Swadesi

Swadesi has all the components of an ideal West Loop cafe where you can get work done: plenty of coffee, free wifi, printing capabilities, and big windows so you don’t feel like a mushroom after entering hour three of “per my last email.” And even if the Indian-inspired sweet baked goods don't feel representative of the precision and talents of Swadesi's sibling spots, Indienne and Sifr , the savory food is still pretty good. So avoid the gummy toffee date cake in favor of something like a breakfast sandwich, or a croissant topped with samosa chaat. And come armed with your biggest noise-canceling headset. Because, between the Bollywood soundtrack and the crowds that show up around meal times, it can get loud.