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Bow Truss Coffee
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop$$$$
River North, Chicago
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Adrian PhillipsOctober 12, 2017Cozy coffee spot by the Merchandise Mart Brown Line stop. Use their helpful menu which features milk quantity to select the right beverage for you. Flat whites all the way! They carry Topo Chico too!
Fernando CovasApril 26, 2016The alt macchiato is a treat. Try Las Ninfas Pacamara if you can. Their coffee is excellent, and if you can find a space (not many seats), it's a good place to work or hang out with a friend.- Smantha JonesNovember 19, 2015The space is hip,but still cozy.The espresso is top tier.And Jeffrey was the friendliest barista I've encountered in a long time:genuine,helpful,and knowledgeable without pretense. surely recommended
Alexandros PlexidasDecember 2, 2014Nice, small and cosy cafe. The tastes of coffee are authentic and elegant and the owners are really cool. Too bad the place doesn't have enough sitting space... Recommended!
Jonathan FerreraJanuary 29, 2016Bow Truss is a tiny space with sparse seating, but the cozy feel is something you don't get at many coffee places downtown.
Seth PutnamMay 19, 2014Cave-like with a beautiful sliver of light toward the front in the morning. +1 for the Dead Weather morning jams. Bring a book or some offline work, because you won't find WiFi here.
Hands down best coffee in Chicago. Great v-60 coffee, and delicious cold brew. Great, friendly staff, and very speedy service!
Marty DiamondJanuary 6, 2016Especially helpful and friendly staff! I recommend discussion their various whole bean offerings with them. They know their stuff!
Aaron CruzJune 19, 2016Latte, latte, latte at this River North neighborhood shop. Sitting right alongside the path of L, love the vibe and looked forward to coming to this spot for years.
Cole KennedyNovember 23, 2016Cute coffee spot with a variety of roasts and V60 pourovers. It's not huge but there are a handful of spots to get work done.
Chris SteeleDecember 22, 2014If you can't decide and love espresso, order a one-and-one: split shot with one half served as a macchiato.
Mark TattersallMay 11, 2015Espresso to stay. Truly delicious and comes with sparkling water to wash it down. Just good coffee done right.
Bo ShiMarch 27, 2013Very cool, rustic styled coffee shop. Seating is sparse, but what is available is very charming. Hopefully they get free WiFi soon!
Staff PicksJanuary 7, 2016Looking for that special coffee place? Try Bow Truss, where staffers—all coffee aficionados—roast the homemade coffee in store. Read more
K JaxxMarch 15, 2013What a nice surprise when getting off the Brown line. The Coffee was bold & rich. The staff was friendly & knowledgable of their different blends.
Paul TziridesDecember 17, 2016Pour-over coffee is well worth it, Bow Truss always has high quality beans and great roasts.
Simply the best espresso near the mart. And of course you can get an americano.
no Wi-Fi and it's wonderful. nice to be able to have a decent conversation or read a book without the constant ticking and clicking.
Danny RosadoSeptember 18, 2016They Are A Very Nice And Calm Welcoming Coffee Shop To Go To And Such Kind Workers That Are Always Excited
Paul FarrellApril 17, 2015Excellent coffee. V60 pour overs are great, but the flat white was the most memorable and worth a detour
Rachel SlursMarch 15, 2017Latte was perfect. They have matcha lattes too, but they were temporarily out when I visited.
Bruce BoltonAugust 4, 2014Not on the menu but if you ask they'll do a flat-white. And a good one. Thanks chaps.
Cold brewed coffee (aka iced coffee) is really good here. And I mean go out of your way for it good.
Adam ZadikoffAugust 6, 2014Fantastic cup of coffee. The Chemex is a great way to share a cup with a friend.
Chantay LeonardFebruary 28, 2014Great Guatemalan coffee. You must also have a Glazed & Infused donut. Pure #Donut-cide
Charles PeedMarch 12, 2015Awesome coffee shop! Great people, delicious coffee... a must every morning.
Mackenzie BrillAugust 19, 2015Right off the brown line at merchandise, amazing atmosphere, wildly friendly staff
James BroccoliJuly 8, 2016A little small, but the coffee is worth squeezing in. Don't be intimidated by the hipsters.
Linda FelterAugust 24, 2015Don't come here looking for a seat or a place to have a meeting. No wifi and only two tables. The coffee though... 👌🏼
Chris BeukenkampFebruary 26, 2015A lil bit of a different route to work today allowing me to drop in on @bowtruss
Jill MoorheadNovember 7, 2013Ordering a coffee here requires more decisions than buying a house. Also, pulleys holding suitcases!
Knick BanasJanuary 21, 2016They do have WiFi. Pass code is right on the blackboard. Watch out when you enter or exit. The door SLAMS!
Bow Truss CoffeeFebruary 7, 2013It's opening day! Come have a look around the new space and say hello to our baristas!
Pop up pastry stand breaks the usual monotony. Pour over is worth the wait.
- It's a small shop, but there's a table along the window with pastries. Good pastries!!!
Here in the morning? Say hi to Jess & Greg. Then leave them a nice tip for your wonderful drink.
Ed PodojilOctober 4, 2015The hipsterness is real. Appreciate the local atmosphere/attitude, but I get better vibes at intelligentsia.
Aaron MakinenApril 19, 2014Decor fiends will enjoy the 125-year-old cash register, and the suitcase-speakers.- Really good coffee here. And really nice staff. Support these folks.
FJune 24, 2013Get a seat by the window, drink a cappuccino and listen to the trains thunder by overhead.
Rod RakicMay 14, 2013There is no WiFi here. [facepalm] Other than that, it's good for a killer cup of coffee.
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Bow Truss River North is the downtown sibling to Lakeview's Bow Truss Coffee Roasters. Home to freshly roasted beans and a vintage vibe, Bow Truss River North is the perfect way to start your day.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
(312) 222-1306
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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