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Nohea Cafe
Nohea Cafe is a family owned, small business, founded by mother & daughter team, Shirley and Michelle. With over 12 years of being in business, we pride ourselves on providing fresh, healthy options with every order we prepare ensuring that our guest receive a delicious, high quality meal every time they order from Nohea.

We specialize in custom made sandwiches, wraps, paninis, green salads, pasta salads and sides. All of our signature sandwiches, wraps and salads are available for catering as well, either as individually packaged box lunches or family style platters to complete your next business meeting, social gathering or any special event!
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The gift card will never expire and is simple to redeem-just present at time of check-out. After purchasing a digital gift card from us, you or your recipient will receive an email with a unique code. At time of check-out, show us your code printed out or on your mobile phone to redeem. Best part-they never expire!
Reviews (27)
Thomas Gorman
Thomas Gorman
Jan 28, 2022
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Best Sandwiches & Paninis in the West Loop! Great service too. Wish they had longer hours, but great for lunch!
Nicole K.
Nicole K.
Jan 28, 2022
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This is one of my favorite places to order lunch from in West Loop. They have a great selection of sandwiches and salads and their ingredients are always fresh. Their bri sandwich with turkey added is top notch.
Virginia Rodriguez
Virginia Rodriguez
Jan 16, 2022
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This place reminds me so much of a place in Philly that I love a lot (Ray's Cafe and Teahouse if anyone is going). It has the mismatched, cozy, homey, slightly worn feel AND it has siphon coffee (although I did not get to try).
We got the pandan coconut coffee which the man at the counter took great care in making (it was quite sweet, as pandan flavors tend to be, but so good), as well as the pandan egg waffle which was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and piping hot. We watched the sun go down and the sky soften while nibbling/sipping on our snacks.
Mary Weiss
Mary Weiss
Jan 14, 2022
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I wish I could give Nohea Cafe and it's terrible management no stars
Owner Michelle and her mother both run this small cafe and I'd hate to work for those women full time!
The way I heard Michelle's mother speak down to her deli employees was embarrassing and dehumanizing. That woman does not care how loud or rude she is to get her point across. And they have the audacity to decorate the place with religious Christian Bible verses.. way to show how kind Christian people are huh ladies? Who in their right mind would want to work for people like that? That's why they're always posting ads on Craigslist
Jp Neville
Jp Neville
Dec 12, 2021
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I ordered lunch for 2 and a doughnut. One of the items was wrong, and another was not included. It was more painful than a typical missed item because it was relatively expensive. Determined to get justice, I went back (really wanted that apple fritter). They were kind and apologetic and completely took care of me. The food was tasty and I appreciate how they handled my return visit. Excellent service! Wish they had better hours.
Laura Sands
Laura Sands
Nov 13, 2021
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We had a company lunch catered with soup, sandwiches, salads and fruit tray. EVERYTHING was FRESH and DELICIOUS. Highly recommend.
Kevin Roche
Kevin Roche
Oct 14, 2021
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Great local spot for handmade sandwiches, wraps, breakfast etc. We've used them for catering as well as individual orders, always great quality food!
Kate W.
Kate W.
Jun 20, 2021
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This breakfast sandwich is perfection! I had the croissant with egg, cheese, and bacon. The egg was fluffy, the croissant has the outside crisp with buttery layers, it was a wonderful treat. No real sides but the sandwich was enough.

Only open during the week but if you find them open run don't walk!
Gretchen G.
Gretchen G.
Jun 16, 2021
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Was excited to try this place. Called to place a take out order. Was on hold for 6.5 mins. Called back and they sent me to voicemail
Edward P.
Edward P.
May 25, 2021
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Worst baguette ever. cold and dry. as if it was in the fridge for days and then served.
Sarah M.
Sarah M.
Mar 08, 2021
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A little pricey for the portions but the food is always really great. I am always willing to pay a couple more bucks to consistent quality ingredients. I would pass on the dessert items, they don't make them in house (and if they do they don't seem fresh). But the sandwiches are bomb. A must try and I order from them multiple times every month.
Coby S.
Coby S.
Oct 20, 2020
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I just want to start off by saying, I am a regular customer I go in almost every morning and lunch hour. ( keep in mind I live close by so this is a close location to get food from) But recently these past 2 weeks I been very disappointed! My breakfast has been cold every time it's not enjoyable.. my sandwich has been horrible, bread soft not toasted, not enough meat on the sandwiches. And the new recently staff in that kitchen always talking bad about customers. ( I did take Spanish classes, only reason I understand what they saying) very disappointed in the kind of cafe it has turn in to
Deandra R.
Deandra R.
Oct 09, 2020
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My favorite thing about this place is how the owners are publicly and loudly horrible to their staff :) oh the smokin turkey is pretty good too I guess
Rudy A.
Rudy A.
Sep 04, 2020
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I met one of my longest-held friends here for breakfast this morning, walking from the Gold Coast and back to enjoy summer while it lasts. The coffee and breakfast panini were delicious and the lady behind the counter could not have been nicer or more professional, coming out to serve us our sandwiches. I look forward to coming back here and highly recommend this spot. #SUPPORTLOCALBUSINESS
Jason X.
Jason X.
Aug 26, 2020
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Shame on me for not reading the other reviews but they're right - solid paninis but this place gets busy during lunch so you should order ahead to avoid the lines. A simple sandwich needs to be really tasty to justify the 15 minutes I spent waiting
Barbara C.
Barbara C.
Aug 20, 2020
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Spanish Verde sandwich + blended almond drink. So delicious. I love the cozy space & decor!
Patrick K.
Patrick K.
Aug 14, 2020
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Had the breakfast burrito. Decent. Rude and inconsiderate employees. Will never be back.
Todd M.
Todd M.
Jul 25, 2020
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Imagine tender chunks of chicken sprinkled with red onions & cilantro that is then coated with smoked gouda cheese and a light & tasty barbeque sauce. Shelter it in a grilled flour tortilla, split it in halves and you've just described the BBQ Chicken Melt at Nohea Cafe. I ordered it in a neat box lunch format which included chips and a chocolate chip cookie. This was lunch 2 days ago and to say it was delicious and satisfying is an understatement. I have a feeling this will be one of my favorite places for lunch.

