Cafe Yaya Chicago

Cafe Yaya Chicago A new all-day cafe from the team behind Galit. Now open!

06/04/2026

you know where to find us on the weekends.

yaya brunch: saturday and sunday from 10–2.

lunch: the chicken shawarma wrap.crispy yemenite flatbread, tahini, shepherd’s salad, Persian pickles, harissa + amba mu...
06/01/2026

lunch: the chicken shawarma wrap.

crispy yemenite flatbread, tahini, shepherd’s salad, Persian pickles, harissa + amba mustard.

there’s no prettier sight than a full pastry case, especially with freshly baked baklava on top. ✨
05/29/2026

there’s no prettier sight than a full pastry case, especially with freshly baked baklava on top. ✨

a spotlight on crew that gets us through🫶🏼
05/26/2026

a spotlight on crew that gets us through🫶🏼

05/23/2026

your third space and comfort for any occasion. we’ve got you for the good, the bad, and everything in between.

05/18/2026

the neighborhood spot you can always rely on.

minty fresh - saleb southside.gin, lime, mint, orchidea, bubbly water.
05/15/2026

minty fresh - saleb southside.

gin, lime, mint, orchidea, bubbly water.

yaya loves happy hour.sunday, tuesday–thursday: 5–6 pmfriday–saturday: 5–6 pm (bar only)
05/12/2026

yaya loves happy hour.

sunday, tuesday–thursday: 5–6 pm
friday–saturday: 5–6 pm (bar only)

05/10/2026

our kid’s menu at yaya has the ingredients you can get behind, while the kiddos get those favorites they’re craving for dinner.

some apps to get the party started.
05/07/2026

some apps to get the party started.

wake up & smell the yaya.
05/04/2026

wake up & smell the yaya.

yaya never skips dessert.made fresh daily by
05/01/2026

yaya never skips dessert.

made fresh daily by

04/29/2026

good wine all the time. 50% bottles every wednesday.

Merguez, harissa, charred tomato + cilantro.
04/28/2026

Merguez, harissa, charred tomato + cilantro.

you can’t fake this cross-section. big sis burger knows what’s up.
04/21/2026

you can’t fake this cross-section. big sis burger knows what’s up.

whether mama wants to stay in or go out, she shouldn’t have to cook on her day—let yaya handle the goods. 💞pre-order you...
04/20/2026

whether mama wants to stay in or go out, she shouldn’t have to cook on her day—let yaya handle the goods. 💞

pre-order your mother’s day brunch package for takeout or dine in at yaya with our pre-fixed $35 brunch menu

use the link in bio to order & schedule your pickup or delivery for may 9th & may 10th between 12–4 pm, or book your table for may 10th.

weeknight dinners at yaya are proven to make the week fly by.come in starting tuesday to test it out for yourself.
04/20/2026

weeknight dinners at yaya are proven to make the week fly by.

come in starting tuesday to test it out for yourself.

za’atar cheese swirl is THAT girl.
04/16/2026

za’atar cheese swirl is THAT girl.

04/13/2026

things to be happy about this week:

yaya happy hour. tuesday - saturday. 5 - 6pm.

s/o to some of yaya’s early risers.
04/10/2026

s/o to some of yaya’s early risers.

04/07/2026

yaya’s the life of any party. 🕺

plan your next outing upstairs @ yaya.

coffee-braised brisket: dates, carrots, pearl onions, hawayej served with basmati rice.
04/05/2026

coffee-braised brisket: dates, carrots, pearl onions, hawayej served with basmati rice.

Wine, snacks & great people. 🍷Thanks to and the whole crew from , , , , and for coming out.Getting to hear the stories...
04/03/2026

Wine, snacks & great people. 🍷

Thanks to and the whole crew from , , , , and for coming out.

Getting to hear the stories, successes, and challenges you face today as winemakers in Sonoma kicked off our weekend with a bang. Thank you for sharing some insight into your community

04/02/2026

we’ve got you covered. join us Easter Sunday for some yaya brunch favs. tables are limited—secure yours.

you know the drill... half off bottles, every wednesday.
04/01/2026

you know the drill... half off bottles, every wednesday.

Address

2431 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 7:30am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm

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