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!

Fun spot to grab coffee with a friend or date!! The decor is so cute, love the gold and green and…read moretile theme they got going on. They really went all out!! There's a fair amount of seating considering the size of the place. Wasn't able to get a spot today unfortunately, but we did go at a busy time on a Sunday morning. I got the honey and lavender specialty latte with soy milk. I get mixed feelings about lavender - sometimes it tastes pretty soapy to me. I thought this was delicious! I'd definitely order again and recommend it. Overall, definitely recommend this spot especially if you're able to get a couch or table to enjoy the space!

I went here with a friend the other day and we ended up spending a good deal of the afternoon just…read morerelaxing and catching up. Even though we were seated at a regular table, the place had a comfortable vibe and it was easy to settle into. The counter women were efficient, nice, and filled our orders promptly. They did give my friend the wrong size coffee at first, but corrected it quickly and without any problem. One thing I didn't love: my cappuccino was served in a Styrofoam cup while we were staying there. If you're drinking in, it really should come on a ceramic cup and saucer. Save the Styrofoam for takeout! The best part was that we stayed for a couple of hours and no one hovered over us, or made us feel like we had to leave. As for the coffee itself, it was just okay. Not bad, but not memorable either. That's a shame too, because the space is so comfy. Still, there are plenty of other coffee spots on the North Side - and this just gives me a reason to explore others in the neighborhood.

Dark Matter Coffee is great - the Agave Latte is by far my favorite compared to their other lattes…read moreand mochas that I've tried. It's creamy, sweet but not too sweet, and overall a great flavor profile. It seems like a great place to study or work as well. You can often find many people working diligently (and relatively quietly) so the ambiance is great. I don't often write such low of a review but the one star is for the staff. On most occasions I've only encountered the friendliest of people - in fact the first time I visited and had a hard time choosing a drink, the individual at the register was so kind and helped me make a choice based on what I typically enjoy at other coffee shops. However today I had the absolute WORST experience where the barista was so rude to me after they took my order wrong. All I wanted was the coffee I ordered and calmly explained how there must have been a mix up. In return I was basically shamed multiple times for asking for the right coffee instead of the one they tried to give me and I was just baffled by how passive aggressive the staff member was. My family and I will not be returning to this location again. Go for the coffee and the vibes but just be extra careful to triple check your order is taken correctly at the register.

Pretty standard coffee place. Homemade syrups! Don't taste sage much though. Slightly spicy because…read moreof the black pepper which was interesting. Overall, a good spot to get a coffee if you're in the area. Hipster vibe environment which was cool, very artistic with friendly staff.

Great coffee shop and seems to be a neighborhood hot spot for WFH!…read more Tons of seating - small tables, a larger community table, and bar seating around the edges of the place. The barista staff was fine - I personally love perky and friendly staff at a coffee shop lol and that wasn't the case here - but they were knowledgeable and helpful. The vanilla oat milk latte was great, chocolate croissant was great (apparently they source their bakery items from publican quality breads!), and my boyfriend especially loved his pour over. He's a pour over aficionado and he was particularly pumped that there were 3 options for pour over!

First off, I just wanna say that I think the coffee is amazing at Intelligentsia. Every time I go,…read moreit's consistently delicious, no matter what I get. With that being said, I simply cannot work here. I can't get any work done. If you're a grad student like me, you need to make sure your laptop is fully charged before you come, because they have like zero outlets, and it is always crowded (which means they're doing something right!). 6.5/10 for me.

TL; DR: Always a line, but for a good reason…read more There are a couple seats inside, but on the smaller side. I would say this is a better grab and go place. There seems to be a line outside the door most times of the day, but it is pretty quick. The pistachio rose latte (seasonal) was delicious. Can't wait to return

This has been on my list for a while! I stopped by on a Sunday and thankfully no line! I looked at…read moretheir specials and went for and earl gray iced matcha latte. I love these so was excited to see it on the menu. Unfortunately the taste fell flat. There was no taste of the earl gray and the drink actually lacked flavor in general.

