Christina
Arancini classico was fantastic: crisp, golden exterior with a soft, creamy risotto center that was rich without being too heavy. The marinara sauce on the side was especially good: fragrant, garlicky, and bright enough to cut through the richness of the rice. The Chicago Muffuletta sandwich was also great. Savory mortadella, hot capicola, salami, spicy and briny olive giardiniera, and melty provolone were stacked together between their nicely toasted house focaccia. The whole sandwich was topped with a sprinkle of dried herbs. A simple yet incredibly satisfying sandwich. The place itself is quite small with just about 7 seats inside. Truly a tiny spot turning out genuinely impressive food.
… moreBryon Shea
I believe moments in life where food really stands out are special and WOW…Sfera honestly is now a marker on my life timeline! The arancini and the chicken red pepper pesto sandwich were incredibly delicious and fresh.
Kudos to the team for their friendly service with a smile. I can’t wait to come back!
… moreKatherine Ochoa
Not every day do I come across a place that makes my eyes open wide in pure wow because I’m completely blown away by the flavors! We ordered the porcini and wild garlic arancini, the muffuletta, and the roasted chicken sandwich. Every single bite was incredible! The flavors were rich, balanced, and so thoughtfully put together. You can truly taste the quality. We didn’t get dessert this time, but they looked absolutely fabulous and I can’t wait to go back to try them. Such a special spot ♥️
… moreRen Sandoval
Sfera is such a special gem in the neighborhood. Literally every item on the menu is delicious and full of flavor. You can tell when food is made with love, and this place does it! I prefer eating here in person, but the food holds well for take out. In the warmer months, they have seating outside. Highly recommend checking this place out. You’ll be greeted by friendly staff who create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and your tastebuds will be doing all the happy dances. The roasted red pepper chicken sandwich and arancini’s are THE BEST!
… moreBen Alct
Ordered a Roasted Chicken and Red Pepper Pesto Sandwich.
Was fresh and good but wish it had more spice/heat to it for some more flavor. It was pretty tame.
… moreChristopher S
I stumbled upon this restaurant when I happened to be in the neighborhood on business . The atmosphere was fine – but average. So my expectations weren’t high. I went in for a cup of coffee and decided to try their Hearty Vegan Salad . BOTH were really good !! The coffee was as good as anything I’ve ever had in Europe. The Vegan Salad was very flavorful. This place alone will bring me back to the area.
… moreAyman Kalada
From a Sicilian to a fellow Sicilian all I have to say is “Grazie Mille” for bringing the best of Sicilian flavours to Chicago.
… moreRhonda Wong-Calace
Everything is fantastic here! The arancini, salads, desserts, lattes, pizza, etc! Always friendly service too!
… moreSean L
I wanted to like this place and I did like it in exactly the way I wish I would.
Sfera is a small corner cafe with interesting foods. Their menu is small but everything we ordered we liked them.
Arancini (porcini was particularly great) and the sauce that came with were my favorites. Muffuletta, a Chicago inspired panini filled with deli meat and giardinara was also tasty and filling- their bread is really excellent.
sfincione is a bread-y pan style pizza. Both their pizza and sandwiches are shareable sizes with a small extra (such as arancini).
I’d go back here without hesitation. Order the fresh squeeze oj if the machine is behaving that day. It’s an oddly entertaining machine. Really hope they clean this often.
… moreNa Pe
I really love this place. All times of year in summer it’s a cute outdoor cafe and in fall/winter a warm refuge for the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. Great food and coffee!
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