Swadesi Cafe

“The cafe is super vibrant and comfy, and the baristas are very friendly.”

Isaiah Tong★★★★★

good food and good drinks, thank god. the chicken Tikka toastie was great, good flavors and perfectly toasted. strawberry shortcake matcha actually tasted like strawberry shortcake, which was nice (needs more matcha tho). Hojicha was nice and nutty, wished the matcha was as strong as it. would definitely come back in the future to try the other menu items

Carlos Fegurgur★★★★★

Swadesi Cafe is a unique blend of familiar and foreign. Crafting a thoughtful experience in equal measure from those looking for a simple drip coffee and chocolate chip muffin, to those wanting to try a butter chicken croissant with a chai latte. In terms of flavors/taste, having had a sweet (malai tart), savory (butter chicken croissant), and signature drink (banana cream latte), I can confidently say that my experience across the board was fantastic. Each dish was so well crafted and distinct in it's flavor profile that I immediately started to pick out which items I wanted to try on my nex

Margaret S★★★★★

The gulab jamun croissant and paneer puff were my favorites of the 3 baked goods I’ve had here. They were both beautifully made with delicately layered aromatic flavors. The paneer puff is definitely the best bite I’ve had in Chicago. I can only wish I could have it again.

Greg G.★★★★★

Absolutely blown away. Having only discovered Indian cuisine a few years ago, this was easily our best experience to date. The staff is incredibly welcoming, and despite the busy, high-energy atmosphere, the place is spotless. I know people mention the prices, but for a fast-paced breakfast cafe in the Loop, the quality is well worth the hype. We had a fantastic first visit!