"We got the brown sugar cinnamon latte and a matcha with honey syrup instead of their regular syrup. Highly recommend! We saw that their regular matcha can be too sweet, so this honey syrup was perfect for me! The matcha and coffee both have great depth"

"I had the Caffè al Peppe and my boyfriend got a caramel latte. Both were really good! I don’t remember the exact ingredients of the Caffè al Peppe, but it was milky, with foam similar to a latte, a hint of spice (like pepper), and a nice touch of espresso bitterness, really unique. The caramel latte was also great. It wasn’t on the menu, but my boyfriend wanted something sweet and the staff kindly offered to prepare it for him. Both girls behind the bar were kind and professional. The place is quite small, but we really enjoyed sitting at the bar by the window."

"Pretty small cafe right next to the river. They have some high chairs inside and two or three more tables outside, but overall, this is a grab and go kind of cafe because they are very limited seats. Got the ice vanilla latte, and it was really good. I could tell that the coffee was really high-quality. They also have a lot of coffee on display that you can buy. Overall, a great spot to grab a quick coffee imo."

"I’ve been coming here whenever I’m in town! Really nice coffee with good seasonal flavors and speciality drinks. I have tried Mayan inspired latte and Patonette latte. Great service too! They gave me a free drink coupon because I waited for 15 minutes. Definitely will be back next time soon!"

"This morning I find myself on the southern edge of Chicago’s “Loop” at Cafe Umbria, one of the highest rated places in the city for a cappuccino. The cafe’s quaint, with a neighborhood feel which is inviting. My ritual order of a cappuccino, a bit dry, in a mug, was paired with an Americano, a Pan Au Chocolates and a ham & cheese pastry. Considering Umbrias ratings on Yelp and Google, perhaps I expected a bit more. Quite a bit. The cappuccino was presented without a degree of care I would have expected. Rather than “a bit dry”, the flavor was milk foam forward. However, the espresso underbelly was very enjoyable. The roast was smooth, yet bold. The Americano was more enjoyable as the roast wasn’t masked by the facade of foam. And, while I don’t make the trip for the pastry, the ham & cheese was served cold, and the Pan Au Chocolates that I typically enjoy wasn’t fresh. Chicago is a wonderful city, despite what you may read in the press. Alive with people, foods, colors, and aromas that make it a fantastic weekend escape. I just hope to find a cappuccino worthy of the city. Enjoy."