The best Coffee & Tea in Chicago | Sluurpy updated in April

Mariano Glait

Ben Uecker

La Colombe Torrefaction

92/100 (1515 ratings)

"Their coffee is by far the best in Chicago. Came here after a recommendation from my coworker, and as soon as I took a sip, I was so surprised. It..."

Lily Park

"La Colombe Coffee Shop is an excellent choice for those who love coffee and appreciate a clean and consistent experience. The shop is well..."

Dan A

"Really good coffee! Even though they didn't have the vanilla oat latte on tap when I ordered it, their normal latte was quite smooth and delicious...."

Saddmun Ahsan

"Remarkable coffee complementing a great atmosphere. Go here if you're looking for single source beans and amazing aromas. Pastries are from Publican..."

g v

"Visiting from out of town- I didn't realize La Colombe had physical locations. I've had their canned stuff before but this was great- pleasant people..."

Elizabeth Cosner Decker

"Everyone was so kind. Delicious cold brew coffee. Bought some to go home with me. I love their beautiful..."

katryce phillips

"Wonderful coffee shop ambiance! Coffee is delicious. I got a mocha..."

Mahmoud Lotfi

"I've visited here multiple times these past few months because my bank is located just yards away so it's always fun to make a pit stop here to..."

Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly

"One of my favorite coffee shops! Always super friendly and super..."

Moe N

"Lot's of light and beautiful cups I wanted to visit this coffee shop a couple of weeks ago, but they were closed for dine-in. I was much luckier..."

Hanna Romero Molina

"La Colombe not offering WIFI is a big drawback, in my opinion. With numerous people working on school/work from home you'd think they'd meet their..."

Andrew P. Gasperlin (Drew)

"Overall experience was good. Staff is really friendly and quick. Espresso was smooth and the cookie is sweet. Pricing is reasonable as I spent just..."

Pat Lood

"I visited my friend in Chicago and she took me to this place to grab a quick coffee. Was very satisfied with the coffee itself and the service. We..."

Lutao L

"This is a great little spot. Not too crowded and pretty chill. The staff is very helpful with answering questions and providing suggestions. The..."

Joe Pelayo

"Cat was super helpful and friendly. I have never really had very fancy coffee drinks before as I generally don't like the very bitter taste. She..."

david dulin

"The most “real” coffee house around. No complicated menus, no syrups, just amazingly fresh coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and cocoa drinks...."

Brian Bosak

"Friendly barista, and great coffee taste. I've ordered a latte as it's my favorite hot drink everywhere so I can taste both, the quality of the..."

Alaa Sindi

Caribou Coffee

Sip And Savor

Starbucks

Fabcakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve been here several times in the last two months and have always loved the place. The Tiramisu Brownie was unbelievable. Get it warm! My..."

Eric In Chicago Schulz

"Recommend: their lattes are good. The bakery items and panini were okay. Service can be a bit slow especially if a bit longer line. At least on this..."

S. D.

"A bit of a wait because there's only one person taking orders and serving, but the food and drinks are worth the wait! Flavored lattes were not..."

Susan J

"The owner is the single person running the shop so there may be a line but it’s well worth it! She was kind, inviting, and very knowledgeable about..."

Cheyenne Hoppe-Mormance

"Stopped in to Fabcakes for my first time to get some work done. The best pastry in Chicago - freshly baked. Excited to try other things. Delicious..."

Megan Gowan

"This place is definitely a neighborhood gem. Aside from the unique decor and paintings on the walls which some are for sale, the food and drinks are..."

D “Juanito” H

"Truly one of my favorite cafes in Chicago. The owner is the sweetest, the food and coffee are incredible, and the vibe is reminiscent of my favorite..."

steven

"I don’t know why I waited so long to come to this place. The scone was PERFECT! So moist inside, and not too sweet! It’s perfect in any aspect!..."

Tracy “Calisunshinelove” Y

"A neighborhood gem, great coffee and pastries! Much better food and drinks than the bougie options in River North. I have been to this cafe probably..."

Anil Celik

"Fabiola is one of the most kind and generous people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. She literally never takes a day off and she is..."

Alysha Dawn

Francesca

Peet's Coffee & Tea

Wheelchair Accessible

"This branch of the coffee chain always seems pretty busy. There is both indoor snd outdoor seating and service seems rapid despite queues at times...."

Jennifer Kellett

"Peet’s is always busy but the service comes fast and warm. Located nearby the river, it’s a great place to take a break from waking..."

