Back in 1994, when Eleazar Delgado decided to open a coffeehouse and gallery space in one of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods, many scoffed at the idea and bet on its failure. Fifteen years later, Café Jumping Bean has become a thriving business and vital anchor for Pilsen’s residents, and its vibrant arts community. Offering diners an alternative to tacos and tortas in this predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood, Café Jumping Bean provides its customers with a healthy menu of fresh sandwiches, salads and specialty coffee drinks. At the heart of its success, Café Jumping Bean maintains their focus and commitment on a loyal customer base who return for the good conversations, quality ingredients and low prices.