Cafe Jumping Bean

Turned into a hipsters paradise.
I have been a Pilsen native and I loved Jumping Bean.
I go inside now and it is not the same cozy feeling, I genuinely feel uncomfortable going in.
It does not have the same family feeling it used to back in the day. Everyone is on their laptops or talking about their selfish POVs on things that do not matter. It used to be people went to read books from the library or Giron and would discuss communal issues and art.
Blah.
Sorry Jumping Bean, one star shop now.

I’ve been here several times and the ambiance is really lovely. The coffee and baked goods are excellent, and the service is fast. I love gazing at the local art that is always featured. Minus one star because at peak hours it can get uncomfortably cramped, and the baristas could be a smidge friendlier, but really those are minor details.

The food and coffee is super fresh! The place may be small but it’s a comfortable place to be. The service is very friendly as well!

Good coffee, delicious pastries. And for lunch,. Get the focaccia with ham and veggies,. It really always hits the spot! Chill place, a bit busy so I wouldn’t recommend trying to do any work in here, but food wise, they know what they are doing. And the service, not too shabby either.

Best Café in Pilsen I will say! My favorite is the Hot Foccacia Sandwich with a daily soup and coffee of course! It can be the perfect breakfast lunch and brunch! Small place always busy, but they always manage to take care of you quickly. I really enjoy coming here often, they never disappoint. And did I mention it’s located in the heart of Pilsen?!

I like this place. Its small but great pastries and coffee make u forget about your stressful day.
this is not a panera bread or sturbucks, but a very cozy place.

This café is a hallmark of Pilsen. My favorites are the café Mocha and I love love their chocolate muffins very fresh and they get the delivery everyday. Sandwiches I haven’t tried but they look delicious and will try soon!

I love love love coming here for my morning coffee. I recommend their Almond Mocha Delight and their Dirty Chai.
The workers are very friendly.
And it can get quite crowded or busy but the coffee is well worth the wait :)

I just moved to the neighborhood a few weeks ago and went here per the recommendation of a friend. She had raved that the place was a great neighborhood hangout and had great vibes. I don’t disagree with this, but the poor quality of their drinks and horrendously slow & unfriendly service has deterred me from coming back. I ordered a café con leche & a lox bagel. On top of my drink being one of the poorest quality drinks I’ve ever had, my lox bagel took over 15 minutes. After asking for a regular coffee instead (which I did not get… they poured out some milk and added more coffee into my drink-​this is NOT a café con leche!), reminding them of my food, and still witnessing people who arrived after me receive their drinks and leave, I eventually left without my sandwich and cut my losses.

Café Jumping Bean is a great neighborhood spot in the middle of a row of shops on 18^th St. I frequently stop in on the way to or from the nearby Lozano Branch of the public library, or while out browsing the many vintage shops dotting the street. It’s pretty small inside, but the staff is quick and friendly, and prices are very affordable. They serve standard café fare — soup, sandwiches, and snacks. They are also now making a delicious fresh lemonade, my current summer obsession, which rivals my favorite-​ever lemonade from the pop-​up carts at Bonnaroo.
Jumping Bean is the perfect spot to relax for a bit with a book & a coffee & people watch, if you’re by a window, which almost everything except the counter is, due to its size. Forgot reading material? No worries! As an added bonus, there is now a free community book exchange station right on the corner outside of Jumping Bean, so feel free to bring one or two books you’re ready to let go of and search the dispenser for your next read! With a relaxed vibe and local feel, I definitely recommend Café Jumping Bean for a low-​key chill spot on your next trip to the area

I really can’t compare their coffee to any other small independent coffee shops, because I’m an admitted Folders\Costco brand coffee person. Dunkin’ Donuts is high end to me. They day will never come when you see me sipping an undersized cup of coffee with my pinky out. All I can tell you about the coffee at Café Jumping Bean is that, whether it’s the iced mochas or lattes, it’s damn good.
But coffee isn’t even what lures me in. It’s their sandwiches. I’ve been living in Pilsen for almost two years, and it took an episode of Chicago’s Best to motivate me to try them. In particular, the «mollete», which is toasted French bread served open face, slathered with black beans, Oaxacan cheese, and some of the freshest damn pico de gallo I’ve ever tasted. I like to add ham and avocado on mine. I’ve also tried their Cuban and focaccia sandwiches. They were both just as good. They’re almost entering «can do no wrong» territory in my book. It’s the first coffee shop ever to entice me to come in just for a meal. Game changing stuff, people.
The place itself is definitely small and can get crowded, but having stopped in many weekend mornings now, they are good about getting you your order in a reasonable amount of time. Service is friendly for the most part.
Definitely a neighborhood gem.

I used to be a regular when it first opened up & YES, their thai iced coffee, Mexican hot chocolate & their foccachia bread & chicken sammiches were killer. I stopped going when it got too trendy and eventually, I moved away. I went back & it was still good.

