A dessert tart topped with toasted meringue, being caramelized with a blowtorch.
Customers placing an order at a bakery counter with baked goods displayed behind glass, inside a modern cafe with white walls and gold accents.
A bowl of Mexican guacamole topped with crumbled white cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.
Grilled cheese sandwiches with melted cheese on toasted bread, served on a white plate.
White bookshelves filled with books and decorative items, on a brown hardwood floor, with two white marble-topped tables and black chairs in front, and green potted plants on top of the shelves.
Espresso shot being poured from a coffee machine into a glass cup.
A bright, minimally decorated room with white walls and hardwood floors. Contains a green upholstered bench, two black armchairs, and a black bookshelf with potted plants, with a large window in the corner letting in natural light.
A baker filling a pastry with cream using a piping bag, with several croissants on a cooling rack.
Four macarons in different colors placed on a wooden surface, with a blurred brick wall in the background.
An iced coffee in a tall plastic cup with a clear lid and a flaky croissant on a wooden table.
Close-up of a sandwich with a crusty bread roll, lettuce, cheese, bacon, and possibly other ingredients on a white plate.
Coffee with cream being poured into a glass, next to another glass filled with iced coffee and milk with swirls.

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504 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505

Hours
Mon-Fri
7am–6pm

Sat-Sun
8am–3pm

Phone
(630) 487-1033

  • "What a fantastic job Atrévete has done transforming this beautiful building into one of the best cafes in Aurora."

    Erik B.

  • "Cute and cozy! The coffee shop of your autumn dreams. Not exaggerating, the rooms are decorated, the menu is unique, and they make their own syrups!"

    Mariana P.

  • "I've been multiple times since 1888 opened and have loved it more every time! The food is consistently delicious, with generous portions and served relatively quickly."

    Julia D.

  • "Adorable cafe! The pastries are absolutely amazing. ❤️❤️ Flaky, buttery, completely delightful. Mouth watering deliciousness. The coffee is good, too."

    Betsy B.