Urban Cafe - Lakeview - Chicago, IL 60613 | Metromix Chicago

Urban Cafe



Neighborhood: Lakeview
1467 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL 60613
773-327-9427
http://www.urbancafechicago.com
Price range: $ (Under $9)

This counter-service cafe in Lakeview serves an assortment of traditional American, Southwestern and fusion dishes in a relaxed, cheery environment. Lunch specialties include Thai fusion tacos (Thai-marinated New York strip loin with napa cabbage and jicama slaw, served with flour tortillas). Southwestern items such as black bean corn cakes (johnny cakes made with with black bean-jalapeno puree and served with eggs, chipotle sauce, avocado, tomato, cilantro and scallions) are popular during weekend brunch. The cafe has a family-friendly vibe, with activities for all ages. There's a small kiddie table lined with activities, as well as Intelligentsia coffee and free WiFi to keep the grown-ups in your group happy.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Irving Park Road and Greenview Avenue
Parking:
Metered and Street
Public Transportation:
Brown Line "L" stop: Irving Park; CTA bus: Ashland-9, Irving Park-80
Wheelchair Access:
Yes. ADA approved.

The Basics

Hours:
7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cuisine:
American Tex Mex, American Traditional and Classic, Bagels, Baked Goods, Burgers, Desserts, Eclectic, International Fusion, Pancakes, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Steaks, Tacos/Burritos, Vegan, and Vegetarian
Meals Served:
Dessert, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Alcohol:
BYOB. No corkage fee.
Restaurant Style:
Cafe

Features

Carryout:
Yes
ATM:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes. Call for details.
Facilities:
Wifi and Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Entire restaurant is available to rent for private parties in the evenings.
Payment Methods:
Debit Cards, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
Delivery:
No
Seating :
For 24

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5


"What a neighborhood cafe should be!"

By pullyman77 from Lakeview, July 3, 2009

Friendly staff and welcoming, chill atmosphere. I would take Urban Cafe over corporate coffee any day!

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