Emily Liu

"I have been to a few Peets locations but this is one of my favorites. Great coffee, great service and of course great people watching. If you’re..."

Jerry The Pigeon And Mike L

"Visited Peets on several occasions during our recent stay in Chicago. Great location close to the river, extremely friendly service, fast internet..."

Gary Storer

"Beautiful location for a coffee house! During our visit to Chicago, we stopped by Peet’s Coffee for a quick coffee break. Despite being too..."

Reema Gandhi

"Super nice, friendly, and fast! Black tie and Chai Latte were..."

Kory Magers

"i v been a peet’s coffee lover for a long time but never visited their caffe, i went there 3 months ago and it becomes my second favorite caffe..."

ad stone

"Little cafe with not too much choice but they have fresh pastries, and overlooking a beautiful street. Wifi is good..."

Caterina Bassano

"Excellent coffee right off Michigan avenue, next to Ghirardelli’s. Great Americanos. Seating inside and outside. Great choice on the Magnificent..."

Matt Wakefield

"They sell high quality products, I strongly recommend this place! It's hard to find a coffee shop like Peet's, the coffee, frappe's, pastries are..."

Felipe Macedo

"We wernt in a hurry... but ...great drinks take time.. so just be prepared for that. Everything was spot..."

Alia Hollister

"Had a great at Havana latte, the sweetened condensed milk offered a sweet but creamy and rich taste to a great drink. Nice location, great..."

Troy Layne

"When I visited in chicago, they have POS trouble issues. They gave us free coffee. It was special and expensive..."

Bongsung Kim

"Simply amazing! Absolutely no complaints! Their egg white frittata is absolutely..."

Ann K

"Ordered the Golden Cafe Late which has turmeric and ginger and it was perfect for the cold Chicago weather. Good environment to buckle down and get..."

Polly Woodbury

"Lovely little coffee shop right off the river. I went here a little while back, the coffee was great and a very friendly staff. My only complaint is..."

Mackenzie Green

Starbucks

90/100 (199 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Espression By Lavazza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Purchased the Neve Sulla Lava and a strawberry cream danish. Both were very good. Around $10 for..."

Joslyn Hartmann

"From the moment I walked in here.. I was greeted with kindness and energy! The staff was so friendly and helpful with any questions I had. I was..."

Jerry The Pigeon And Mike L

"Food and beverages are great here. What is not mentioned in the reviews is how ornery and incredibly rude half of the customers are who stay at the..."

Jimmy

"I love to come here and relax with my thoughts and a good cup of Italian hot drinking chocolate 🍫 with a chocolate 🍫 croissant. The quiche..."

Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly

"Recommend: great coffee and food items. Unfortunately it seems only lavazza left in Chicago. Can be a bit slow during high traffic times but..."

S. D.

"The last Lavazza in Chicago. Small café with decent amount of seating in The Drake arcade. Prices are fair and service is great. My drip with oat..."

Warren Svoboda

"Our FAVORITE coffee shop in the entire city!! Love this place so much. Besides the best coffee, the staff is super AMAZING. Thank You Aubrianna,..."

Brad Newman

"Prompt, easy, lovely ladies working, and the egg and cheese croissant was quite good! Cold brew delicious as well. 5 stars if it weren’t so..."

S

"Very sweet staff. Okay coffee. Tasty bakery..."

apoorv gupta

"Good, but expensive. I come here often when I’m nearby, but wouldn’t usually go out of my way to visit. I recommend the mochas and the..."

Derek Peter Hawley

"Fast service, decent coffee. And huge shout out to Tamika, so friendly and intuitive as to what a customer actually wants. Thank..."

LuAnna Howard

"A little but of Italian style in Chicago, perfect for a quick breakfast. Located in the lobby of the famous Drake hotel and just beside the water..."

Frank Feeney

"The spinach and feta croissant was one of the best things I’ve ever had! Coffee was smooth and..."

Lina Marie

Starbucks

Starbucks

Starbucks

Intelligentsia Coffee

90/100 (1610 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time trying this place out yesterday. I ordered a mocha and it was amazing. I usually gulp my coffee down and keep on going (nature of the..."

Melissa Campo Statz

"I'm a native Chicagoan now living in Seattle. I go to Intellgensia for some of the best coffee in Chicago on my visits home. Never..."

Andy Everett

"Fav cafe in the States. The taste is so remarkably rich in..."

