Shaika Café

“Relaxed vibe, GREAT food, friendly and efficient service!”

Jackie Acker Garland (Chicago Photo Mom)★★★★★

Delicious and darling. I got a salad and a London Fog. They were able to speak English to me (Thank you). The menu outside also had English translations. I enjoyed my salad and tea before heading to MonTango for a class and Milonga. I even asked if they carried mints so as to have nice breath while I was dancing. They gave me their personal stick of gum. If not dancing, I heard some live music coming from the park that you could hear from their patio.

Emily Halpert-Cole★★★★★

I’m so glad Shaika is back!! I went to support. I got a slice of their carrot cake and a feijao (a little tarte with sweet bean paste I think? It was very good!). The carrot cake is moist and decadent. I got both to go, but I can’t wait to sit down and try the coffee!

Gabrielle Savard★★★★★

I’m so glad Shaika is back!! They came back with the same charm, slightly updated. The Old Orchard sandwich was delicious (and a generous portion). Now I have to go back for a coffee and piece of red velvet cake. They also told me they’re reincorporating comedy/open mic nights soon! My favourite neighbourhood spot, we were missing them.

Bridget Michels★★★★★

Delightfully surprised!! We were walking our dog around Girouard Park last evening and I mentioned that I'd never seen the Shaika cafe before. The tables outside were full of people, and it had a nice vibe; turns out, it had only just re-opened under new management last month, having been closed for about five years. I intentionally walked past again today and even with rain, the place was full, with a short line-up for take-out orders. By 4:00, my daughter and I were happily seated, drinking (me) an espresso, and (her) a brandy coffee - they were both hits! Then we devoured a piece of moist,