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At Cafeteria, we're proud to serve up traditional Mexican breads & pastries, freshly baked daily, alongside our specialty coffee drinks. Located in the heart of La Esperanza, our cozy strip-mall bakery is a haven for those seeking authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Our custo...

Cafeteria

Coffee · La Esperanza

4.3 · 222 reviews Google

About Cafeteria

At Cafeteria, we're proud to serve up traditional Mexican breads & pastries, freshly baked daily, alongside our specialty coffee drinks. Located in the heart of La Esperanza, our cozy strip-mall bakery is a haven for those seeking authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Our customers rave about our...

At Cafeteria, we're proud to serve up traditional Mexican breads & pastries, freshly baked daily, alongside our specialty coffee drinks. Located in the heart of La Esperanza, our cozy strip-mall bakery is a haven for those seeking authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Our customers rave about our delicious pan dulce, including our signature conchas and bolillo. The perfect spot to grab a quick bite or meet with friends, our café offers a welcoming atmosphere that's equal parts rustic charm and modern convenience. Come taste the difference for yourself at 1180 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

What Customers Say About Cafeteria

Cafeteria La Esperanza is a beloved Mexican bakery known for its fresh, affordable, and authentic pastries and breads. Customers rave about the wide selection, kind staff, and the nostalgic, homey atmosphere. Some found the tamales dry or had issues with cake quality.

Popular Dishes

tamales (3) pan dulce conchas churros tres leches cake

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Casual Families

Tip: The bread stays fresh for about 6 days, longer than other bakeries. Great prices and big selection.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible Coffee

What to see nearby

Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground
Heritage
A 511m

Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground

iglesia

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Cherokee Park
A 856m

Cherokee Park

parque

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Jaycee Park
A 877m

Jaycee Park

parque

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First Congregational Church
Heritage
A 878m

First Congregational Church

iglesia

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Central Park
A 972m

Central Park

parque

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Explore the area around Cafeteria

Cafeteria is located in La Esperanza, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground (A 511m) — historic district in Illinois, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • First Congregational Church (A 878m) — church in Des Plaines, Illinois Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Cherokee Park (A 856m) — park in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
  • Jaycee Park (A 877m) — park in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America; geonames ID = 4897760
  • Central Park (A 972m) — park in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America; geonames ID = 4887071

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Frequently asked questions about Cafeteria

Cafeteria is located at 1180 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, La Esperanza.
Near Cafeteria you can find points of interest such as Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground, Cherokee Park, Jaycee Park, First Congregational Church.
Cafeteria offers coffee cuisine.
Cafeteria has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Cafeteria offers the following services: takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Cafeteria based on customer reviews are: tamales, pan dulce, conchas, churros, tres leches cake.
Cafeteria is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining, families.
Cafeteria La Esperanza is a beloved Mexican bakery known for its fresh, affordable, and authentic pastries and breads. Customers rave about the wide selection, kind staff, and the nostalgic, homey atmosphere. Some found the tamales dry or had issues with cake quality.
The bread stays fresh for about 6 days, longer than other bakeries. Great prices and big selection.
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Cafeteria La Esperanza Reviews

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Reviews (21)
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We just stopped by!!! Everything's delicious including my churro and el pastel de tres leches!🤤 Definitely coming back!

Tania Tellez
Tania Tellez

So delicious! Best bakery in town!

Danielle Marin
Danielle Marin

Great selection, kind staff, and everything we’ve had is wonderful!

jackie lopez
jackie lopez

Great Mexican bakery with all the usual pan dulce.

Martin Tracz
Martin Tracz

Great Bakery, I Always Spend About $20 When I Visit. Great Pastries & Other Products. Wonderful Service. It Must B Nice Living Close By & Smelling The Wonders Of There Bakery Everyday & All The Time!!! I Highly Recommend This Establishment.

Claudia Yanez
Claudia Yanez

I drive 21 miles to get my pan from their I love it it's really delicious 😋

Ellie Cruz
Ellie Cruz

Authentic Mexican panaderia. Moved here from Texas and this panaderia has a very warm feel. Bread is great, tamales were a bit dry but tasted good and they had lots of imported goods!

