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Heritage Bicycles is one of Coffee.

1. Heritage Bicycles

9.1
2959 N Lincoln Avenue (Wellington), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 67 tips and reviews
Safari Cup Coffee is one of Coffee.

2. Safari Cup Coffee

3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Lakeview · 26 tips and reviews
Metropolis Coffee Company is one of Coffee.

3. Metropolis Coffee Company

9.2
1039 W Granville Ave (at Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater Beach · 119 tips and reviews
Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Coffee.

4. Julius Meinl Coffee House

3601 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews
Ipsento Coffee House is one of Coffee.

5. Ipsento Coffee House

2035 N Western Ave (at W McLean Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 120 tips and reviews
Ch'ava Café is one of Coffee.

6. Ch'ava Café

4656 N Clark St (at Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Ravenswood · 58 tips and reviews
Café Tola is one of Coffee.

7. Café Tola

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The lack bean empanada at Café Tola is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.

Asado Coffee Co is one of Coffee.

8. Asado Coffee Co

1432 W Irving Park Rd (btwn N Southport Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters is one of Coffee.

9. Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

190 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 10 tips and reviews
Two Hearted Queen is one of Coffee.

10. Two Hearted Queen

9.1
1201 W Roscoe St (Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · Lakeview · 9 tips and reviews
Winter Garden is one of Coffee.

11. Winter Garden

7.9
400 S State St, Chicago, IL
Garden · The Loop · 4 tips and reviews
The Coffee Studio is one of Coffee.

12. The Coffee Studio

9.0
5628 N Clark St (at Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 77 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Coffee.

13. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.8
5158 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · 33 tips and reviews
Oromo Cafe is one of Coffee.

14. Oromo Cafe

7.7
4703 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 12 tips and reviews

15. Asado Coffee Co

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

EaterEater: With four locations to choose from, a freshly roasted cup of coffee is never far away. This roaster specializes in direct trade green coffee for its Bourbon, Peaberry, and Especiales blend. Read more.

Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee Bar is one of Coffee.

16. Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee Bar

9.0
1117 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Clifton Ave & N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 43 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Coffee.

17. Intelligentsia Coffee

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

EaterEater: Erin Meister said it best: “You don't have to be intelligent to love this coffee, but you definitely are intelligent if you do." Read more.

Elaine's Coffee Call is one of Coffee.

18. Elaine's Coffee Call

7.3
1816 N Clark St (Lincoln), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Old Town Triangle · 29 tips and reviews

19. Caffé Umbria

8.7
346 N Clark St (btwn Chicago River & W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · North Side · 15 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Caffe Umbria's coffees are just the jolt officer workers in River North need. Their fall drinks include the mocha picante made with a kick of cayenne pepper and a mocha sauce with Pernigotti cocoa. Read more.

Revival Food Hall is one of Coffee.

20. Revival Food Hall

8.6
125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Food Court · The Loop · 54 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The chef-driven food hall has a kiosk where Mindy Segal's staff serve her famous hot chocolate that includes the all-important homemade marshmallows. Get it to go. Read more.

Sawada Coffee is one of Coffee.

21. Sawada Coffee

9.2
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 66 tips and reviews

22. Gaslight Coffee Roasters

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

EaterEater: Enjoy their freshly roasted brews under taxidermied animals with a side of avocado and tomato toast. Read more.

Buzz: Killer Espresso is one of Coffee.

23. Buzz: Killer Espresso

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

24. The Wormhole Coffee

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

EaterEater: While you're there, grab a signature coffee & tea concoction, such as the The Chronic — juniper tea made with grapefruit peel, grapefruit juice, and tonic water reduction. Read more.

25. Caffe Streets

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

EaterEater: This coffee shop serves up some serious Joe in the form of Metric Coffee pour-overs, Chemex & cortados. Seating is spaced out among rows of high-top counters ideal for camping out solo with a laptop. Read more.

Dollop Bakeshop is one of Coffee.

26. Dollop Bakeshop

1000 N Damen Ave (Augusta), Chicago, IL
Café · Ukrainian Village · 6 tips and reviews
Metric Coffee is one of Coffee.

27. Metric Coffee

9.0
2021 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 6 tips and reviews
Cafe Jumping Bean is one of Coffee.

28. Cafe Jumping Bean

8.9
1439 W 18th St (at S Bishop St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Pilsen · 67 tips and reviews
Bridgeport Coffee Company is one of Coffee.

29. Bridgeport Coffee Company

8.4
3101 S Morgan St (at W 31st St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bridgeport · 56 tips and reviews
The Coffee Alley is one of Coffee.

30. The Coffee Alley

7.6
1152 W Taylor St (at S Racine), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · University Village - Little Italy · 26 tips and reviews
Little Branch Cafe South Loop is one of Coffee.

31. Little Branch Cafe South Loop

7.7
1251 S Prairie Ave (at S. Indiana Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · South Loop · 44 tips and reviews
Plein Air Cafe & Eatery is one of Coffee.

32. Plein Air Cafe & Eatery

8.9
5751 S Woodlawn Ave (btwn E 57th St & E 58th St), Chicago, IL
Café · Hyde Park · 40 tips and reviews
Robust Coffee Lounge is one of Coffee.

33. Robust Coffee Lounge

8.7
6300 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Woodlawn · 52 tips and reviews
Kusanya Cafe is one of Coffee.

34. Kusanya Cafe

8.6
825 W 69th St, Chicago, IL
Café · Englewood · 16 tips and reviews