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Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee
Filter is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

1. Filter

1373 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 109 tips and reviews
Ch'ava Café is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

2. Ch'ava Café

4656 N Clark St (at Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Ravenswood · 58 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The coffee is smooth, the beet salad is amazing, and the house-roasted meats are turned into sandwiches like lamb-and-polenta with mint chimichurri and portobello mushroom with thyme-infused cheese. Read more.

The Coffee Studio is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

3. The Coffee Studio

8.9
5628 N Clark St (at Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 77 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The quiche selection, featuring a wild mushroom pie and the vegan desserts are a draw and the smooth shots of espresso and midcentury-modern design that make this the sexiest coffee shop on the block. Read more.

Beverly Bakery Café & Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

4. Beverly Bakery Café & Coffee Roasters

6.9
10528 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · Beverly · 18 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Though it opened in 2004, the Beverly roots run much deeper, which explains the local sourcing, from sage breakfast sausage to applewood-smoked bacon and 21 varieties of house-roasted coffee.

Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

5. Julius Meinl Coffee House

4363 N Lincoln Ave (at W Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · North Center · 59 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This European export has a full menu of food. Frittaten soup is offered daily, and the roasted lamb is served with toothsome spaetzle. At the end of the meal, a slice of opera cake is a necessity. Read more.

Istria Cafe is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

6. Istria Cafe

5020 S Cornell Ave (51st S Cornell), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · East Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: People are bound to respond to roasted-to-order coffee, fresh panini and the dozen varieties of housemade gelato, with flavors like cherry mascarpone and fresh peach, plus oddball options like Nerds. Read more.

The Wormhole Coffee is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

7. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 248 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This time-travel-themed (it has a DeLorean in the front) coffee shop has a small selection of baked goods from Fritz Pastry, Cheerios and other assorted cereals; and talented baristas.

New Wave Coffee is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

8. New Wave Coffee

7.6
3103 W Logan Blvd (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 114 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Panini and wraps offer sustenance to counter the caffeine shakes, with a good assortment of vegetarian-friendly options to boot. Late-night hours make New Wave a frequent stop for night owls. Read more.

Café Tola is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

9. Café Tola

8.9
3612 N Southport Ave (Addison St), Chicago, IL
Empanada Restaurant · Lakeview · 41 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Housemade empanadas (such as an outstanding black-bean, plantain and goat-cheese one) are warm and taste just made (which they probably were). http://tmoutchi.us/13RnXNp

Jackalope Coffee & Tea is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

10. Jackalope Coffee & Tea

9.1
755 W 32nd St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bridgeport · 31 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The menu of specialty lattes (S'mores, Nutella, Peppermint Patty) goes above and beyond. http://tmoutchi.us/13RnXNp

The Coffee Alley is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

11. The Coffee Alley

7.6
1152 W Taylor St (at S Racine), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · University Village - Little Italy · 26 tips and reviews
Gaslight Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

12. Gaslight Coffee Roasters

9.0
2385 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 88 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Gaslight roasts its own beans and brews them via drip, pour-over and siphon methods. http://tmoutchi.us/13RnXNp Read more.

Le Café is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

13. Le Café

4655 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Eastwood & Leland), Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 12 tips and reviews
Sol Café is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

14. Sol Café

1615 W Howard St, Chicago, IL
Café · Rogers Park · 33 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It's sunny and roomy in here, with lots of industrial-yet-warming details–you'll stay until they kick you out. http://tmoutchi.us/13RnXNp Read more.

Hardboiled Coffee Company is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

15. Hardboiled Coffee Company

9135 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Beverly · 6 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Jazz music, paperbacks and a copy of the New York Review of Books strewn next to the couch make this a nicer place to linger than the Western Avenue landscape suggests. http://tmoutchi.us/13RnXNp Read more.

Dollop Coffee & Tea is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

16. Dollop Coffee & Tea

8.5
345 E Ohio St (at N McClurg Ct.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Streeterville · 80 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Dollop doesn't just offer a pour-over option for its Metropolis beans–it offers four kinds of pour-over. http://tmoutchi.us/13RnXNp Read more.

Bow Truss Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

17. Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

2934 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 50 tips and reviews
Robust Coffee Lounge is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

18. Robust Coffee Lounge

416 W Ontario St (btwn N Kingsbury St & N Orleans St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · River North · 19 tips and reviews
Bridgeport Coffee Company is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

19. Bridgeport Coffee Company

8.4
3101 S Morgan St (at W 31st St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bridgeport · 56 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "Bridgeport Coffee sets itself apart by roasting its own beans and brewing them with levels of respect usually reserved for presidents. The pour-over here is a revelation—bright and clean and smooth." Read more.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

20. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

21. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.2
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 112 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "Back home where it all started in 1995, baristas keep it real with brisk service, perfect cappuccinos and meticulous cups of pour-over." Read more.

Ipsento Coffee House is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

22. Ipsento Coffee House

2035 N Western Ave (at W McLean Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 120 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "Baristas are superfriendly, direct-trade beans are roasted in small batches weekly and offered in a variety of brew methods (such as pour-over and French press) that turn out lovely cups of coffee." Read more.

Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar) is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

23. Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar)

8.9
2521 W Chicago Ave (btwn Campbell Ave & Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 97 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "Sidle up to the 'bar' for a taste of Dark Matter coffee, which is roasted in eight-pound batches above the café in unusual flavor profiles that have caught the attention of area restaurants." Read more.

Metropolis Coffee Company is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

24. Metropolis Coffee Company

9.2
1039 W Granville Ave (at Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater Beach · 119 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Outstanding sums up this delicious coffee roastery and hangout for Edgewater residents. In addition to serving up a mean cup of java, MCC also offers premium-grade teas and a small menu.

