About Us

Café Descartes is a premier Chicago Cafe in operation since 1991. The flagship location is located at the heart of Michigan Avenue, on the river at Wacker Drive. The ambience and the views make Café Descartes worth the trip. Ample seating with great views makes Café Descartes on Michigan Avenue a great place to stop off for a little reprieve from your day.

We only serve the best locally roasted Chicago coffees and premium teas. Plus, our menu features unique food items, like our famous "Oatmeal Latte"

We also have FIVE OTHER LOCATIONS throughout the city:

6451 N Sheridan St (Loyola Campus): open 7am - 8pm

111 East Wacker Drive: open 7am - 4pm

680 North Lake Shore Drive: open 6:30am - 7pm

750 South Halsted Street: open 7am - 5pm

818 South Wolcott Avenue: open 7am - 5pm

5500 North St. Louis: open 7am - 8pm

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