Charmers Cafe

It’s finally open! I’ve been eagerly awaiting this coffee shop to open, and so happy it did. The décor inside is really unique and charming, I love the swings and the hanging lights. I got one of their teas and it tasted great. It is apparent the staff is pretty new still, most of them were still trying to figure out where everything was or how to make certain drinks. Having just opened it was easy for me to forgive that. I would definitely recommend giving this place a shot, especially if you live in the Jarvis Square area!

What I just don’t like about this place is how cramped it is and how you have to ask multiple times for proper utensils. Oh, and there’s more:
You have to do things yourself that staff usually are happy to do
You have to be bothered by homeless people
You have to sit right next to shady characters
As a Rogers Park native, I’m not bothered by homeless people since I’m quite used to them, but them trying to sip my espresso and eat my scone is not appreciated. What do the staff do about this? Nothing really, they just make friends with everybody that passes by and make out with their coworkers in a professional manner. Ha.
But the pastries and coffee are good. Not good enough to make this more than two stars, but good.

Since I moved to Rogers park from bedstuy Brooklyn, I’ve been complaining about not having coffee or bodegas on every corner. When charmers opened, I was dripping with anticipation to see what they would offer. I was so pleased when I discovered that they not only serve some of the best roasted beans in town, but they are POC owned and queer friendly. This place is my dream come true. I guarantee you will walk out with some deliciousness in your hand and a smile on your face.

Metropolis coffee, great vibe, very friendly staff with a neighborhood feel (based on the customers and the interactions). Outdoor patio is a nice welcoming change to Jarvis square.
Free wifi, varied seating (they have 3 swings which are interesting), outlets under virtually every seat.
Love the music, mostly classic rock but easily listening (Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Cream) for today – not overpowering like every other starbucks in existence.

Just noticed this place is open and different than what was here before. Summary: I love new local coffee shops, and I see potential, but have to be fair and start with 3 stars (hoping it’ll get better).
Though the windows have etched in «sandwiches,» I walked in and they don’t have sandwiches. Only have a pastry case. Great if you want a donut but not for an appetite.
Staff said they’d warm up a bacon cheddar scone for me, but after 5 minutes returned and said she couldnt’ do that, but I could cut it in half myself and put it in the counter toaster. Ok? But then she walked away and there aren’t knives… or any utensils. Or plates. They had a nice ceremic for-​here mug (I avoid using disposable products when I can) but she a pastry for here just comes with a piece of wax paper.
Other barista behind the bar made the wrong drink and was being corrected by another staff member while folks waited.
My Metropolis drip coffee was perfect temperature and aromatic, although the staff described it as a «dark roast» it was definitely a light-​medium roast. Whoops. Either I got the wrong one or they don’t know the coffee.
Refill policy isn’t on the menu.
Wifi was poor and dropped so often that I had to switch to my hotspot.
This atmosphere of this place is well done (see the pics of the swinging seats which look cool) and there’s a lots of potential on the outside deck, so I’ll try again and update. But for now, it’s «Ok»

This place is great. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have Metropolis coffee, in a couple of different roasts. Plus a variety of pastries. I like the cake… they had a lemon blueberry cake one day, although you don’t necessarily know what will be there. Outdoor seating, though it’s been cool and not many people have gone outside.
Oh, and it’s relatively inexpensive.

Ambiance: Great vibe, welcoming friendly staff. Feels like I could chill here for hours.
Food:Had a chocolate scone and dark roast metropolis coffee. Scone was delish moist and flavorful, coffee was smooth and fresh
Free wifi… yes. It’s a necessity
Suggestions/​Constructive criticism: Wish they had a signature bev of the week or day and if they do and I missed it it would be nice if the stag suggested it or informed me about it. When I explore new spots I like to know what makes the place unique. There are tons of coffee shops in the Chi, I’m still not sure what is unique about Charmers.

Staff was super friendly and we loved the environment. Coffee was good. I did not like the green tea latte at all but my husband and I both enjoyed our pastries: cherry and cheese Danish and ham and cheese crossiant. Will be back again!

Glad Charmers is back. New décor is very nice. Large selection of coffees and beverages. Nice pastries and bagels. Thanks for re-​opening.

WELCOME BAAAAAAACK!!!
Now we don’t have the sammies back yet… but hot diggity dang METROPOLIS is back in the neighborhood!!!
Love the new set up!
Its like the original Charmers went to college and came back with a degree in philosophy!!!
LOVE IT!!!

Amazing lattes.
Amazing coffee.
Amazing amazing.

A wonderful addition to Jarvis Square. This will easily be my new favorite coffee house. An engaging staff and «charming» atmosphere that has my favorite coffee and something tasty for just about anyone’s liking. They have a huge sidewalk patio and plenty of seating inside, try one of the three swings. Welcome back to the neighborhood Charmers Café, you have elevated Rogers Park, Jarvis Square just that much more.

A great, cozy little café nestled in the heart of Rogers park. A neighborhood mainstay returns!