I saw a line out the door, so I knew I had to check it out. I grabbed a hazelnut latte, and it was…read moregreat! The staff are super friendly and impressively quick, even when it's busy. I would not wait in line but it is a solid coffee.

But the barrels... they're so tempting!…read more Running right across the middle of the shop, there are barrels full of different kinds of coffee beans. It is so tempting to open them and start smelling, only the signs very nicely ask you not to. Wanting a break from dime-store coffee and tea (Folgers - no hate, it has a place), I decided to get something a little less "meh". Added bonus is that I am able to support a family business, as opposed to the Walton family and their associated shareholders. The staff at The Coffee & Tea Exchange was wonderful! They helped me select three different coffees to take home, speaking to the roasts and what makes them unique. I'd also like to award some bonus points for just the right grind of coffee for my reusable Keurig pods. My amazement does not stop at coffee, either - this also applies to teas. I went home with a few varieties of some of the more flavorful loose-leaf teas I've had! The kicker? The prices were very reasonable! True, it is not as cheap as a large can of Red or Blue coffee from the grocer's, but at the same time, not as expensive as something a corporation (maybe with a two-tailed siren??) has convinced you comes from a magical place called Seattle. Final verdict: My freshman year roommate had 4 open tubes of toothpaste because "variety is the spice of life." I have one tube of toothpaste, but coming up on a dozen different coffees and teas in my cabinet. Once I start running low, The Coffee & Tea Exchange is the first place I'll go to restock.

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!

I stopped in because the rosemary grapefruit latte advertised in the window caught my eye. What…read morereally made the difference was the staff. The baristas were so genuine and warm, just a pleasure to talk to. They were passionate about the coffee and that was so exciting for me to see. The latte is delicious, btw!

Can it get any better? What happens when a Chicago chef and a restaurant pro open a neighborhood…read morecoffee shop? Amazing coffee of course but there's so much more. They roast their own beans, serve chef-made (Michelin-type) bagels with herb mascarpone (cream cheese) or honey-butter, home-made seasonal scones and more. Added bonus they play great music, serve a ton of neighborhood regulars including the owner's dad and a dog who loves his whipped cream. The quality of a Michelin Star restaurant with the vibe of your friend's living room.

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.

Colectivo is a blessing to live near for delicious, reliable coffee and food. Their hours are…read moregreat, being open from 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening. I've enjoyed so many different lattes/drinks, from their cardamom honey latte to seasonal options and even their cold brew milkshakes! Food is also great (the veggie pesto burrito is heaven to my tastebuds, I don't know why we haven't put broccoli in breakfast burritos sooner). The patio is SO nice in warmer weather. My one complaint there is that the wasps are out of control - like whenever I'd try to be enjoying my meal, there's a yellowjacket swarming my sandwich. As someone who flinches around bees, this does kill the vibe for me a bit.

The only friendly employee was the one who took my order. Everyone else was very snooty and seemed…read moreinconvenienced by simple requests. The egg and cheese croissant had egg, goat cheese (weird), and some chalky dry pesto spread that no one explained would come on a simple egg and cheese croissant. The croissant itself was unique and delicious, but I didn't really get a chance to enjoy it since the spread was all over it. The patio is a nice place to sit and chat, but overall I would not recommend this place for its coffee or food.

Tucked away at the ground level of an apartment building is Crema. A lovely small coffee shop…read moreserving coffee, tea, and various pastries. The coffee is good. Lattes are balanced and you alter the sweetness level to your preferred, just give them a heads up. They also serve matcha and a variety of tea drinks. The seating is limited but there are tables to sit and chat, study, and for groups. The staff are friendly and overall just delightful. You can purchase their roasted beans, other teas, and infusions.

What a cute little corner coffee shop!!! Saw the coquito latte online and HAD to try Crema's…read moreversion. It was DELICIOUS. There are some tables for seating, but not a ton of space to spread out and make this a WFH coffee shop. They sell addition items beyond their cafe. Choose local!!

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.

Donut was amazing. Would absolutely recommend the donuts here…read more Coffee... not so great tasting. However, it's neat that they don't upcharge for non dairy milk. That said, customer service could use a bit of improvement. All of the staff looked really stressed and unhappy to be there. Multiple patrons who ordered after my partner and I got their drinks significantly before us (even if they ordered the same or more complicated drinks). Kind of a bummer.

If you like bold, strong and rich coffee, this is the place for you. Boldest coffee I've had, with…read moreno acidic burn. The baristas were welcoming and quite serious about their brews. I also indulged in a cinnamon caramel scone which they warmed up, much to my delight. It melted in my mouth. The cafe itself is cozy and comfortable.

Great neighborhood coffee shop that has a pretty big space for WFH with a mix of couches and…read moretables. The staff is very warm and welcoming. We optied into trying their summer specials: a caramel espresso slushy and matcha lemonade. My husband really ejoyed the slushy and you can feel that the espresso was still strong! I loved their matcha lemondae. It was super refreshing, great lemondate flavor that wasn't too sweet yet still had a good matcha taste to it. They have done coffee omakase events that I would love to try in the future!

Went here after visiting the zoo to get some coffee. I was excited to see they had Beacon Donuts,…read morewhich are my favorite donuts ever. Luckily they had two left: a cinnamon coffee cake one and an oreo one. We got both and they were soo delicious. For my coffee, I chose to get one of their seasonal items. I got the everything's romantic latte but sadly they did not put the rose petals on it :( lol. The popculture drink looks really interesting and I kind of wish I got that instead.

Loved this coffee shop! It's so cozy & it was decorated for Christmas with old classic music…read moreplaying. Vibes 10/10. Didn't get a coffee bc I literally just had one like an hour ago but their hot cocoa was delish and came with a cute design! Very spaced out setting so doesn't feel crushed at all.

Oh so delicious coffee served by friendly staff in a cool little location. Very chill vibe with…read moresome neat offerings for drinks, snacks, & art! Would definitely stop here again. Support your local shops!

The cardamom Rose latte was not good at all. Very bitter the the cup had about an inch without…read moredrink at the top, it wasn't filled all the way, and the foam was about an inch deep so in the end was about 2 inches at the top with no drink. I didn't taste the rose, only the cardamom, with bitter coffee. Also I ordered an extra hot and it came lukewarm. The Horchata latte was good. Ordered extra hot but that also came lukewarm. The drip coffee was very bitter and not enjoyable.