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Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Travel + Leisure
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Bon Appetit MagazineJune 2, 2016Head over heels for your coffee? The Bow Truss subscription service delivers just-roasted beans delivered to your home (or office) on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. Read more
Linda AdamsSeptember 22, 2016It was hot one day and the barista recommended their Iced Lavender latté and it rocked. I love that she suggested something that really matched what I was looking for 👍🏻💯
BrianMarch 28, 2014Better than Intelligentsia - which is a difficult feat. Each member of the team really cares about the coffee they serve you. Ask about the alternate espresso/Capuccino. Ours was Sumatra Lintong
Scott KleinbergDecember 20, 2015Bow Truss has excellent espresso. I would recommend a latte for that or wait a few extra minutes for a pour over coffee for the freshest flavor. Really excellent.
Paul BrennerAugust 10, 2014True coffee lovers making magic in Chicago. Don't just get your usual, ask for a tip from the barista and get something exciting.
Travel + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014A funky new coffee shop in East Lakeview complete with sleds, canoes, and an incredible speaker installation built out of vintage suitcases.
Best V60 coffee and espresso in the city. Don't come here expecting frills, they don't have wifi or a bathroom. However, the staff and quality of coffee far outweigh any negatives,- Philip ChangDecember 27, 2015If you've never experienced coffee jitters, a 16-ounce cup of house-roasted dark matter ought to do it. Shake things out on their Ms. Pac-Man machine.
Eric TurnerJuly 7, 2013I have held Bow Truss in high since they opened. Then I went today and they pulled the longest, thinnest shot I've had in a long time. I passed a lot of OK places for something great. Didn't get it.
Virginia ThomasAugust 3, 2013Love that they play records- they have great coffee & espresso- Iced coffee on TAP & Affogato (espresso over ice cream!) but NO RESTROOM :(
AVJuly 30, 2016Bow truss is good! Staff is awesome. Between Bow Truss and Intelligentsia for coffee, Intelligentsia is slightly better ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Ozge YJanuary 3, 2015Really different from the photos. I liked the coffee and people watching. No pastries, no wifi. Really good beats.
Excellent cold brew and a great place to stop in for a cappuccino
Jeremiah KetnerApril 27, 2013Great coffee and atmosphere. No bathroom and limited places to sit. For a place that big you would think they would offer more seating.
- Zach Solomon-BeloinJuly 31, 2016If you like cold brew or iced coffee, try its nitro tap cold brew. 💯
Wes DearbornDecember 2, 2012Great vibe, coffee, and interior design. BUT no bathroom yet! That's just plain torture for coffee/tea drinkers.
- Zach Solomon-BeloinJuly 31, 2016You can print documents here (for a fee). Very convenient and quick.
David Laskowski IIJanuary 24, 2013Great coffee but no restroom. Better get it to go as this sends that message!
Lucas FuessFebruary 22, 2014Coffee is good. But it is so loud, no restroom, no WiFi, horribly uncomfortable stools.
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Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
2934 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Bow Truss is an independent coffee roaster in Chicago, IL. We bring together world-class roasters and coffee professionals to make coffee more approachable.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
(773) 857-1361
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. MasterCard & Discover)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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