David Greer

"Great experience! Super friendly staff and were willing to take their time to entertain a visitor from out of town like..."

Amador Jaojoco

"Still cranking out the most superb brews..."

Bryan MacFarland

"Favorite/Best Coffee Shop in Chicago!! Wouldn't have anyone else make our coffee. Keep up the high quality craftsmanship &..."

Austin James Crawford

"Elated to enjoy class in-shop. I was happy to exchange sniffs, smells, sips, and conversations. A fantastic in-depth discussion over the influences..."

Michael Nagel

"Intelligentsia has very good coffee, and is a great place to bring your laptop and work. That's what most people were doing here, working. In..."

Cindi Posthumus

"One of my favorite coffee shops in Chicago. My only complaint is that the WiFi is really bad (dial up speeds). That might be a conscious choice (some..."

Adrian Garcia Badaracco

"For the size, the drink is pricy but expected due to location. I got the iced avena latte. The cayenne pepper in the drink is different but really..."

Hosam Hadid

"The original. The O.G. Back in 2015, i stumbled into this place following the 2015 Chicago Marathon. This begin my true love affair with craft..."

Morgan McCoy

"My first visit ever to an Intelligentsia location in Chicago was this coffee bar on Broadway! It seems like the place was renovated while I was gone..."

MJ Kim

"Great coffee. Espresso and cortado are good. Small line, nice people. Thanks for emotion;). 05/23/2019: After one year staff very unfriendly. ☕..."

Oleksiy Lysenko

"Great coffee options with some additional fun mocktail drinks like the Black Cat Fizz. Super tasty pop-tarts..."

Allen Kinzalow

"Love love LOVE this place! Yummy snacks, great vibes, AMAZING coffee! The baristas on duty were SUPER friendly and helpful (S/O to Jose!!) and the..."

Leona Miller

"Neighborhood coffee shop serving carefully crafted coffee. The place is clean and feels cozy. This and the music makes it a pleasant place to spend..."

Eddy Cuisinier

"Easy spot to wfh bc of the tables and outlets, gets cold sometimes in the summer with the AC, and internet was slow when I was there last, so maybe..."

Kinza K

"Really solid joint! They have it all and in a welcoming atmosphere. The coffee is solid and the service..."

Dan Sugrue

"Ideal place to work and socialize during a weekday or..."

Adam Rowe

Peet's Coffee & Tea

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best cafés in Chicago - I love their cappuccino. The service here is great; friendly staff and professional. It has a quite and very..."

Raed Al-Dukhayyil

"Great coffee! Love this location as there's parking available 👍 Always great taste, atmosphere and staff - our go to when in..."

Eric Bell

"I ordered the dark chocolate mocha to go. It is the most delicious mocha ever! They have a clean restroom in there. My online order was made..."

Namitha Srinath

"Vegetarian breakfast sandwich was so good! The coffee was delicious as well. The staff is very nice and greet you as you walk in. Dining area is..."

Jennifer Rodriguez

"Peets has the best almond milk of any of the big name coffee shops. It is mellow, not sweet, and works well with Peets coffee. Typical coffee shop..."

Theresa M

"Their coffee, of all sorts, is always delicious and comforting. Where they shine the most is their service. I know they have a script from Peet’s..."

Adam Scheibe

"What can I say.. I love Peets! This location is very busy but they are so fast & friendly. I can’t say enough good things about this coffee shop. ..."

Jerry The Pigeon And Mike L

"A unique coffee experience. So it seems like an acquired taste and wasn't my "cup of tea🍵." I found it a bit too heavy and missed the..."

Ahsun Jilani

"Their staff are always so friendly! Must try the iced almond milk matcha latte with three pumps of caramel apple. It's their newest fall flavor. This..."

Brittney Edel

"Best coffee in Town ☕ Professional & friendly staff. Very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend..."

Misiek Skiszony

Intelligentsia Coffee

90/100 (2269 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great third wave coffee! They offer three single origin options for pour over and even one for espresso. Espresso came with a soda back, as it..."

Ashley

"The coffee was amazing, I even got two bags for home. They prepared their coffee using brewery methods. I totally recommend their beans. The food on..."

César Cuéllar

"Luna was at the counter today to take order. I was confused what to order. She very patiently heard my preferences and then suggested cortado and..."

meena jain

"Cute, cool cafe. I visited in the evening, near the closing time. There were still a few people. I asked for an iced mocha. The coffee was very well-..."

