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Wanted a nice spot to grab a bite and coffee and found Backlot! Walking in the space is very cute and spacious. Their menu had some fun drinks, I got the Mint Matcha Latte which was nice. I got the No 18 Bagel that has cucumber and pickled red onions and this was delicious! So good and I'll definitely go back to try their other sandwiches. Workers were extremely nice and attentive.
Was around the area and decided to try this spot out, and I wasn't disappointed! I really liked my cardamom rose latte. It wasn't too sweet, which is what I usually prefer, and the flavor was on the lighter side. Friendly staff and a very calm vibe!
Stopped into Backlot Coffee in Old Irving Park while I was out working and it was such a great find! I grabbed a quiche, a doughnut, and a large cold brew with an extra shot of espresso all for about $20. The quiche was delicious, flavorful, and the perfect size. The doughnut was huge and super satisfying. My cold brew with the extra shot hit the spot bold, smooth, and exactly what I needed to keep going through the day. The atmosphere here is really nice simple, comfortable, and perfect if you want a place to study or just relax with a good cup of coffee. The staff were kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to whenever I'm in the neighborhood. Backlot is one of those coffee shops that makes you want to sit down, take a breath, and enjoy your time. Highly recommend!
Friendly and fast service and delicious espresso. A couple tables to sit at and I saw a few people working on computers. There's also a selection of takeaway options like yogurt and sandwiches if you're on the go. .
Cute corner coffee shop. The cashier always has a smile on his face, feels very welcoming. Been here a few times and it's always a great experience. Lemon Poppy Loaf Frosting on top really helped enhance the lemon flavor, great if you like lemon. Banana Bread Subtle Banana flavor, had chocolate chips more of a chocolate chip flavor bread if anything Iced Mocha with oat milk Espresso roasted well, no burnt taste Light mocha flavor and not too sweet
It's a very quaint local cafe in Irving Park. It's quiet and seems like locals love to frequent it. A friend wanted to meet up here and it's conveniently close by where I live. I ordered the Iced Cardamom Rose latte with oat milk. It's good but the cardamom definitely overpowers the rose flavor. I didn't get to take a picture since I ate it quickly but I also got the Ham and Swiss croissant. I wish they offered to warm it up. The vegan orange donut was also yummy! Slightly crispy on the outside and moist inside. I love the subtle orange flavor. Will definitely come here again!
Wasn't expecting cute latte art on my chai latte, but I was pleasantly surprised! It's delicious, and I would totally get it again! This location is smaller than the Evanston location and don't seem to have as many breakfast options, but I noticed they have ice cream.
Came upon this as kind of a surprise given the location around it is basically not much to look at. It ended up being pretty good actually, thanks to the coffee and some dairy free treats. Backlot Coffee is a good name for it to be honest. Kind of hidden from Irving Park Road, and you have to go in the back to get in. The coffee is pretty good priced and so are the cookies and scones. After getting off at the Metra stop, I came in at breakfast. It's not a big place, but there thankfully wasn't a crowd. There's a pretty easy to understand menu. It's not complicated like many coffee places are. Still has lots to choose from. It's about $5 for a medium coffee. The seasonal specialties they had included the Mimi's Autumn Latte. This was made with cinnamon, espresso, ginger, milk, nutmeg, and vanilla syrup. Non dairy milks are available. There's also non dairy treats. It's about $3 for a Breakfast Scone. They even have a microwave you can pop it in to warm it up if you feel like that. Good coffee. It's also a pretty good place to do some work because it doesn't get that much of a crowd and it's kind of quiet. There's also a few treats for vegans.
So first the weird. They're apparently under renovation of some sort... no places to sit or anything, not even a bar or a single table. But not a terrible thing, especially since I was getting it to go anyway. But what was a little more strange is when I asked for a stopper for my cup and she said they didn't have them, but "we have tape". Um, nah, you can keep your blue painters tape. I got a chai, my go-to drink since us non-coffee drinkers really only have that or hot chocolate. Their chai is excellent. A lot of places just seem to get the chai concentrate and add some steamed milk. But here at Backlot they have a house blend which was well spiced and even if it is a concentrate it's enhanced and much more flavorful. It also has a small parking lot, which I wasn't expecting. Not huge, and it's shared with several other businesses. This coffee shop isn't exactly convenient to me, but I would stop by when in the neighborhood.
Nice and quiet atmosphere. Small space but a good amount of space to work! Staff is very friendly and got my drink out within minutes! I ordered a dirty matcha, a little feint in matcha and sweetness but overall I would give it 7/10.!
