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Cafe Tola

Cafe Tola

Local Coffee in Chicago

4.6 581 Google reviews$1–10

+1 773 560 60 713612 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60613 · Lake View

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Where to find them

3612 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60613

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About

Cafe Tola is a woman and minority-owned, Chicago-born business. We specialize in authentic Mexican cuisine, with a particular focus on our crispy, hand-rolled empanadas filled with a variety of delicious fillings. Our signature horchata lattes, a blend of in-house made horchata mixed with espresso, have also gained a dedicated following. At Cafe Tola, we are committed to bringing the vibrant flavors of Mexico to our communities, providing a unique and memorable culinary experience.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour food
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Seating

Hours

Monday
6 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday
6 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
6 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
6 AM to 8 PM
Friday
6 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 8 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 8 PM

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