decor, the artwork here changes monthly, punctuated by opening night parties. Owners plan on installing a kitchen in the next six months or so (the shop opened in June 2005; plans for renovation are targeted for winter 2006).

Sip gourmet coffees, natural juices, licuados (strawberry, mango, vanilla, etc.), tea and more. Gourmet sandwiches add an upscale twist to traditional carb-loaded coffeeshop fare. Specialties include chicken breast marinated in Caribbean seasonings, cilantro, olive oil and more, paired with grilled veggies and a side of fruit salad.

To further distance the shop from it's corporate coffee brethren, it's BYOB.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
18th Street and Blue Island Avenue.
Parking:
Street
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: #60-Blue Island, #18-16th/18th. Blue Line Train: to 18th Street CTA
Wheelchair Access:
No

The Basics

Hours:
8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch, Dessert, Lunch, and Tea
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Alcohol:
BYOB. No charge for BYO
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Cafe
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Features:
Catering
Facilities:
Wifi. No on-site store. Free.
Payment Methods:
Checks Accepted, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
No
Seating :
For 100

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"I love it"

By Betty from Northside, January 3, 2009

My friend took me to this Cafe and I loved it so much. So much in fact that I went back the week after that..and the week after that week. The...

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"Relaxed atmosphere, great music"

By PilsenDave from Pilsen, September 20, 2007

I'm a recent addition to Pilsen and tripped upon efebos. I never have any issue finding a table, the service is always friendly and the sandwiches...

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"Efebos is, by far, my..."

By Melissa from Chicago, IL, January 25, 2007

Efebos is, by far, my favorite coffee shop in the city. The space feels like a living room, with service devoid of any elitism. Around time for fin...

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