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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Sweets
Banana Chocolate Chip Tea Bread
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Generous slice of soft tea bread full of chocolate chips.Banana Nut Muffin
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Two flavors in one! Delicious soft banana pastry topped with crushed walnuts.Blueberry Muffin
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Giant, soft buttery pastry with lots of blueberries.Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Full of big chocolate chips soft and chewy with a little crunch around the edges.Cinnamon Chip Scone
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Buttery pastry studded with delicious pockets of cinnamon.Dark Chocolate Truffles
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Dark chocolate, 60% cacao. Crunchy chocolate shell on the outside and silky smooth filling on the inside. All hand crafted at City News Café.Fudge Brownie
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Deeply fudgy brownies loaded with rich chocolate goodness.Lemon Blueberry Tea Bread
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Old fashioned blueberry tea bread with lemony glaze.Mini Chocolate Cupcake
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Just the right mini chocolate snack - chocolate cupcake and delicious chocolate frosting.Mixed Fruit Scone
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A buttery dough filled with raisins, dates, apricots and cranberries, then topped with sugar glaze.Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
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Full of raisins, soft and chewy.Peanut Butter Cookie
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Giant old-fashioned cookie full of peanuts that melts in your mouth.Raspberry Jam Scone
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A buttery dough filled with raisins, dates, apricots and cranberries, then topped with raspberry jam.Vegan Scone
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Hearty and delicious, full of cranberries, raisins and oats - will keep you going!.Whoopie Pie
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Gluten free, vegan.
Whole Bean Coffee
Colombia, Medium Roast
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Nutty and citrus tones, full body, bright acidity.Costa Rica, Medium Roast
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Sweet and nutty with notes of pecan and honey. Medium body and medium acidity.Decaf Brazil, Dark Roast
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Medium body, notes of spicy caramel, medium acidity. Also great for espresso drinks.Ethiopia Gera, Light Roast
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Lemon and black tea flavors with floral notes on the finish, expect a medium body and mild acidity.Guatemala, Medium Roast
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Hints of milk chocolate and walnut, full body, low acidity.House Espresso
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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.Sumatra, Dark Roast
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Strong, heavy body but low acidity, nutty, hint of chocolate. Our bestseller!.
Hot Beverages
Americano
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Cappuccino
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Ceremonial Matcha Latte
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Unsweetened, 100% Japanese green tea powder, certified organic, full of antioxidants and flavor.Espresso
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Latte
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Manual Pour Over Coffee
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Matcha Zen Latte
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Delicate mixture of our antioxidant-rich Japanese matcha green tea and pure cane sugar.Mocha
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Favorite.Macchiato
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Mighty Leaf Tea
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Blended Drinks
Frozen Frappé
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Frozen Mocha
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Frozen Zen Matcha Green Tea
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Frozen Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea
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Savory
8 oz Beef Chili
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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.Bacon Breakfast Burrito
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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!.Gluten Free Veggie Burrito
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Energize the routine breakfast! It combines fresh eggs, golden hash brown potatoes, Cheddar Jack cheese and homemade vegetarian green chili! Gluten free tortilla.Ham & Cheese Croissant
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Light, airy and flaky croissant with just the right amount of Swiss cheese and ham.Mushroom & Kale Pot Pie
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Assorted mushrooms and kale sautéed in white wine and Parmesan cream sauce, flaky, buttery pastry.Spicy Sausage Breakfast Burrito
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Combining flame roasted green chilies, jalapeños, eggs and potatoes making a hearty, robust burrito! A quick, easy meal for those busy days.Spinach & Feta Croissant
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Light, airy and flaky croissant filled with combination of feta cheese and spinach.
Iced Beverages
Cold Brew
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Our special recipe produces this strong and smooth iced pick-me-up drink.Iced Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea Latte
- Default - $4.75
100% pure green matcha powder, unsweetened.Iced Latte
- Default - $3.25
Iced Mocha
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Espresso shots, chocolate and your choice of milk - instant pick up beverage for you.Iced Tea
- Default - $2.99
Iced Zen Matcha Green Tea Latte
- Default - $3.99
Delicious, sweetened for you with cane sugar.Iced Chai Tea
- Default - $3.49
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Our Location
Address
4018 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL, USChicago, IllinoisUnited StatesHours
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- Monday to Sunday
- 08:00:00 – 20:00:00
phone
+17735457377
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