"Recently moved into the neighborhood, this cafe is the cutest concept considering there’s an art gallery right next door. All of the sandwiches are themed around famous artists, so far I’ve had the Monet & Basquiat & they’ve both been melt in your mouth delicious! I loved the subtle blend of cheese in the Monet as well as the delicious strawberry jam & turkey in the Basquiat. For coffee I’ve had the pumpkin spice & an iced house latte with lavender syrup. Both woke me up enough without having an overload of sweetness, which I appreciate in flavored coffees since I want to also taste the coffee. Staff have been very inviting & attentive, will definitely be coming back."

"2 stars only because the food and coffee are good/fine (it won’t blow you away or anything but it’s good). Service is unbearably slow. We’ve given this place so many chances over the past 6 months but waiting for a simple toasted bagel with cream cheese and another drink order has us regularly waiting 30-45 minutes. Management/owners should take notice of how much their employees are hurting this business. This is the last time I’ll be eating here (after giving it a chance after a prior 3 month “break”)"

"I visited the Gallery Café for the Plant and Clothing Swap in River West and stayed for about 45 minutes. Overall, I’d rate the experience a solid 4/5. The Swap (4/5): This is such a creative and fun idea! I love that the swap is spread out over the 2–5 PM time period, making it easy to drop in. The concept is simple: bring something, and you can take something. Even if no one takes your item, you can leave it behind. Setting up is easy—you just hang up your items when you arrive and can browse without any pressure to socialize (unless you want to!). A thoughtful, community-oriented event that I’d definitely recommend. The Café (3/5): The café itself is small but cozy, with a nice ambiance. I tried two Vanilla Sour Cream donuts, which were beautifully made (pictured in the review). While they were delicious, the $9 price tag for two donuts felt a bit steep. Additionally, the oven was turned off when I arrived around 3:45 PM, so I wasn’t able to order one of their sandwiches, which was a bit disappointing. Customer Service (5/5): The staff here are wonderful! Both employees were incredibly friendly and helpful. They even offered great suggestions when I was deciding between donut flavors, which I really appreciated. Their warm attitude definitely elevated the experience."

"Listen to the reviews about the slow service. We live around the corner and have given this spot many chances, but after today decided we will not be coming back. Whether you order a coffee or food you can expect to wait minimum of 30 minutes. We ordered bagels today with only one person ahead of us and waited 45 minutes. It’s rarely busy usually only a few others in there and each person is waiting for the food. There is no sense of urgency or concern from the staff regarding wait times. The food and drinks are fine, but it’s not worth the wait when you have other solid options nearby. I recommend Big Shoulders where it’s quick and the staff are friendly."

"Awesome coffee shop in River West that also has fantastic breakfast sandwiches. On 8/28/24 I got the Spicy Bob Ross (pictured) and it was perfect. Great bagel and the giard gave it a good kick. Coffee was really good and the big windows in front made the whole room super sunny. Good place to work from, plenty of outlets. The barista was very friendly and helpful. I’m excited to return to try more of their menu."