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CityGrounds Coffee Bar

CityGrounds Coffee Bar

(Now Closed)
Coffee Shop$$$$
Lincoln Park, Chicago
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  • Ginaheart icon on user image
    GinaDecember 26, 2014
    Customer service is great and fast. The coffee can seem a little expensive for the size (got a small chai latte for about $3 or so), but it is good quality! Inside and outside seating areas too.
  • Misstrevor
    MisstrevorApril 27, 2013
    Great coffee. However you can cut the awkwardness upstairs with a KNIFE! Only go up to the posh second floor if you are planning to get some serious work done independently. ;)
  • Isaac W.
    Isaac WilsonJuly 31, 2013
    CityGrounds has indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating, so there's room for everyone here. Flowers line the patio, with a canvas of trees across the street to refresh you from Chicago's concrete jungle
  • C R.heart icon on user image
    C ReyNovember 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice location and trendy coffee house feel. Great coffee offerings but disappointed I couldn't get a pour over, even though it was listed on the permanent menu. Oh well. Better than Starbucks.
  • Andrew L.
    Andrew LDecember 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Wifi is extremely reliable. Really nice tea selection, served in pots that are brewed properly. And the upstairs is a great space to work!
  • Eric S.
    Eric SpivackJune 11, 2012
    When walking in, use the door to the right that looks like a castle door. If not, regulars inside will be amused. Don't be offended, we all did it the first time
  • Jordan S.
    Jordan StanisciaOctober 21, 2014
    Great little cafe near the Zoo. They sell marshmallows to roast on the fire outside.
  • Matt W.
    Matt WoodApril 5, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Very fast internet. Great selection of music. By far the best sourced/roasted coffee in the city.
  • Aaron C.heart icon on user image
    Aaron ChenAugust 12, 2014
    Pour-over, espresso, and bakeries are good here.
  • Sarah
    SarahOctober 22, 2014
    Large selection of beans for purchase, and they make a great gibraltar.
  • jmmheart icon on user image
    jmmMarch 30, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Wifi pass changes all the time, which is good because its more reliable. Coffee is a bit hit or miss, but when good, REALLY good.
  • Edwin F.heart icon on user image
    Edwin FungApril 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    upstairs area is perfect for getting work done
  • Matt W.
    Matt WoodJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The Apricot Orange Spice tea is the best tea I have ever had.
  • Juliet P.heart icon on user image
    Great little spot. Not the friendliest of service however...
  • Wendy B.heart icon on user image
    Wendy BurrowsMay 26, 2013
    Great coffee and choice of pastries
  • Christy W.
    Christy WillFebruary 26, 2012
    Nice coffee shop with tables upstairs and there is wifi.
  • Ally S.
    Ally SchwartzJuly 11, 2011
    Great coffee and awesome spot to meet friends or curl up with a good book Read more
  • Mimi D.heart icon on user image
    Mimi D.April 29, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Lots of seating upstairs - great view of park!
  • Mert D.heart icon on user image
    Mert DikmenJuly 18, 2013
    Way underrated. Coffee selection is pretty good.
  • Amy G.
    Amy GMay 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    good music, good coffee, friendly people!
  • Kimberly O.
    Kimberly OglesbyMarch 23, 2013
    Working on demystify your professional brand workshop for next Tuesday. Inbox me for more information
  • Josh C.
    Josh CopelandMarch 2, 2011
    While the storefront/1st floor is standing room only, there's plenty of seating upstairs. But beware: no wifi
  • Michele U.
    Michele UAugust 6, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    They have Internet now and good coffee.
  • Jaye J.heart icon on user image
    Jaye JalsoNovember 16, 2014
    Rudest customer service ever. Stopped serving more than 2 hrs before closing. Coffee was meh. Wi-Fi was good. Might like it better with less pissy staff.
  • Kevin D.
    Kevin DeckerAugust 1, 2013
    They do have wifi now.
  • Sam B.heart icon on user image
    Sam BallOctober 8, 2014
    Closes earlier than they're supposed to.
  • James B.
    James BFebruary 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Coffee is good, BUT...$4.15 for a small mocha? Ouch.
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