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Cafe Urbano

Your guide to this bakery café on 4176 North Elston Avenue, Chicago — hours, map, menu and directions.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (773) 478-1000 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

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Monday6:30 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM – 4 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 4 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 4 PM
Saturday6:30 AM – 4 PM
Sunday7 AM – 4 PM

66 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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4176 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

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Address4176 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone(773) 478-1000
StyleBakery café
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center4.7 mi northwest

About Cafe Urbano

Cafe Urbano is a bakery café at 4176 North Elston Avenue, 4.7 mi northwest of the Chicago city center.

It is one of 805 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Chicago, roughly one for every 3,381 residents. Nearest alternative: 1st Fruit Bakery at 4000 W Montrose Ave, 0.4 mi away.

Cafe Urbano opens as early as 6:30 AM and stays open until 4 PM on its longest day, for about 66 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.
  • Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.

Breakfast

  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.
  • Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.
  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.

Sandwiches

  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
Full hours

Photos

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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Seating — illustrative photo
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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Cafe Urbano

What are Cafe Urbano's hours?
Cafe Urbano's listed hours are Mon–Sat: 6:30 AM – 4 PM; Sun: 7 AM – 4 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Cafe Urbano open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 4 PM.
What time does Cafe Urbano open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 6:30 AM on Monday.
Where is Cafe Urbano located?
Cafe Urbano is at 4176 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Cafe Urbano?
The listed phone number is (773) 478-1000.
What should I order at Cafe Urbano?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Cinnamon roll, Blueberry muffin, Avocado toast, and Quiche of the day. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Cafe Urbano?
Nearby options include 1st Fruit Bakery (0.4 mi), Cassava (0.4 mi), and Alegre Bakery (0.6 mi).

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