Bourgeois Pig Cafe

In Short – This comfortably cluttered hangout boasts a packed bookshelf and a few tables, where students settle in for some serious reading and a jolt of caffeine. The Pig brews four kinds of coffee each day, and there's a dizzying array of espresso drinks available, as well as canned sodas, juices, shakes and house-made root beer. The grub includes pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches, most of which are named after books--like "The Sun Also Rises" (smoked turkey).

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The Extras:: Enjoy live acoustic music on most Friday and Saturday nights. Upstairs, there's an exhibit of paintings and photography from local artists that changes monthly.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“It's a small cafe in an antique Lincoln Park house with loyal, regular customers that keep coming back for the amazing menu and atmosphere that is truly one-of-a-kind!” “Now it's a cozy cafe for college students and the bohemian se.” “best coffee house in chicago, enjoyed the atmosphere and ambience”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Dilectable gourmet homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, great breakfast items, ice creams, a treasure trove of homemade baked goods, an enormous list of gourmet teas, and of course, great coffee are what keep this place in business.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“During the quiet periods, it's a great place to relax with a coffee and a book, and if you don't have your own to read, they have shelves stocked with them.” “This little cafe offers excellent coffee and tea, plus healthy hearty salads, and an endless list of tasty sandwiches!” “The food was fresh and the coffee was dark - just the way I like it!” “great for people watching, or a quick stop for some friendly coffee or tea.” “Most importantly though, it has excellent coffee and espresso drinks and the food is pretty good too.” “Really friendly staff and good coffee.” “Dilectable gourmet homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, great breakfast items, ice creams, a treasure trove of homemade baked goods, an enormous list of gourmet teas, and of course, great coffee are what keep this place in business.” “The people who work there are nice, the fod is always good, and the coffee is great.” “best coffee house in chicago, enjoyed the atmosphere and ambience” “The food is just as good as the coffee.” “went because I had heard the coffee was excellent there and I was in great need of a good coffee.” “The tea is out of this world and though it can get crowded on the first floor, the upstairs is a great place to sit if you want to get away!” “The Pig has great coffee and great food.” “Good coffee & tea, and a huge selection of tasty salads and sandwiches.” “It is a great place to hang out with friends for a coffee, or grab lunch to go and head to the beach or park!” “This is a nice, mellow coffee shop.”
food quality	100.0% positive	“Good coffee & tea, and a huge selection of tasty salads and sandwiches.” “Everything about it is nice besides being a little cramped at times and fairly slow service of food items.” “This little cafe offers excellent coffee and tea, plus healthy hearty salads, and an endless list of tasty sandwiches!” “Dilectable gourmet homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, great breakfast items, ice creams, a treasure trove of homemade baked goods, an enormous list of gourmet teas, and of course, great coffee are what keep this place in business.” “The Pig has great coffee and great food.” “The staff is really friendly and the sandwiches and baked goods are very fresh.” “The food was fresh and the coffee was dark - just the way I like it!” “The food is just as good as the coffee.” “It has amazing food and an outdoor patio that can't be beat in the warmer months.” “Most importantly though, it has excellent coffee and espresso drinks and the food is pretty good too.” “The food is amazing and the baristas are very cute!” “It has wonderful, fresh baked goods made by the owner!” “This place is a must for anyone who enjoys a genuine and unique experience with great food!” “Charming setting, amazing food that is always fresh.” “This is a small old fashion cafe that offers delicious coffees and great food.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“It's a small cafe in an antique Lincoln Park house with loyal, regular customers that keep coming back for the amazing menu and atmosphere that is truly one-of-a-kind!” “Good coffee & tea, and a huge selection of tasty salads and sandwiches.”
overall	100.0% positive	“The tea is out of this world and though it can get crowded on the first floor, the upstairs is a great place to sit if you want to get away!” “It is a good place to relax, catch up with friends or read.” “Dilectable gourmet homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, great breakfast items, ice creams, a treasure trove of homemade baked goods, an enormous list of gourmet teas, and of course, great coffee are what keep this place in business.” “During the quiet periods, it's a great place to relax with a coffee and a book, and if you don't have your own to read, they have shelves stocked with them.” “great place for lunch, dinner and studying.” “It is a great place to hang out with friends for a coffee, or grab lunch to go and head to the beach or park!”
service	100.0% positive	“love the Pig, because like the original coffeehouses, it is born of politics and independent owners striving to please locals with charm and value instead of robotic service.” “Staff was friendly and the Pig was impressive.” “It's often busy, but never too crowded, and even when it's busy, the service is still great and not too slow.” “The staff is really friendly and the sandwiches and baked goods are very fresh.” “great for people watching, or a quick stop for some friendly coffee or tea.” “Really friendly staff and good coffee.” “The people who work there are nice, the fod is always good, and the coffee is great.” “The baristas are really friendly and give really friendly service.” “Everything about it is nice besides being a little cramped at times and fairly slow service of food items.”
value	100.0% positive	“love the Pig, because like the original coffeehouses, it is born of politics and independent owners striving to please locals with charm and value instead of robotic service.” “Good coffee & tea, and a huge selection of tasty salads and sandwiches.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“Everything about it is nice besides being a little cramped at times and fairly slow service of food items.” “great for people watching, or a quick stop for some friendly coffee or tea.” “It's often busy, but never too crowded, and even when it's busy, the service is still great and not too slow.”

