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Here's your plan for enjoying cozy vibes with croissants and matcha at a hidden Pilsen cafe. Watch the video 👇

Visit hidden pilsen cafe 🥰

Discover Bittersweet Pilsen, a cozy café in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Savor fresh pastries, strawberry matcha, and relax—perfect for working or unwinding.

Cafe visit

✅ Before you go
• Make sure to go early and find a good seat 
• look at the menu 



💪 Pro tips
• Try the Matcha 
• Eat the ham and cheese croissant 

Just go! 

This cafe is located in Pilsen called Bittersweet.

I didn't get to try it because they didn't

list the ingredients and I'm a little picky,

Please join Pink Flores Bakery and Cafe for their grand opening 09/07 at 10AM! 

Grand Opening for Pink Flores 

Visit Pink Flores Bakery & Cafe in Pilsen for their grand opening. Arrive early due to limited parking; it's a block away from the Pink Line for convenient transit.

Public transit access

✅ Before you go
• limited parking make sure to get there by 10AM

💪 Pro tips
• a block a at from the pink line

Transportation

Pink Florist Cafe and Bakery is a Latina-owned cafe opening in the heart of Pilsen.

and them explaining how Andrea's dreams are coming true

and I can't wait to go back to try everything else.

The grand opening will be happening on September 7th at 10:00 a.m.

Here's your plan for drinks, live music, and dinner with amazing Chicago River views. Watch the video 👇

If you’re looking for the perfect mix of amazing food, cocktails, and unbeatable vibes on the river, River Roast is a must. The menu is packed with flavorful dishes that are perfect for sharing, and the drinks pair beautifully with the views. What stood out most for me was the ambiance, lively yet relaxed and a patio right on the Chicago River. It’s the kind of spot that makes any meal feel like a special occasion.

Dinner at River Roast 🍷✨

Enjoy dinner, cocktails, and riverside views at River Roast in Chicago. Perfect for happy hour, live music, or a night out with friends.

Dinner and Drinks

✅ Before you go
• Grab a reservation here! https://www.opentable.com/river-roast

💪 Pro tips
• Happy Hour runs Monday- Friday 4:00-6:00. I recommend getting the $9 featured cocktail! 🍹 
• Live music happens on Thursdays from 5:00-7:00pm! 🎤🎵
• They also do weekend brunch Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am- 3:00 pm! 🍳🥞🧇

Dinner and Drinks at River Roast 🍔🍴🍷

and views of the Chicago River is the perfect way to spend a Chicago night.

which is located right on the Chicago River,

headed downstairs where we first listened to live music,

and then headed out to our seats on the patio.

4 to 6 p.m. and we took advantage and got a glass of sangria for only $9.

I think our favorite was this pork belly,

I loved all the thoughtful details the restaurant put into their presentation,

I highly recommend what you see on the left here,

which are the golden goblets that were crisped to perfection.

Here's us cheering with our peach martinis,

which were probably our favorite of the whole evening.

We stuck around during and after sunset to

get these beautiful nighttime views of the city.

I highly recommend checking out River Roast either for

Here's your plan for visiting Pilsen's newest coffee shop, enjoying coffee and avocado toast. Watch the video 👇

Newest coffee shop in Pilsen! 

Visit Café Carranza, a new spot in Pilsen to enjoy coffee, avocado toast, and study. Located half a block from the CTA Pink Line, paid parking only.

Coffee & Cafe Visit

✅ Before you go
• if traveling by train it is a half a block away from the CTA pink line

💪 Pro tips
• if driving there is only paid parking 

What to know before you go 

Let's go try a new coffee place in Pilsen.

come with me to Pilsen's newest coffee shop,

They opened a month ago and I saw a lot of new customers coming.

I took some time here and I did some homework and reflected.

I wish the bread was a little bit more toasty,

They just started out and can't wait to see where they go from here.

Here's your plan for visiting a welcoming bilingual playroom with parking and family-friendly fun. Watch the video 👇

Hidden Gem Play place Southside

Enjoy creative play and learning with your child at La Casa Playroom in Brighton Park—remember to bring socks and use the free parking in the back!

Indoor playroom

✅ Before you go
• bring socks 

💪 Pro tips
• They have free parking in back

Tips to make it the best time 

come with my daughter and I to visit La Casa Playroom.

Every day I get excited when businesses open up on the South Side of Chicago.

I met the two owners yesterday when we were there,

we had great conversations about language

and my daughter also felt comfortable in the location

and she started playing with one of the owners.

They offer an array of amenities such as bilingual day camp,

Admission is $11 and they have parking in the back.

which is important because they want to spread knowledge

go support them and let them know I sent them your way.