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Chicago, Illinois

City News Cafe

"On May 16, 1978, Joe Angelastri launched City Newsstand, a corner newsstand that would become Chicago's largest magazine store and one of the country's largest newsstands. The birth of City Newsstand! Joe received the surprising news that the Chicago-Main Newsstand had closed owing to a rent dispute five years later, with the store totally converted to magazines. Joe first heard stories in 1999 that the City of Evanston was interested in buying the historic Chicago-Main Newsstand with the intention of demolishing it and expanding the park to the south. In the year 2000, Joe was called by Eric Singer, the proprietor of the Lucky Platter restaurant across the street from Chicago-Main and 3rd Ward Alderman Melissa Wynne. Joe was once
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Menu

Sweets

  • Banana Chocolate Chip Tea Bread

    • $2.35
    Generous slice of soft tea bread full of chocolate chips.

    Allergens not declared

  • Banana Nut Muffin

    • $1.65
    Two flavors in one! Delicious soft banana pastry topped with crushed walnuts.

    Allergens not declared

  • Blueberry Muffin

    • $1.65
    Giant, soft buttery pastry with lots of blueberries.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    • $2.35
    Full of big chocolate chips soft and chewy with a little crunch around the edges.

    Allergens not declared

  • Cinnamon Chip Scone

    • $2.55
    Buttery pastry studded with delicious pockets of cinnamon.

    Allergens not declared

  • Dark Chocolate Truffles

    • $1.00
    Dark chocolate, 60% cacao. Crunchy chocolate shell on the outside and silky smooth filling on the inside. All hand crafted at City News Café.

    Allergens not declared

  • Fudge Brownie

    • $2.85
    Deeply fudgy brownies loaded with rich chocolate goodness.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lemon Blueberry Tea Bread

    • $2.35
    Old fashioned blueberry tea bread with lemony glaze.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mini Chocolate Cupcake

    • $1.50
    Just the right mini chocolate snack - chocolate cupcake and delicious chocolate frosting.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mixed Fruit Scone

    • $2.55
    A buttery dough filled with raisins, dates, apricots and cranberries, then topped with sugar glaze.

    Allergens not declared

  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

    • $2.35
    Full of raisins, soft and chewy.

    Allergens not declared

  • Peanut Butter Cookie

    • $2.35
    Giant old-fashioned cookie full of peanuts that melts in your mouth.

    Allergens not declared

  • Raspberry Jam Scone

    • $2.55
    A buttery dough filled with raisins, dates, apricots and cranberries, then topped with raspberry jam.

    Allergens not declared

  • Vegan Scone

    • $2.85
    Hearty and delicious, full of cranberries, raisins and oats - will keep you going!.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Whoopie Pie

    • $3.00
    Gluten free, vegan.
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

    Allergens not declared

Blended Drinks

  • Frozen Frappé

    • $3.99

    Allergens not declared

  • Frozen Mocha

    • $3.99

    Allergens not declared

  • Frozen Zen Matcha Green Tea

    • $3.99

    Allergens not declared

  • Frozen Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea

    • $4.75

    Allergens not declared

Whole Bean Coffee

  • Colombia, Medium Roast

    • $14.99
    Nutty and citrus tones, full body, bright acidity.

    Allergens not declared

  • Costa Rica, Medium Roast

    • $14.99
    Sweet and nutty with notes of pecan and honey. Medium body and medium acidity.

    Allergens not declared

  • Decaf Brazil, Dark Roast

    • $14.99
    Medium body, notes of spicy caramel, medium acidity. Also great for espresso drinks.

    Allergens not declared

  • Ethiopia Gera, Light Roast

    • $14.99
    Lemon and black tea flavors with floral notes on the finish, expect a medium body and mild acidity.

    Allergens not declared

  • Guatemala, Medium Roast

    • $14.99
    Hints of milk chocolate and walnut, full body, low acidity.

    Allergens not declared

  • House Espresso

    • $14.99
    Well-balanced in espresso drinks with milk - expect a creamy body with floral notes as well as nuts. The house espresso ends with a mild, balanced acidity and a clean finish.

    Allergens not declared

  • Sumatra, Dark Roast

    • $14.99
    Strong, heavy body but low acidity, nutty, hint of chocolate. Our bestseller!.

    Allergens not declared

Savory

  • 8 oz Beef Chili

    • $3.49
    This is a classic, hearty chili full of chunks of beef, beans and peppers. Simmered in flavorful blend of tomatoes and spice makes a great meal anytime of the year.

    Allergens not declared

  • Bacon Breakfast Burrito

    • $4.99
    Favorite. It combines the rich, smokey goodness of uncured bacon, eggs, Cheddar Jack cheese and potatoes for a breakfast that will rev up your engine and power your day!.

    Allergens not declared

  • Gluten Free Veggie Burrito

    • $4.99
    Energize the routine breakfast! It combines fresh eggs, golden hash brown potatoes, Cheddar Jack cheese and homemade vegetarian green chili! Gluten free tortilla.
    • Gluten-free

    Allergens not declared

  • Ham & Cheese Croissant

    • $3.50
    Light, airy and flaky croissant with just the right amount of Swiss cheese and ham.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mushroom & Kale Pot Pie

    • $6.00
    Assorted mushrooms and kale sautéed in white wine and Parmesan cream sauce, flaky, buttery pastry.

    Allergens not declared

  • Spicy Sausage Breakfast Burrito

    • $4.99
    Combining flame roasted green chilies, jalapeños, eggs and potatoes making a hearty, robust burrito! A quick, easy meal for those busy days.

    Allergens not declared

  • Spinach & Feta Croissant

    • $2.99
    Light, airy and flaky croissant filled with combination of feta cheese and spinach.

    Allergens not declared

Hot Beverages

  • Americano

    • $1.99

    Allergens not declared

  • Cappuccino

    • $2.75

    Allergens not declared

  • Ceremonial Matcha Latte

    • $3.75
    Unsweetened, 100% Japanese green tea powder, certified organic, full of antioxidants and flavor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Espresso

    • $2.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Latte

    • $2.75

    Allergens not declared

  • Manual Pour Over Coffee

    • $1.99

    Allergens not declared

  • Matcha Zen Latte

    • $3.25
    Delicate mixture of our antioxidant-rich Japanese matcha green tea and pure cane sugar.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mocha

    • $3.25
    Favorite.

    Allergens not declared

  • Macchiato

    • $2.75

    Allergens not declared

  • Mighty Leaf Tea

    • $2.50

    Allergens not declared

Iced Beverages

  • Cold Brew

    • $2.99
    Our special recipe produces this strong and smooth iced pick-me-up drink.

    Allergens not declared

  • Iced Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea Latte

    • $4.75
    100% pure green matcha powder, unsweetened.

    Allergens not declared

  • Iced Latte

    • $3.25

    Allergens not declared

  • Iced Mocha

    • $3.49
    Espresso shots, chocolate and your choice of milk - instant pick up beverage for you.

    Allergens not declared

  • Iced Tea

    • $2.99

    Allergens not declared

  • Iced Zen Matcha Green Tea Latte

    • $3.99
    Delicious, sweetened for you with cane sugar.

    Allergens not declared

  • Iced Chai Tea

    • $3.49

    Allergens not declared

Location

Address

4018 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL, USChicago, IllinoisUnited States

Hours

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    Monday to Sunday
    8 AM – 8 PM

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