We enjoy grabbing sacks of whole bean coffee while traveling and after reviewing their selections online this made our list. Two sacks stuck out the most with our palate. NIGHT SHIFT: -- online tasting/sniffing notes: full body; deep chocolate; malty notes; dark chocolate; peanut butter; caramel; toasted marshmallow -- for me I noticed this more on the nose than the mouth, and especially when I "buried my beak" in the grounds after brewing -- the taste is nutty, smooth, nothing sour or bitter to speak of, caramel and light PB with some dark choc coming through...marshmallow only on sniff I believe RATING = A COLOMBIA (house drip): -- sack to be reviewed at a later date, too many sacks in the house right now STAFF were polite and efficient. No free drip cup offered with sacks purchase. Store is small but nicely appointed. It was not too far of a walk from our hotel which was a plus. read more

If you want great, small-shop-quality coffee with the speed and consistency of a streamlined operation, Big Shoulders Coffee is hard to beat. The coffee is consistently excellent high quality, well crafted, and full of flavor yet the experience feels fast and streamlined like a large coffee chain. You get that neighborhood, specialty-coffee vibe without sacrificing convenience. It's the perfect balance between specialty coffee and convenience, which is why Big Shoulders has become my go-to coffee spot when I'm in the area. Highly recommend! read more

A great spot for coffee! I stopped by here twice during the visit to Chicago. I love the oatmeal and the miso latte. I also bought say that the walnut coffee cake was divine ! Egg and cheese sandwich was a bit too greasy for my liking, also lacking in any flavor, the top of cookie was a bit too, baking soda heavy for my taste. I wish they would offer more vegan meat or or at least a turkey sausage option. All in all in grape please for coffee. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute coffee shop in Magnificent Mile Chicago. They have a few tables and a high top for seating. Baristas were super friendly. I really enjoyed the miso brown sugar latte which had a unique flavor that was delicious and cozy. The blueberry scone was on the dry side and I tried a bite of the coffee cake which was pretty good. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Miso brown sugar latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for a quick pick me up and was not disappointed! The coffee was brewed fresh and I got a horchata latte! It was very cinnamony and hot which was perfect for a windy cold day! I also had the blueberry scone warmed up which was buttery and sugary! The barista was very nice and completed my order fast. Would be excited to come back to try their seasonal flavors! read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - horchata latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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i'm a barista visiting Chicago and the coffee was so amazing I had to buy a bag of espresso to bring back with me. Great beans but also skilled (and friendly) baristas! My latte foam was PERFECT, so silky smooth. Also enjoyed my blueberry muffin. Can not overstate how great this place was, wish I tried it on the first day of my trip instead of the last! read more

Super cute coffee shop with exciting drinks. I got the brown sugar and miso latte and it was absolutely delicious! The service was extremely fast. I absolutely loved the staff. I'll definitely be coming back!!!! read more

While on a trip to Chicago, I happened to walk past Big Shoulders Coffee--and ended up doubling back because I had to try it. The place is adorable, with equally cute merch you can buy. They had some really fun flavor options, including a Horchata latte I'm still thinking about. I almost tried it, but the marshmallow latte won me over--and honestly, I'm glad it did. The staff were incredibly kind and clearly knew their coffee. My drink even came with two actual roasted marshmallows on top (amazing touch). The shop itself is surprisingly spacious and has that perfect "come hang out with your friends or relax for a bit" vibe. A great little stop--definitely worth doubling back for. read more

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Delicious coffee and huge servings, really wonderful staff, and cozy ambiance. I was visiting Chicago and miss this place already! I'd definitely come back here read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was browsing yelp for coffee places near me and came across the toasted marshmallow latte and knew I needed to come here and try it. There is street parking and at 7:30am on a Thursday there was plenty available nearby. The interior is kind of small but there is seating with a number of tables. The bar is beautifully set up and you can watch the barista prepare your drink. The marshmallow on the latte was perfectly toasted and the latte itself did taste like toasted marshmallow but not too intense or artificial tasting. I also got the bacon cheddar scone which was also great. Nice and soft and the perfect size little bits of bacon. read more

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Really enjoyed the unique flavors, especially the toasted marshmallow. The mocha was also just really good. Super nice staff. Bustling little shop. Lovely spot. A must try. read more

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Great ambiance! Super fast and friendly service and the coffee tastes great and creamy. They have quite a few unique flavors too like miso, marshmallow, and your classic ones too! read more

