La Catedral Cafe - North Lawndale
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La Catedral Cafe - North Lawndale — trusted brunch & breakfast in Pilsen. The cooking is rooted in real tradition. The welcome here is real.
Experience Breakdown
Martinez
380 reviews
“I decided to take my grandmother with me, especially since she adores café de olla, and I couldn't wait to finally dig into their chilaquiles, my all-time favorite breakfast dish”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Disappointing. The server had a real attitude.
First time here, atmosphere was ok, and the service was ok.
The waiting list was 45 minutes on a Sunday morning, I had the red and green chilaquiles, they were okay but not impressed, my sons breakfast burrito took a while for him to get, we were almost done eating when his plate was brought.
Location
1407 S Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
What 300+ diners say about La Catedral Cafe - North Lawndale
“Great experience.”
Great experience. Love the decor and all the details. Had the abuelita hot chocolate and it brought me back memories of my mom making it during the holidays ! The strawberry crepes were very good. Both my kids are picky eaters and ended-up eating the biriachiles. Will definitely recommend!! Our server was very welcoming and friendly
Ale Hinojosa
Jan 2026
“As a regular to the little village I was happy to hear about another location opening up.”
As a regular to the little village I was happy to hear about another location opening up. I’ve been here with my family several times and have been taken care of by the staff. I recommend The chilaquiles divorciados and the limón con chía Agua Fresca. I’ve had to wait for a table during the week and the weekend so just be prepared. That’s what happens when you have a great establishment. It’s worth the wait every time.
Edy E
Oct 2025
“I was craving for a Cafe de Olla and glad I found this place.”
I was craving for a Cafe de Olla and glad I found this place. The atmosphere is lovely with great decor. The food is delicious and the service is good. Our waiter Karla was wonderful and nice. Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious authentic Mexican breakfast.
July Martinez (JulyM)
Oct 2025
“I had a wonderful time at La Catedral.”
I had a wonderful time at La Catedral! The food was full of authentic Mexican flavor, and our server Miguel gave excellent service that made the visit even better. I also tried the Mexchata, which was absolutely delicious and refreshing. Highly recommend visiting La Catedral for great Mexican food, amazing drinks, and outstanding hospitality! I would absolutely go back.
Verónica Arrieta
Oct 2025
“Always give yourself time when arriving but worth the wait.”
Always give yourself time when arriving but worth the wait! Cafe de olla iced or hot, a great start!
ByDavidRosales
Jul 2025
“The food was absolutely delicious.”
The food was absolutely delicious! The music was perfectly fitting, especially with all the beautiful Catholic statues around. As a Catholic myself, I really appreciated the atmosphere. It’s truly lovely here. Our waitress was very polite, and honestly, the entire staff was super friendly. It’s definitely a family-friendly place—and I’d totally recommend bringing your religious grandma here, lol.
Alexis Rodriguez
Jul 2025
“Great place, everyone was so attentive.”
Great place, everyone was so attentive. We accidentally dropped a coffee and they quickly replaced it for us. Food was great and the cafe de olla was even better. 10/10
Monica Lagunas
May 2025
“If you haven’t been what are you waiting for.”
If you haven’t been what are you waiting for. Some of my favorites include fresh squeezed orange juice, limonada with chia, green juice, cafe de olla and iced mexchata for drinks. The carne de res en salsa de mango, chilaquiles verdes and enfrijoladas are delicious and for something sweet had the French toast with arroz con leche. You really can’t go wrong with anything you get.
Maria Escorza
May 2025
“Saúl took such good care of us.”
Saúl took such good care of us. He is so attentive to everything and made sure that we were satisfied. I’ve been to La catedral many times and it’s always great service but today just felt a little extra special. Thank you Saul!
Gina Espinal
May 2025
“This was my first time at this location and the customer service is AMAZING.”
This was my first time at this location and the customer service is AMAZING! Everyone is polite and courteous and attentive. The food is great as usual. This time I tried their iced mexchata and it was the best iced coffee I’ve had. Lunch hour seemed busy but the staff came by frequently to check on us. The wait time for a table was about 5 mins. Of course the chilaquiles were deliciosos!
Mireya Delgado
May 2025
“I visited yesterday with my sister and mom, all i have to say is WOW.”
I visited yesterday with my sister and mom, all i have to say is WOW. My mom usually drinks her coffee with extra cream, el cafe de olla is AMAZING!! She had it just like that, I enjoyed a favorable Horchata with cafe - everything was too good! Daniel was our waiter and let me tell you HE SERVEDDDDD. Had the best experience because of him. His recommendations were on point, chilaquiles verdes y de birria were delicious! 10000/10 worth the hype, ojalá que me sirve Daniel cuando regrese.
Jocelyn Alv
Mar 2025
“Loved this restaurant very amazing food amazing coffee ☕️ the mango sauce on the steak was so good.”
Stephanie Ruiz
Jan 2025
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