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(773) 489-7777
1912 N Western Ave
Chicago,
IL
60647
41.9162
-87.6875
Neighborhoods: Bucktown, North Side
What People Are Saying About Vella Cafe
The Editor
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Citysearch
What started as a popular panini tent at the Green City Market puts down more permanent stakes at the busy Western, Milwaukee and Armitage intersection. Bright yellows and greens and solid blond wood chairs provide colorful relief from the monochrome urban frazzle outside, and frosted glass lamps shine a flattering light on the young and healthy brunchers. Forget the old-school two-eggs-scrambled-with-hash-browns breakfast. Here the scramble is hidden in a bulging crepe with a stream of creamed spinach fennel sauce meandering across. A hearty filling of strawberries and orange honey cream…
The Details on Vella Cafe
The Extras:
The cafe's daytime-only hours makes it conveniently available for private parties in the evening.
Know Before You Go:
Cyclists can safely lock their bikes on the public cast iron fencing next door and keep a watchful eye on them from the cafe windows.
What to Drink:
The bloody mary mix includes grilled shrimp on a skewer, Spanish chorizo, roasted poblano, and celery. Bring an airplane bottle or two to complete the cocktail.
The Extras:
Dinner is served Wed-Fri from 5pm to 9pm.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, B.Y.O.B., Brunch, Hidden Find, Lunch Spot, Business Breakfast, Cheap Eats
