Sweet Bean
Robert Mitchener · 180 Google reviewsSweet Bean — reliable bakery in South Loop that keeps people coming back. The kind of spot that earns loyalty, not hype. Not your typical menu, in a good way. Leonard: "The chai is ordered was also super delicious, spicy and natural"
What 706 diners keep saying
What 706 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Miso mocha is the best! Great vibes to hang out or work/focus.”
“This was such a cute little place! I wanted to try a business while I was in Chicago for a conference in February (late review oops), and this hit the spot! From here, I walked my way entirely to the Shedd and it was nice to have a little matcha with me. The service was amazing, and all baristas were welcoming. I think I was just confused with the layout, and where I needed to stand, but to no fault of anyone else. This was amazing, and I highly recommend stopping here!”
“Cute place and the ham & onion were soon goooodd💕 also got a Ube Thai tea and it was good”
“Cute space with delicious pastries. Reasonably priced with most of the pastries under $5. Service was fast and friendly. The pork floss pastry and the bacon egg bun were my favorite. Would be nice if they had more dining in options, such as trays or plates.”
“Little nice coffeeshop i think not sure. You would miss cause it does not stand out. But alot of really nice food combinations and desserts. Note come early before things get sold out. recommended 👌”
“Amazing, soft pastries. Custard that melts in your mouth and steamed buns that are perfectly moist. Wish we could come here every day!”
“This place was really cool. It looked super unique and different from other places. The pastries were so good and tasted amazing. The coffee was really good too. Everything looked really nice, and it was definitely a place I’d want to go to again.”
“Amazing place off the Roosevelt stop. Decent seating to enjoy the food and coffee drinks. Very reasonable prices”
“This place is Taiwanese pastry heaven. Go in the morning when everything has been put out fresh. There's plenteous of options. The scallion bacon bun is bomb, I inhaled it and purchased two more to go.”
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