Update: a coffee crave yesterday. I ordered something called the
Kenyetta D.
Kenyetta D.
Jul 23, 2019
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This little gem is absolutely adorable. From the main lobby/dining area right down to the bathroom. There are so many artistic pieces and sculptures on display that make this Cafe unique and a stand alone. It feels very quaint and the ambiance is inviting. The turkey club sandwich was delish...can't wait to return!
Shaun M.
Shaun M.
Jul 13, 2019
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One of those places that has all of the components, however the execution is poor. Ordered a "Chicken pesto panini". The portions are ridiculously small. I needed some extra protein, ordered double chicken. The mozzarella cheese on the panini was ice cold. Took it home, total weight was 4.1oz. The sandwich and a cinnamon roll were ~$18. Pathetic. The most tragic aspect of this deli is that the ingredients are great. The bread was fresh, delicious and the components were great. Just poor execution and miserly portions.
Tyler Devan
Tyler Devan
Feb 04, 2019
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Really great service and a beautiful location. Drinks are good and finished quickly and the sandwiches are delicious and make it out in time for a quick lunch if you have to be somewhere. It's nice that they have a patio area that they allow dogs on.
Danielle Tomassini
Danielle Tomassini
Jan 15, 2019
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Went here for a quick breakfast one weekday morning. I ordered decaf coffee and croissant sandwich with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese.
The food and coffee were good. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered at the counter and they brought the food to me. They also have Boars Head deli meat which is somewhat hard to find around the city, so I'm sure their sandwiches are good.
Mike G.
Mike G.
Nov 19, 2018
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I work right around the corner from Nohea and have ordered from here a handful of times. It's a small little cafe right on Madison and I do mean small. It can get extremely crowded and hectic during lunch so there may be a ton of people waiting in a small, crowded space. I tend to order online and pick up to avoid this mess.

The food is good but portions are a bit small. Overpriced in my opinion but it's a nice spot to pick up food for a quick lunch. Not my go-to for lunch but I will return nonetheless. Staff is very friendly and welcoming!
Danielle D.
Danielle D.
Jul 30, 2018
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I just ordered 2 sandwiches. A grilled cheese and the sriracha chicken sandwich. The grilled cheese was good and served with marinara sauce which I've never had together before. I was missing the usual pickle that I get with grilled cheese, but the sauce was a nice touch. The creaminess of the soft cheese was appreciated.

Now, the other sandwich. ..the ONLY reason I ordered it was for the sriracha mayo. I asked if that was the only thing spicy on it and the girl said also the peppers. ..which there weren't any. I asked for the sriracha mayo on the side so I can determine how spicy
Deepak Neduvelil
Deepak Neduvelil
Jan 30, 2018
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I love this place. They have a variety of sandwiches and wraps that are wonderful. You cannot go wrong with the BLT club wrap (sub for the spinach wrap).
The avacado and the bacon make this a must have. I usually grab this with some paleo chocolate chip cookies and call it a meal.
Nick C.
Nick C.
Oct 18, 2017
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This is my first time visiting Noah.
Nice corner spot for coffee and lunch.
Today I ordered "The Stan" which is a turkey and cheese sandwich with avocado and baby greens lettuce on a pretzel bun. With a Pasta salad as a side with a small coffee.Total price was $13.25

"The Stan" was very delicious club sandwich to sum it up.
Simple but flavorful and portioned well.

My pasta salad was interesting as well.
The pasta salad featured black beans, corn and tomatoes.

I was happy with my order and will be visiting again.
Marie H.
Marie H.
Nov 27, 2016
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Found this place while I was staying at a friend's place close by, and totally loved it! The cafe is super quaint and the decor is adorable. They have some great antiques and tables to get work done. The staff were super friendly as well.

For breakfast, I got the breakfast panini (eggs, sausage, and cheese) and the portions were huge. Could definitely split it with someone if you're not super hungry. It was very savory and a great start to my day. The cappuccino was quite delicious as well.

If I lived near here, I would totally come here all the time!