Urban Cafe
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 1467 W. Irving Park Rd.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-327-9427
- 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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"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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