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Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar)

Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar)

Coffee Shop, Tea Room, and Lounge$$$$
West Town, Chicago
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    The experts at Eater and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
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    Carrie g.
    "Definitely the best coffee and coffee bar in town!"(4 Tips)
    Diana R.
    "The mayan mocha is amazing for an extra kick :-)"(3 Tips)
    Lorenzo S.
    "The Agave Latte is amazing, but the Mayan Mocha leaves a kick."(2 Tips)
    Alison
    "Dolor de oro is awesome !"(2 Tips)
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  • merrick b.
    merrick brownSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    the honey habanero espresso is among the tastiest beverages I've ever had.
  • Steven S.heart icon on user image
    Steven SepulvedaApril 8, 2015
    One of the best coffee shops in the city
  • Wendy D. C.heart icon on user image
    Wendy D. CalvertSeptember 17, 2013
    Best coffee ever. AND there is an upstairs!
  • Molly M.
    Molly MarinoMarch 14, 2012
    I just want a seat by the window....pretty please. They are always taken....
  • Wendy A.
    Wendy AlasAugust 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    This place has such an amazing coffee and cool atmosphere. Try the Chiapas coffee!
  • Elisa V.heart icon on user image
    Elisa VMay 31, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The cold coffee on tap is addictive!
  • Kevin H.heart icon on user image
    Kevin HsiehMay 7, 2017
    Music selection is on point
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael ForsytheMay 15, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great coffee and patio!
  • Satish
    SatishOctober 23, 2014
    espresso! pullin' triples. bzzzz!
  • Kristin A.heart icon on user image
    Kristin ArnoldMarch 16, 2013
    Best iced coffee anywhere...get a growler!
  • Graham L.heart icon on user image
    Graham LindnerAugust 3, 2015
    Cool vibes and good coffee. #winning
  • Kashmir A.
    Kashmir A'LiyahApril 25, 2015
    Hey Star Lounge Coffee Bar, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me. Read more
  • Nate F.
    Nate FriedrichsenOctober 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great wifi.
  • Lulu A.heart icon on user image
    Lulu AJanuary 7, 2015
    Cortado is spot on!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoFebruary 11, 2011
    Thought you'd want to know: Dark Matter has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more
  • Eater
    EaterAugust 2, 2016
    This hipster hangout lures in the bike-toting, flannel-wearing sort with sustainably sourced coffee roasted around the corner. Read more
  • Arian B.
    Arian BexhetiOctober 13, 2012
    Wake and bake... Get the 12 ounce, u wont regret it.
  • Riley W.
    Riley WinkeFebruary 1, 2013
    Wake and bake! Wake and bake! Best latte ever.
  • Stephen M.
    Stephen MajorJuly 11, 2013
    Great patio for dogs
  • Food & Wine
    Food & WineApril 21, 2011
    One big fan: superstar chef Grant Achatz, who uses Star Lounge's beans at his Chicago restaurant, Alinea.
  • Alison
    AlisonJanuary 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Dolor de oro is awesome ! Habanero coffee !!!
  • Alexander V.heart icon on user image
    Alexander VicksénSeptember 12, 2014
    Best Coffee in town!
  • Kyle H.
    Kyle HodgesOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Double J KNOWS how to make the perfect cup of coffee.
  • Mat B.heart icon on user image
    Mat BurnettJanuary 17, 2016
    Cool vibes man.
  • Kyle H.
    Kyle HodgesOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best F*%KING coffee in the city! Look no further my friends.
  • LizAnne C.heart icon on user image
    LizAnne CookApril 28, 2013
    Try that Devil's Lettuce
  • Diana R.
    Diana RossmanMarch 26, 2010
    The mayan mocha is amazing for an extra kick :-)
  • Memo L.heart icon on user image
    Memo LopezMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I love the coffee here its do good
  • Brama8
    Brama8February 25, 2012
    Try the specialty lattes
  • Etienne P.
    Etienne PadinJuly 23, 2013
    Half a pound of Unicorn Blood. Mmmmm.
  • Alex L.
    Alex LemanskiAugust 19, 2010
    Definitely try the mocha and the chocolate croissant.
  • Andrew B.
    Andrew BlantonJanuary 22, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    One of the only places in Chicago to get Decent espresso. Read more
  • Thomas Q.
    Thomas QuinnMay 15, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    If you say something really funny, then Gideon laughs like a dolphin
  • Steve Ole O.
    Steve Ole OlsonJanuary 21, 2012
    Looks like Peet's is the supplier
  • Jettison Q.
    Jettison QuarterlyFebruary 22, 2011
    Love the way you brew!!!
  • Chef Josh K.
    Chef Josh KattFebruary 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the papanola with soy milk. Mmmm.
  • Anthony H.
    Anthony HammondJuly 10, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    New summer hours for 2010. Til 9pm M-Th, til 8pm F-S.
  • Haley H.
    Haley HauckDecember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    BIG HUGS & UNICORN BLOOD!
  • Nancy M.
    Nancy MurphyJanuary 18, 2013
    Really nice staff. Bit of an uber hipster crowd. Amazing coffee.
  • Alec O.
    Alec OliverSeptember 22, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    order anything! it's all good!!
  • Robert M.
    Robert McAnultyJune 10, 2011
    Try their very own Shiratado
  • Chad B.heart icon on user image
    Chad BellMay 10, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Digging the new patio.
  • Denard M.
    Denard McNamaraJune 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great hot chocolate!
  • Tony M.
    Tony MoralesFebruary 1, 2010
    Perfect lattes!
  • Jai H.
    Jai HenryAugust 12, 2010
    Coffee is good.
  • Kirstjen L.heart icon on user image
    Kirstjen LorenzMarch 24, 2017
    My chai was really good, but this place has the loudest, most awful music I've ever heard in a cafe. Chicago has the crappiest cafe culture in the world I think.
  • Yann G.heart icon on user image
    Yann GuillemotNovember 5, 2014
    Café latte super bon, chocolatine généreuse, fraîche et excellente
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