83 cafes



Edgewater
Chicagoland craft coffee pioneer roasting in-house with small-batch single origins and neighborhood cafe roots
Open until 5:30 PM


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


Avondale
Family-owned Colombian roastery pouring single-origin Latin American coffees with direct farm relationships
Open until 4:00 PM


Fulton Market District
Artisan coffee cocktails and thoughtfully crafted lattes in a creative Fulton Market space with DJ sets
Open until 4:00 PM


West Town
West Town spot where a creative crew crafts liquid stories with meticulous attention to latte art and extraction



Sheffield & DePaul
Micro-roastery and cafe showcasing small-batch single-origin beans roasted on-site with full visibility
Open until 1:00 PM


Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Open until 3:00 PM


Fulton Market District
Trendy Fulton Market outpost of Philly-roasted La Colombe serving draft lattes and espresso from in-house beans
Open until 6:00 PM


Lake View
In-house roasted single origins with pour-over focus, blending coffee science with free-spirited coffeehouse energy
Open until 6:00 PM


Lathrop Homes
Gothic-themed spot featuring whiskey barrel-aged cold brew and quality espresso in a spacious industrial space
Open until 7:00 PM


Avondale
Avondale roaster pulling exceptional manual espresso with meticulous technique and house-roasted beans
Open until 2:00 PM


Bucktown
Bucktown neighborhood café with seasonal specialty drinks and community-focused programming
Open until 4:00 PM


Brighton Park
Employee-owned roaster rejecting coffee puritanism for bold, accessible medium roasts in Back of the Yards
Closed today


Uptown
Direct trade Vietnamese Robusta specialist with phin brewing, ethically sourced organic beans from origin
Open until 4:00 PM


O'Hare
Chicago roaster Metropolis brings specialty coffee to O'Hare's Terminal M, with light fare
Open until 10:00 PM


Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square garden-level spot with creative lattes and solid espresso fundamentals in a living room setting
Open until 3:00 PM


Lower West Side
Pilsen community staple since 1994 serving fair-trade coffee with traditional Mexican offerings and house-made food
Open until 7:00 PM


Humboldt Park
Globally-sourced specialty beans with cocktail-style coffee craftsmanship near the 606
Open until 6:00 PM


Humboldt Park
Latina-owned roastery focusing on women-owned farm sourcing with house-roasted beans and creative seasonal drinks
Open until 3:00 PM


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


Lower West Side
Family-owned micro-roaster serving their own Guatemala & Honduras beans with true 'cultivo to cup' integration
Open until 5:00 PM


West Town
West Town coffee bar with matcha whisked to order, retro arcade vibes, and espresso-forward drinks
Open until 7:00 PM


Logan Square
Proudly brewing Halfwit Coffee in a spacious Logan Square spot with outdoor seating and art-filled interiors
Open until 4:00 PM


West Loop
Chicago roaster's West Loop outpost serving bold, daily-roasted beans with a rock-inspired edge and specialty drinks
Open until 5:00 PM


Lincoln Square
In-house roaster serving single-origin coffees in a relaxed Lincoln Square neighborhood spot
Open until 3:00 PM


Streeterville
Oakland-based pioneer on Michigan Ave, serving single-origin light roasts and precise espresso from their own roastery
Open until 7:00 PM


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



Uptown
La Marzocco-equipped outpost blending bike culture with quality coffee and solid pourovers in an Uptown setting
Open until 5:00 PM


Forest Park
Family-owned cafe featuring Whirlwind Coffee roasters from Oak Park in a spacious, welcoming environment
Open until 6:00 PM


Lincoln Park
Milwaukee-based roaster sourcing direct from origin since 1993 with spacious Lincoln Park location and large patio
Open until 6:00 PM


Logan Square
House roaster in Logan Square serving micro-lot single origins with espresso & tonic and filter options
Open until 5:00 PM


Avondale
Cozy Avondale spot with solid pour-over menu and mid-century aesthetic near the Kennedy
Open until 4:00 PM


Sheffield & DePaul
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego behind the beans, plus pour over service
Open until 5:00 PM


West Town
Chicago's Dark Matter Coffee roasting HQ with bold blends, skilled baristas, and creative West Town energy
Open until 9:00 PM


West Town
On-site roastery led by 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego, with seasonal small-batch roasts and expert pour overs
Open until 5:00 PM


Logan Square
Logan Square outpost of Chicago's Dark Matter roastery with daily-roasted beans and Muddy Waters-inspired vibes
Open until 6:00 PM


West Town
Direct-trade roaster since 1993 hand-roasting their own beans and serving in vibrant Wicker Park two-story space
Open until 6:00 PM


Andersonville
Milwaukee roaster's Chicago outpost hand-roasting since 1993 with direct farmer partnerships and scratch bakery
Open until 6:00 PM


Streeterville
Local roaster with 14 Chicago locations serving house-roasted beans and in-house baked goods
Open until 5:00 PM


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
Award-winning California roaster's Loop outpost showcasing single origins and Farmlevel Reserve coffees
Open until 6:00 PM


Bridgeport
Vegas-based roaster's Chicago outpost serving house-roasted beans with pour overs and specialty drinks
Open until 3:00 PM


