This place is HUGE for a coffee and tea shop. They sell everything from beans and loose-leaf tea to…read morespices and syrups, and the latte counter is all the way in the back. I don't think I've ever seen this many syrup flavors in one place. There's no seating inside since it's mainly a retail shop, but there's a bench outside. I also loved seeing how inclusive the space is with Pride flags throughout the shop. The Cross Cross Apple Sauce Latte (9/10) was nutty, not too bitter, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I was expecting more apple, but it actually tasted more like vanilla with a subtle apple flavor. Still super good and honestly impressive for a latte this huge.

My favorite place to buy loose leaf teas! Highly recommend! Great variety and friendly staff! The…read moremenu of teas they sell is expansive and I found myself tempted to buy so much more than I planned. They carry a variety of herbal, green, white, black, and floral infusion teas. I love the calming sleep and immunity blends. This place gets very busy especially in the mornings since they also sell coffee/tea to go. A line up of folks happily walking out with their morning drinks. I suggest looking through their menu of teas and take a walk around to look at the jars of teas and coffees. Then make a list and head up to the counter. At the counter you can mention what you'd like to purchase and meet the employee over by the teas. You can ask about any teas you like and/or get suggestions. The staff member was very helpful in suggestions and letting me smell some of the floral teas. I walked away with a variety of lose teas and even got some matcha powder too! They store coffee beans in big barrels and can grind for you too. The shop also carries various coffee and tea accessories, mugs, T-shirts, and even vintage gum! No restroom or indoor seating. This is a gem of a place! I came back after over 15 years and it is still the same cozy welcoming shop where I could get lost in the many jars of tea, spices, and coffee beans.

Pedestrian Coffee is a great little coffee shop next to Belmont Station. It is quite spacious…read moreinside with a good amount of seating. The baristas are all friendly and made our drinks quickly and accurately. The menu has coffee shop classic, lots of pastries, and some unique selections. I really enjoyed my cardamom rose latte - so good! Prices are a little high, but on par with surrounding shops and fair for a specialty drink, in my opinion. I didn't try any of their pastries this time, but absolutely will the next time I'm in the area!

The storefront looks unassuming as it is right next to the Belmont station, but Pedestrian cafe is…read moreone of the best places for working remotely with plenty of seats and outlets. The menu items are priced higher than average, but the Charlatte and sourdough cinnamon roll are amazing. The workers are all super friendly and attentive. Highly rec!

The cafe itself is conveniently located. Coffee was too acidic for my taste, but my friend said his…read morewas OK.

A cute and cosy cafe. The Cortado was delicious. The service was quick too. Since it's a tiny cafe,…read morethere is not much place available, but good coffee, can definitely get it to go.

BLUF: Great place to get work done and sip on coffee…read more Ambiance (5/5): This place gave off the vibes of "working your corporate job outside to get SOME semblance of control." It was packed with people and had plenty of outdoor seating. It's right by tons of stuff to do, eat, and see. I'd recommend this place for a morning coffee or to get work done. Service (5/5): Fast and nice. Interaction was very little. Drinks (5/5): Great flavorful drinks. The elderflower was actually noticeable and the honey they used was good. The salted caramel cream cold brew was sweet and delicious. Perfect for a hot morning.

Absolutely outstanding coffee, in line with the namesake from downtown milwaukee…read more The inside is always crammed tight with people but it flows somehow. The bathroom cleanliness and toilet paper stock needs to be more closely monitored here. The counter service wad as bad as bathroom maintenance. The quality of single women on that patio is on par if not better than the actual coffee! This is the place to be a single dude! Wow! In general, the people on the patio were so very diverse from early 20s to 70s, all flavors, as many laptops as people, everyone seemed friendly and nice, not snobby. The fancy Pop-Tart was good but definitely not worth $5. The lox and bagel sandwich , unfortunately, was the exact opposite of the singles scene and coffee. The bagel was like a generic Lender's bagel with zero flavor. There was more awful red onion than there was lox (at best 2 ounces, and low quality), the Tomatoes were the wrong breed of tomato and feebly thin and flavorless. I think there were a total of three capers mushed inside a massive amount of cream cheese. What an awful sandwich.

