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Discover specialty coffee in different parts of Chicago
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....



Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Closed for today


Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Closed for today


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


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


Sheffield & DePaul
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego behind the beans, plus pour over service
Closed for today


Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships
Closed for today


Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Closed for today


Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Closed for today


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


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


Sheffield & DePaul
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego behind the beans, plus pour over service
Closed for today


West Town
House-roasted craft coffee with pour over options and signature draft lattes beneath the Damen Blue Line stop
Open until 6:00 PM


Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Closed for today


Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Closed for today


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


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


Sheffield & DePaul
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego behind the beans, plus pour over service
Closed for today


Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships
Closed for today


Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Closed for today


Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Closed for today


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


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


Sheffield & DePaul
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego behind the beans, plus pour over service
Closed for today


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