Calling all coffee lovers: run to Café Jumping Bean for a strong cup of joe. I drink an exorbitant amount of coffee i.e. Sbux coffee isn’t strong enough unless I ask for additional shots of espresso. Café Jumping Bean’s Americano and lattes pack a strong punch. They provide the perfect jolt to a sluggish morning start. I’m also a fan of their Mexican hot chocolate. It’s perfect on a cold winter’s day. I have not tried any food except for bagels. The bagels are ok but are pretty big and dense. I can only eat half but they are generous with the side of cream cheese.
Definitely stop by if you are in Pilsen.

Pilsen is a 20 – 25 minute, 3.2 mile Divvy ride from the central Loop. It’s worth every minute for this café.
It was a beautiful day for a bike ride, so I took off for Pilsen for lunch. I found Pollo Express closed so I went to Jumping Bean instead. I ordered a Cuban sandwich, which comes with a bag of chips, and an iced white satin mocha.
Few sandwiches stop me in my tracks, but this Cuban did. It is just five ingredients (so far as I could tell) — pork, ham, sour pickle, bread and cheese — but this was tasted especially delicious. I liked how the pork was tender and marinated, and how the pickles crunch. The soft texture of the meats was perfectly balanced by crunchy bread, and thank goodness, the bread wasn’t enormous! I would get this again, but I’m worried I’d be missing out on something else here.
The white satin mocha was also delicious, and came with a lot of whipped cream on top. An iced mocha with white chocolate syrup is pretty much what I needed after a long ride down Halsted.
The café was full but not crowded on a beautiful May day, so I’d highly recommend anyone looking for a unique lunch experience to stop by the Jumping Bean for a long-​ish lunch hour.

Had the Mollete which was hearty and perfect for a sunday breakfast. Had it with a choco-​espresso which is their mexican hot chocolate with yep, you guessed it, espresso. Decadently rich and delicious.
I am a fan.
Will make the drive again to try their other options.
YUM

This place had a cool hipsterish vibe. The Mexican hot chocolate was delicious and I had a bagel to go along with it. I wish I had an extra day in Chicago to go back and try their other stuff. In due time.

Thanks for the recommendation Claudia, we finally made it here! Seating is kinda tight but food more than made up for it. Enjoyed the black bean burger, hubby got the cuban, Kiddos got the turkey focacia and Turkey croissant off the kids menu. The fresth carrot juice was refreshing and i liked my cappuccino but next time will ask for extra hot and no whipped cream. Our son liked his hot chocolate and we got another free hot chocolate on the house which was very good. It was $ 34+ for all of this, we will be going back soon.

Love this place!
I have been going to Jumping Bean for over 6 years now. I used to work near by and it was my go to lunch shop. Now that I don’t work near I only order every so often but I still love me some Jumping Bean.
My absolute favorite food item on the menu are the molletes. They are filling and delicious (french bread, black beans, pico de gallo, cheese). My favorite coffee drink has to be the Mocha Almond Delight; just the right amount of sweetness.
The service is friendly and always with a smile.

I just felt «Pilsen» this morning and wanted to explore the neighborhood. I stumbled upon some mouth-​watering pictures of coffee drinks so here we come.
The place was tiny and pretty much maximize its capacity with an ample amount of traffic coming into the café. Remember that: this was a gorgeous Sunday morning in Chicago. Smart Chicagoans would not give up this opportunity for a nice, relaxing brunch.
Finally it was our term to order. We got a large mocha almond delight, a large chocolate Mexicano, veggie foccaccia, and ham & cheese melt. We chose to dine in and found a place to settle down. To be honest, it was a bit confusing to determine what to do if you choose to dine in. I think you can go ahead grab a table and someone will come to you to take your order. However, all three (3) young men who worked there were true multi-​taskers and they did everything from taking orders, barista, serving, cleaning, and bussing. This isn’t an exhaustive list of things they accomplished. Thus honestly, it’s better to go up the counter, order, and pay at the end.
I dug my mocha almond delight. If you enjoy the smell and taste of almond, hey you will be a fan as well. The almond blend with the mocha was truly a showstopper. The chocolate Mexicano was rich, mellow, and balanced beverage for people might want a «pick-​me-​up» straight out of the bed. That was something you will have, perhaps with a cozy fur blanket? The sandwiches were decent but well-​customized into a nice bite size. I would say stick with the drinks because they are the real deal!
The street parking nearby is free on the weekend, but I would say «check» to ensure it’s free so that there is no surprises. I think there may be wifi available, yet this place, in my opinion, is in between a coffee shop and a diner. Therefore, I wouldn’t come here with an intention to get any serious work done. Maybe it’s more of a coffee shop on a weekday? Price we paid was $ 23 after tip. Not bad, but you will find one cheaper in Bridgeport, the neighborhood in proximity.

I love the coffee which is very good black and pure with no additions.
The black bean burger with a choice of cheese on a delicious tasty bun is the best I’ve ever eaten.
The brownie is ok. Cookies are very good. Parking is available at lunchtime along 18^th to the east of Café Jumping Bean, metered, but available :)
I highly recommend Café Jumping Bean with its good service and relaxed coffee house atmosphere.