TARY Coffee House Chicago

Kazakh specialty cafe

Lydia from Chicago

"There are many unique food options to try on their menu like Bylamyk porridge with raspberry jam, Baursak (fried dough bites) or Truffle Mushroom Soup. "

It is hard to find worthy places to eat in Chicago; a city that is saturated with overpriced tourist traps, international chains and low-quality restaurants. I prefer to eat outside of the downtown area for better quality food at cheaper prices — TARY Coffee House is an exception.

After reading about it in the Chicago Tribune, I tried out this cafe, and it did not disappoint. TARY is a new addition to the River North area. It opened in October 2023 to share Kazakh food and drinks with Chicagoans. Kazakhstan is a Central Asian country with a cuisine heavily influenced by surrounding countries like China and Russia.

TARY Coffee House serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are many unique food options to try on their menu:

- Bylamyk porridge with raspberry jam and your choice of milk

- Baursak (fried dough bites)

- Truffle Mushroom Cream Soup

- Cottage cheese pancakes

- Kattama (bread)

Don’t forget to try their special TARY coffee drinks and tea. I can’t wait to go back and try all of their menu items! Grab a table in their cozy interior and enjoy the warmth of a yummy cafe meal.

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Chicago Spotter Lydia

<strong>About me</strong> I'm a traveler at heart with a passion for seeing the world, as well as the biggest foodie I know. Food is a way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn more about a country, and create unique connections with locals in the community. I prioritize locally-owned restaurants in non-touristy areas that serve high quality, unique dishes at reasonable prices (aka I'm a street food, NOT fine dining, kind of gal). <strong>Why Chicago?</strong> I have spent my whole life in Chicago; consequently, Chicago is the first city I...

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111 W Illinois St

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Nov 19, 2025

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