RareTea Chicago

Independently owned, we’ve been roastin’ our own since 1975. Stop by to explore, or order online!

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.

Verzênay is an award-winning French pâtisserie and bakery in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, founded by Chef Arshiya Farheen in 2014 as a stall in Green City Farmers market. Named one of Tasting Table’s Top 14 French Bakeries in the U.S., Verzênay also earned national honors at the 2025 World Bread Awards USA, including First Place for its challah and Runner-Up for its baguette. Rooted in classical French techniques, we make pastries, breads, cakes, savory items, and café offerings from scratch, using seasonal ingredients and local Midwest produce whenever possible. Our menu reflects French tradition and thoughtful creativity, with select creations inspired by Chef Arshiya’s Indian heritage.

Bourgeois Pig is an independent, family owned cafe in the heart of Lincoln Park, operated continuously by the same owner, Mason Green, since May of 1993! Situated within 2 adjoining, red brick, row houses built in the 1890's, The Pig is a very period and special place indeed: antiques, wood floors, tin ceilings, oriental rugs, crystal chandeliers, slate chalkboard menus & the kind of ambiance & service you just can't get from a chain store. Our menu is literary themed, with most of our sandwiches & salads named after novels & plays. Our food is fresh, generous, homemade & unique. Having started as a coffeehouse, we also serve a vast array of loose leaf teas steeped to order, as well as a myriad of traditional coffee & espresso based drinks!

Chayhana is a cafe at 1812 W Irving Park Rd in Chicago.

Espresso drinks, light fare & baked goods offered in a warm, brick-lined space with an arty vibe.

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers indulgent, real ingredient focused drinks with a global influence inspired by our founder's love of food & beverages and driven by their creativity. Enjoy a fresh-pressed Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha from our classic coffee menu. Or a unique, signature drink like Creme Caramel, Dreamy Cold Brew, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Thai Iced Tea or Frozen Strawberry Bliss. Our extensive premium tea selection includes Pomegranate Green, Oolong, Chai, Imperial Black, Matcha, and herbal teas. Try our fresh, classic café fare of decadent pastries & desserts, delicious sandwiches, frozen drinks & more. Join us at the cafe to relax, work or meet with others in our warm, inviting neighborhood coffeehouse.

Share a day to remember forever! At the American Girl® Chicago store, you get to enjoy shopping like nowhere else, featuring the doll worlds all ages adore—from baby play to collectibles. Plus, you can create more memories over teatime or a meal at the Café, add style and sparkle to your girl and her doll at the Salon, and enjoy special events featuring girls’ favorite activities. The Styled by You™ Experience gives girls the step-by-step fun of personalizing and customizing a doll they can take home the same day. In addition, we offer services like in-store pickup, convenient curbside delivery, and complimentary personal shopping appointments. For more about all the excitement that awaits, visit our American Girl website!