Cafecito (restaurant)

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Cafecito
Interior of a Cafecito restaurant in 2023
Restaurant information
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States

Cafecito is a three-restaurant chain based in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by Philip Ghantous, Cafecito serves Latin American cuisine and has garnered a positive reception, especially for its Cuban sandwich.

Cafecito is a chain of counter service[1] coffee and sandwich shops in Chicago.[2][3] The Latin American menu has included Cuban,[4] egg, and other breakfast sandwiches, as well as soups, salads, batidos (milkshakes),[5] and coffee, including Cuban espresso.[6][7] The ropa vieja sandwich has skirt steak, plantains, black beans, and tomato creole sauce, and the chivito has steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, and mozzarella.[8] The restaurant has vegan options as well.[9] Sides have included roasted eggplant, cannellini bean salad, and artichokes.[10]

History

The business is owned by Philip Ghantous.[11] There are three locations, as of 2023.[12]

Reception

References

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