Sipping Turtle Cafe

Our Promise
Thanks for stopping at Sipping Turtle Cafe. We’re in Avondale and we love to be a small part of your daily life. Our goal is to serve you, provide a friendly service and hope to make you smile. Besides being nice, we strive to please you with our food and drinks, from roasted coffee beans by Pilsen’s own Stivers Coffee to tea sourced from all corners of the earth, freshly toasted sandwiches and bakery from our local partners. We promise to work hard, be our happy self and serve our best but if we come across less than what you expected, please accept our apology and we will do better next time. Hope to see you soon.
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Customer Reviews
- 5 out of 5 starsCorinne W.5/13/2023 - YelpSipping turtle has quickly become my favorite cafe in Avondale. I go there at least twice a week so some might say I have an addiction lol. Though it's easy to become addicted to this place. Their drink selection offers something for everyone and includes a variety of coffee drinks,... read moreSipping turtle has quickly become my favorite cafe in Avondale. I go there at least twice a week so some might say I have an addiction lol. Though it's easy to become addicted to this place. Their drink selection offers something for everyone and includes a variety of coffee drinks, smoothies, teas and bubble milk teas. Some of my favorites I've tried are the hazelnut miel latte and Vietnamese coffee. Their food menu also offers something for everyone and includes a variety of banh mi sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, croissant sandwiches, steamed buns, soups, salads and pastries. I live off of their lox and cream cheese bagel sandwich and the smoked salmon and goat cheese croissant- so good!On top of their food and drinks being amazing, all of the staff is very kind and it feels like I'm going to see friends when I stop by (shout out to Mateo and Gwen!) They are always accommodating and brighten my day. The cafe is a calming space where you can sit down to get some work done, chat with a friend or simply read a book and you will usually spot a cute dog or two. Thanks for being such an important part of the community and always keeping my belly and heart full, Sipping Turtle! read less
- 5 out of 5 starsMadison C.4/08/2023 - YelpI haven't tried anything other than the Iced Black Milk Tea, but it is delicious. It's not overly sweet, and you can actually enjoy the flavor of the Black Assam tea.SO happy to have a place within walking distance where I can get milk tea and not have to go... read moreI haven't tried anything other than the Iced Black Milk Tea, but it is delicious. It's not overly sweet, and you can actually enjoy the flavor of the Black Assam tea.SO happy to have a place within walking distance where I can get milk tea and not have to go out of the way. read less5 out of 5 starsDiAnre L.3/12/2023 - GoogleMy first experience was already great, but my second was more than memorable. I had come in to get something for lunch and realized I left my wallet in a shop across the way. I was about to cancel the order, but one of the workers had assured me I... read moreMy first experience was already great, but my second was more than memorable. I had come in to get something for lunch and realized I left my wallet in a shop across the way. I was about to cancel the order, but one of the workers had assured me I could come back and pay later. On top of that, I told them I would be back to grab my wallet and they reserved my seating in the cafe as well. Once I came back my food was ready and I still had seating, and they assured me I could pay after I was done eating. I'm not sure if this happens often or if they just happened to be very nice, but that was one of the most trusting and above and beyond customer service experiences I've ever gotten and I will definitely be back. read less
- 5 out of 5 starsAlexandros P.1/30/2023 - GoogleWe came from south side just for this awesome cafe and we were not disappointed! The food is fresh, delicious, and made with care. Loved the buns and the wasabi salmon was scrumptious 😀 The coffee was perfect. I’ll be back and bringing friends to savor their food. Totally... read moreWe came from south side just for this awesome cafe and we were not disappointed! The food is fresh, delicious, and made with care. Loved the buns and the wasabi salmon was scrumptious 😀 The coffee was perfect. I’ll be back and bringing friends to savor their food. Totally worth it!!! Oh and the staff could not be nicer. Super cool, all of them. read less
- 5 out of 5 starsSBL1/11/2023 - GoogleLoved this café and the variety on their menu. Really enjoy starting my Saturday or Sunday with a big latté and bowl of rice porridge (Congee). Based off the menu, I was expecting a bit more with the pork congee (outside of a three chunks of bacon and a few... read moreLoved this café and the variety on their menu. Really enjoy starting my Saturday or Sunday with a big latté and bowl of rice porridge (Congee). Based off the menu, I was expecting a bit more with the pork congee (outside of a three chunks of bacon and a few pieces of scallion), but overall, was still pleased. read less
Hours
Monday to Friday
8am – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
9am – 6pm
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News And More
A place for friends to meet
Sipping Turtle Cafe is a new community cafe in the Chicago Avondale neighborhood. Everyone is welcome; students, professionals, mothers, fathers. Stop by and meet your neighbors, make new conversations and create new experiences. Every day is a new adventure and we hope we can be just a small bit part of yours. Welcome and say hi.
Menu
Coffee, tea, yummies all day








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Better earth for better people
We know we want to do better not just for ourselves but for neighbors and our planet. We will do our best to source our products locally and to be environmentally conscious. That’s why we have paper take-outs and bags, metal straws for in-house and recycle our coffee grounds for certain plant fertilizer. We value your visit to our cafe, sharing your stories and helping us make our day. Thank you!