A reader recently sent us an email letting us know that the brown paper has been taken off of the cafe that was rumored to be coming to 1250 S. Michigan (next to Pita Heaven). Sure enough, it's true and the identity of the new space is called Cafe Karamela. We recently went by to take a look and snap some pictures:
The sign in the door states describes the concept as "New, Trendy, Unique and Exciting". We know the first adjective is correct, but we will have to wait and see about the last three.
Hopefully it's true.
(Hat tip: SB!)
It makes me proud to see Pita Heaven, Waffles and La Cantina (Velvet Lounge) owners open up another business in the south loop (along with Flo & Santos, Jimmy Greens and Lou Malnati's expand their storefronts). Congrats to them and thank you.
ReplyDeleteit will be gone in 6 months...
ReplyDeletegreat, more "trendy" hot spots. What ever happened to a good ol' coffee shop?
ReplyDeleteIf you have to say "trendy" you are probably not "trendy". That typeface alone says "dated"
ReplyDelete@ 9:31
ReplyDelete"maybe" some "people" dont have the same "opinions" as "you" when "it" comes to "trendy coffe houses" "pal"
probably not "pal"
ReplyDeletesorry but he/she is right you used like a million quotes
ReplyDeleteI see this entry was been infected with more insight from our wonderful anon trolls, per usual.
ReplyDeletethis place would thrive even if only the residents of the building it is in would support it. But they wont bother to go downstairs.
ReplyDeletei live above here and am wondering how you came to this conclusion
ReplyDeleteAs a boring, slightly overweight, middle-aged white guy, only one phrase comes to mind: Haters gonna hate. Good luck Karamela!
ReplyDeleteI normally hate Brendan's comments about randon anon posts but lately it seems to be getting worse. Any positive news lately results in criticism by many using this site.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'll give any place a chance even if I dislike their other restaurants. It'll be nice having another option even if I don't visit the place.
I wish them well and much success! And there is a good ole' coffee shop in the South Loop, as a matter of fact there are two that I know of!
ReplyDeleteI would love to find out the age of most of these "anon" trolls, Brendan. I am guessing 14-17 yrs old....
ReplyDeleteThere is no difference posting as an anon or putting some name in the box..steven, joe, mark, rodrigo, shaqueeta..get over yourselves..I think this place has a chance to do well. There is a little bit of foot traffic in front of this building.
ReplyDeletesorry if most of the anons who post here are complete idiots but thats just the way it is.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to be known as a moron, than post under "anon", if not, put your name in.....it takes two seconds.
I love pita heaven but i am afraid they are closing soon---its never busy!
ReplyDeleteO'Malleys is official. Going with Plan B--- and english style gastropub with menu desined by Firehouse Chef.
ReplyDeleteLooking for late June opening but most likely early fall
Is O'Malley going to open something in Motor Row? I believe the Defender building is going to be out of his hands, but we thought he had some plans for a couple of other buildings in that area and maybe was going to do something with the firehouse chef over there not the former Grace O'Malleys spot. Just curious? Either way, looking forward to the new concept.
ReplyDeletedefender building bought for a dirt deep price about 4 years ago. Strictly investment purposes only
ReplyDeletethanks for the update Steven!
ReplyDeleteUnique and trendy? ""Inconceivable." You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to visiting the new place. Good luck Karmela!
ReplyDeleteI hope they have good apple pastry
ReplyDeleteGenuine Chai Tea, Samosa, Good Coffee , Biscotti, Good Cakes, Pastries, Cookies, Muffins, and off course under six dollars Paninnis will do well.
ReplyDeleteAnother commercial outlet filled by members of the developers family who have zero experience. Doomed.
ReplyDeleteHere we go again. Sloopin - it's really time to ask for email's or accounts. I realize many people read this blog (however, most of my friends that live in the sloop stopped reading this blog a long time ago), but really.. it's the same 20 people who comment on here, might as well request an email to post.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the neighborhood Karamela! Can't wait to visit.
ReplyDeleteanon @ 9:47
ReplyDeleteWhat good does that do..! people who complain about the "anon" need to relax and have a drink. get real its just a blog
great more business to shut down in 4 months eatin puddin
ReplyDeleteI agree it's just a blog, but at some point, it is nice to get a real dialogue going with facts vs just ridiculous comments or the stupid back & forth as we are having right now.
ReplyDeleteyeah well like i said its just a blog so why not try and relax
ReplyDeleteWell this makes all the idiots that stuck up for "anon rights" look like real chumps. This thread is beyond a waste of time with all the childish remarks.
ReplyDeleteGood blog, bad posters...
Brendan
Very excited for the opening of anything new in the South Loop.... love, your local-open-minded-non-hating-eager-foodie-pioneer. can't we all just get along?
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