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Cafe Descartes

3.4 β€’ Coffee shop
β˜• Black Coffee
🍳 Breakfast
β˜•οΈ Americano
🍫 Chocolate
πŸ– Ham
🍞 Sourdough
🍫 Hot Chocolate
πŸ₯ͺ Breakfast Sandwich
πŸ§€ Grilled Cheese
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ American Food
β˜• Coffee
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Space offers very limited seating with only two seats visible, creating an intimate setting. Lighting combines bright and dim elements, producing a classic coffee shop vibe but can feel uncomfortable. Pastries stand out as delicious, contrasting with some cold or dry sandwich options.
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People are saying

"I thought the coffee here was decent and easy to drink."

Good to know

1

Prices for coffee at Midway can reach around $7 for a large iced coffee.

2

Cafe Descartes is conveniently located between carousel 4 and 5.

3

There is no seating at the Cafe Descartes kiosk, but nearby seating is available.

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Cafe Descartes
3.4
MDW Terminal, S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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