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    Altar Home

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Vee D.

    Stunning place with nice lattes!! I love the interior design and all their products, especially the ceramic decor

    Salted Pistachio Latte
    Anthony D.

    An interesting concept, half home goods and half cafe. The place is definitely a place to get some great Instagram shots in while enjoying a coffee. The owner has great taste and while we came for the coffee, I almost left with a new living room. We tried the Salted Pistachio Latte and the flavor really comes through. The tables also had items on it both for decor and for sale which was fun.

    Cinnamon Hazelnut oat latte
    Shaquille J.

    Probably one of my favorite cups of coffee I've had in Chicago. I ordered a Hazelnut oat latte with cinnamon and it was the most comforting drink I think I had in Chicago. The coffee shop I went to the day prior butchered this same drink so this made up big time. It's a cute spot that just a 10 minute walk from Publican Quality Bread. If I were you I would put two and Two together because the combo is spectacular.

    Harrison C.

    This was a nice coffee shop concept. The drinks were pretty good, but the atmosphere was great. It's a homeward store meets coffee shop and it was very cute and clean. Check it out if you are in the area!

    Natasha A.

    A coffee show nestled inside a home goods store gives makes you wonder, will this coffee be any good or am I kidding myself? It is quite solid. I ordered a cold brew, as I am known to do, black, no sugar. It was strong, fresh, despite being close to closing time, it was perfect. It had a subtle dark chocolate forward taste. They still had a few croissants around 3pm but we opted for a protein bar. Overall a nice place As far as home goods, it was a very HGTV vibe (IYKYK). Smelt of a coffee candle, and looked like small children shan't sit. Staff were polite, didn't judge me when I couldn't figure out whether the door pushed or pulled to enter. Great ambiance for adults.

    Lico J.

    Beautiful and bright space. Coffee quality was surprisingly high - nicely done latte at a perfect warm temperature and refreshing tonic impressed us. I took off one star only because I reviewed it from a coffee shop instead of a furniture / home decor shop standpoint. Worth checking it out if you are in the area or like visiting home decor shop.

    Aditi D.

    Altar Home is such a hidden gem--part thoughtfully curated boutique, part charming café, and it's the perfect place to spend a slow afternoon. Located in a great neighborhood, the space feels warm, stylish, and full of little treasures waiting to be discovered. What I Loved: Chocolates, Perfumes, Oils, and Home Decor - Every corner of the shop feels intentional. You can find luxury chocolates, beautiful candles, artisanal perfumes, and gorgeous home pieces--it's so fun to browse, and honestly, hard to leave empty-handed! Strawberry Pistachio Matcha (Spring Special) - Absolutely delicious! Not too sweet, beautifully balanced, and such a refreshing twist on a classic matcha. It felt light, floral, and perfectly spring-like. Cafe Selection - A really thoughtful drink menu, with unique seasonal specials and well-crafted coffees and teas. The Vibe: Chic, cozy, and relaxed--perfect for catching up with a friend, grabbing a unique gift, or treating yourself. Staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. So much to see and explore, from handmade goods to delicious treats. If you're looking for a beautiful place to sip, shop, and unwind, Altar Home is a must-visit. I can't wait to come back, browse even more, and order another seasonal matcha!

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    Brittney W.

    Such a gorgeous interior and fun concept. Half coffee shop and half home goods store. Everything looks so curated, calm, and inviting. Makes me want to redecorate my entire home. There are a few small tables to sit and drink/eat. I ordered the pistachio latte and almond croissant. Both were very yummy. Definitely a coffee shop I'd return to.

    Almond croissant
    Bailey W.

    Altar home is so cute! They have a few small tables to meet with friend to have coffee. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and almond croissant. The vanilla latte was just ok but the almond croissant was the best almond croissant Ive had in Chicago. I will 100% be going back just for the croissant!

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    Great coffee and nice place to hang and shop in the west town neighborhood. Small coffee bar and menu, but friendly and a must experience.

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    I love this store and coffee shop!! The coffee is really good and the space is beautiful and relaxing. Cute outdoor area too!

