Explore Specialty Coffee in Chicago
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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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Big Shoulders Coffee
Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Open until 3:00 PM
Perkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Open until 3:00 PM
Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships
Open until 4:00 PM
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
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
Standing Passengers
West Town
West Town coffee bar with matcha whisked to order, retro arcade vibes, and espresso-forward drinks
Open until 7:00 PM
New Wave Coffee
Logan Square
Proudly brewing Halfwit Coffee in a spacious Logan Square spot with outdoor seating and art-filled interiors
Open until 3:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Open until 3:00 PMPerkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Open until 3:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
West Town
House-roasted craft coffee with pour over options and signature draft lattes beneath the Damen Blue Line stop
Open until 6:00 PMStanding Passengers
West Town
West Town coffee bar with matcha whisked to order, retro arcade vibes, and espresso-forward drinks
Open until 7:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Streeterville
Oakland-based pioneer on Michigan Ave, serving single-origin light roasts and precise espresso from their own roastery
Open until 8:00 PMNew Wave Coffee
Logan Square
Proudly brewing Halfwit Coffee in a spacious Logan Square spot with outdoor seating and art-filled interiors
Open until 3:00 PMEspresso Focused
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Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Open until 3:00 PMPerkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Open until 3:00 PMMagnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships
Open until 4:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
West Town
House-roasted craft coffee with pour over options and signature draft lattes beneath the Damen Blue Line stop
Open until 6:00 PMStanding Passengers
West Town
West Town coffee bar with matcha whisked to order, retro arcade vibes, and espresso-forward drinks
Open until 7:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Streeterville
Oakland-based pioneer on Michigan Ave, serving single-origin light roasts and precise espresso from their own roastery
Open until 8:00 PMCafes with Food
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Chicago Loop
On-site roastery in the Board of Trade with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm
Open until 3:00 PMPerkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Open until 3:00 PMMagnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships
Open until 4:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
West Town
House-roasted craft coffee with pour over options and signature draft lattes beneath the Damen Blue Line stop
Open until 6:00 PMStanding Passengers
West Town
West Town coffee bar with matcha whisked to order, retro arcade vibes, and espresso-forward drinks
Open until 7:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Streeterville
Oakland-based pioneer on Michigan Ave, serving single-origin light roasts and precise espresso from their own roastery
Open until 8:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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