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Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park — specialty coffee in Chicago

Sip of Hope Coffee — specialty coffee in Chicago

Sputnik Coffee Company — specialty coffee in Chicago

Sawada Coffee — specialty coffee in Chicago

Espresso Cafe — specialty coffee in Chicago

New Wave Coffee — specialty coffee in Chicago

Best Batch Brew in Chicago

Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park — specialty coffee in Chicago

Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park

Sip of Hope Coffee — specialty coffee in Chicago

Sip of Hope Coffee

Sputnik Coffee Company — specialty coffee in Chicago

Sputnik Coffee Company

95 specialty coffee shops for batch brew in Chicago: Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park, Sip of Hope Coffee, Sputnik Coffee Company + 92 more. Specialty-only and curated by BrewAtlas, with hours and a map for each spot. Updated September 2026.

Most of them are in West Town, Chicago Loop, and Logan Square.

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Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Colectivo Coffee Wicker Park

West Town, Chicago

Direct-trade roaster since 1993 hand-roasting their own beans and serving in vibrant Wicker Park two-story space

Opens at 6:30 AM

Sip of Hope Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sip of Hope Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sip of Hope Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sip of Hope Coffee

Logan Square, Chicago

Dark Matter Coffee partnership benefiting mental health education with community-focused Logan Square cafe

Opens at 7:00 AM

Sputnik Coffee Company - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sputnik Coffee Company - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sputnik Coffee Company - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sputnik Coffee Company

Brighton Park, Chicago

Employee-owned roaster rejecting coffee puritanism for bold, accessible medium roasts in Back of the Yards

Opens at 6:30 AM

Sawada Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sawada Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sawada Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Sawada Coffee

Fulton Market District, Chicago

Industrial-chic Fulton Market destination known for creative espresso drinks and signature matcha-espresso lattes

Opens at 8:00 AM

Espresso Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Espresso Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Espresso Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Espresso Cafe

Forest Park, Chicago

Family-owned cafe featuring Whirlwind Coffee roasters from Oak Park in a spacious, welcoming environment

Opens at 6:00 AM

New Wave Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

New Wave Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

New Wave Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

New Wave Coffee

Logan Square, Chicago

Proudly brewing Halfwit Coffee in a spacious Logan Square spot with outdoor seating and art-filled interiors

Opens at 7:00 AM

Groundswell Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Groundswell Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Groundswell Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Groundswell Coffee Roasters

Lincoln Square, Chicago

In-house roaster serving single-origin coffees in a relaxed Lincoln Square neighborhood spot

Opens at 6:30 AM

Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Blue Bottle Coffee

River North, Chicago

Oakland roaster's River North outpost showcasing their signature meticulous approach with riverfront views

Opens at 6:00 AM

Dark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Dark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Dark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

Dark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade

West Town, Chicago

Dark Matter's West Town roastery location featuring daily-roasted beans and on-site cold brew canning operations

Opens at 8:00 AM

La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Chicago

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Fulton Market District, Chicago

Trendy Fulton Market outpost of Philly-roasted La Colombe serving draft lattes and espresso from in-house beans

Opens at 6:00 AM

The Avondale Coffee Club

Avondale

Cozy Avondale spot with solid pour-over menu and mid-century aesthetic near the Kennedy

Oromo Cafe Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square

Culture-conscious coffee in Lincoln Square with globally inspired craft lattes, house-made nut milks, and clean pour-overs

Verve Coffee Roasters

Chicago Loop

Award-winning California roaster's Loop outpost showcasing single origins and Farmlevel Reserve coffees

Big Shoulders Coffee

West Town

On-site roastery led by 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego, with seasonal small-batch roasts and expert pour overs

Caffe Umbria

River North

Third-generation Italian roastery crafting signature espresso blends under Master Roaster Emanuele Bizzarri

AMP Coffee Shop by Julius Meinl

Edgewater

Austrian coffee roaster Julius Meinl's Chicago outpost with imported beans and European-style espresso prep

Big Shoulders Coffee

Sheffield & DePaul

On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego behind the beans, plus pour over service

Perkolator

Portage Park

Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Gold Coast

Philadelphia-roasted specialty coffee in a compact Gold Coast workshop with house-roasted beans and draft latte

Intelligentsia Coffee Monadnock Coffeebar

Chicago Loop

Pioneering specialty roaster's Italian-style espresso bar in the historic Monadnock Building

Qahwah House Coffee - Skokie

Skokie

Eight-generation family farms in Yemen's Al Hasbani region supply beans roasted in small batches to order

Big Shoulders Coffee

Gold Coast

On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm, seasonal single-origins and creative lattes

Counter Culture Coffee Training Center

Fulton Market District

Counter Culture's education hub for specialty coffee training, cupping sessions, and equipment exploration