Debisree Ray

"Cute place with nice art pieces to reflect over great coffee! I got a cappuccino. Staff was very kind, as well as all the customers! Very welcoming..."

Hana

"Cafe with brewed-to-order coffee and the usual spread of espresso-based drinks. It’s pricier than most cafes ($5 something cents for a 12oz black)..."

Dhruv Patel

"I had a fantastic experience at Intelligentsia Coffee Millennium Park Coffeebar. We visited on a Wednesday morning around 8:45am, and it wasn't..."

Dan A

"We came here for an afternoon coffee break, and it was lovely! The service was quick, the prices were reasonable, and the ambiance was very laidback..."

w foodie

"Great coffee and baristas! The service was helpful and knowledgeable. Nice coffee spot in the heart of..."

Zach Wilson

"Came here early on a Sunday morning, scouting coffee bars for colleagues coming in for a conference. Store was bright and clean with a soft..."

Jay Palmer

"One of the top places for coffee in the States Wish they had more desert..."

HAMID A

"Terrific coffee shop! Amazing vibe and SUPER friendly baristas. Would go back again in a heartbeat, though my friend and I were both not impressed by..."

Conrad Felten

"Intelligentsia is my favorite coffee ever 👊🏼👊🏼. The quality and depth of roast is soo satisfying for sure. Cool work space or little mini..."

Danny Duarte

"It’s the oat matcha latte and almond croissant for me. 😋 Great QUALITY cafe downtown. Seating is sometimes..."

Najlaa Sarih

Tropikava

"Great hidden gem for delicious smoothies and juices. If you can't decide on what to get. The staff is helpful and great with giving suggestions on..."

Kim Arauz

"One of my favorite gems of Chicago! An amazing place to come after work and unwind. Everyone who works there is friendly, very informative, and great..."

Riley Losh

"I used to work for a kava bar and I've been going to kava bars all around the U.S. I loved this one. Their fresh juice is a really cool add on. The..."

Rachel Sage Brand

"What an amazing place!!! The service was outstanding and the Kava was everything we thought it would be. We will definitely be coming back quite..."

Nick Brailsford

"Excellent service. Bartender was super knowledgeable and a great..."

Denny Madkats-Magdato

"The staff was so informative! We tried two varieties, and left feeling very..."

Alex Fuller

"Absolutely amazing place. Had such a blast here..."

Eric Schleien

"Great people, relaxing environment, and wonderful..."

Andrew Holtz

"I visited Tropikava 2 times in one week on two different outings with friends- both times received excellent service from the lovely vegan gal. Being..."

Mia Kelly

Coronas Coffee Shop

90/100 (1417 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"great place to eat relax best customer service oh ya " great steak..."

Robert Jimenez

"Good place to eat when you are hungry. And awesome service. Will go back here..."

Vanessa Nieto

"Atmosphere is nice with the staff seeing to my every need. I truly enjoyed..."

Ronald Earl Kimbrew

"Great place! Great coffee, food is terrific and the prices very fair!! The owner is a sweetheart..."

Antonio Abrego

"Love the chicken pesto panini. The mocha iced coffee strong and..."

Robyn Heard

"Awesome food and..."

Marie Lucas

"Love the colombian..."

Quentin Kirk

Gaslight Coffee Roasters

90/100 (1260 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Good quality drinks, both tea and coffee. They roast their own coffee, so they can actually tell you about sourcing and nuances if you'd like. They..."

Jorie Annette

"This is not just a literal cozy coffee corner. This is a serious coffee business. They roast and do it well. Columbia, Peru, Mexico, Papua New..."

Ekaterina Gosparovich

"Personable baristas, always playing good music, delicious food, great pastries, and most importantly they have the best coffee in the..."

Kamanalagi Andre Parrish

"Great coffee and they actually know how to steam almond milk for the espresso beverages, which is difficult to get..."

Raeleen Kao

"Great in house roasted coffee. Wonderful lattes and a kind..."

Erica Fontanetta

"Great overall!! Very good coffee and great..."

Lg Ruizo

"Best coffee in the city. Most consistent, skilled and friendly baristas of anywhere. Espresso+pour over+donut. Weekend ritual..."

Dave Ciepluch

"Some of the best coffee I've ever tasted in my life... and I don't hand out distinctions like that without much consideration. Baked goods from..."

Evan La Ruffa

"Love this..."

