Ordered drinks here today. I ordered a lavender iced matcha latte and my friend ordered a cafe mocha with an extra shot of espresso and oat milk. Both drinks were delicious. Customer service was great. The cafe was nice. I'd return and recommend to others. read more

High quality coffee, efficient service, and pleasant vibe. Finally a place that understands what a good coffee drink is about. The cappuccino was perfect and just the right size. The Marocchino was absolutely delicious, it was my first time trying this Italian concoction. To top off the great experience, the coffee for in-store consumption is actually served in glass rather than paper cup. read more

Caffe Umbria - Café Marocchino in front and cappuccino in the back. Both were great. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've gotten americanos from this place a few times. They are always consistent and never sour! read more

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The coffee cake and almond croissant were amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed both. The oat milk latte I got was ok but I'm not much of a coffee or latte drinker. read more

Awesome coffee shop! I don't think they have pour overs and only coffee shops with pour overs get a 5/5 for me. They have nice coffee, lattes, and more. I don't think there is anything special with their beans, but they make unique lattes and specialty drinks. You can get some pre made cocktail drinks too (non alcoholic) and kombuchas as well to go. It's also in a terrific location near the river! read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got a macchiato and a nocciola freddo and was underwhelmed, after all the high reviews. Macchiato was made in the style we like (espresso with a bit of cream) but the espresso wasn't particularly interesting. The nocciola freddo seemed watered down, a bit disappointing for the price. Seemed a bit busy. Hopefully it was an off day. read more

Fast service, unique coffee drinks that actually taste good! I'm not a fan of very sweetened coffees so I enjoyed their unsweetened Cappuccino Al Cacao (cappuccino with cacao powder on top) and Bicerin (desert coffee). Both drinks were amazing! Definitely order "for here" if you can. The atmosphere is very casual and calm with a view to the street. Baked goods are tasty too, according to my sweet-toothed friend. read more

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iced oatmilk latte good coffee with a strong taste, ambiance, and vibes! very limited seating read more

There are so many reasons to love this cafe! 1. The pastries - we tried three. One that had some sort of honey sweet crystallized something on top (our favorite). The blueberry muffin, great. And ham and cheese filled croissant (pro tip, ask for it to be warmed up!) - all of the pastries were to die for 2. Staff - so friendly and helpful! And didn't make me feel like the odd man out since I'm not super educated about coffee 3. The Cafe el Pepe - just try it. It was so unique and wonderful tasting. I don't like my latte's/cappuccino's too sweet - I mentioned that to the cashier and she said they could make it less sweet - it was the perfect flavor to my liking! We came at 9:30 on a Thursday and they were packed but the line moved pretty seamlessly. Overall, I highly recommend this cafe! read more

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So this is a small place with just a few seats inside. It has a small counter and the line moves slow. But. It has great coffee. Not cheap coffee but quality coffee. Got a cafe latte and really enjoyed it. It was smooth yet had a good flavor. It was warm without burning my tongue. The chocolate croissant was also quite good though ultimately didn't feel all that special. It was a nice treat overall and as long as you just want coffee it's the place to go. read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a very cute spot for a nice summer coffee. I went with a friend and we both got iced matcha lattes! I got mine sweetened. Service was super quick. They have two types of seating - inside which I felt was a little dim and outside was cute patio seating! Definitely going again sometime. read more

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One of the best coffees I had while visiting Chicago. They had cold brew and dairy free milk such as soy, oat and almond milk. The syrups tasted delicious in my latte. This is really close to the riverwalk. I would prefer this coffee shop over the one on the river. read more

The coffee here is pretty good. I'm not much of a coffee guy but I really like my honey oatmilk latte. It was perfectly balanced. The service here is great. If there isn't a long line you'll get your coffee pretty quickly. What I don't like about this place is that it's pretty small so there is very limited seating. Additionally it can be a little price for the size cup that your getting. read more

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Had high expectations with the reputation this roaster has. Oddly enough, had not yet tried cafe. Ordered a cold brew and a light roast blend drip coffee. The drip, though light roast, tasted a bit dull and did not contain much in way of fruity notes or floralness that many light roast usually feature. Wife's cold brew was good. The roasts were largely medium to dark roasts, which also is simply not a preference i have. My review more so based on standard drip coffee which was underwhelming in comparison to many counterparts. read more

I really wonder why the good reviews! I am a coffee lover and I always make a point to try coffee shops every country I visit. Even in the States I have nearly visited 40 states and tried multiple coffee shops .... To my point, I know what is a good coffee. I have tried Umbria 3 times : cortado, cappuccino, drip coffee, cappuccino al cacao. Nothing stood out first time, that's why I tried for a second and third time. Unfriendly service! She automatically made the coffee to go instead of asking grrr Actually, quite racist personnel. My last visit I ordered a large cappuccino and the only cashier/Baptist at that time made sure my credit card went through in order to proceed to make coffee. Surely I am not returning and no, I do not recommend Umbria. There are better places in downtown Chicago read more

