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Chicago's specialty coffee scene runs deep and hits hard, much like the city itself. What began with pioneering roasters setting up shop in converted warehouses has grown into one of the most respected coffee cultures in the Midwest, and increasingly, the country.
West Town and Wicker Park anchor the scene with a dense concentration of roaster-cafes.
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Dayglow
Humboldt Park
Globally-sourced specialty beans and cocktail-style coffee craftsmanship in Humboldt Park, a short walk from the 606 trail.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Soloway coffee
Lincoln Park
Ukrainian-founded roastery crafting single-origin beans in-house since 2016 with direct farm relationships.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Ravenswood
House-roasted specialty coffee from farm-direct sourcing with seasonal espresso drinks and brewing equipment.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
New Wave Coffee
Logan Square
Proudly brewing Halfwit Coffee in a spacious Logan Square spot with outdoor seating and art-filled interiors.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Necessary & Sufficient Coffee
Logan Square
Artist-owned Logan Square walk-up window championing supply chain sustainability and thrival from seed to cup, with quad shots in every 16oz espresso drink.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Damn Fine Coffee Bar
Logan Square
Rotating national roasters alongside anchor roaster Factotum, with espresso, drip, and pour-over in a modern Logan Square space.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 50Dayglow
Humboldt Park
Globally-sourced specialty beans and cocktail-style coffee craftsmanship in Humboldt Park, a short walk from the 606 trail.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSoloway coffee
Lincoln Park
Ukrainian-founded roastery crafting single-origin beans in-house since 2016 with direct farm relationships.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Ravenswood
House-roasted specialty coffee from farm-direct sourcing with seasonal espresso drinks and brewing equipment.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowNecessary & Sufficient Coffee
Logan Square
Artist-owned Logan Square walk-up window championing supply chain sustainability and thrival from seed to cup, with quad shots in every 16oz espresso drink.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowDamn Fine Coffee Bar
Logan Square
Rotating national roasters alongside anchor roaster Factotum, with espresso, drip, and pour-over in a modern Logan Square space.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Groundswell
West Loop
In-house roasted single-origin coffee in West Loop, with espresso served traditionally with sparkling water.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 95Dayglow
Humboldt Park
Globally-sourced specialty beans and cocktail-style coffee craftsmanship in Humboldt Park, a short walk from the 606 trail.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSoloway coffee
Lincoln Park
Ukrainian-founded roastery crafting single-origin beans in-house since 2016 with direct farm relationships.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Ravenswood
House-roasted specialty coffee from farm-direct sourcing with seasonal espresso drinks and brewing equipment.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowNew Wave Coffee
Logan Square
Proudly brewing Halfwit Coffee in a spacious Logan Square spot with outdoor seating and art-filled interiors.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowNecessary & Sufficient Coffee
Logan Square
Artist-owned Logan Square walk-up window championing supply chain sustainability and thrival from seed to cup, with quad shots in every 16oz espresso drink.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 85Dayglow
Humboldt Park
Globally-sourced specialty beans and cocktail-style coffee craftsmanship in Humboldt Park, a short walk from the 606 trail.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSoloway coffee
Lincoln Park
Ukrainian-founded roastery crafting single-origin beans in-house since 2016 with direct farm relationships.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Ravenswood
House-roasted specialty coffee from farm-direct sourcing with seasonal espresso drinks and brewing equipment.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowMagnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowNew Wave Coffee
Logan Square
Proudly brewing Halfwit Coffee in a spacious Logan Square spot with outdoor seating and art-filled interiors.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowNecessary & Sufficient Coffee
Logan Square
Artist-owned Logan Square walk-up window championing supply chain sustainability and thrival from seed to cup, with quad shots in every 16oz espresso drink.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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