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First Sip Cafe

6.5Friend Score / 10

#12 of 20 Cafés & Coffee in Chicago

Known forube lattesesame pandan lattematcha strawberry latteLavender + Grey tea
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A vibrant cafe on Argyle serving Vietnamese and Asian-inspired coffee and tea drinks alongside pastries and empanadas. Order the ube latte, hand-brewed loose-leaf teas, or unique flavors like sesame pandan latte and Dee Dee's Apple Pie Chai—baristas happily customize sugar levels and steep times. The main caveat: reviewers note it's a bit pricey for the neighborhood.

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Price$
Phone
Websitefirstsip.cafe
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Friend Score

6.5/10
  • Value6.5
  • excellence8.0
  • local_love7.5
  • Authenticity8.0
  • fame_sustained7.0
  • distinctiveness7.5
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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