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Red June Cafe — neighborhood brunch & breakfast in Bucktown. Sleek and intentional, with the aesthetic dialed in. The staff makes it feel personal. "The coffee is delicious as they use Julius Meinl coffee beans" — Jacob Lord
Anthony Leonard
238 reviews
2020 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60647
“The light wood counter, potted plants, and gentle background music bring a sense of ease that invites soft conversations or quiet solo moments”
“My girlfriend and I just moved to Bucktown, and the first thing we decided to do was find a new coffee spot.”
My girlfriend and I just moved to Bucktown, and the first thing we decided to do was find a new coffee spot. Boy, are we lucky to have Red June!! Quickly it became our favorite cafe spot in the CITY! The coffee is delicious as they use Julius Meinl coffee beans. The regular cold brew and nitro cold brew are perfect to sip on. When you decide to get a more specialized drink, you can always taste the coffee, and it is never too sugary, which we love! Plus, they also serve simple cafe foods that are made fresh and served right to you (breakfast and lunch options). Give this spot a try!!
Jacob Lord
Jul 2025
“Loved this cozy cafe In the neighborhood.”
Loved this cozy cafe In the neighborhood. The inside was a little small and crowded but the latte I got was good! I got the cinnamon vanilla oatmilk latte and veggie toast. Tasty. The staff is friendly
Gretchell Herman
Jul 2024
“Very cute shop! The food was good. I got a Bacon egg n cheese bagel. Great coffee. And a little...”
Very cute shop! The food was good. I got a Bacon egg n cheese bagel. Great coffee. And a little fruit cup! First of many trips I'm sure!
Kendrick Hintz
Jun 2024
“The food is awesome.”
The food is awesome. The build your own sandwhich is a great idea as the croissant is very fluffy with the soft eggs and the warm cheese just sit so well with the cold weather. The iced coffee is really good and the staff know how to make a great drink with whatever you're request is.
Colt B
Jan 2024
“Lovely little coffee shop , the everything bagel is very good , their coffee is also tasty ,...”
Lovely little coffee shop , the everything bagel is very good , their coffee is also tasty , recommend to go there, noting that its a dog friendly place which is a plus .
Ibrahim Anz
Oct 2023
“First time here. Grabbed a iced coffee and a sandwich. Everyone was so happy, friendly and...”
First time here. Grabbed a iced coffee and a sandwich. Everyone was so happy, friendly and charismatic! I'm definitely planning on coming back.
Scott Marshall
Aug 2023
“This is THE local breakfast spot.”
This is THE local breakfast spot. Saturday mornings in the summer here are the best. It gets very busy but it’s worth the wait. Everyone is so friendly and the breakfast never disappoints. Great spot of grab some food and go eat it with friends at the park. Highly recommend their seasonal coffees, breakfast sandwich and the burrito.
Camila J
Feb 2023
“Great coffee spot in Bucktown.”
Great coffee spot in Bucktown. Love the take out window. It is easy to grab and go. The staff is lovely and helpful. I will be going back next week with some friends.
Ed Grochowiak
Jun 2022
“I loved it! The coffee, the food and the interior, a great cozy place to get a break from the cold”
Steve Zakharov
Jan 2022
“This is one of my favorite neighborhood spots, it feels like a time capsule of a second wave coffee...”
This is one of my favorite neighborhood spots, it feels like a time capsule of a second wave coffee joint and a hidden gem only known by those living directly in the blocks surrounding it. The staff seems to know almost everyone who comes in and always has the excited energy of a family and friend run business! I get the bagel sandwich way more often than I’m willing to admit and it hits every single time. They don’t skimp on the egg or bacon and for that I am forever thankful. I would like to see them use their ‘dine-in’ service more to save on the disposable bags, cups etc. If you’re seeking a classic no frills cup of black coffee, this is your spot. It does however fall really short in terms of their espresso based drinks. I’m not sure if that has to do with their exclusivity to Julius Meinl or a lack of training/upskilling their barista station. If they were to overhaul their espresso/latte prep with a local roaster and modern puck prep/milk frothing it would be a tremendous improvement all around I know firsthand other customers in the neighborhood would like to see. My only other negative note would be the volume of the place. As expected for a small spot when it gets busy it gets louder, but the staff does tend to be loudly talking/conversing with each other to the point of being disruptive to those who may be using this spot as a place to temporarily work or take meetings from. Simply another second wave coffee shop signifier in my experience. Love Red June and hope to only see them improve and become even better than they already are. Until then, I’ll be getting my usual black coffee and bagel sammy.
Kyle Wilson
May 2025
“I had a mocha and it was pretty good but a bit weak.”
I had a mocha and it was pretty good but a bit weak. I would add another shot the next time I stop in. The service was friendly and I enjoyed a walk around the space. They serve breakfast and lunch sandwiches and they looked really good but I didn't get one myself.
Jeremy Bradley
Nov 2022
“Cute spot with good coffee.”
Cute spot with good coffee! I recommend the iced pistachio latte but they have a decent menu with plenty of options even for non coffee drinkers. The apple and Gouda croissant sandwich was bland, the Gouda was not fully melted and everything felt dry. I would try this spot again though so hopefully this was just an off day!
Elizabeth Dorwart
Jul 2025
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