Casa Cactus — Restaurant in Jefferson Township

Newly opened Casa Cactus has quickly become a favorite in our household. They opened for service at the beginning of November, and we've been back every weekend since.

Stepping into Casa Cactus is stepping into a moment. Warm earth tones, flickering candlelight, and ambient music draw you in, while textured cultural pieces inspire pause and mindfulness.

Did you forget we're talking about a coffee shop? As did I. Set back from the cozy seating & cactus-adorned entrance is a modest menu and bakery box with locally made pastries. In addition to Backlot coffee and mudwtr, they also make a Cafe de Olla that is not to be missed. The staff is incredibly kind, and the prices are affordable as well.

In case the vibes, service, and coffee isn't enough, they also position themselves as a community space, opening doors for individuals and groups to gather, collaborate, and further their cause.

In a town with hundreds of independent coffee shops, Casa Cactus has truly "brewed up" something...

Vibes are immaculate at this gorgeous coffee shop. From the sign outside, to the many cacti, to the record player spinning tunes in many ways it feels like an escape from the grey skies and cold weather of Chicago- and it transports you to warmer climates. I had a drip coffee (Backlot Coffee Roasters) and a Guava and Cheese empanada. The drip was dialed well, a medium roast with notes of bakers chocolate and red apple, and it paired well with the guava and cheese. They take cash, have WiFi, and lots of natural light. Baristas were kind and professional. They have a long dining table with tapered candles on it that I want to sit at next time. I will definitely return, and highly encourage you to support this local gem of a...

What a delight to have a cafe in the heart of Mayfair! It’s a well decorated, well lit, organic atmosphere adorn by plants and cacti neighboring to its sister store next door, a booming plant shop.

This place has a unique taste in their coffee. I had coffee with caramel goat milk. Their ethnic Latin touch with pottery and colorful fabrics makes this place feel like a local chic home inviting the self-employed workers, dates, and a union room for meetings. Never had I ever had pan as soft as these! Check out their pastries while you’re there, it won’t disappoint. This will be my office for the next year. Thank you for being us out of our home and into yours...