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Came here to grab a bag of beans as a Chicago souvenir and one of the famous Toasted Marshmallow lattes. Neither disappointed. Some lattes hide the flavor of coffee too much, but in this latte you could taste the quality of the coffee but also the sweet and creaminess you want in a latte. Took the beans home (Night Shift), ground them up and we have been loving a cup of it every morning. The employees were really friendly and it was a nice spot to drink my latter while I had some time to kill. Around 9:30 on a Monday and they were already out of the cheddar scones. It's definitely a popular spot and for good reason! read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Marshmallow latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

All the staff that work here look like they have interesting background stories. It was a vibe. Get the good chocolate. Ask them to make it extra chocolatey with almond milk. If you say it nicely it gives when a huge marshmallow. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Hot Chocolate - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Asked for an iced green tea sweetened. What I got.... A cup of iced milk. Yikes. Maybe the barista was confused by the order? Had to throw it away. read more

Staff was great. Coffee was great. Location was great. Nice to duck in here and have a quick call out from the cold. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

i didn't get any coffee so i can only vouch for what i did get here which was the bacon cheddar jalapeño scone. the barista was very friendly and they heated it up for me first which was great. it was one of the best scones i've had and it being warm definitely helped. it was fluffy and savory and had a nice saltiness to it, not too salty, just right. i'm a big scone person and this was my first stop on my scone crawl. it definitely didn't disappoint read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's so fun in this lil coffee shop. I got a decaf brown sugar miso latte hot- fantastic. And an iced americano for my boyfriend. I accidentally forgot to say decaf and they had already pulled the shots when I came back up to tell them. The barista was so understanding and had no problem with remaking my drink. Coming back for sure! read more

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Good coffee, fast service and nice place t people watch! Highly recommend stopping in whether you're commuting to work or have a spare moment to pop in. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Large Vanilla Latte (it comes with 4 shots of espresso). - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For some reason, Chicago has much better Espresso than most American cities (intelligentsia, dark matter, Metropolis are all great). Add Big Shoulders to the list. They roast their own beans and avoid the Starbucks over roasting phenomenon. The espresso is smooth with a great crema. I'm tempted to knock one star off because of the crappy music they play, but I will focus on the Espresso and give this place five stars. read more

I'm so glad I found this amazing coffee roasters... The coffee is soooo good, The store appears to be Uber hipster and chill. It's got a great vibe. The staff were courteous and efficient. Even though it was busy I didn't wait that long at all. It was so good, I returned a couple of times. read more

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Great location and cozy vibes inside here. Love their coffee, especially the toasted marshmallow latte. They also have an assortment of pastries and some food items available. read more

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Food - 3.75/5 The coffee was ok. The Service - 4/5 Friendly quick and efficient staff Ambiance- 4/5 Cute space to work from. Few small tables to plug in and get some work done. read more

Stumbled upon this gem while visiting Chicago for a wedding - and I'm glad I did! Late Saturday morning, before the festivities began, I went for a walk around town & stopped in for an Iced Oat Milk Latte. One of my favs I've had to date! The staff was kind & efficient. There were several small groups gathered, as well as individuals working/studying. It's small, but there's definitely room to dine in. My only knock was the price. My drink was really good, but not $8+ good. read more

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Big shoulders coffee on state st is a small coffee shop with big coffee flavor. My friends and I came here to try the marshmallow latte and blueberry muffin. The atmosphere was very cute but very small with no more than 6 little tables in there. But the service was friendly and quick. You could taste the quality of the espresso in the latte and I loved the roasted marshmallow they put on top. However if you didn't tell me this latte was marshmallow flavored, I don't think I would have guessed. It was sweet but the marshmallow flavor was lacking a little. The blueberry muffin was good but nothing spectacular. I will have to come back and try another coffee and a breakfast sandwich! Big shoulders coffee is big on quality coffee but little on accompaniments and added flavors. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Toasted marshmallow iced latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The marshmallow iced latte changed my life and the baristas are SO nice. John (Jonathan?) is the best!

They didn't have any regular black teas which was weird. I would maybe go back for a coffee drink.

