About this spot
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery anchors the bustling South Halsted corridor with an industrial-chic vibe that feels distinctly Chicago. The menu leans heavily into Scandinavian roots, serving up flaky pastries and hearty comfort food like Swedish meatballs alongside their signature coffee. Locals flock here for the cozy atmosphere where you can grab a quick bite or linger over a slow-roasted sandwich.
💡 Tips before you go
- Order the cinnamon buns fresh from the oven before they sell out by mid-afternoon.
- Ask for extra sour cream on your Swedish meatballs if you want that authentic Nordic touch.
- Save room for the apple cake, which is often the last item left on the counter.
Menu26 items
Mains
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso)
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso)
$30
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso) 10 inch
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso) 10 inch
$59
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso) 12 inch
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso) 12 inch
$79
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso) 6 inch
Abuelita Tres Leches (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso) 6 inch
$30
Eskimo Tres Leches 10 inch
$59
Eskimo Tres Leches 12 inch
$79
Eskimo Tres Leches 6 inch
$30
Eskimo Tres Leches 9 inch
$49
Red Velvet Cake
$35
Tres Leches Caramel (aka, Dulce de Leche, Cajeta, Caramelo, Arequipe) 6 inch
$30
Tres Leches Chocolate Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso) 10 inch
Tres Leches Chocolate Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso) 10 inch
$59
Tres Leches Chocolate Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso) 12 inch
Tres Leches Chocolate Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso) 12 inch
$79
Tres Leches Chocolate Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso) 6 inch
Tres Leches Chocolate Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso) 6 inch
$30
Tres Leches Coconut
$30
Tres Leches Coconut 10 inch
$59
Tres Leches Coconut 12 inch
$79
Tres Leches Coconut 6 inch
$30
Tres Leches Vanilla
$30
Tres Leches Vanilla 10 inch
$59
Tres Leches Vanilla 12 inch
$79
Tres Leches Vanilla 6 inch
$30
Sides
Tres Leches Slice Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused with Espresso)
Tres Leches Slice Abuelita (Mexican Chocolate infused w/Espresso)
$6.25
Tres Leches Slice Coconut
$6.25
Tres Leches Slice Mango
$6.25
Tres Leches Slice Oreo
$6.25
Tres Leches Slice Vanilla
$6.25