Kafein Inc

07/06/06

great coffee and food, open late

by alyicious at Citysearch

This is a great place. It's a low key coffeeshop where the music doesn't repeat and the drinks are fantastic. It's unique, independent, and female-owned, as an added plus.

The service is also friendly and genuine, especially considering that the employees are overworked and underpaid. I have been going to Kafein for a while, and while I know that they used to kick people out after a while, that doesn't happen anymore and in fact, the staff are willing to go to great lengths to make your comfortable/accommodate your requests.

• Pros: ambience, service
• Cons: too loud to do work, at times

06/17/06

terrible service, water tastes like sewage

by ilyabuni at Citysearch

The waitresses at this place act like they've just come out of a coma. When asking about a specific drink on the menu I was told to look at the menu instead of asking questions. However, since it was pitch black on the outside seating, I couldn't even see the text so all my friends had to bring up their cell phones so that I could read.

It's your job to smile, bring me a drink and answer my questions, NOT mope around and stand there like you're from the British Guard Armored Division. Oh and a simple "goodbye, have a good night" when I leave would be nice. If you forgot how to smile, at least wear some flare or quit!

Thanks but no thanks Kafein. You may be trendy but your service sure as hell isn't. Hire someone who knows how to provide good service: Mexicans.

05/20/05

Evanston's Cafe!

by newmail5456 at Citysearch

This cafe will always bring back memories of late night coffee getaways for me, so therefore I hold it in special regard. For a suburban cafe it is hands down original. When you are looking at the posters though you can't help but think of your relationship with coffee. It can be painful. I have had moments when I order the hummus with veggies, just because the reminder of coffee's not exactly great health benefits is too great to ignore.

But Kafein is a great place, late night or not!

02/22/03

great place!

by AMiller10 at Citysearch

definitely one of the best coffee houses on the north shore. the hummus plate is amazing, as are the shakes and pretty much any coffee drink. tons of fun on a weekend when its crowded but also great when its kind of empty. parking is kind of tough but theres usually a spot down the street.

01/14/03

Good coffee to finish off day.

by jdoc3o3 at Citysearch

This is a great place to go after a long day to unwind and drink some good coffee; or even finish off a date talking over a cup. The menus poke fun at caffeine drinker, something most caffeine drinkers do already, showing a true java addict never really takes life too seriously. The service is always friendly and willing to spend a couple minutes chatting about the food or drinks before taking orders. And the late hours is a plus, something Chicago needs more of is late night coffee houses and Kafein's has never disappointed.

• Pros: late hours, reletively priced