Andrew Gough

"Come on guys... Have you not been..."

Joe Marrocco

"Amazing..."

Michael Randall

"Loved it! Finally a superb coffee shop with spacious coffee with enough sitting where you don’t feel you’re being rushed to leave your table. We..."

José Diego Salas

"Spacious coffee shop with lots of seating! Simple menu and just a few snack options, but a great place to come and do work. My iced vanilla latte..."

Rebecca C

"Spacious coffee shop with big tables to do work at or chat. It seemed frequented by a younger, more artistic-type crowd (20s-30s). The drip coffee I..."

Dhruv Patel

"Excellent coffee shop and roaster. Highly recommend the cortado or espresso with tonic water. Small selection of pastries. Great place to have a nice..."

Matthew Hennefarth

"Was nearby and decided to pull the trigger and indulge in some of their whole bean blends. The barista was super friendly and offered me a small..."

Michael Nagel

"Batista was very friendly and my iced lavender latte and cafe miel were perfect!! Loved the large space and seating area, great for studying or..."

Rebecca Rios

"Lovely interior and good coffee. I love to go to cafés when I get the chance and this establishment was highly recommended to me by a coworker of..."

Dorthea Kuemmerle

"Pretty good coffee. Not tons of options but what they do have is pretty good. They also have some snack options and plenty of clean space to sit in...."

Sarah L

"Gaslight takes their coffee roasting very serious and I have had some seriously amazing drinks here. They also have a great tea selection. Staff are..."

Jane Wilberding

"Simple Spot, but it's been suggested by 3 solid sources. I went in and got the Cold Brew, fantastic. I'll be..."

Jimmy M.

Overflow Coffee Bar

"Nice and cozy atmosphere. I really liked the spicy and decadent Overflow Speziato made with espresso, mocha, hazelnut, coconut milk and cayenne. I..."

Wayne McClelland

"Very good and friendly coffee bar. Asked for password and got it. Found place online. Good..."

Spencer Whitelow

"Great people making coffee with love and sometimes a little extra..."

MaryJo Behrman

"Stopped here for breakfast during C2E2 2017-- it was PHENOMENAL! We definitely intend to go back next year..."

Katie Schroeder

"Love the coffee....they make it anyway you like! Super nice..."

Eleanor Kedvale

"Great place with great coffee run by great..."

Karl KJ Johnson

"Anything that supports the people that grow fresh coffee and believes in fair trade? You have my support! Oh yeah, they have almond milk!!! The..."

Jocelyn Winston

"Great coffee great..."

Robyn Richardson

"Lovely café in city. I like the design and vibes. Plenty of options for drinks and food. Spending morning time here will definitely boost your..."

Emily Liu

"Favorite coffee I’ve had in Chicago so far. My SO said this was her favorite chai as well. We both agreed the pastries were meh though. Cozy spot..."

miguel rodriguez

"Overflow is my favorite coffee shop in the SLoop. The atmosphere and ambiance are amazing. It is always filled with people and good music whenever I..."

Nicole Weinberg

"Yeah, nice enough. Coffee ok vibe ok all ok. Service good WiFi very good. All in all, not a destination location imho, but if you’re nearby you..."

Sven Tietz

"Grabbed a tea and a breakfast sandwich while I worked a little as I had time to kill before a showing nearby. Nice..."

Christine Luri, Realtor

"Though this isn’t the closest coffee shop to me, it’s my favorite and work the walk in any weather. I love they have a rewards program and all..."

Courtney Smith

"Wonderful staff who are super friendly and such nice ambiance. I got the overflow latte and oh so good..."

Miss Cool

"A nice coffee shop with really nice drink and employees. The interior is cozy and chill. You can enjoy the holiday here and take a break. But it..."

鄒礎繁

"I loved the coffee and the kind service! First stop if you go to the Field..."

Ana Carolina Claverie

"Grabbed coffee and breakfast while waiting for the dog groomer to wrap up. Such a cool spot. I was able to comfortably work in the studious ambience...."

garrett blake

Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

Peets Coffee

"This branch of the coffee chain always seems pretty busy. There is both indoor snd outdoor seating and service seems rapid despite queues at times...."

Jennifer Kellett

"Peet’s is always busy but the service comes fast and warm. Located nearby the river, it’s a great place to take a break from waking..."

Emily Liu

"I have been to a few Peets locations but this is one of my favorites. Great coffee, great service and of course great people watching. If you’re..."

