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Cafe 28


Cafe 28
1800 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
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#129 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Latin, Mexican
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Neighborhood: Uptown/Ravenswood
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 1800 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
  • Phone:  (773) 528-2883
  • Fax:  773-528-2887
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“Cannot be beat. Food is...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 1, 2009

Cannot be beat. Food is authentic and delicious. Service and atmosphere are great. Interesting art ion the walls, and homemade sangria more

“yummy yummy in my tummy”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 17, 2008

yummy yummy in my tummy more

“Great food, great drink...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 12, 2008

Great food, great drink, family run, and always busy. more

“Best eggs benedict...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2008

Best eggs benedict options in the city. I prefer this place for breakfast over dinner, but dinner is good too. Their outdoor patio is a must visit in the summer, b/c you'll feel like you're in Cuba (which is their specialty cuisine). more

“The Honey Jalapeño Pork...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 25, 2007

The Honey Jalapeño Pork Chops are Life Changing more

“Dinner is good, but love...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 22, 2007

Dinner is good, but love the brunch! more

“food was good, but not...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 15, 2007

food was good, but not great, very nice mojitos though more

“Great Cuban Food! Try...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 15, 2007

Great Cuban Food! Try the Bisteak al Cubana and the Green Tamales! more

“Yummy Sangria and Tapas”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 6, 2007

Yummy Sangria and Tapas more

“Food ok. Server gave my...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 4, 2007

Food ok. Server gave my cuz the wrong food. I took a bite. He turned around & gave THE SAME FOOD to another customer. I told him I ate from that dish. He looked at me & walked away. Gross! Disgusting! Call the health dept! more

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1800 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Tel: (773) 528-2883 Fax: 773-528-2887
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.