Coffee & Tea in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of coffee & tea in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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ALTEA Viet Coffee & Boba

ALTEA Viet Coffee & Boba Hot right now

Mt Prospect • $

Creative lattes & bakeshop

Bake

Bake

West Town • $

Colorful cottage bakery

Cafe Mako

Cafe Mako

Lincoln Park • $$

Dessert matcha bar

Nimble

Nimble Hot right now

Near North

All-day cafe & wine bar

Little Hoppers Cafe

Little Hoppers Cafe

West Morgan Park

Coffee break for parents

Prasino

Prasino

Chicago Loop • $$

Airy downtown bowls

Loaf Lounge

Loaf Lounge

Avondale • $$

Bakery & breakfast sandwiches

Hero Coffee Bar

Hero Coffee Bar

West Loop

Latina-owned specialty coffee

Java Moose Espresso Cafe

Java Moose Espresso Cafe

Grand Marais • $

Cozy coffee & kindness

Muse Coffee Studio

Muse Coffee Studio

Tri-Taylor • $

Cozy creative coffee spot

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Sada Coffee Co.

Sada Coffee Co. Hot right now

Palos Hills • $

Creative lattes & chill vibes

Bean 'N Breek Coffee

Bean 'N Breek Coffee Hot right now

Tinley Park • $$

Neighborly coffee & bourekas

Sunny Village Cafe

Sunny Village Cafe

Portage Park

Play cafe for babies

Dewey's Cafe

Dewey's Cafe

Roscoe Village

Cozy lodge cafe

Holy Grounds at St. Paul Catholic Church

Holy Grounds at St. Paul Catholic Church

Lower West Side • $

Matcha in a chapel basement

Nomad River North

Nomad River North Newcomer

Near North

quiet café with boutique retail

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Frequently asked questions

How are these coffee & tea in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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