Cafe L'Appetito

Celebrating Angela (who we appreciate SO MUCH) today at our West Loop location. Have the BEST birthday week! 🎂🎁🎊

Help us spread the Italian joy! 🎉 Our small business thrives on your wonderful word of mouth, catering orders, and the daily support from our loyal customers. Tell a friend about L'Appetito, consider us for your next party or event, or share our social profiles. Every bit helps us bring a little more Italian flavor to people's lives. Let's keep the tradition alive together! 🇮🇹❤️

We are celebrating our 43rd anniversary this week! Each year reminds us how a small Italian café can touch so many lives. We're proud to have adapted and grown, reaching new generations while staying true to our roots. Our dad would be so proud to see his dream embracing change and still serving smiles. Join us this week to celebrate tradition and innovation. 🇮🇹🎈

Looking for Full-Time Cashiers.

Looking for Full-Time cashiers and baristas. Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends. Experience preferred. Paid training. Please apply in person at 251 East Huron, 2nd Floor. We are located in Northwestern Hospital. Please message us for more information.

Buscamos cajeros y baristas a tiempo completo. Deben tener un horario flexible y poder trabajar los fines de semana. Se prefiere experiencia. Solicite el puesto en persona en 251 East Huron, 2.º piso. Estamos ubicados en el Hospital Northwestern. Envíenos un mensaje para obtener más información.

Today is a great day to pass on the kindness! 😍 Why not surprise a neighbor, friend, or coworker with a little treat? Grab an extra coffee or baked good from us and make someone's day brighter. Because treats taste best when they're shared. ☕️🍰

Power through your busy city day with a cup of our warm, frothy coffee! ☕️ Each sip is packed with bold flavor, crafted to energize and comfort you from the morning rush to your last afternoon meeting. Stop by and let us brew your perfect pick-me-up.

🥗 How to elevate your lunch game! 🚀 Complement your Italian sandwich with one of our delightful deli salads for the ultimate meal. Choose from:

Caprese Salad
Chicken Salad
Pasta Salad
Village Salad
Chicken Capri Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Mix and match deli salads and sandwiches to find your perfect pairing! 🥪🍴

While we're known for our Italian specialties, our customers rave about our FIRE breakfast too! 🔥 Both San Juanita M. and Lo J. give us 5 stars on Uber Eats. Here's what they had to say:

"Breakfast is so yummy and people are so friendly" 🍳👋
"Best breakfast sandwich in the city hands down" 🥪🏆

Start your day right with a filling breakfast sandwich, croissant, or bagel! Don't forget the coffee ☀️

Whether you’re in the mood for a simple, American classic 😋 or craving the rustic flavors of an authentic Italian specialty 🇮🇹🥪, we've got the sandwich to satisfy your lunchtime cravings. Dive into deliciousness today!

Our most popular coffee drink, cold brew with almond milk, still hits just as hard during the cooler months. 😉 Whether you like it hot or iced ☕️🧊, we're here to brew the delicious Italian flavors you love.

Available for pickup or delivery when you order online!

Craving something light and delicious? Or maybe something rich and savory? 🧀 You can have it all! Check out our menu for the perfect sandwich that's calling your name. 👀 Better yet, visit our website to skip the line—order online for pickup or delivery! 📲

Three decades, two generations, countless memories. Thanks for being part of our journey from a small Italian store to your favorite Chicago spot. Your loyalty is the heart of our story. ❤️

TAILGATE with the BEST of Italy! 🏈🍕 Our catering brings the game home with authentic Italian gusto, fueling your cheers, and celebrations.

For catering orders, email 💌 [email protected]

Nothing says fall like a hot sandwich and soup on a chilly day. Come in and find your new favorite combo for the fall season! 🥪🔥

Brownies with nuts? or Brownies with powdered sugar? You can't go wrong either way. 😋

Add these to your CATERING order. You won't be disappointed! 💌 [email protected]

Meet some lesser-known stars of our menu, crafted with love! 🌟 The Arty Special, a creative masterpiece by our manager Arturo, and the Licia's favorite, a classic Italian sandwich from our co-owner. Each sandwich offers a unique taste experience you won't find anywhere else. Come in to our West Loop location and discover your new favorite—whether it's Arturo's innovation or Licia's tradition, we've got flavors that inspire and satisfy. 🥪💥

Has anyone told you this lately? 😉 You deserve a little treat. Bonus points if it includes caramel drizzle 😋

As we approach our 43rd anniversary this Columbus Day, we reflect on the journey from a small Italian grocery to a thriving Chicago staple. Supporting small businesses like ours helps keep community dreams alive. Our dad started with a vision in 1981, and thanks to you, that vision not only endures but thrives. 🎉🍝

GAME DAY READY 🏈 Score big with our catering services at your next watch party. We highly suggest getting an assortment of our Italian sandwcihes. No cooking and cleaning for you. And your guests will LOVE the flavor that these sandwiches pack. It's a win-win situation. Contact us at [email protected] and we'll get an order ready for you!

Our “little Italian deli’ is more than meet the eye... Here are 3 recent positive reviews from our customers who quite literally keep our small, family-owned business running! We couldn’t do this without you. Thanks for sharing the good word about L’Appetito 🇮🇹

That cool, crisp, Chicago air is here... We're ready for warm, cozy drinks that get us through our busy days. Here's what we suggest:

☕️ A regular drip coffee with Italy's finest coffee beans (because you can't go wrong with black coffee)

😋 A caramel latte: Espresso, steamed milk and rich caramel sauce

☕️ A caffe mocha: Espresso with dark chocolate and steamed milk

🍵 A chai tea latte: Aromatic spiced black tea blended with steamed milk

No one likes to wait, especially when it's for your much-needed caffeine. So, skip the line and order online through our website. We'll have it ready for you when you get here!

Our LUNCH BOX is a fantastic option for your events, meetings, parties, and more special occasions. Customers love that they contain a delicious sandwich, a bag of salty chips, a side of authentic Italian pasta, and a perfectly-sweet cookie.

This makes them the perfect option when catering lunch to a large group of people. Next time you need to do so, please think of us!

We'd be honored to feed your hungry group. 😍 Email [email protected]