There's an extensive selection of both coffee and tea available. The coffee beans feature an array of options, ranging from single-origin to flavored specialty beans.
This is my go to coffee/tea stop in the mornings. We come in three to four times a week and every time the service is A+. Everyone is so warm and friendly and somehow they even remember our order! What's not to love? I feel good about supporting a neighborhood place like this. They also have an insane selection of teas and coffees to take home and make yourself. I recommend the London Fog Latte or if you're picking up loose tea, I really like the cream earl grey or the Russian earl grey.
Forever my favorite coffee shop in Chicago. Astonishingly impressive selection of spices, teas and coffees from all over the world, with a true small business feel.
They make expert level lattes that outshine any chain by a mile. The staff comes up with creative monthly latte specials, shown on a board in front, that follow a theme and have hilarious names.
Perfect place for gifts and the prices are by weight, enabling you to try a variety of options. Be patient but the line moves quickly, plus the customer service and products are beyond worth it.
This is my favorite coffee shop in Chicago. The staff is warm, friendly, and efficient. I always order one of their monthly rotating specialty lattes and have enjoyed every single one. Their looseleaf teas are unique and flavorful. Prices are very fair for the high quality. Thank you CTX, you are a staple of our weekend walks!
The Coffee & Tea Exchange has been roasting award winning beans from all over the world for over 3 decades in the Lakeview neighborhood.
I’ve been getting my coffee here for that long and have never been disappointed. I LOVE all their beans! They roast onsite and you get premium taste every time! They have regular standby roasts and blends as well as epicurean mono varietals (the bean is single sourced from one plantation). You can even make your own custom blend/mix; anything goes here! They will gladly grind the beans fresh for you and have different grinds depending on your machine and taste pallet.
I’m not a fan of flavored coffees but at C&TE I do love their toasted almond and hazelnut beans. They toast the nuts in with the beans so you get a real original flavor and not imitation. You actually see the nuts scattered in the bag amongst the beans.
Prices are fair and the quality is excellent. They also have a huge selection of teas, accessories and gifts.
Highly Recommend: the coffee here is great! Had their seasonal latte this time and it was good as all else. Only caution can give is that at peak morning hours like 9-11 am, the line can get pretty long, going outside, and you may have to wait about 15-20 minutes to just order your drink. I am sure that next time I will be in line waiting, I probably will go somewhere else. It is though a great place with great coffee so if you don't see a big line definitely get some.
I love loose leaf tea, and this place had so much variety to offer. When I described my preferences, they were quick to recommend a few flavors that would fit as well, which I very much appreciated. There is also a café inside that you can get drinks from, though there's nowhere to really sit inside the building. It's more of a grab and go option.
Literally live laugh love this place SO MUCH. They make great tea lattes and their flavored coffee of the day is always soooo good and unique. Great spot to get gifts for the coffee/tea drinkers in your life, too! Also everyone who runs this place is so kind and welcoming!!
Adorable store, love the Studio Ghibli specials ! One of the best coffees I've ever had.
I love visiting this coffee shop when I’m in Chicago! They always have a fun menu and a great selection of tea and coffee beans. Plus any brewing accessory you could need! :)
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