Cafe Nova
6 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cafe Nova on North Sheridan near Loyola in Rogers Park is recommended by most commenters who mention it. Two point to the kothu roti, one says the parota is the best they have had in America, and one says the curry is among the best they have eaten. One notes a fusion menu with Indian and Sri Lankan items, and one says it is the only local spot they like.
Address
CAFE NOVA, 6431 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Kothu roti, Parota, Dhaal, offered in a curry plate
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SleepDeprivation_xP in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Recommends the kothu roti, usually eaten alongside a curry, and suggests a seafood curry as well.
- Recommendsu/sargelee71 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Says Cafe Nova's curry is among the best they have eaten.
- Recommendsu/sad_moron in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Loves the place and calls its parota the best they have had in America.
- Recommendsu/KidK0smos in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025taste
Says Cafe Nova is the one local option they favor.
- Recommendsu/DimSumNoodles in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025variety
Says the space was renovated and is fine, and that the fusion menu has interesting items.
- Recommendsu/banjaloupe in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Seconds the kothu roti tip, suggests a curry plate to sample several curries, and says the dosas were excellent.
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