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    We had a stellar experience with Joybird in Chicago, and with Kevin and the entire team! My wife…read moreand I (with the help of other family members - too many cooks complicated this LOL!) had a difficult time trying to pick from all the awesome sofas and colors that Joybird provides. Plus, we had an odd shaped room that we recently rehabbed that we needed the sofa in, and the Joybird team patiently looked at our many diagrams of possibilities, made their own suggestions and fielded our questions. I am certain I would have not been as patient with us as they were. They didn't make us feel stupid for all our questions, or rush us when we were clearly "chieftains of indecision". This was true even when we lingered a bit long at or near closing time. The jaybird team made so many accommodations and changes for us and we felt genuinely cared for us even with our idiosyncrasies. We finally finally made up our minds on the exact sofa, number of pieces and color, and now have this great new sofa in our basement movie room. Even the delivery guys were exceptional. I would encourage anyone looking for furniture to check out Joybird in chicago. For sure!!! Chris S

    We shopped around before ultimately picking a Joybird couch. The combination of comfort, color and…read moreoptions that fit into our space were what won us in the end, as well as helpful in store customer service from John both times we were in the shop. We got our couch during a sale, and even with adding back in the five-year warranty (which also included two large cushions as part of the package) the cost was cheaper than the list price. Our delivery was several weeks after ordering, which was sooner than estimated; the delivery guys unwrapped the couch parts and put on the feet, but oddly did not clip the sections together; seems like that should be done while everything is in its disassembled state? So now we have to figure that out. But happy with the couch so far: very comfortable (I don't want to get off of it).

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    Sawada Coffee

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    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
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    My new favorite coffee shop... ever?? It was so good I managed to fit it in TWICE in a short trip…read more And have NOT shut up about it since I came back!! Military latte ($7.25)-- matcha and espresso mixed together with milk I don't know what sorcery they put in this but it's SO GOOD!! like matcha and espresso had a baby idk but they kept all the good parts of each other and balance each other out. For example, the matchy isn't earthy or chalky like some places or fake like the Starbucks one. The espresso isn't sour or burnt. And somehow when you combine both of them it's this perfect mellow blend but has the slight bitterness of both matcha/espresso where you're like "ah yes it's not just milk" that flavor really pulls through. But again it's mellow and blends together sooooo well like perfect mesh my goodness. Doesn't overpower doesn't feel like you're drinking matcha and coffee at the same time. It just becomes like a new thing altogether and that thing is glorious. The first time I got it iced (and the black camo latte hot) and all I could think about was how much better it would be hot.... So I had to come back for it !! And it ISSSS better hot. I enjoy hot lattes the hot milk and lack of ice is smoother and blends it together better or something. Obviously the iced version wasn't bad because I still had a great time... but when I came back for the second time and got it hot like YESSS THIS IS IT !!! Black camo latte ($7.25)-- same as Military but instead of matcha it's hojicha mixed with espresso! I took sips of this (as opposed to it being my own drink) and thought it was good! Really depends on if you like the taste of matcha or hojicha more. This one is deeper and richer, more earthy. Maybe even caramelized roast kinda flavor? Buuuut I know hojicha isn't for everyone so take it with a grain of salt. The combo with espresso is magical though like whatever ratio they're using is so perfect. It really blends together so well. ANDDDD here the coffee:milk ratio is so good!! No milky watered down lattes! I'm so used to having to add espresso shots or asking for less milk because coffee shops really be wildin in this economy but this place has a good ratio! Like yes wow we still have good things I love this for us. Matcha lemonade ($7)-- So absurdly sour I took one sip and that was enough for me!!! You really have to be a lemonade person like if that's your drink of choice to quench your thirst on a hot day then this is for you!! If you don't drink lemonade on the regular then I really wouldn't bother. I think this is a collab with a charity or something? Up your vitamin C for a good cause I guess. Cortado ($4.50)-- Espresso and milk, small cup, good test of their espresso and yesssss it passes with flying colors. And again, this place has their milk ratio down to a science. Perfectly balanced, not too much milk and you still taste all the coffee. Love love loveeeeee this place and would absolutely love an LA location. Until then, guess I'll have to plan another Chicago trip to get this goodness again !!!

    I think Sawada is a little more overhyped than I would've liked…read more The Military Latte was pretty good, and I really appreciated that they offered macadamia milk! That said, the matcha itself wasn't necessarily the best matcha I've ever had. I think there was just too much milk in the drink, so I couldn't really enjoy the matcha and hojicha notes. It was enjoyable, but not memorable enough to justify all the hype - or the price. I really liked the ambiance, and the baristas were genuinely kind. They were also very willing to adjust or remake a drink when needed, which I appreciated. Overall, it's a cute spot with great service, but I genuinely cannot accept the price-to-drink ratio. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't think it lived up to the hype.

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