Coffee · Pilsen
Anticonquista Café
on Pilsen, with 3 shops within a short walk
Colorful café, opened April 2025, roasting small batches on site from a co-founder's family farm in Guatemala; serves espresso, café de olla and bagels from Dorothy's Bakery.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7:30am–3:30pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am–3:30pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am–3:30pm
- Friday
- 7:30am–3:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am–5pm
- Sunday
- 8am–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
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Good to know
- Parking
- The National Museum of Mexican Art's Ray Castro Parking Lot (east side of the museum, 1852 W 19th St) is open daily 8am–11pm at $4/hour; free street parking is posted with time limits and street-cleaning days. The CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street (at Paulina), and the #9 Ashland and #50 Damen buses serve the area.
- Pilsen shops
- Most shops open late morning and close early evening; the museum and its gift shop keep Tue–Sun 10am–5pm and are closed Mondays.
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All of Pilsen →Before you go
What are Anticonquista Café's hours?
Anticonquista Café is usually open Mon closed, Tue–Fri 7:30am–3:30pm, Sat–Sun 8am–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the café's site before a special trip.
Where is Anticonquista Café?
Anticonquista Café is at 952 W 18th St in Pilsen, Chicago.
Is Anticonquista Café open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 8am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Anticonquista Café?
The closest option for Pilsen is The National Museum of Mexican Art's Ray Castro Parking Lot (east side of the museum, 1852 W 19th St) is open daily 8am–11pm at $4/hour; free street parking is posted with time limits and street-cleaning days. The CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street (at Paulina), and the #9 Ashland and #50 Damen buses serve the area.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
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