The best tres leches cake in Chicago!

Along with coffee, sandwiches, salads, and authentic Mexican cuisine.

Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday—Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Address: 1733 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 829-4150

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¡Bienvenido a Kristoffer’s!

In Pilsen’s colorful neighborhood, Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery has become a staple. Our cafe is a family-owned and operated business that seeks to satisfy and exceed expectations of every sweet tooth and savory enthusiast. As long-time residents of Chicago, we know the importance of family, a warm atmosphere, and amazing food!

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“I've eaten a lot of Tres Leches in Mexico, and this is the best one I've ever had”

—Rick Bayless, TimeOut Chicago '08

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Customers of Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery come for the coffee, stay for the food, and leave with a cake. Our famous tres leches cake recipe ensures that every bite is just as rich as the next. With flavors like coconut, kahlua, and classic chocolate… — Customers of Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery come for the coffee, stay for the food, and leave with a cake. Our famous tres leches cake recipe ensures that every bite is just as rich as the next. With flavors like coconut, kahlua, and classic chocolate, you’ll have something to write home about--and take home!

While our cakes love stealing the spotlight, the meals we serve definitely belong on stage. Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery’s menu ranges from classic, homestyle American sandwiches to traditional, savory Mexican delights. All of our dishes are made wi… — While our cakes love stealing the spotlight, the meals we serve definitely belong on stage. Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery’s menu ranges from classic, homestyle American sandwiches to traditional, savory Mexican delights. All of our dishes are made with fresh ingredients and handcrafted to perfection!

Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery is there for you when you need your coffee before work, your horchata for lunch, and some Mexican hot chocolate to end the night—plus everything in between! Make sure to leave our cafe with a cake in one hand and a heave… — Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery is there for you when you need your coffee before work, your horchata for lunch, and some Mexican hot chocolate to end the night—plus everything in between! Make sure to leave our cafe with a cake in one hand and a heavenly horchata-latte in the other!

“Unforgetable Tres Leches” —Chicago Tribune '05

“Best ChocoFlan & Tres Leches” —Chicago Reader '04

“Perfected the Tres Leches Cake” —Centerstage '04 -

Our Story

Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery celebrated sixteen years of being a part of Chicago’s community this past October. My wife and I became owners of the cafe 6 years ago, after my wife worked alongside the founders for a few years. We are parents to four wonderful daughters that definitely keep us busy! Our commitment to creating authentic, homestyle food is only the beginning of what we love to do— treating our customers like family is where we truly find our joy.

Nuestra historia

Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery celebró dieciséis años de ser parte de la comunidad de Chicago en octubre pasado. Mi esposa y yo nos convertimos en dueños del café hace 6 años, después de que mi esposa trabajó junto a los fundadores durante unos años. Somos padres de cuatro hijas maravillosas que definitivamente nos mantienen ocupados. Nuestro compromiso de crear auténtica comida casera es solo el comienzo de lo que nos encanta hacer: tratar a nuestros clientes como familia es donde realmente encontramos nuestra alegría.