"Omg everything here was amazing! Seriously no complaints! It’s so hard to find a good matcha place here but their matcha banana cream top latte is definitely on my top list. All the pastries were delicious! I thought the butter chicken croissant would be soggy because of the filling but it was still flaky! And the gulab jamun was just chef’s kiss!! I’d definitely come back here again!"

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swadesi Cafe - Fresh Vibe & Great Bites on Jefferson Stopped by Swadesi Cafe on Jefferson today and was immediately impressed! The space feels incredibly fresh, open, and has a wonderful, welcoming feel. For breakfast, the food selection was varied and tempting, but I went with a classic: the Bacon Egg and Cheese biscuit. It was excellent—a perfect, satisfying start to the day. I paired it with a cup of their coffee. The quality of the food was definitely there. I did find the pricing a little higher than expected, with a basic 12 oz drip coffee at $4 and the BEC biscuit at $8. Overall, I think Swadesi is going to be a popular spot. With the new medical school (IllinoisCOM) and the move of The Chicago School arriving just a block south in Summer 2026, this location is perfect. While the price point might make it an occasional treat rather than an everyday stop for a quick cup and snack, it's a fantastic cafe and a great addition to the neighborhood. I'll certainly be back! #SwadesiCafe #ChicagoFood #WestLoopGate #BreakfastChicago #CoffeeShop #ChicagoCafe"

"We stopped into this cafe because it was close to Union Station, and it was great. Drink and food selections were unique without being overwhelming. Highly recommend the Swadesi Breakfast Sandwich and Gulab Jamun Croissant pastry. Delicious flavors all around."

"As a South Asian, my people will do it every time 😩. I had the chicken tikka toastie, so so good perfect amount of crispiness and ratio of chicken to bread was perfect. I also had the Salted Jaggery Caramel Latte and Gulab Jamub Croissant. The latte was so good,I was expecting it to be more sweet than it was, but it wasn’t too sweet, and you can definitely taste a little more than a hint of Jaggery which was not to subtle and not too overpowering! And omg the croissant, it was literally magnificent, a little too sweet for me personally but the filling was really good and had pieces of gulab jamun. Overall the atmosphere was nice, aesthetic, service was good, and you can tell they put thought into the creations!"

"Absolutely absolutely divine! This might be my favorite place I’ve tried to date in Chicago - the drinks and food both hit the spot. We ordered the chili cheese sandwich, which was the perfect balance of cheesy, crunchy, and infused with Indian flavors. I feel like this is Indian brunch done right, as someone who isn’t South Asian. I loved how many different beverages there were, all of which were a nice homage to Indian cuisine. To nobody’s surprise, it was absolutely packed on Saturday so be prepared to fight for a seat!"