The Stockyard Coffeehouse

South Side

Latina-owned Bridgeport shop bringing Mexican-inspired coffee culture to Chicago's South Side with creative house-made syrups

Everybody's Coffee

Uptown

In-house roasting with single-origin offerings and artsy Uptown vibes

Bridgeport Coffeehouse

Bridgeport

South Side roaster importing direct from origin farms since 2004, featuring relationship coffees from Ethiopia

Standing Passengers

West Town

West Town coffee bar with matcha whisked to order, retro arcade vibes, and espresso-forward drinks

Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee Bar

Lake View East

Chicago roastery pouring daily-roasted beans with bold profiles and cold brew expertise in an industrial setting

Heritage Outpost

Uptown

La Marzocco-equipped outpost blending bike culture with quality coffee and solid pourovers in an Uptown setting

Kapéj Coffee Roasters

Near North Side

In-house roaster serving filter drip and espresso in a brick-walled space with fireplace seating

Side Practice Coffee

Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square garden-level spot with creative lattes and solid espresso fundamentals in a living room setting

Metropolis Coffee Company

Edgewater

Chicagoland craft coffee pioneer roasting in-house with small-batch single origins and neighborhood cafe roots

Blue Bottle Coffee

Streeterville

Oakland-based pioneer on Michigan Ave, serving single-origin light roasts and precise espresso from their own roastery

Backlot Coffee

Old Irving Park

Community coffeehouse roasting their own Tabletop beans with espresso and pour over in Old Irving Park

Back of the Yards Coffeehouse

New City

Latine-owned roaster showcasing Latin American single origins from Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil with focus on cultural coffee traditions

Big Shoulders Coffee

Chicago Loop

On-site roastery led by 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego, with small-batch seasonal roasts in the Loop

Colectivo Coffee Andersonville

Andersonville

Milwaukee roaster's Chicago outpost hand-roasting since 1993 with direct farmer partnerships and scratch bakery

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

West Town

House-roasted craft coffee with pour over options and signature draft lattes beneath the Damen Blue Line stop

The Understudy Coffee and Books

Edgewater

Theatre bookstore meets specialty coffee with a focus on collaboration from farm to cup in Edgewater's artistic hub

Colectivo Coffee Ravenswood

Lincoln Square

Hand-roasted since 1993 with direct farm partnerships across two spacious floors near Ravenswood Metra

Milli by Metric

Avondale

Single origin focused cafe in Avondale with house-made pastries and inventive espresso drinks in a beautifully designed space

The Wormhole Coffee

West Town

80s nostalgia meets handcrafted lattes and locally roasted coffee in a DeLorean-adorned West Town hangout

Dayglow

Humboldt Park

Globally-sourced specialty beans with cocktail-style coffee craftsmanship near the 606

Hexe Coffee Co.

Lathrop Homes

Gothic-themed spot featuring whiskey barrel-aged cold brew and quality espresso in a spacious industrial space

Tasa Coffee Roasters

Humboldt Park

Latina-owned roastery focusing on women-owned farm sourcing with house-roasted beans and creative seasonal drinks

Dark Matter Coffee - Electric Mud Coffee Bar

Logan Square

Logan Square outpost of Chicago's Dark Matter roastery with daily-roasted beans and Muddy Waters-inspired vibes

Four Letter Word Coffee

Avondale

Avondale roaster pulling exceptional manual espresso with meticulous technique and house-roasted beans

Ipsento 606

Bucktown

Globally sourced craft coffee rooted in connection and self-discovery, transforming into cocktails by night

The Coffee & Tea Exchange

Lake View East

Historic 1975 roaster with in-house roasting operation and wooden barrel displays of single-origin beans

Factotum Coffee

Belmont Gardens

Puerto Rican-founded roaster serving direct-trade beans with house-roasted blends and single origins

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

East Albany Park

Single-origin Yemeni coffee from Haraz sourced direct from family farms through vertically integrated supply chain

Metropolis Coffee

O'Hare

Chicago roaster Metropolis brings specialty coffee to O'Hare's Terminal M, with light fare

Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea

Chicago Loop

Rotating lineup of top specialty roasters with pour overs in light, medium, and dark roasts plus cold brew on tap

Intelligentsia

Chicago Loop

Specialty coffee pioneer serving daily-roasted single origins and quality pour overs steps from Millennium Park

Dark Matter Coffee - Meddle Coffee Bar

West Loop

Chicago roaster's West Loop outpost serving bold, daily-roasted beans with a rock-inspired edge and specialty drinks

Ritual Coffeehouse

North Center

Neighborhood spot with strong latte art game and house-made syrups, open late for evening espresso sessions

thrd coffee

Bucktown

Bucktown neighborhood café with seasonal specialty drinks and community-focused programming

Passion House Coffee Roasters - Roastery

Garfield Park

Chicago roastery crafting single and multi-origin roasts in Garfield Park's creative district

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters

Bridgeport

Vegas-based roaster's Chicago outpost serving house-roasted beans with pour overs and specialty drinks

Dollop Coffee Co.

