Ain’t She Sweet Cafe

Robust flavor at a great value is what I’ve received every time that I visited this place. I had the jerk chicken bowl today and don’t think I will ever have the need to go to the other Burrito Bowl places.

This is a great little place to eat located in Bronzeville! The food is GREAT… the jerk Chicken Wrap is my absolute favorite! They have smoothies, ice cream, salads, sandwiches, you name it!

Ain’t She Sweet is one of my favorite spots for lunch! I went her today for the Jerk Chicken Bowl and I was not disappointed. My favorite part about this little café is the fact that they serve desserts and have WIFI. This is definitely a place for you to check out! Of course, the food can take a bit so please don’t go if you don’t have a lot of time.
Good for: Lunch Meetings, Chicken/​Fish Lovers
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My family is consistently very happy with this café. The shakes are all delicious (and run the gamut from healthy to very indulgent), and all of the many sweet potato desserts are great too. Most dishes have meat in them, but the vegetable panini is a good vegetarian option. Service is prompt and good, and when we go, there’s always somewhere to sit.

This review is based on takeout. I always order the jerk chicken wrap on spinach. My God it kept me coming back for more. Delicious.

The jerk chicken wrap is the best thing on the menu. A few of my friends are always satisfied when they order «The Steve».
I would definitely try to figure out why the lines are so long. The ordering process can be upwards of 25 minutes. This isn’t good especially for people that have 30 min or even an hour lunch break.
Overall, its a nice mom & pop shop. People are generally nice if you catch them on a good day. Let me be clear that they are’t «RUDE» but they aren’t that nice either. You have to really lay on the charm for them sometimes to be met with a smile.
I also think the prices are a little too high considering the area and what is being offered. I normally pay a similar price at Jason’s Deli for a better overall dining experience.
I also don’t like that they are closed on Sundays! Huge bummer.

Had the buffalo chicken rap it was tasty and spicy at the same time. Chicken was tender veggies were fresh. Place is nice and chill yet can handle it’s crowd. Let it be known the Carmel Cake which they have made is AMAZING! I will be back!!!

One of my girlfriends took me here for lunch and I’ve made it my new go-​to spot as a result. The Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wrap, Tomato Basil Bisque and the Jerk Chicken Bowl are slammin’! I love the freshness of the veggies and the savory flavor of the food.
Glad to see places like this in the community. It’s a true gem.

I’m obsessed with the jerk chicken on a spinach wrap (with everything). Their tomato bisque soup is also delicious. I haven’t tried the whole menu but my tried and true is always phenomenal and the service is pretty average for the stop-​in-​and-​go sandwich shop. I recommend everyone to try this place at least once. It’s a lovely shop with good food and smoothies.

Having just moved to Chicago, This is my first review!!!
Seems to be a local fav. Went during lunch hour on a Thursday and even with the city road work right outside along the whole storefront’s street, it was bustling and the line grew quite quickly (glad i got there sooner rather than later).
favorite seems to be the Jerk chicken in many forms (sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc). Theres a case of desserts too (Brownies and sweet potato pie/​cake), and I also saw soups of the day on menu.
The Tomato Basil was delicious! Brownies were decadent, almost as if it was fudge in the middle (def not the bread kind!).
There’s Wi-​Fi, but too bad it wasnt clear if there was parking, there’s a grassy area next to the store, but it was filled with cars and if you get stuck behind another car you coudlnt get out. Best to park in the neighborhood streets behind the store, esp with the construction. FYI — no coffee on menu i think.

No complaints!!! Love this place. The jerk wrap is on FIRE! Love it! Probably grab one today… I can only catch this place on my off days – like today.

I just tried this place this morning, I’ve passed by it before and finally decided to try it. This is a great hidden gem in a neighborhood that could use more cafes and other businesses in the area I hope more things come around! It’s really nice on the inside too. I got a Jerk Chicken wrap and a Tropical Breeze smoothie, they were delicious! And all for $ 11 I will definitely be coming back here again!

