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The Sterling Cafe

The Sterling Cafe

Local Coffee in Chicago

4.0 7 Google reviews

125 S Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60603 · Chicago Loop

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125 S Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60603

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About

Welcome to the Sterling Café ♡ Nestled in a vibrant community of food hall vendors and offering all your favorite lunch and breakfast needs from empanadas to Palestinian baked goods, the Sterling Café invites you to experience a refreshing respite from your work day whether for your morning coffee, your well-deserved lunch break, or an iconic downtown Chicago experience. Here, we serve classic espresso and tea drinks, alongside a rotating selection of unique seasonal specialties crafted with the finest ingredients. More than just a café, we are a welcoming space where creativity, conversation, and connection flourish- Perfect for a quick work call or a nourishing post-Art Institute excursion.

Amenities

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Dessert
  • Seating

Hours

Monday
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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