Instaworthy Cafés 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 instaworthy cafés 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

Mt Prospect • $

Creative lattes & bakeshop

Muse Coffee Studio

Muse Coffee Studio

Tri-Taylor • $

Cozy creative coffee spot

Brew Coffee Lab

Brew Coffee Lab

Park Ridge • $

Filipino-inspired coffee lab

Froth

Froth

West Loop

cocktail-crafted coffee

Great terrace
Sleep Walk Chocolateria & Cafe

Sleep Walk Chocolateria & Cafe

Lower West Side • $

Coffee & housemade chocolate

Logan Inn Lounge & Cafe

Logan Inn Lounge & Cafe

Logan Square

All-day hangout spot

Oromo Cafe Lincoln Square

Oromo Cafe Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square • $$

Turkish coffee & creative lattes

Trendy
Gathers Tea Bar

Gathers Tea Bar

Little Italy • $

Matcha meets tropical dessert

Cafe Blessing

Cafe Blessing

Schaumburg • $$

Seoul-style coffee & scones

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SAPO Coffee House Chicago

SAPO Coffee House Chicago

Lake View • $

Vietnamese coffee & matcha

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nubar Cafe

nubar Cafe

Albany Park • $$

Gorgeous cafe, serious coffee

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Chazui Tea Tower

Chazui Tea Tower

Lake View East • $

Creative matcha & coffee

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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

Near North

quiet café with boutique retail

Newcomer
Bake

Bake

West Town • $

Colorful cottage bakery

Cafe 44

Cafe 44

Morton Grove • $

Matcha & mellow vibes

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Frequently asked questions

How are these instaworthy cafés 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?

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