Cafe Pisolino
★ 4.9 · 43 reviews Chicago Opened 5 June 2026
An espresso bar under a 1927 Loop institution
Italian Village has occupied 71 W Monroe since 1927, and the building has held four restaurants and bars over the decades. On June 5, 2026, fourth-generation owners Jonathan and Giovanni Capitanini opened a fifth: Cafe Pisolino, an espresso bar on the ground floor.
A pisolino is the short midday pause the cafe is named for, and the format matches it: coffee, something light, then back out the door. The house latte runs on gianduja-infused milk, and the counter holds mbriulatas, prosciutto cornetti, and tomato tarts. Open 7am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Good to know
- Open 7am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
What guests say
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Revu Maedchen 65 reviews · Local Guide 30 July 2026
10/10 experience! Considering most lattes around Chicago are $7+, I love how affordable the prices are here. I had an excellent latte and will be coming back to try their pastries. I guarantee the decor is unlike any coffee shop you've ever visited, so it's worth coming for the ambiance alone. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming :).
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Lydia Carns 16 reviews · Local Guide 15 July 2026
I just stumbled across Cafe Pisolino while looking for coffee shops to work at in the Loop. The interior is really one of a kind, it has that cozy global coffeehouse feel that you'd get from an old Panera or something. I didn't try any of the baked goods, but I got the house latte with the gianduja and it was perfectly balanced flavor wise, not too sweet or bitter, with a nice strong hazelnut flavor. It was quiet and there were plenty of tables and booths for working. I will be back!
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Dan Strunk 84 reviews · Local Guide 27 June 2026
What an incredible vibe. We had great coffee and good pastries. Staff was warm and friendly.
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Jack Stanovsek 40 reviews · Local Guide 20 June 2026
Coffee is fantastic, service is quick and the space is so gorgeous and unique! Happy they didn't renovate to make it look like an elevated starbucks
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Merita 62 reviews · Local Guide 15 June 2026
Such an amazing cafe. Delicious coffee and treats. The staff is wonderful also. Loved the pop tarts chia pudding and shakerato.
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