I just went to Colectivo for the first time and it definitely won’t be my last. I had a 230p meeting and it was pretty packed but we were able to get a seat. The guy at the counter was very friendly and helped me pick the perfect drink for me. I had the Matcha Latte and it was amazing, exactly what I needed to get through the rest of the day with a pep in my step. They also had a fire pit outside, so I will be going back to try that scene out once there isn’t snow on the ground.Read more about the joint here.
La Boulangerie Returns to Logan Square
After a four year hiatus, the French bakery, La Boulangerie will be reopening in Logan Square tomorrow at its new location at 3129 W Logan Blvd. Read more about this story here.
Caffe Umbria Opens in Logan Square
We have often heard people say that Seattle has the best coffee in the country. Now we can experience a bit of it in the city! Aside from their location in River North, according to this article in Chicago Magazine, Seattle-based coffee maker Caffe Umbria has taken over a 9,000-square-foot space in Logan Square at 2545 W. Armitage.
New Restaurant Openings in Logan Square
As 2016 draws to a close, Logan Square’s already bustling food scene opens its gracious arms to four new restaurants that will have more of the city’s population flocking to the hot and happening neighborhood. Find a list of the newcomers below and click to this article on LoganSquarist for more information.
- Jimmy Beans Coffee (2553 W. Fullerton Ave.)
- The Native (2417 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
- Park & Field (3509 W. Fullerton Ave.)
- La Plaza 24 Cafe (2867 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
- Quiote (2456 N. California Ave.)
Cafe Focused on Chai to Open in Logan Square
Chiya Chai Cafe which will specialize in–you guessed it–chai, is set to open in mid-May at 2770 N. Milwaukee. The Nepalese family who own the cafe will be serving up 15 of their very own specialties of chai as well as some dishes that from various regions where tea is well-loved like India, China and England.
They will also have a booth at the Logan Square Farmers Market for those who can’t wait until May and want to give their chai a shot.
Learn more about this story and the owners here.
16 Years Later- Lula Cafe Still Wows
Lula Cafe in Logan Square has been open for 16 years, I know! For some reason it seems like that number is unheard of when concerning restaurants since new ones seem to be cropping up every week or so.
When you’re in popular neighborhood like Logan Square, you expect good food and according to Phil Vettel, this little place still has the same charms it stole people’s hearts with back when they first opened.
Read the lovely story on the Chicago Tribune here.
