Best Cafes to Work From 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

Edgewater, Chicago

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

Lake View East, Chicago

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

Fulton Market District, Chicago

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