Jerry The Pigeon And Mike L

"Visited Peets on several occasions during our recent stay in Chicago. Great location close to the river, extremely friendly service, fast internet..."

Gary Storer

"Beautiful location for a coffee house! During our visit to Chicago, we stopped by Peet’s Coffee for a quick coffee break. Despite being too..."

Reema Gandhi

"Super nice, friendly, and fast! Black tie and Chai Latte were..."

Kory Magers

"i v been a peet’s coffee lover for a long time but never visited their caffe, i went there 3 months ago and it becomes my second favorite caffe..."

ad stone

"Little cafe with not too much choice but they have fresh pastries, and overlooking a beautiful street. Wifi is good..."

Caterina Bassano

"Excellent coffee right off Michigan avenue, next to Ghirardelli’s. Great Americanos. Seating inside and outside. Great choice on the Magnificent..."

Matt Wakefield

"They sell high quality products, I strongly recommend this place! It's hard to find a coffee shop like Peet's, the coffee, frappe's, pastries are..."

Felipe Macedo

"We wernt in a hurry... but ...great drinks take time.. so just be prepared for that. Everything was spot..."

Alia Hollister

"Had a great at Havana latte, the sweetened condensed milk offered a sweet but creamy and rich taste to a great drink. Nice location, great..."

Troy Layne

"When I visited in chicago, they have POS trouble issues. They gave us free coffee. It was special and expensive..."

Bongsung Kim

"Simply amazing! Absolutely no complaints! Their egg white frittata is absolutely..."

Ann K

"Ordered the Golden Cafe Late which has turmeric and ginger and it was perfect for the cold Chicago weather. Good environment to buckle down and get..."

Polly Woodbury

"Lovely little coffee shop right off the river. I went here a little while back, the coffee was great and a very friendly staff. My only complaint is..."

Mackenzie Green

Caffe Umbria

90/100 (1050 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Umbria Coffee Roaster delivers an exceptional coffee experience that transcends expectations. The rich aroma, combined with the nuanced flavors,..."

TARIQ MATAR

"Love this cute spot for coffee and a treat! The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The place is super cute and clean. They have a small..."

Elizabeth Stenholt

"Found this cute local coffee spot. Waited about 10 mins due to a line, probably because there's just one barista crafting the drinks and another one..."

Grace Lee

"The Lavender latte was delicious! Rich flavor! Customer service was super quick and..."

Jada Cox

"While staying in the River North neighborhood on a recent visit to Chicago I made a point to try the local craft coffee offerings as I do on most..."

Alan K

"Such a vibe. Love the little coffee cups and the water station lol The menu was good as well. I stuck with the doppio con panna. You get a little..."

Nomes

"Great little Cafe in River North. People were so friendly and patient. We ordered pour over coffees and scones. Both were very good. Place is small,..."

Bill McKeown

"Really cool coffee shop. I had the lavender latte. It was very..."

Derrick

"Caffe umbria is great little spot. In the actual cafe there aren't many seats, but there is hallway right out the side door that has a few extra..."

Robert Mitchener

"Solid cappuccino and chai lattes, really good pastries too. And they churned through a bunch of people so..."

miguel rodriguez

Dark Matter Coffee

90/100 (2543 ratings)

"I absolutely love The Mothership location of Dark Matter Coffee on Western Ave... it is a hidden gem coffee shop and tiny gathering place. The staff..."

Rita Kennedy

"Hands down best coffee you can get in Chicago. I've been all over the country and can never find anything even similar to Dark Matter. I really try..."

Beau Niedjelski

"Just had the giant steps dark roast. I enjoy good coffee. Mostly partake local brands in the area, like intelligentsia, metropolis,etc. Cupped this..."

Danial Soorty

"Some of the best coffee I've ever had (and I've had a lot). You can taste the freshness. The staff went out of their way to fulfill a special..."

Bob Chikos

"Wow, what a great retail/roaster establishment. The coffee is the best and the people are super friendly and..."

Dan Dringoli

"Kudos, guys!!! You manage to outdo yourselves with every blend! My fav coffee out of all the coffees. Unicorn Blood is the reigning best, followed by..."

Branimira Ivanova

"I've only had it twice but both times I've actually enjoyed it. I even really liked these little dessert pastries they had by the register. I don't..."

