Best Espresso in Chicago

Skokie, Chicago

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

Chicago Loop, Chicago

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

Humboldt Park, Chicago

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

Fulton Market District, Chicago

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

Bridgeport, Chicago

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

Edgewater, Chicago

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

Streeterville, Chicago

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

Chicago Loop, Chicago

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

Bucktown, Chicago

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

Fulton Market District, Chicago

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