04/03/08

Great Place!

by Tabithalovestoeat at Citysearch

I love this place. Really friendly staff and good coffee. What can I say? Try The Sun Also Rises. AMAZING. Nice find for sure.

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02/01/08

The Pig is AMAZING

by scotthudson at Citysearch

I love this place. Charming setting, amazing food that is always fresh. The owner is really nice too. Very friendly. He treats everyone like he knows them for years. Check it out. Have lunch or a breakfast burrito. SO Good. Best food in that neck of the woods!

Pros: Great place to people watch...
Cons: A little crowded on weekends...

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03/19/07

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!

by petersmokehouse at Citysearch

Check out the Pig. It has amazing food and an outdoor patio that can't be beat in the warmer months. The food is always healthy and fresh. The baristas are really friendly and give really friendly service. I love going there just to hand out and watch all the other folks....very good for people watching. I work around the Pig and just learned they deliver. Good to know. Pretty cool.

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01/05/07

Lincoln Park's Crown Jewel

by theloniousjoe at Citysearch

The "Pig" as DePaul students affecionately call it is one of this neighborhood's best kept secrets. It's a small cafe in an antique Lincoln Park house with loyal, regular customers that keep coming back for the amazing menu and atmosphere that is truly one-of-a-kind! Dilectable gourmet homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, great breakfast items, ice creams, a treasure trove of homemade baked goods, an enormous list of gourmet teas, and of course, great coffee are what keep this place in business.

During the quiet periods, it's a great place to relax with a coffee and a book, and if you don't have your own to read, they have shelves stocked with them. It's often busy, but never too crowded, and even when it's busy, the service is still great and not too slow.

This place is a must for anyone who enjoys a genuine and unique experience with great food!

Pros: Atmosphere and Food
Cons: None

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09/25/06

Great place to meet friends!

by mollybo at Citysearch

This little cafe offers excellent coffee and tea, plus healthy hearty salads, and an endless list of tasty sandwiches! It is a great place to hang out with friends for a coffee, or grab lunch to go and head to the beach or park! Be patient though, good things come to those who wait, and they put a lot of love into preparing your food!

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04/03/08

Great Place!

by Tabithalovestoeat at Citysearch

02/01/08

The Pig is AMAZING

by scotthudson at Citysearch

03/19/07

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!

by petersmokehouse at Citysearch

01/05/07

Lincoln Park's Crown Jewel

by theloniousjoe at Citysearch

09/25/06

Great place to meet friends!

by mollybo at Citysearch

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