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Chicago Coffee Snob
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

1. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 112 tips and reviews

Joshmosaurus R.Joshmosaurus Rex: Not the best place if you're in a hurry. But most definitely the best place for amazing coffee.

Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar) is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

2. Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar)

9.1
2521 W Chicago Ave (btwn Campbell Ave & Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 97 tips and reviews

My Social OneMy Social One: All organic,straight from the farmer coffee, hand roasted by a small crew of people who take the love of coffee brewing to a whole new level

Dollop Coffee & Tea Co. is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

3. Dollop Coffee & Tea Co.

824 W Belmont Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 49 tips and reviews

Leigh J.Leigh J H: Great coffeehouse! This is exactly the kind of place I've been looking for in Chicago. Perfect music, good scenery—I'm in love.

Metropolis Coffee Company is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

4. Metropolis Coffee Company

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

Loyola University ChicagoLoyola University Chicago: Locally roasted coffee and a cozy atmosphere make this coffee shop a favorite study spot for students.

The Wormhole Coffee is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

5. The Wormhole Coffee

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

Andrew J.Andrew Jarvis: By far one of the best places to work on your laptop in Wicker Park! Plugs everywhere, tables of all kinds, free wifi, and of course, let's not forget, the fricken DELOREAN in the window!!!!

Sip Coffee House is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

6. Sip Coffee House

1223 W Grand Ave (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Fulton Market · 59 tips and reviews

Jaye J.Jaye Jalso: Underrated friendly shop. Good food, reasonable prices, responsibly sourced stuff. Frre wifi. Hipsterrific, but whatevs, it's the good kind of hipster.

Ipsento Coffee House is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

7. Ipsento Coffee House

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

Lisa W.Lisa W: Like everyone else says, try the Ipsento if you have a sweet tooth. Its great. Love the atmosphere, love the service, love the coffee. New favorite coffee shop.

Caffe Streets is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

8. Caffe Streets

1750 W Division St (btwn Wood St. & Hermitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 69 tips and reviews

Dusica M.Dusica Matijasevic: Interesting place and very much different. Cool concept. I wish their seating is little bit more comfortable,unless they don't want ppl to sit there forever

Asado Coffee Co is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

9. Asado Coffee Co

1432 W Irving Park Rd (btwn N Southport Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Asado is the antithesis of corporate coffee culture, boasting only a few small tables, one espresso machine and a roaster.

Whispers Cafe is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

10. Whispers Cafe

1031 N State St (btwn Bellevue Pl & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Gold Coast · 18 tips and reviews

Carlos S.Carlos Sobrino: Great gelatos and nice fresh squeeze lemonade and orange juice. The beat though is seating at the park on a nice Chicago's summer night.

Capital One 360 Café is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

11. Capital One 360 Café

21 E Chestnut St (at Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Near North Side · 48 tips and reviews

Dustin M.Dustin McQuary: So what if it's a bank shamelessly masquerading as a café? The prices here can't be beat, especially at 50% off with a Capital One mug or card.

Kopi Café is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

12. Kopi Café

8.7
5317 N Clark St (at Summerdale), Chicago, IL
Café · Andersonville · 58 tips and reviews

AlexAlex: Totally chill place to sit on floor cushions and pass time. Great coffee, juice, vegetarian sandwiches. Writer Aleksandar Hemon is a regular.

Eva's Cafe is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

13. Eva's Cafe

1447 N Sedgwick St (at Blackhawk St), Chicago, IL
Café · Old Town · 33 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark Burkholder: Much nicer than the starbucks but shhhhh....lets keep it a secret

Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

14. Julius Meinl Coffee House

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

Cari S.Cari Sekendur: Open until midnight on weekends! Great place to go if you're not in the mood for the bar scene. Live music with a European feel I haven't seen anywhere else in Chicago.

New Wave Coffee is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

15. New Wave Coffee

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

Brian M.Brian MacQueen: You might need to fight for a seat in this crowded coffee shop, but once you do, relax with some Metropolis coffee and people-watch. I especially like the vintage Nintendo console they've got.

Buzz: Killer Espresso is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

16. Buzz: Killer Espresso

1644 N Damen Ave (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 57 tips and reviews

CarneyCarney: Get a shot of vanilla in your espresso. It's delicious and homemade!

Big Shoulders Coffee is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

17. Big Shoulders Coffee

8.5
1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · 80 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Bell: Careful roasts, super-friendly staff, and an interior with great personality. What more could you want?

The Coffee Studio is one of Chicago Coffee Snob.

18. The Coffee Studio

9.0
5628 N Clark St (at Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 77 tips and reviews

Tina C.Tina C: Amazing espresso done the right way! Forget those push-button machines at big chain stores. As a former barista, I noticed they timed espresso shots by eye (presumably watching the colors)! Best ever! Read more.

19. Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

2934 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 50 tips and reviews

Elliott R.Elliott Ramos: This place forces you to enjoy coffee. It's an amazing thing to take in