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Zanzibar Cafe

Zanzibar Cafe

Restaurant$$$$
Edgewater Beach, Chicago
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7.3/10
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    Jody V.
    "Try the ice cream in a pretzel cone!! Yum!!"(11 Tips)
    Amy N.
    "Sandwiches are great and service is nice and quick."(8 Tips)
    Kathleen L.
    "super polite and fast service, even when i brought a group of 17..."(4 Tips)
    Ryan M.
    "salted carmel and chocolate covered pretzels."(2 Tips)
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  • Bobby H.
    Bobby HoeppnerDecember 3, 2012
    I was disappointed with my breakfast pannini and cafe mocha (hot coffee with Hersheys added to it). But the staff is SUPER friendly and the space is cute. Will come back & try again.
  • X
    XSeptember 13, 2012
    Really friendly staff, numerous outlets, and several chill seating areas make this a nice spot to connect to the free Wi-Fi for a spell. The wifi password is: peppermint
  • Robert S.
    Robert ShellApril 14, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Zanzibar has some crazy inspired sandwiches named after neighborhood streets that are really tasty. Even the ice cream is different. Sure it's a little pricey, but that keeps the bums out.
  • Carol P.
    Carol PiusJune 15, 2014
    Came here to get dessert! Had the plum tart which was ok. The date rolls are where it's at!
  • Merrie B.
    Merrie BuntDecember 15, 2012
    The southwestern breakfast panini is really tasty. Just get here before breakfast ends at noon.
  • Rob
    RobAugust 15, 2011
    Sweet merciful christ, best cinnamon roll I have ever tasted... Perfect dough to sugar ratio and delicious icing. Me gusta!
  • Paul R.
    Paul RamoieJuly 9, 2011
    Lakewood Turkey Sandwich= best turkey sandwich I've had here in Chicago! Potato Salad proved my doubts wrong too. (I generally don't like it).
  • CJ U.
    CJ UrbanJune 7, 2012
    Vegan Friendly options available. Try the Raspberry Nebula Soy Ice Cream. It has slivers of dark chocolate.
  • Raymond H.heart icon on user image
    Raymond HarrisAugust 20, 2014
    The wake up shakes are delicious! All the ice cream is delicious.
  • Niquenya C.
    Niquenya CollinsNovember 10, 2015
    They have a crazy pumpkin ginger snap ice cream that seems to be very seasonal.
  • William P.
    William PerezSeptember 3, 2010
    This is an awesome little cafe/icecream shop! Free WIFI and the back room is quiet to read or surf the web!
  • Amy N.heart icon on user image
    Amy NorrisJune 11, 2017
    Sandwiches are great and service is nice and quick.
  • Uma T.heart icon on user image
    Uma TrikaJuly 8, 2016
    Veggie sandwich was goood n salad too
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan McGillenMay 24, 2010
    You guys, yippy skippy ice cream was the best. Peanut butter ice cream with salted carmel and chocolate covered pretzels. Holy god!
  • Jody V.
    Jody Van SwearingenFebruary 23, 2013
    Try the ice cream in a pretzel cone!! Yum!!
  • Lunch B.
    Lunch BoxJuly 17, 2010
    Awesome ice cream and at less than $2.50 for a scoop, it really can't be beat. Read more
  • Anne B.
    Anne B.August 27, 2014
    Amazing spinach feta croissants.
  • Daniel D.
    Daniel Di TomasoFebruary 2, 2013
    Free wifi. Good coffee drinks.
  • Crew
    CrewDecember 4, 2014
    Lots of seating, but few plugs. Wi-Fi password: peppermint Read more
  • Kathleen L.
    Kathleen LeahyOctober 24, 2010
    super polite and fast service, even when i brought a group of 17 unannounced.
  • Dan S.heart icon on user image
    Dan StanSeptember 8, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    My sancutary never had a sandwich I didn't like here.
  • Carla D.
    Carla Da SilvaJuly 18, 2018
    Icecream from Wisconsin!
  • Edward W.
    Edward WittApril 4, 2015
    Try to keep your wits about you when the zanzibarbarians are around.
  • Mike T.
    Mike TareelapJuly 16, 2011
    That place is FAB!!! Try the shrimp Eggrolls !
  • Quinne J.
    Quinne JamesJuly 14, 2011
    The root beer float ice cream is awesome.
  • Joanna F.
    Joanna FrigoMarch 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Western Egg Breakfast Sandwich.
  • Robert S.
    Robert ShellMay 3, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    wi-fi password: january3 - via 4sqwifi.com
  • Theresa D.
    Theresa DeneenApril 29, 2012
    Raspberry Rhapsody is great!
  • Ryan B.
    Ryan BielaMarch 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I love their cinnamon spice tea!!!!
  • James P.
    James PiothJune 13, 2013
    Try the awake shake!
  • Steven W.
    Steven WrightDecember 28, 2011
    Best food an Tea ever
  • Olivia D.
    Olivia DeSimioOctober 8, 2011
    Zanzimint ice cream! Eat it!
  • Andy S.
    Andy SpencerSeptember 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Bryn Mawr mess! Read more
  • Mitchell F.
    Mitchell FergusonDecember 20, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    The soups are awesome!!
  • drew s.
    drew smithAugust 6, 2009
    I got a cup of fat elvis!
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