At Chef Sara's Cafe, located in the heart of Chicago, culinary passion meets community spirit. This cozy, trendy restaurant is a beloved spot for breakfast and lunch, celebrated for its comforting and healthy dishes. From mouthwatering vegan options to delightful desserts like blueberry cobbler, every dish embodies Chef Sara’s commitment to quality. Guests enjoy a warm atmosphere, where accessibility and inclusivity are prioritized, making it perfect for solo diners and families alike. The cafe’s vibrant energy resonates with locals and tourists, inviting everyone to savor great coffee and expertly crafted meals that foster connection and joy.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Chef Sara's Cafe
Tamara Newell
Apr 27,2025
The BEST breakfast place I have had in the Chicago by farrrrrrrrrr. Everything was so good and the presentation just the best.
Lynette Nichols
Apr 23,2025
I visited Sara’s, and dined in on two separate occasions. The first day I visited was pleasant. I was there engaging in a business meeting with two other people. The hospitality was great! The following day my daughter and I went there for breakfast. The lady at the register was snappy and rude! The food was good. The ladies serving the cafe are seasoned women, and appear to be set in their ways. However, to get respect, you must give it, regardless of age. We weren’t pleased with the way this lady acted. I will never go there again. I am not bad-mouthing their establishment, just speaking facts! Coustomer’s should be treated with respect! After all, entrepreneurs want to be patronized and a guest in an entrepreneur’s establishment, wants to be serviced respectfully!
Joey Yachtz
Apr 8,2025
The food was really good. The atmosphere was nice and welcoming.. and the service was great. They have some really good things to choose from. And they're BLACK OWNED! Highly recommend!
Lydia
Apr 3,2025
Lovely little place for a delicious bite to eat! The atmosphere is very lively and pleasant as well. Both owners are very nice!Stop in when ya pass through :)
Sean Goins
Feb 27,2025
I just love this place. Very great atmosphere and very welcoming there. I love Ms Jerry & chef Sara, friendly and respectful, interact with customers and make us feel at home. BTW Chef has the BEST SHRIMP & GRITS in Chicago. Everything else is delicious fr
Andrea Sanchez
Jan 9,2025
Chef Sara’s feels like my grandma’s house. You’re received with a warm welcome and fresh food. The coffee is always strong and the food is consistently delicious. Plus, it feels like everyone that works and eats here already knows each other and once you step in, they just take you right in with the most delicious waffles and pancakes you’ll ever have. You can tell chef Sara’s throws love into every recipe, and you deserve some of that lovin’.
Darien D. Veal
Jan 5,2025
Above average food and coffee. Great neighborhood coffee spot for the community. Small kitchen can get overwhelmed with large orders, though.
Vegus Capelli
Dec 29,2024
every time I come in I am greeted with a warm welcome I love the food especially the salmon burger the service makes you feel like home like you're part of a family and it draws everyone from all walks of life you want to come here if you ever meet Chef Sara You feel like she's a member of the family you know like an aunt or someone very special whenever I have a craving for the salmon burger or the turkey burgerveggie burger, lox and bagels I don't care how far away I am I will go through oceans and deserts just to get some of this delicious food chef Sara's cafe is a cornerstone in the community delivering world class service amazing food with a side order of smileIf you have not been here to check out this amazing Cafe don't miss out any longer after reading this review and you looking to stop somewhere for lunch and you're in the South shore community be sure to check out chef Sara's cafe located at 7202 SouthExchange Avenue
Reviews For Chef Sara's Cafe