Cafe Society, a great little spot
I found this cafe after my daughter started going to kindergarten at South Loop's ECC (branch school) at 18th and Archer. It's a great little spot, with indoor seating across the hall or outdoor tables in a large courtyard. There's free wi-fi, so it's a nice place for me to get some work done. It's been busy around lunch time, but aside from that, it's very quiet. Not sure about the previous issues people had with the staff. There's only been one guy at the counter when I've been there, and he's always been pleasant, if a little quiet. The rest of the staff speaks mainly, if not only, Spanish and are in the background, but they're nice too. The small park behind the cafe is a great bonus, making for a nice, peaceful place to read or just enjoy a walk.
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