What a gem. Ain’t She Sweet is nestled right in the heart of Bronzeville on a super small strip of businesses on 43^rd. I was staying right around the corner and my host told me that if I needed a quick and relatively inexpensive bite, I should go there to grab a wrap.
I wanted to do my research on the place before I forked out the cash and 90% of the reviews are either good or great so I had to try the place. According to most reviews, the Caribbean jerk is the meal to get so that is what I did.
Along with the Caribbean jerk wrap (with the spinach tortilla) I received a bag of Lays, and I ordered a slice of the lemon pound cake.
The wrap was light, fresh, made to order, and full of flavor. The jerk sauce gave the wrap a nice kick but the cheese softened most of that spice almost instantly. The onions and tomatoes were perfect sized pieces.
The pound cake was somewhat of a let down. It tasted very old, and the texture was nowhere near the density of a pound cake. For that, I deduct 1 star.
What I loved is that all of the workers and the owner (s), are black.

Good and fast for sandwiches! I got the jerk chicken and it was tasty and a bit spicy. Also they make delicious smoothies. Their sandwiches range between $ 7-​$ 10. The smoothies are $ 3.95 for small and $ 4-​something for large.
It is a small café inside with a TV and friendly workers.

I’m so glad I found Ain’t She Sweet Café! I am pregnant, and my baby was not in the mood for anything from my usual Bronzeville lunch spots. I jumped on Unilocal and found Ain’t She Sweet. This place is fantastic. They have a wide selection of sandwiches, wraps, soups, and baked goods. The woman in front of me ordered a smoothie which sounded fabulous. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Wrap which I believe is one of their top sellers. I asked the woman behind the counter for an estimated wait time, and she informed me that everything was 5 minutes. Even though it was just before noon, the short weight time was accurate. I just inhaled my wrap, and my baby is very happy. The ingredients were super fresh, flavorful, and I didn’t feel guilty or feel like I was about to slip into a food coma.
The interior is lovely. Café style tables and chairs. Tasteful wall art, and a television. Cucumber water while you wait was a nice touch. As I leaving, I was chatting with one of the workers. I told her I worked up the street at Phillips High School, and she informed me that on Mondays educators get $ 2 off sandwiches. Hooray! Another reason to return.

Met a group here for Slow Roll Chicago and decided to grab something to eat before the ride.
The jerk chicken wrap was awesome and the staff was very friendly.
I can’t recommend this place enough and I will definitely be returning.

August 10 2013 — post the Bud Billken Parade!
— Da Steve is what I ordered. It was good.
— $: 7.60 + .72 tax = $ 8.32

This is great place for lunch. The food is very good and consistently fresh. The staff is generally friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. I would advise the owners to improve the ventilation. I went to pick-​up lunch and smell like I have been working an 8 hour shift in the kitchen. In addition, they could be a bit more friendly to customers. They are not rude, per se, but not overly friendly.
Update: I come here like once per week for lunch. The owner «Margo» is very unfriendly… that takes this place down notch.

This place is a sweet gem on the South Side. Free parking is readily available right out front. I love that they have a lot of turkey options. The staff was really nice and the food was amazing! I recommend calling ahead to place your order. It cuts down on the wait time, although I still stood in the long line before I could pay for my food – A bit of an inconvenience as I was in a hurry.
I haven’t dined in yet. It seems most people grab and go. The tables are always full because of the amount of people waiting. (Again, call ahead).
The fruit smoothies are a must try!

Nice little mom and pop shop that is pretty hidden if you don’t know what you are looking for. Pretty standard café with sandwiches, wraps, and salads, but everything is pretty well done. I have had a couple of the wraps such as the Chipotle Chicken and the Caribbean Jerk which were moist. The soup (tomato basil spinach bisque) was better than expected as well.
Probably would have gave this place a solid four stars if they weren’t so slow. Not sure if it’s an issue with workflow or me coming in at the wrong times, but I have waited between 30 – 45 minutes for my food each time.