Chicago Loop
Rotating lineup of top specialty roasters with pour overs in light, medium, and dark roasts plus cold brew on tap
Open until 7:00 PM


Ravenswood
House-roasted specialty coffee from farm-direct sourcing with seasonal espresso drinks and brewing equipment
Open until 6:00 PM


Fulton Market District
Industrial-chic Fulton Market destination known for creative espresso drinks and signature matcha-espresso lattes
Open until 4:00 PM


Garfield Park
Chicago roastery crafting single and multi-origin roasts in Garfield Park's creative district
Closed today


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



West Town
Dark Matter's West Town roastery location featuring daily-roasted beans and on-site cold brew canning operations
Closed for today


River North
Oakland roaster's River North outpost showcasing their signature meticulous approach with riverfront views
Open until 7:00 PM


Gold Coast
Philadelphia-roasted specialty coffee in a compact Gold Coast workshop with house-roasted beans and draft latte
Open until 6:00 PM


Lake View East
Spectrum coffee from diner blends to auction lots, with single-origin pouring and beans for home brewing
Open until 5:30 PM


Near North Side
In-house roaster serving filter drip and espresso in a brick-walled space with fireplace seating
Open until 3:30 PM


Lincoln Park
Family-owned Kenyan coffee company serving specialty grade beans sourced directly from their home country
Open until 3:30 PM


Uptown
In-house roasting with single-origin offerings and artsy Uptown vibes
Open until 3:00 PM


Logan Square
Dark Matter Coffee partnership benefiting mental health education with community-focused Logan Square cafe
Open until 1:00 PM


Lincoln Park
La Colombe's Lincoln Park outpost serving their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins
Open until 6:00 PM


River North
Third-generation Italian roastery crafting signature espresso blends under Master Roaster Emanuele Bizzarri
Open until 4:00 PM


Near West Side
House-roasted beans on-site with transparent sourcing since 2013 in an industrial-chic Near West Side space
Open until 3:00 PM


Andersonville
Commercial craft roaster serving their own beans with weekend-only retail hours in Andersonville



Chicago Loop
Pioneering specialty roaster's Italian-style espresso bar in the historic Monadnock Building
Closed today


Lincoln Park
Ukrainian-founded roastery crafting single-origin beans in-house since 2016 with direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PM


Bucktown
Globally sourced craft coffee rooted in connection and self-discovery, transforming into cocktails by night
Open until 6:00 PM


Chicago Loop
New Zealand roaster and café operator bringing Antipodean coffee culture and flat whites to the Loop
Closed today


West Town
80s nostalgia meets handcrafted lattes and locally roasted coffee in a DeLorean-adorned West Town hangout
Open until 7:00 PM


West Loop
India-inspired cafe in West Loop pulling Metric En Masse espresso alongside creative masala chai and fusion drinks
Open until 4:00 PM


Old Irving Park
Community coffeehouse roasting their own Tabletop beans with espresso and pour over in Old Irving Park
Open until 5:00 PM


Lincoln Square
Hand-roasted since 1993 with direct farm partnerships across two spacious floors near Ravenswood Metra
Open until 6:00 PM


East Albany Park
Single-origin Yemeni coffee from Haraz sourced direct from family farms through vertically integrated supply chain
Closed for today


Lake View East
Chicago roastery pouring daily-roasted beans with bold profiles and cold brew expertise in an industrial setting
Open until 9:00 PM


West Town
Flagship roastery and cafe serving daily-roasted beans with espresso bar, tours, and mural-covered industrial space
Open until 6:00 PM


Lake View East
Historic 1975 roaster with in-house roasting operation and wooden barrel displays of single-origin beans
Open until 6:00 PM


North Center
Neighborhood spot with strong latte art game and house-made syrups, open late for evening espresso sessions
Open until 10:00 PM


Lake View East
Chicago's specialty coffee pioneer since 1995, serving direct trade single origins with daily roasting
Open until 7:00 PM


Garfield Ridge
Home-roasted coffee at MDW by 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego's small-batch, seasonally rotating roasts
Open until 9:00 PM


Gold Coast
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm, seasonal single-origins and creative lattes
Open until 5:00 PM


Avondale
Daily-roasted specialty beans with cold brew mastery in a spacious Avondale setting
Open until 5:00 PM


Belmont Gardens
Puerto Rican-founded roaster serving direct-trade beans with house-roasted blends and single origins
Open until 2:00 PM


Chicago Loop
Specialty coffee pioneer serving daily-roasted single origins and quality pour overs steps from Millennium Park
Open until 7:00 PM


Logan Square
Direct-trade roaster since 1993 with farmer partnerships and house-roasted single origins in spacious Logan Square cafe
Open until 5:00 PM


Bridgeport
South Side roaster importing direct from origin farms since 2004, featuring relationship coffees from Ethiopia
Open until 7:00 PM


Lake View
In-house roaster with dual patios and thoughtful preparation in a lived-in Lakeview space
Open until 3:00 PM


West Loop
In-house roasted single-origin coffee in West Loop, with espresso served traditionally with sparkling water
Open until 5:00 PM


Sheridan Park
Community-focused cafe in Sheridan Park with specialty drinks, light fare, and a creative neighborhood vibe
Open until 3:00 PMLooking for more options?
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