Borinken Cakes

Veg Options Puerto Rican Pastries, Vegan Drinks

Poor vegan options chevron_right

★ 4.1 · $$ · Hours

Quick BitesCoffee/TeaDessertLunchTakeout

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the guava pastellitos for a flavorful vegan pastry." "Try the guava pastellitos for a flavorful vegan pastry."
"Order Puerto Rican Cortes Hot Chocolate with oat milk for a rich vegan drink."
"Expect the venue to be quite cold inside, likely to preserve pastry quality."
"The Coquito Latte is a standout vegan coffee drink with balanced flavors."
"Be aware some vegan-labeled items might contain dairy or eggs, ask staff to confirm."
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  cake, cupcake, cortes hot chocolate cake — popular (×16)
cupcake — popular (×3)
cortes hot chocolate — fan-favourite
coquito latte — fan-favourite
guava pastelillitos — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, professional service, nice atmosphere friendly staff ×2
professional service
nice atmosphere
beautiful interior
good location
 

Borinken Cakes is a Puerto Rican bakery known for traditional pastries and unique coffee drinks, including some vegan-friendly options like guava pastellitos and coquito frappe. The venue has a casual, welcoming atmosphere with seating available but can be quite cold inside. Prices are mid-range, with some comments on the sweetness and portion sizes varying across items. Customer service experiences are mixed but generally positive with a focus on cultural authenticity.

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Hours

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Sunday 8 AM-6 PM

Monday 8 AM-6 PM

Tuesday 8 AM-6 PM

Wednesday 8 AM-6 PM

Thursday 8 AM-6 PM

Friday 8 AM-7 PM

Saturday 8 AM-7 PM

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5328 S Archer Ave
Chicago
IL 60632

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star 4.5 (331 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Poor vegan options

Vegan Options

few

Menu Clarity

clear labeling

Staff Knowledge

Basic Understanding

Warnings info

Hidden Animal Ingredient
Uncertain Ingredients

Borinken Cakes

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Vegan Friendliness

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