2026-07-08T00:17:29.426Z

This cafe was such a delight!!! The food quality was great for the price, and the staff here was amazing. I love the range of options they have. I have to highlight their wonderful strawberry matcha. I will for sure be back again when in need for a quick pick me up before a lake picnic.

2026-07-07T19:00:37.842Z

Ordered for pick a few times because I work very close. First time went well, second time, it took me several minutes to get the attention of the only employee. The young lady was standing in the kitchen area on her phone with AirPods and could not hear me trying to tell her I was here to pick up food. Today, a very similar experience. I ordered food for pick up and there was no employee to be found. I looked around the corner into the kitchen and no one could be found there either. After 5 minutes I unfortunately had to go behind the counter and take the food myself (I saw it just sitting there in a bag) Also, I owe you guys for an orange cream soda. I took one but there was no one available to check me out bull try and stop by again when you have an employee working so I can pay for it. The food is perfectly fine otherwise! Pretty tasty, nothin too crazy!Edit: after giving this place one more try, I ordered one sandwich online at 1:30 to pick up before I head back to work at 2. The website told be it would be ready at 1:45. I walked in at 1:55 to find 3 employees chatting behind the counter. When I said I was there for my pick up order, they told me they’d get to work on it right away. The reason I ordered a half hour in advance was so that it would be ready on time, not so that my order would begin being made once I showed up. Again, all 3 employees were behind the counter, chatting, on their phones, laughing. There was no other pressing matter they were attending to. The lobby was, as it always is, empty. Such a shame for a new business to conduct itself in such ways. They won’t be around much longer I fear.

2026-07-04T17:32:51.875Z

The sandwiches were great portions and my husband really enjoyed the sauces. The drinks were also good and not too sweet. More importantly to me as a mom the lady behind the counter was so accommodating to my kiddos. Offering suggestions to replace the pesto to make sandwiches more kid friendly, and offering to cut the sandwiches into smaller sizes for their tiny hands. We live in Ohio, but I will definitely come back when in the area.

2026-07-03T19:58:53.066Z

Bad coffee. Bad salad with chicken tendons in it.

2026-07-02T22:42:07.579Z

Great service, customized our order exactly as we wanted it

2026-07-01T00:58:04.176Z

2026-06-30T16:50:12.935Z

The only thing I would add is that the Ruben sandwich was skimpy, so you were eating mostly bread. When we mentioned that to the staff, they brought out another Ruben with the appropriate amount of meat. The other thing was the cappucino, which needs some work. For me, these are all small things that can be easily fixed, so it doesn't change my review of this relatively new restaurant which is a good addition to the neighborhood.

2026-06-30T02:13:39.301Z

Their signature sub is legit. Amazing flavor and tastes super fresh like a deli sandwich should. Very nice staff as well. I normally do not like pastrami but I change my mind after coming here. Also serve great coffee. I will be back 👏

2026-06-28T12:57:06.018Z

I loved it here! The Ruben was lovely, thought it was the perfect sandwich. And the Spanish latte/mango refresher/burger were all really good. Love the atmosphere, the service was very kind and attentive. Willl be back!

2026-06-26T15:02:06.781Z

Ordered a breakfast bagel sandwich with egg, cheese and bacon. Egg was cold and not warm enough. It was not good at all. Do not recommend. Not sure how they make it but it did not seem fresh. Maybe they heated it up in a toaster. IDK. Bleh.Staff was friendly and pleasant.Cafe is clean and spacious. But the construction noise above the cafe was extremely loud with loud banging noises making it hard to do any work from the cafe.

2026-06-25T23:47:50.919Z

Best refresher and If you are tired after a long day work stop by and try their best pesto Panini

2026-06-25T23:42:55.192Z

Best food in lake view and also the owner is very friendly

2026-06-24T23:51:10.689Z

Food was excellent. The burger was delicious and unique. The signature sub was great as well. Highly recommend!

2026-06-24T22:05:07.131Z

Serai was an amazing experience from start to finish. The ambiance is beautiful, warm, and inviting, making it the perfect place for a nice brunch. The food was absolutely delicious everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Great service, great atmosphere, and amazing food. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it!

2026-06-24T00:16:11.492Z

Serai is a great spot right by the lake and the zoo. Love their paninis!

2026-06-24T00:15:55.097Z

2026-06-24T00:15:00.333Z

2026-06-23T23:56:13.145Z

Absolutely phenomenal service, freshest ingredients, the drinks were a hit. I can’t even explain with words how great this place was for our first time here. Will definitely be coming back!

2026-06-23T23:30:53.635Z

2026-06-23T20:01:17.990Z

I had a wonderful experience at this cafe/deli! The food was absolutely delicious, and you could really tell that the ingredients were fresh and high quality. The meat was especially impressive—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The sandwiches were generously filled and packed with great taste. Hazel was friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The restaurant was clean and inviting, making for an all-around excellent dining experience. I highly recommend this deli and will definitely be coming back!

2026-06-22T19:02:47.089Z

2026-06-22T00:38:04.940Z

Absolutely, delicious club sandwiches and cold sandwiches. Great spot to spend a rainy afternoon.

2026-06-21T23:44:25.152Z

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The Lemonade Mint was perfect, not too sweet. I am so happy I stopped by. I can't wait to go back. Thank you so much to the owner who was helpful, patient and generous.

2026-06-21T23:13:21.000Z

The deli is clean, welcoming, and offers great value for the price. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality halal food.

2026-06-21T23:11:07.556Z

Amazing food and great atmosphere! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Lincoln Park. Highly recommend Serai Cafe!

2026-06-21T23:09:55.058Z

Very nice and aesthetic place. Food is amazing and very friendly staff

2026-06-21T23:00:36.968Z

The coffees are very good and the service is great. Not very expensive and has a lot of items. The menu includes drinks, burgers, paninis, salads, and wraps.

2026-06-21T18:08:23.911Z

We celebrated Father’s Day and decided to check out this cafe in Lincoln Park! What a treat- great food, excellent drinks and fabulous service. The food was very fresh and tasty and the drinks hit perfectly. Definitely recommend and a great new addition to our list of must return to!

2026-06-21T00:48:18.776Z

2026-06-21T00:32:39.745Z

Amazing service, food was top notch with tons of flavor, and the owner took very good care of us. Don’t hesitate to stop by