Got an ice chai, it was very yummy!…read more Staff was very nice and answered all my questions about the menu. Very esthetic menu with chalk art all over. Some rrally fun flavor options. Will definitely be back again!

This is an amazing sandwich shop. We all LOVED each of our sandwiches…read more Highly recommend Pelua Beef, plantains, Gouda cheese and garlic cilantro sauce. My sons loved Pabellon Beef, plantains, black beans, Caribbean cheese and garlic cilantro sauce. My husband wanted something simple and thought the Porkie breakfast sandwich was great!

I've been coming to Elevate here in Boystown for a while now since moving to Chicago. Coffee and…read moreTea are both great but the Mocha is amazing! I moved up north and haven't been in a while, today I was greeted by Luke who surprisingly still remembered my name. First time getting the tomato mozzarella panini and it was delicious, not sure why I haven't indulged in it before. The space is always clean and organized. It's a bit of a drive for me now but the quality of today's service was worth it! Great job Luke

Chic, elevated, but cozy coffee shop that serves delicious coffee drinks and yummy and unique…read morebreakfast sandwich options. Ample seating but great for grab and go too.

Panes is such an underrated and hidden gem that one can easily walk past if they're not on the…read morelookout. Please make sure you do because this place knows their stuff! I had the turkey and bacon sandwich for my first go because I was in the mood for something close to a BLT. The bread was the star of the show, but all the ingredients were great quality. You can taste the difference in the fresh homemade bread with Panes. I've also had the Roast Beef sandwich and another home run. (Minus the spicy mayo) I've never had to wait a long time for an order and the staff have always been pleasant. It's a small place inside, but wholesome and cozy. The sandwiches come with Lay's chips, so not a dealbreaker for me. Would be nice to have some other chip options, but again the smallest of small things to notice. The sandwich is a decent size and fills you up for lunch. I can't wait to try some of their other foods (pastas and pizzas).

Sooo dry (In reference to The Popular sandwich and monster…read morecookie) Decor is confusing and awesome.

If you have a sweet tooth, you've got to treat yourself to a cupcake from Jennivee's! A friend and…read moreI came here for an afternoon pick-me-up and it did not disappoint. We got two cupcakes to share -- the purple velvet and the main squeeze. The purple velvet is ube butter cake, ube mousse, and ube cake crumbs. The ube flavor is both sweet and nutty and the mousse topping was light and delicious. The main squeeze is lemon cake filled with lemon curd, cream cheese frosting, and a buttercream lemon on top. Both were incredible, but my favorite was the lemon! I loved that the lemon flavor was light, and the cream cheese frosting balanced it out really nicely. The space is so cute inside! It's also a lot larger than I was expecting. We grabbed a seat at one of the tables inside to enjoy our treats. I will definitely be back with my toddler for a cupcake date soon!

I love this bakery. Their space is so open with a lot of tables and cute decor. The display of…read morecupcake, cakes, and icecream is gorgeous and they even have some fun coffee options you can try. I tried the lemon cupcake and purple velvet cupcake. Both were fluffy and not too sweet. My favorite was the lemon cupcake, it had just the right amount of lemon flavors in it. Their staff was helpful. I will be back to try more of their sweet treats!

I've been wanting to visit Ludlow's for a long time and I'm so happy I finally got the chance to!…read moreIt's a cute little neighborhood spot and I of course love that it's dog-themed. And they take the theme seriously, I was served my croissant in a dog bowl! I ordered an iced vanilla latte and croissant and both were delicious. We tried to sit outside but it was a little too windy so we moved inside. It's a little chilly in there so bring a sweater if you plan on staying for a bit. The wifi worked great. It's an awesome spot get some work done! I loved my latte and croissant! I definitely want to come back and explore more of the menu.

I really liked the choices and the barista was friendly. I liked the concept, refined imperial dog…read morerescue -- kitch, helpful. They served my hazelnut beignet in a dog dish which was funny, if odd. The ambiance implied soft space, but it was not super loungey, heavy, too dark maybe? More of a pop-in for takeaway than a third space.