I was recently reminded why I love Crema so much. My mom and I came here after dropping my son off…read moreat school and it's always the best experience. It's so cute and neighborhoody, and the staff is just wonderful. I got one of the specials (I can't remember the name, but I think it had coconut and hazelnut maybe?) the staff recommended half sweet so that's what I did and it was perfect. They always have a great selection of specialty drinks and everything is just solid. Can't wait to come back soon to try their new fall menu!

Crema was such a nice little coffee shop. It's small, but the place has a lot of life to it. There…read morewas a steady flow of people coming in and out, everyone seemed comfortable, and it had that welcoming feel. The smell of coffee and everything being made behind the counter filled the whole place, which definitely made me hungry for something. The service was really friendly too. Everyone was nice. I ordered a hot chocolate, and honestly, it was exactly what I needed that morning. It came out nice and hot, with a smooth and creamy texture that made every sip easy to enjoy. The chocolate had a good sweetness to it, but there was also a slight bitterness underneath that gave it more depth. It had that rich cocoa flavor that stayed on your tongue for a little bit after each sip, while still being light enough to finish the whole cup. Nothing complicated. Just warm, creamy, chocolatey, and really good. Exactly what I needed to start my morning.

The coffee was great! I just marked a star off because the WiFi is soooo bad and it makes working…read moreremotely there hard :( The employees were sweet and knowledgable. The small lattes have two shots espresso and the large have two shots (love that) They didn't really have food but there is a Whole Foods next door!

An inconspicuous neighborhood coffee shop on the corner of Lincoln Ave and Altgeld St. The cafe…read moreutilizes most of its space, so there is mainly standing room with a few high chairs along the small counter to rest your coffee on. The cafe allows dogs and I was greeted by two puppies. The staff is very welcoming and seems to know the regulars, both four and two legged. I ordered The Chill Brew which was unique having Amaretto syrup which really comes through with that almondy-honey flavor.

While I have been to a different Big Shoulders Coffee in Gold Coast, I wanted to see how this one…read morewas since it had just replaced a previous fave coffee shop AND this cafe location is super spacious. I really couldn't have had a better experience. The baristas were very friendly and welcoming. There is plenty of space and the cafe itself is clean and has a really crisp esthetic. The variation of drinks really sets it apart from other coffee shops. I got coffee cake (soooooo good!) and the Sonny Oleo (matcha, strawberry, tarragon, soda water). It was unique and a perfect summer drink. Temperature in the cafe was truly perfect and there was plenty of different seating option throughout the space. I will definitely be coming back.

Don't think I could love this place more!…read more I discovered Big Shoulders on doordash a long time ago and have consistently ordered the same thing from them... I always order the breakfast sammie because their english muffins are SO yummy and the caramel scone because duh - so underrated. It was such a fun change to go into this location! The space itself was BEAUTIFUL and big and spacious with all kinds of seating. I loved that. They also had a great pastry case with a lot of items. As expected, everything was awesome!

I didn't know this place was here even though I have walked by so many times! I went in today and…read moreenjoyed ~$20 breakfast with orange juice, coffee, turkey sandwich. Turkey sandwich had basil and was toasted. Space has warm colors calm atmosphere. Unlike at Cafe Deko, your points from other Dollop Cafe's work here!

I was in the area and decided to try a new coffee shop. Finding out they're on InKind was…read moredefinitely a plus! Parking is limited, and the shop doesn't have a large sign, but there's a sidewalk sign that helps. The space was spacious and clean, and I was greeted immediately. Unfortunately, the oven was down, so I only tried the Toffee Coffee. It was good, but nothing that made me feel like I had to come back. I'd be open to trying it again when the full menu is available.

Sandwich was by far one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. So yummy. Oatmeal cookie latte…read morewas so delicious. Staff was super nice!

My first time at a Backlot coffee since they're all in north Chicago. Its a pretty cozy space with…read morefree wifi, fair seating, and street parking nearby (metered outside but free at the neighboring park) They offer pastries and sandwiches as well so youll be able to power through a day studying there. I got the honey lavender and cardamom rose lattes, which were good but I feel like they were a bit too similar. The lavender and rose elements were more subtle than I would prefer, but I did like that they weren't too sweet which let the espresso stand out PSA they also offers pup cups so overall pretty happy with my visit. Id certainly return if im in the area again and would love to try the other menu items, in addition to more seasonal drinks