Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Chicago

Lincoln Square, Chicago

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

Portage Park, Chicago

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

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

Streeterville, Chicago

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

Lake View, Chicago

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

Streeterville, Chicago

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

Logan Square, Chicago

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