Streeterville

Local roaster with 14 Chicago locations serving house-roasted beans and in-house baked goods

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Lincoln Park

La Colombe's Lincoln Park outpost serving their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins

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

Bombastic Cafe

Lake View

In-house roasted single origins with pour-over focus, blending coffee science with free-spirited coffeehouse energy

Printer's Row Coffee Co.

Sheffield & DePaul

Micro-roastery and cafe showcasing small-batch single-origin beans roasted on-site with full visibility

Necessary & Sufficient Coffee

Logan Square

Artist-owned walk-up window championing supply chain sustainability and thrival from seed to cup

Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar

Lake View East

Chicago's specialty coffee pioneer since 1995, serving direct trade single origins with daily roasting

Dark Matter Coffee - Star Lounge Coffee Bar

West Town

Chicago's Dark Matter Coffee roasting HQ with bold blends, skilled baristas, and creative West Town energy

Cafe Jumping Bean

Lower West Side

Pilsen community staple since 1994 serving fair-trade coffee with traditional Mexican offerings and house-made food

Brü Coffeeworks

East Albany Park

Small-batch roastery with seasonal single origins, roasted in-house on a traditional drum roaster

Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop

Park West

Neighborhood coffee spot with consistent quality and notably smooth brews, plus a charming dog-friendly vibe

Gaslight Coffee Roasters

Logan Square

House roaster in Logan Square serving micro-lot single origins with espresso & tonic and filter options

Pedestrian Coffee

Lake View East

Spectrum coffee from diner blends to auction lots, with single-origin pouring and beans for home brewing

FAT MIILK COFFEE

Uptown

Direct trade Vietnamese Robusta specialist with phin brewing, ethically sourced organic beans from origin

Move Along Coffee

West Town

Walk-up window rotating top US roasters with local Chicago staples alongside creative pastries and friendly service

Coffee Lab & Roasters

Lake View

Lakeview coffee shop featuring on-site roasting by BCBC Coffee Roasters, with espresso drinks built on their Genesis Blend

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Ravenswood

House-roasted specialty coffee from farm-direct sourcing with seasonal espresso drinks and brewing equipment

Groundswell

West Loop

In-house roasted single-origin coffee in West Loop, with espresso served traditionally with sparkling water

Colectivo Coffee Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Milwaukee-based roaster sourcing direct from origin since 1993 with spacious Lincoln Park location and large patio

Metric

Near West Side

House-roasted beans on-site with transparent sourcing since 2013 in an industrial-chic Near West Side space

Soloway coffee

Lincoln Park

Ukrainian-founded roastery crafting single-origin beans in-house since 2016 with direct farm relationships

Dark Matter Coffee - Caravanserai

Avondale

Daily-roasted specialty beans with cold brew mastery in a spacious Avondale setting

Big Shoulders Coffee

Chicago Loop

On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm

Vietfive Coffee - Chicago

West Loop

Family farm-to-cup Vietnamese Robusta from Buon Ma Thuot, roasted in-house and served via traditional phin brewing method

Drip Collective

Fulton Market District

Artisan coffee cocktails and thoughtfully crafted lattes in a creative Fulton Market space with DJ sets

Big Shoulders Coffee

Garfield Ridge

Home-roasted coffee at MDW by 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego's small-batch, seasonally rotating roasts

ESPRESSO AND MILK

Chicago Loop

High-volume Loop coffee bar featuring creative specialty lattes and single origin espresso with rotating filter options

Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop

Avondale

Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships

Mojo Coffee

Chicago Loop

New Zealand roaster and café operator bringing Antipodean coffee culture and flat whites to the Loop

Swadesi Cafe

West Loop

India-inspired cafe in West Loop pulling Metric En Masse espresso alongside creative masala chai and fusion drinks

Emerald City Coffee

Sheridan Park

Community-focused cafe in Sheridan Park with specialty drinks, light fare, and a creative neighborhood vibe

Plein Air Cafe

Hyde Park

Rotating artisanal roasters and attentive coffee execution from drip to pour over to espresso in Hyde Park

Anticonquista Café (Pilsen)

Lower West Side

Family-owned micro-roaster serving their own Guatemala & Honduras beans with true 'cultivo to cup' integration

Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership

West Town

Flagship roastery and cafe serving daily-roasted beans with espresso bar, tours, and mural-covered industrial space

Colectivo Coffee Logan Square

Logan Square

Direct-trade roaster since 1993 with farmer partnerships and house-roasted single origins in spacious Logan Square cafe

Two Hearted Queen

Lake View

In-house roaster with dual patios and thoughtful preparation in a lived-in Lakeview space

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