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I live in Sauganash, where we have 0 local, independent coffeehouses. There's a Starbucks, which is my fallback, but it's not a place I want to sit and chill. Luckily, my parents live right by Old Irving Park, and there's a plethora of independent places. My mom and I tried several of the coffeehouses in the area, and decided we liked Backlot the best, and we've been regular Sunday customers since last summer. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming and mostly quiet, the interior is clean with a great flying squirrel mural on the wall (they just released an enamel pin of a squirrel and coffee mug!), and other local art on the walls. There's a long table that seats 8-10 and several small tables for 2-3, and when those are all taken, there's a couple countertops with stools to sit at. There's a parking lot which makes coming here really convenient. The baristas are all super friendly, and always answer any questions about the drinks. My mom always gets a small regular coffee, as she doesn't believe in coffee fanciness. My favorites are the iced grapefruit green tea for the summer (so refreshing!) and the cardamom rose latte for the rest of the year (like a warm cozy hug!), although the oatmeal cookie latte special is quite delightful. I had oatmilk for the first time here, in my cardamom rose latte, and I always get oatmilk now. The food is mainly ready made pastries from local bakeries, and they have whole grain oatmeal they'll add hot water or milk to. I've had the cocoa hazelnut version or the almond one when I'm feeling healthy. I've also tried the red white and blue sprinkles gluten free donut from Do-rite on July 4th, but my favorite is the vegan breakfast scone, I'm totally hooked on that one! My mom likes the ham croissant or the buttermilk old fashioned donut. I'm so happy Backlot opened a shop in Old Irving, it's a great addition to the neighborhood, and it's a welcoming and comfortable place to come and spend an hour so. I wish we had that a little further northwest, in Sauganash! read more
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I love Backlot's coffee and donuts! I all love that they take reusable cups, and generally focus on sustainability. I came in one morning because I forgot my water bottle, and they had water in aluminum cans for sale! I was so happy to not have to buy plastic. read more
8 years ago
Super duper cute spot near the Irving park blue line and the Metra station! Though parking is scarce due to the other business in the building- it is the perfect pick me up! I am a super fan of Starbucks pike place with my steamed almond milk..decided to try this due to a friends review and wow!! I had their coffee and steamed almond milk--it is so much stronger than the Starbucks! Couldn't say enough about the environment and the workers as well! it a gem!! Plus it was buy one get another pastry--so I had to grab them! I was told the oat milk was something to try, but unfortunately they were out the two days I went in. Hope they have it soon! read more
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Parking in their lot is horrible enough to make you gouge your eyes out but if you don't mind walking you can get free parking about a block south of Irving. It's a very cute coffee shop, with neutral colors, modern decor and a nice sunny window. I had the cardamom rose latte it was the perfect mix of spices, milk and espresso. I love the fact that they offer oat milk as a non dairy option, too. Also, the croissant are amazing. I had the tomato basil croissant. It was buttery, flaky and the tomato and basil was a pleasant surprise. It was $9.25 for a small latte and the pastry. Average price for Chicago. Would definitely go here again. read more
Stopped in to grab some cold brew today. Here's what I noticed. Stumptown Coffee, coffee drinks, Do-Rite Donuts, Bang Bang Pie muffins and pastries,Frio gelato, and Amaneger breakfast tacos. There's really only 1 reason why I didn't give 5 stars. I wish the place had at least 1 comfy chair where 1 could just chill for a while. read more
8 years ago
Super cute coffee shop in Irving Park! They serve amazing pastries from Phlour that were super delicious, and I tried the iced Oatmilk Cookie Latte which definitely hit the spot. A pro: they have free parking on the street and in a lot. There's also space to work from with WiFi! read more
5 years ago
Nestled in Old Irving Park neighborhood, Backlot partners with Stumpton coffee roasters, Do Rite Donut, Bang Bang Pie, Rare Tea Cellar, and Prairie Grass Cafe. With all these notable businesses, I could try from each if I wanted to. This place sells coffee, tea, and baked goods. I bought a matcha lattee with a choclate glazed Do-Rite donut. The match tea lattee ($5) has a fragrant leafy powder taste with creamy milk and little sugar for that antioxidant boos. The chocolate glazed donut ($3) had a crispy exterior and soft inside. Barista was friendly and greeted us as we entered the place. Kid friendly, small area though. There's 2 locations in Illinois, one in Evanston and Chicago. Small parking lot and free residential parking abailable. Less than a block away from the Metra and CYA blueline. read more
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9 years ago
I was in Chicago for a few days and Backlot Coffee became my office while I was visiting. This place is well lit, has great vibes, and the music selection is amazing. It is the perfect place for an afternoon getaway or a satellite office space. They have a great coffee selection and even slow brew coffee so you can experience the different flavors. While there, I had several lattes, their grapefruit green tea, and strawberry lemonade. Everything tasted fresh and was made with care. They also have a nice selection of sweet and savory pastries. My favorite was the ham and cheese croissant. It's to die for!! The service was fast and personable. After a few days of visiting, I was able to observe their great customer service skills and teamwork amongst the team. read more
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9 years ago
Excellent service, beautiful setup and most of all great coffee! I tried a vanilla latte and it was just delicious. Perfectly roasted espresso beans and nice latte art to accompany it. I didn't try any of their pastries or food but they all looked fresh. The place is clean and comfortable, without loud music or noisy people. Parking can be crowded at times depending on how much space the other 3 stores customers leave. I'll try it again tomorrow and will update my review of anything changes. PS. Please close later! read more
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7 years ago
This is a really cool coffee shop. Nice open space with plenty of lighting. I just got their regular hot coffee (unlimited refills if you get a large) and it was strong but not as bitter as Starbucks. I also ordered an everything bagel with plain cream cheese and it was tasty. I'd want to come back here and try their other drinks like the military latte which is matcha green tea with a shot of espresso! read more
This a very good coffee shop in a neighborhood that needs more places just like this one. I have been here twice. Once to just get coffee and go and once to do work. Both times the lattes I ordered were great. They have great donuts from Do-Rite and good selection of other pastries. The abundance of seating and outlets for phone charging and laptop use. I highly recommend and will be returning. read more
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8 years ago
Randomly selected this place for a quick coffee. Soon as we entered our attention was drawn to the menu board and types of latte they had. Great ambiance. The people working here are really friendly and easy to talk to. Our favorite part was the number of vegan donuts they had. Although they source it from another vendor, it was nice to see the option. We ordered the rose cardamom latte and matcha latte. Bother were amazing. Love the place. read more
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7 years ago
Good coffee. Limited seating. Look cool inside. Clean. Just a few pastries. More off a place to pick up coffee than just sit and chill. read more
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3982 N Avondale Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
Irving Park
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(773) 657-3797
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