Jason Cordero

"My Reddit Secret Santa bought me a mug and a pound of the Unicorn Blood espresso blend. Wow, this stuff is good. If I’m ever in Chicago, you’ll..."

Vicki Krebs

"Visiting from Mi and my friend brought me here! Awesome cappuccino! Very friendly staff, really liked the outdoor seating in the back .. Perfect spot..."

Nicole Henry

"I randomly found this place when I was in Chicago... Bought a few bags... Now I'm out... It's been a tough week and it's not even Wednesday yet...."

Mark Beaver

"Outstanding as always! You have not really had coffee until you've experienced Dark Matter. Oh... and the maple-bacon doughnut is really good..."

Eric Scott

"We include freshly roasted and freshly ground A Love Supreme in our daily morning ritual. And we become super angry when we can't find it...."

Joel Frieders

"Great coffee, not sugared down - the coffee is strong and is the best around. The staff is always energetic and is always the right start to my..."

Elena Hanson

"Best place ever. I drive from Ohare area, all the way there just to have the best coffee in town...."

Edith Farrow

"My husband and I picked up the Giant Steps coffee at Whole Foods in Wauwatosa, WI on a whim. Boy am I glad we did! We both agree it's one of the very..."

Morgan Pankratz

"Cortado was excellent. Definitely one of the best that I have had. Barrel aged mocha was excellent. Unique flavor and subtle warmth. It reminded me..."

Annabelle Veatch

"West Town has long been one of fave bakeries in Chicago so I don’t know how I missed that Dark Matter is from the same company. I would have been..."

Lisa KS

"The spot! One of my top two for coffee in the city. The sidewalk seating is great, especially on an overcast late summer day. A light array of..."

Steven Rodriguez

"No seating. Grab and go only. It would be nice if they said this on their..."

Brian Bosak

"Dark Matter are my favorite roasters - not just in this city, but anywhere. The key thing here, and what a lot of roasters struggle with, is..."

Scott S

"The vibes the minute you walk in here peak your excitement. The place is decked out in themed colors and graphics that heighten the experience even..."

Joshua McCoy

"If you don’t like dark roast coffee, you’re probably not gonna love this spot but if you do like dark roast coffee, then you can definitely get a..."

jas s

"Happy afternoon pickup. The Mothership moves quickly. DM promo ride home. I am a little sad I wasn't offered a cold brew. My niece will love her..."

Michael Nagel

"Dark Matter is known for their impressive specialty coffee concoctions. After multiple people told us we needed to visit while in Chicago, we went to..."

Meagan McCall

"Probably some of the best coffee in the city. Would highly recommend trying the horchata latte. Tried their canned coffees as well & they’re..."

Randy Johnson

Backlot Coffee

Sip Coffeehouse

"Great drinks at a great price. Very nice and clean coffee house. Will..."

Weaksauce

"Not Starbucks. I have nothing against Starbucks, but when my girlfriend needed a QUIET place to work, I took her to Sip across the street. This local..."

Helltrip Cinema

"Great coffee and vibe. Top shelf coffee. Cool original setting, including indoor and outdoor. One of the few places left in the country (unless you..."

Ray Cannata

"Wifi dream. Good tea (loose leaf), home made snacks, free wifi. And it's quiet. Really lovely courtyard in the back - for..."

Sue

"Lovely coffee / tea shoppe. Use a mug and get a free coffee refill. They serve intelligencia beans and homemade goodies. I tried the blueberry..."

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"Sip Coffee House is my favorite café in the city! It has a well rounded vibe of comfortable, cozy, chill, lively, social, relaxing, but also work..."

Mario Mendoza

"Quick service, good coffeehouse music, lots of cool places to sit inside and outside. A very cute, comfy, and hip little coffee shop. They also..."

Melissa Borchardt

"Very quiet and comfortable atmosphere. The beverage selection is amazing. Typical fancy coffee drinks as well as good coffee and a great selection is..."

Momcilo Ryan

"We got our delicious hot drinks, an apple juice, I got a toasted ham and cheese croissant and she had a sesame seed bagel. Everything was QUALITY!!..."

Damien Todd

"What a fantastic place with plenty of room inside and out and delicious coffee. When I walked in, the woman behind the counter greeted me with..."

Margaret Larkin

"Sip - always a reliably good cup of coffee and espresso. This was a mainstay for me back when good coffee was still something you had to look for in..."

James Cho

"Great place to get some work done! A little busy on a Saturday afternoon but still plenty of seating to choose..."

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