Have been used their beans for home but first time coming to their cafe. Good espresso and nice vibe. Staff are kind. Highly recommended. read more

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I had a vanilla latte on a rainy Tuesday morning in this cafe. There is a good amount of seating inside. Perfect for a small group of 2-3 to enjoy a coffee and chat. Staff are friendly and they seem to love working there. Cute cafe and would come again read more

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Coffee was yummy and staff were really nice! I wish they had a caramel syrup for their lattes but it was easy to substitute with something else :) read more

Really solid coffee and good breakfast muffin sandwich. Service was good. Nice place to have coffee and catch up with people in a smaller intimate space. read more

Americano Velvety smooth bug with that dark bite. Friendly service and a cozy spot to take a break from the cold read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Americano - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went by while walking to the bank. Wanted to grab a drink and snack. It was busy but not too crowded. I was able to place my order quickly. I ordered an iced chai latte and breakfast burrito. The drink was ready much faster than the burrito. I thought I was going to be gone with my tea before hand. It was good and flavorful. The burrito overall was okay. It was suppose to have eggs, Turkey sausage and cheese but it seemed like there weee other things in it like salsa or beans. I did enjoy it. I am not in this area much but I would go back for tea or drink items. I am not a big breakfast person and really tried it do you the time and the amount of walking. If you like breakfast burritos then maybe give that or another one a try. read more

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This place was good for take out. It didn't have much of an ambiance to sit in. It's a good option if you are looking to avoid huge chains.

BE WARNED - they make the tea WAY too hot here and it actually burned my tongue. Had to return the Hibiscus Spice tea . It's actually dangerous how hot they are serving the tea here - even after they had steeped it , it was insanely hot How was someone supposed to drink and enjoy that tea ? It would have taken like a half hour to cool down. I actually have an ice cube in my mouth now. It's dangerously hot tea. My friend did enjoy his Cortado and his Pumpkin muffin which was nice . On one bright note the Broccoli Asiago Scone was tasty . But it's literally the first time I've ever returned a cup of tea. Ever . read more

I really like this place for the story, the community and definitely the coffee. Randomly discovered on a work trip and now I'll cruise through anytime in town. My wife tried their breakfast sandwich and it was very good too. Cozy hideaway from the rush of the city. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Sausage and egg breakfast sandwich and marshmallow latte. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honored to be the 100th review for this location. Came here after visiting the farmers market with my mom and we were happy with our visit! My mom got an almond milk iced chai and I got a cold brew with oat milk and vanilla. I was tempted to get the marshmellow latte but they did let me know that it's just a vanilla latte with a toasted marshmellow on top so I got the cold brew instead. We both really enjoyed our drinks! It's small in here, but wasn't too busy when we were here. It's really cute too. And the baristas are extremely nice and stylish. Would visit for sure next time I'm in town. read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Chai and cold brew - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Looked for a place to study for a couple of hours. Found this place and it turned out to be a gem! The coffee (vanilla) was pretty good and the cafe ambiance was built for a chill time. The drink menu was pretty simple and not too overwhelming and the cinnamon scone was delicious ( warmed up of course!). I was able to get a window seating which helped mellow me out to get down to studying. The street view was pleasant and good change of pace from staring at a screen. It looked like a small place but there was a lot of room. The window seating was great for long sitting as it had multiple food holds and rest to help keep active or adjust the body. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Definitely a place I would post up again if i need to study in Chicago on vacation! read more

Big Shoulders Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love finding local coffee shops when I travel. Big Shoulders was my latest find on a recent trip to Chicago. It is a small, unassuming location located on the edge of the Gold Coast/Magnificent Mile. They offer the usual offerings of drip coffee, pour overs, and espresso drinks. They also have a small variety of food offerings. I opted for drip coffee during my visits. It was brewed to perfection with the flavor of the beans shining through. I tried a breakfast sandwich on one visit--I wasn't wowed by that. It's flavor was so-so and was a bit soggy like it had been microwaved. But I was there primarily for coffee so I stand by a 5 star rating. The staff was pleasant and helpful as well. A suggestion would be for Big Shoulders to be listed as a coffee shop instead of a roastery--it didn't initially come up when I was searching Yelp for coffee places near my hotel. read more

I came here almost every day I was in Chicago since it was near my hotel and I love trying new local coffee places. Seating can feel a little cramped when it's crowded, but it's otherwise nice inside. I liked sitting by the windows and watching people walk dogs nearby. Service was decent. Some baristas were friendlier than others. Drink menu is pretty simple with drip coffee, espresso, and tea. Prices are comparable to other local coffee shops. I like their homemade syrups. I tried the cardamom, horchata, and marshmallow (comes with a torched marshmallow!) lattes. The lattes were nicely balanced, smooth and not too sweet. Small selection of pastries and breakfast sandwiches but good options if you want a quick breakfast. read more

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