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Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
West Town, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Explore Chicago and Travel + Leisure
"Reigning "Best Coffee Spot in the West Loop"."(5 Tips)
"The Pure Black and the Pure Tan cold brew coffee on tap is awesome!"(3 Tips)
"Best coffee and espresso drinks in the neighborhood!"(28 Tips)
"Almond croissant is delish and goes well with the coffee!"(3 Tips)
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C ReySeptember 15, 2016Reigning "Best Coffee Spot in the West Loop". Iced coffee and Iced Latte served on Nitro Draft. Try them together for a Black and Tan. Few baked options make this a tasty coffee stop any time of day.Upvote11DownvoteUpvoted 2 weeks ago
Athena CeeSeptember 13, 2013Double shot espresso over ice with a small amount of half and half, mmm! Tastes incredible! Consistently friendly staff and right near my hair salon so I make sure to get me some!Upvote7Downvote
Anything through the steampunk is top notch. A genuine hipster atmosphere with some of the friendliest and knowledgeable baristas around. Two thumbs way up!Upvote1Downvote
PhilippeMay 6, 2013Their espresso kicks serious ass. I love that small chain. Been to the original location in Philly many times. Need to have wifi and less attitude in Chi Town. But come here for the coffee. Top notchUpvoteDownvote
JenKuduAugust 27, 2015Mocha really is a mocha. Delicious! The iced coffee on draught is pretty good, note the latte on draught is nearly straight milk. Croissants are pretty good too.UpvoteDownvote
trillateezyDecember 15, 2013Cafe au lait's are on point. Executed well, so it's a good middle between straight coffee and a latte. Not a fan of the bakery, bc the can't warm anything up. Cold/hard croissant? Not tasty.
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Small spot but usually a few tables. They keep it simple here, and it works. I recommend the latte for here - comes in a ceramic mug and feels like home.
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Aaron CruzJune 19, 2016Pour over goodness at the West Loop craft coffee roaster. No wi-fi as your focus should be on savoring the handcrafted cup of coffee and great conversation at this neighborhood spot.
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Mark DregerNovember 1, 2017Really like this spot – coffee tastes great and comes in fancy porcelain cups. Also, they take Apple Pay.
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The chai tea with steamed milk & a bit of sugar is really a wonderful treat. Much better than that stuff I usually drink at Starbucks, Peets, etc.UpvoteDownvote- Stefan ThossJune 25, 2017The Pure Black and the Pure Tan cold brew coffee on tap is awesome!Upvote1Downvote
Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014The Philadelphia equivalent to Intelligentsia opened its first Chicago café quietly (though the location, across the street from a Starbucks, certainly sent a message). Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Martial BénardAugust 18, 2019Minimalist decor. Great roast, La Marzocco machine. Impeccable cappuccino!
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Explore ChicagoApril 18, 2012La Colombe supplies coffee to West Loop restaurants as well as to cafe patrons. Try their Leonardo DiCaprio blend: proceeds go to the Actor’s foundation to support environmental sustainability.Upvote11Downvote
Travel + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014This café serves some of the best coffee in town, thanks to its personal touch and unbeatable brews.UpvoteDownvote
Chris SteeleFebruary 23, 2016If you're lucky, your Barista will harmonize seamlessly with the Beatles background music. If you're not, the coffee with still be good.UpvoteDownvote
JABRIL YOUSEFMay 20, 2023chill, trendy spot but … no wifi (though, you can pick some up from Nando’s next door).UpvoteDownvote
Prince ModsNovember 23, 2019:( Drank the espresso here, it did not delight me and made me sleepy for the the price. However, nice atmosphere and great service! :)UpvoteDownvote
This is one of my favorite places to get coffee. Wonderful atmosphere great coffee.UpvoteDownvote
Margaret LopezDecember 31, 2013Hands down, the best Americano I have ever consumed. My friends have often raved about this place, and now I know why! :)UpvoteDownvote- That Basque cake is delicious! A great accompaniment to a chai tea with steamed milk.UpvoteDownvote
Maxwell HendersonDecember 2, 2015Great coffee, unique atmosphere. No WiFi, and staying is not the most comfortable. I'm assuming they want to encourage conversation.UpvoteDownvote
John KhuuDecember 16, 2014Amazing coffee. Very limited space - small tables in the front, big communal in the back. No prices posted anywhere on drinks.UpvoteDownvote
TO SolomonApril 8, 2016This place is awesome, good coffee and quintessential snacks that are always on pointUpvoteDownvote
Really high-quality coffee offerings, 3 cold brew options on TapUpvoteDownvote
Heads up - They don't give you a free cup of coffee with purchase of beans.
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Great vibe, delicious coffee, and phenomenal location.UpvoteDownvote
Get the Gibraltar. Espresso in a glass with a bit if milk!! Great stuffUpvote1Downvote
Nauman NoorMarch 22, 2015Well made caffeine fused drinks. And the atmosphere is as hip as it gets.UpvoteDownvote
Leonardo GastmannFebruary 7, 2015Their coffee is amazing and so is the place... Simple but really cozyUpvoteDownvote
- The Basque cake is a great accompaniment to chai with steamed milk.UpvoteDownvote
Obviously the coffee is the best in the city but the true gems are the baristas! Tiffany rocksUpvote1Downvote- Best coffee and espresso drinks in the neighborhood!UpvoteDownvote
Great coffee, awesome service, pastries are good too.UpvoteDownvote
The bottles of iced coffee are amazing and you get $.75 off when you bring it back.Upvote1Downvote- Plenty of seats past the main counter. Great little place with great coffee.UpvoteDownvote
Fantastic coffee. Buy a bag and get a free cupUpvoteDownvote
The Steampunk Brews are legit. Very friendly baristas.Upvote1Downvote
Stephanie SimonSeptember 3, 2014No wifi, so you gotta actually talk to people or read a book. Ya know, like back in the olden days.UpvoteDownvote
Global HighlanderFebruary 24, 2014You can't beat La Colombe for coffee in the West LoopUpvoteDownvote
Cappuccino with whole milk = perfection. No one else in Chicago makes it as well as they do!!Upvote1Downvote
The draft black & tan tastes just like a non alcoholic Guinness.UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Fri
- 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
(312) 733-0707
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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