Yazmin Ortega Garcia
Yazmin Ortega Garcia

Thank you so much for putting together the 150 miniconchitas for our event photos with Santa. Your attention to detail and delicious creations truly made the event magical. The miniconchitas were a hit with everyone, adding a special touch to our festive photos. We couldn't have asked for better service or tastier treats. Highly recommend !! for any event or special occasion!

Robert Roa
Robert Roa

I wish we knew about La Esperanza Bakery sooner! As the only pañería close to my home in Des Plaines, La Esperanza is a hit! A gem that should be cherished and without a doubt overflowing with 5 star reviews. La pañería has a wonderful atmosphere. When you enter, it has that homey feel, the feeling of knowing that you are welcomed. Their food is delicious, the sweet bread is not over powering with sugar, just the right amount; and to top it off, their prices are fair. Would definitely recommend and will become a regular for here on out!

Brittany Arroyo
Brittany Arroyo

OK, so first off, the bread here brings me back to Mexico. It's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I tried Tamales from La Esperanza for the first time today and WOW... I love my tamales verde in the banana leaf. I surprised my side of the office with the bread and a few with the tamales.... no complaints EVER.

John Badal
John Badal

Awesome tamales and baked goods

Vri
Vri

I recently visited, and it was an absolute delight! The conchas were exceptional—soft, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Each bite was like a taste of Mexico. The other pastries were equally impressive, with a perfect balance of flavor that wasn't overly sweet. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and put care into every baked good. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican bakery experience with flavors that aren't too overpowering, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

BaronessAnn Davenport
BaronessAnn Davenport

There are a lot of nice little goodies here. At the front of the bakery is a self-serve coffee station.

Lauren Topel
Lauren Topel

Authentic Mexican bakery, good prices, big selection, and kind employees.

Isabel Mendez
Isabel Mendez

Great prices, always fresh and never stale. There's always a wide variety from all kinds of desserts like churros and others. ~ I love this Mexican bakery! Isabel Mendez from Puerto Rico

Paulina Alfaro
Paulina Alfaro

Wow, this bakery was outstanding, fresh, clean and excellent customer service. Worked close by and wanted to treat my team with some Mexican style bakery items and also brought a box home to my family 👪 Everyone loved ❤ them both at work and family. Would highly recommend 👌 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ (out of 5)

Bronzon V
Bronzon V

This place doesn’t get enough credit. This bread stays fresh for about 6 days. When I go to a different bakery down the street, they last about 2 days then taste stale. I’ve tried 4 other bakeries and they are nothing compared to this. La Esperanza has some delicious breads and the best one for me is the croissants. Their cakes are very good and even their food is great. Tamales are delicious. My favorite tamales are the greens but they run out of those quick so get them while they last. People working are always nice.

Vickie Rayhill
Vickie Rayhill

My nail appointment next store was delayed, so I wandered in out of curiosity. Picked out a bunch of pastries to try, and was surprised how affordable it was! Other bakeries seem to charge twice as much for muffins, turnovers, croissants, etc. Had a taste of each when I got home, then went back later that same day to make up a tray to bring to a picnic later. Obsessed!

Jillybilly
Jillybilly

During my first visit to this bakery, I tried three items: a chocolate flan slice, a strawberry-and-cream Danish, and a regular churro. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The Danish was somewhat dry, and the fruit filling tasted more like pineapple than strawberry. The chocolate flan slice was also dry and lacked the moist, syrupy quality I enjoy. The churro had a distinct flavor of old cooking oil, which left a bad aftertaste. Additionally, the bakery is quite small and has a limited selection. Based on this visit, I don't plan on returning.

Oscar Mendoza
Oscar Mendoza

Well today I order at cake tres leches : was so dry the was se most fake tres leeches cake me siento estafado and no box

POWERPOWERLIFTER
POWERPOWERLIFTER

Have been going there for years. Always great. Unfortunately in our tres leches cake we just found a long hair. 🤮

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1180 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

La Esperanza, IL 60016

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Rating
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📞 Phone
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1180 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

La Esperanza, IL 60016

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