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March 2024 by Mary Rose Bernal
I couldn’t visit Chicago without visiting Fab Cakes! This cafe is spacious and perfect for work or study with ample seating, outlets, calming music and just the right amount of white noise. They have a full menu that’s affordable and delicious. You can’t go wrong with any sweet or savory pick, and everything is made in-house. As if that wasn’t enough, the owner and employees are beyond sweet and there’s adorable hand-drawn art. No Apple Pay here, but other payments (cash, card) accepted. Thank you for a wonderful stay! I got the Breakfast Wrap, YUM, and a cinnamon pastry— one of the best pastries I’ve ever had!!
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February 2024 by Anthony Do
Friendly service. Nice space. Okay
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February 2024 by An Bui
Hidden local gem, great pastries , and cafe au lait
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February 2024 by E N
Fabcakes is a really cute neighborhood spot. They have sandwiches, paninis, salads, and a selection of fresh bakes. I absolutely love their espresso chocolate scone. It’s probably my favorite scone I have had and it’s humongous so I split it into 2 and eat it across 2 days. It’s so soft and moist in the middle and has a flavorful, perfectly-browned crust and is covered in a homemade icing layer but it’s really balanced and not too sweet. They also have this amazing cream cheese and ham pastry which tastes rich but is not greasy - it’s beautifully light and flaky. Love getting this to go and popping it in the oven and having it with my husband as a snack on the weekends. I always see the owner and another staff there who are both so helpful and attentive and hard working. Since I went the first time it’s now my go-to neighborhood bakery. While there isn’t much of an atmosphere, it’s good enough, and I want to support hardworking and honest business owners.
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February 2024 by Emily N
Fabcakes is a really cute neighborhood spot. They have sandwiches, paninis, salads, and a selection of fresh bakes. I absolutely love their espresso chocolate scone. It’s probably my favorite scone I have had and it’s humongous so I split it into 2 and eat it across 2 days. It’s so soft and moist in the middle and has a flavorful, perfectly-browned crust and is covered in a homemade icing layer but it’s really balanced and not too sweet. They also have this amazing cream cheese and ham pastry which tastes rich but is not greasy - it’s beautifully light and flaky. Love getting this to go and popping it in the oven and having it with my husband as a snack on the weekends. I always see the owner and another staff there who are both so helpful and attentive and hard working. Since I went the first time it’s now my go-to neighborhood bakery. While there isn’t much of an atmosphere, it’s good enough, and I want to support hardworking and honest business owners.
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January 2024 by Emily Litten
I love this place. I am always so impressed with the owner who seems to run everything on her own. I have worked in the area on and off for the past 8 years and I always return for great lattes and baked goods.
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December 2023 by Cheyenne Hoppe-Mormance
The owner is the single person running the shop so there may be a line but it’s well worth it! She was kind, inviting, and very knowledgeable about coffee and flavor profiles. As a barista, this is one of my favorite shops in the city. Shop Local!!
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December 2023 by Kim McEvilly
One of my favorite cafes in the city! Great drinks, great food, great staff, perfect place to get some work done!
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December 2023 by Lindy Linden
Fabiola is an extremely talented baker, kind, and generous. Fabcakes is one of the best cafes in Chicago!
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December 2023 by malik powell
Been a regular at this spot for two years now and this place to pieces. Friendly service and best quality ingredients for everything I’ve
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December 2023 by steven
Truly one of my favorite cafes in Chicago. The owner is the sweetest, the food and coffee are incredible, and the vibe is reminiscent of my favorite cafes in Europe. I am not often in the area anymore — but Fabcakes is always a must-stop when I am.
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December 2023 by Anil Celik
A neighborhood gem, great coffee and pastries! Much better food and drinks than the bougie options in River North. I have been to this cafe probably over 20 times and there is just no place like it in River North.
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December 2023 by Alysha Dawn
Fabiola is one of the most kind and generous people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. She literally never takes a day off and she is primarily a one woman show. She has some of the best pastries and coffee drinks I have ever had. And I have travelled the world. She is always there to greet you with a warm genuine smile and hello. Her service is quick and she has even run out to deliver a order quickly when I worked a couple doors down. Thank you Fabiola for everything you do. You have truly brightened some of my dark days with your kindness and yummy treats.
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December 2023 by Tom Linden
Fabiola is an amazing owner and Fab Cakes is an amazing cafe. In my opinion the best in Chicago. No one works harder to deliver quality service and food to her customers, which she does by herself for most of the week. The idea that an emergency situation which precluded her from opening her cafe resulted in negative reviews is pathetic and says more about the people that wrote those reviews than it does Fab Cakes.
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December 2023 by Sophia Medawar
I have been coming to Fabcakes for 5+ years. It's my favorite coffee shop / cafe in River North-- the vibe is very comfortable and chill, I can work by myself on my computer or sit with my book, but also have brought parties of friends there to brunch. The menu is excellent, they have healthy options (HIGHLY recommend the overnight oats, idk how she gets that perfect consistency, also the Energizer smoothie is my fav), or the breakfast sandwich (I get it on a croissant). The house lattes are some of my favorite in Chicago, she makes them not too sweet so you can actually enjoy the flavor (I rotate between favorites but right now it's the Fablatte). The owner Fabiola is there literally every day and is such a nice lady and incredible baker (I got a strawberry rhubarb pie from her to bring to Thanksgiving this year and it was such a hit). This place gives small town vibes in the big city. Can't recommend this place enough. Wish she was open later than 3 so I could stay all day!