Fabcakes is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

25. Fabcakes

7.9
714 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · River North · 29 tips and reviews
Sip Coffee House is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

26. Sip Coffee House

1223 W Grand Ave (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Fulton Market · 59 tips and reviews
Caffe Streets is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

27. Caffe Streets

1750 W Division St (btwn Wood St. & Hermitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 69 tips and reviews
Asado Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

28. Asado Coffee Roasters

1651 W Chicago Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 23 tips and reviews
Atomix is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

29. Atomix

1957 W Chicago Ave (at Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 28 tips and reviews
Lavazza Espression is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

30. Lavazza Espression

131 N Clinton St (Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Loop · 2 tips and reviews
Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

31. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.6
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews
Grind Cafe Co is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

32. Grind Cafe Co

4613 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Ravenswood · 46 tips and reviews
The Perfect Cup is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

33. The Perfect Cup

8.0
4700 N Damen Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews
Rewster's Cafe is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

34. Rewster's Cafe

3152 W Diversey Ave (Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Logan Square · 7 tips and reviews
Alliance Bakery is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

35. Alliance Bakery

8.2
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews
Adagio Teas is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

36. Adagio Teas

617 N State St (btwn Ohio & Ontario), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Near North Side · 11 tips and reviews
Knockbox Cafe is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

37. Knockbox Cafe

1001 N California Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Humboldt Park · 34 tips and reviews
Elaine's Coffee Call is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

38. Elaine's Coffee Call

7.3
1816 N Clark St (Lincoln), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Old Town Triangle · 29 tips and reviews
Eva's Cafe is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

39. Eva's Cafe

1447 N Sedgwick St (at Blackhawk St), Chicago, IL
Café · Old Town · 33 tips and reviews
Buzz: Killer Espresso is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

40. Buzz: Killer Espresso

1644 N Damen Ave (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 57 tips and reviews
Bad Wolf Coffee is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

41. Bad Wolf Coffee

3422 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Roscoe St. & Newport Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 26 tips and reviews
Cafe Jumping Bean is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

42. Cafe Jumping Bean

8.9
1439 W 18th St (at S Bishop St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Pilsen · 67 tips and reviews
Capital One 360 Café is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

43. Capital One 360 Café

21 E Chestnut St (at Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Near North Side · 48 tips and reviews
Café Descartes is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

44. Café Descartes

327 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 26 tips and reviews
Sacred Grounds Bakery & Café is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

45. Sacred Grounds Bakery & Café

6.8
845 N Michigan Ave (at Mezzanine Level), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Streeterville · 21 tips and reviews
Lavazza Espression is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

46. Lavazza Espression

875 N Michigan Ave (John Hancock Center, 94th Flr), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Streeterville · 12 tips and reviews
Overflow Coffee Bar is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

47. Overflow Coffee Bar

7.3
1550 S State St (at E 16th St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · South Loop · 36 tips and reviews
Caffè RōM is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

48. Caffè RōM

7.6
72 S Franklin St (at Hyatt Center), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 20 tips and reviews
Coffee Tree & Tea Leaves is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

49. Coffee Tree & Tea Leaves

7.9
3752 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 5 tips and reviews
Allium Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

50. Allium Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

8.4
120 E Delaware Pl (at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 51 tips and reviews
Palm Court at The Drake Hotel is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

51. Palm Court at The Drake Hotel

8.7
140 E Walton Pl (at Michigan Ave.), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Gold Coast · 33 tips and reviews
Looseleaf Tea Lounge is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

52. Looseleaf Tea Lounge

2915 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Lake View East · 35 tips and reviews
The Langham, Chicago is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

53. The Langham, Chicago

8.9
330 N Wabash Ave (At the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Near North Side · 53 tips and reviews
TeaGschwendner is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

54. TeaGschwendner

8.4
1160 N State St (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Near North Side · 13 tips and reviews
Think Simple Foods is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

55. Think Simple Foods

770 N La Salle Dr (at W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · River North · 6 tips and reviews
Bow Truss Coffee is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

56. Bow Truss Coffee

406 N Wells St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · River North · 90 tips and reviews
Baker & Nosh is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

57. Baker & Nosh

1303 W Wilson Ave (at Malden), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Uptown · 40 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Daily coffee cakes have a pleasantly dense, pound cake–like crumb, whereas sticky buns with hints of honey are notably soft. Huge sandwiches are satisfying, but the flatbreads are a little overcrisp. Read more.

Loretta's Bake Shop and Café is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

58. Loretta's Bake Shop and Café

939 W Randolph St (btwn Morgan & Sangamon), Chicago, IL
Bakery · West Town · 13 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: All sweets are miniature. This is cute (bite-size cookies, adorable!) but also may be causing some technical challenges: The chocolate-chunk cookies were dry, the pound cake overly spongy. Read more.

Saint's Alp Teahouse is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

59. Saint's Alp Teahouse

2131 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Armour Square · 47 tips and reviews
La Colombe Torrefaction is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

60. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.8
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews
Jupiter Outpost is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

61. Jupiter Outpost

1139 W Fulton Market (at N Racine Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Fulton Market · 32 tips and reviews
Nada Tea & Coffee House is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

62. Nada Tea & Coffee House

7.5
1552 W Fullerton Ave (at Ashland), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · North Side · 10 tips and reviews
The Allis is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

63. The Allis

8.2
113-125 N Green St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Café · West Town · 38 tips and reviews
Bourgeois Pig is one of Chicago Cafes - Tea and Coffee.

64. Bourgeois Pig

8.0
738 W Fullerton Ave (at Burling St.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Park West · 101 tips and reviews