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Cafe Central

8.9 • Puerto Rican restaurant
💘 Date Spots
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🍨 Desserts
🛋️ Cozy
🍮 Flan
🍟 Diner
🍽️ Lunch Spot
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🍲 Soup
🥘 Food
🎯 Authentic
🥪 Sandwich
🥟 Empanadas
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Diner-style setting with classic, old-school decor and cozy booths creates an intimate, down-to-earth atmosphere. Low-volume Caribbean and salsa music adds to the homey, relaxed vibe. The place fills with a steady flow of people, offering both table and counter seating for casual meals.
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People are saying

"I found the Puerto Rican food here to be incredible."

"The flan here is rich, velvety, and melts in your mouth."

"It's a cozy place with a nice, quiet atmosphere."

Good to know

1

They are not open on Monday.

2

Parking can be difficult near the restaurant.

3

Portions are generous and prices are reasonable.

Map showing 1437 W Chicago Ave #1
Cafe Central
8.9
1437 W Chicago Ave #1, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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