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Very nice cafe with good coffee. They also have WiFi to sit and work. Although space seems a bit small, I liked the ambiance. And the Barista's were also very nice. Explained all the specials to me and helped me pick something that I enjoyed. Definitely recommend this cafe! read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for a pick me up and the latte was delicious. Their beans are top notch and I'm thinking of ordering some to be shipped over to the east coast! read more

Came here on a Thursday morning as a party of two. The line was long, however those baristas were shipping out drinks left and right! Everyone was pleasant and of course the service was fast. The cafe itself had typical product placement, white, wood, tan, kitchen painted tile on the "edit my drink" counter. Nothing out of the ordinary. The bar in the front was getting blasted by sun. The tables in the lobby were all full. We were able to snag a seat though. We ordered an iced honey vanilla oat latte and an iced lavender matcha. The cashier at the time asked if I wanted my matcha powder sweetened or unsweetened, the perfect question for a matcha lover! The lavender matcha was perfect. The barista whisked it in a bowl, and it was not too sweet even with the lavender syrup. I definitely would recommend stopping here for some caffeine. It's conveniently placed next to the Riverwalk too! read more

Caffe Umbria - Iced Honey Vanilla Latte & Lavender Matcha 9/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall it was meh. I ordered a latte and it tasted watered down. I bought some beans and the beans were good.

Stopped by here to pick up some coffee beans. The cafe is small, but packs a lot in the space. Besides the usual bar, they sell an assortment of coffee beans. I like how they provide useful descriptions for each variety and I ended up buying a bag of their signature and anniversary blends. At $15 a bag (iirc), it's reasonably priced. They also sell assorted baked goods like donuts and cookies. Friendly service too! Now to grind these beans...! read more

Ordered nocciola freddo. Could not taste neither chocolate nor hazelnut. Disappointed. Service and ambience was decent read more

Very good oat lavender latte tho a bit on the expensive side, nice staff, bathroom is thru connected building and code locked

Zero ambiance, no where really to hang except a dingy old entry to the Thompson building. No fresh food options, pastries looked old. The coffee compared to places I've visited across the USA is bland, lacks any true flavor, and it's small and $7. This is a hard no for me and I will never return read more

Cute little coffee shop with amazing matcha coffee. The service is great, very friendly baristas! There's seating outside on the patio area (3 tables- good for small groups) and there are tables inside between the cafe and Protein bar. The croissant was super buttery and delicious! read more

Ordered a med iced caramel latte. $7.25 Coffee is obviously great but they dumped the caramel at the bottom. Couldn't even taste it. Which was an up charge that they failed to mention. read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were at Chicago last weekend and stayed at Kinzie Hotel. This cafe is walking distance from our hotel. They have great coffee here! Strong and aromatic. I tried the cold brew paloma on their spring menu. It was refreshing and taste like coffee with tonic water! Sort of like a coffee soda! read more

Caffe Umbria - Cold brew paloma on the left and mocha on the right - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cant get enough of this cafe. Been stopping by every morning. Their honey soy latte hits different! Its so delicious and not too sweet. I also really loved their matcha latte - it tastes more on the green tea side but I didn't mind! Their pastries are also very fresh, moist, and pairs perfectly with their drinks. Staff is incredibly friendly, haven't met a staff who wasn't yet! Highly recommend! read more

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A very busy coffee shop on Saturday with a line to get coffee. Some outdoor sitting and more tables and chairs behind the door at the side of the building. The staff are very friendly and patient. The coffee is ok - not the best latte that we've tried. Just felt our lavender latte and honey oat milk latte are both pretty bland to taste. read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quaint coffee shop in the middle of River North. I was recently in town for work and I discovered it in between my hotel and the Merch Mart. I went on a weekday morning and while they were busy with a line, they moved through it fast. I loved that they had a seasonal menu and a few bites to munch on if you're hungry. I went with a latte with oat milk and I really loved it. Additional thing to note, they do have a cute little patio out front. It was a beautiful morning when I visited and it was filled with folks reading the paper and hanging out. I recommend! read more

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Coffee is always good, especially the cappuccino. Bakery items were nice Wish the chairs were more comfortable read more

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Really enjoyed the coffee I got here! Ordered the iced honey oat milk latte and it was delicious. Not overly sweet and the espresso was nicely balanced. There was no bitter taste at all which I found to be very enjoyable. I will say this location is SMALL. If you come when there's greater than a 7-8 person line, you'll be standing outside waiting to get in. Very tight spot so it's definitely more of a to-go spot! There are a few tables in the hotel lobby next door but I found the echo in the hall to be very distracting. read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Since moving to Chicago I've been hunting down the best iced latte in the city. This one is a contender. The Oatmilk Honey latte is so damn good. The honey and oat milk are blended together so you're not getting chunks of cold honey, rather a luscious, sweet latte that balanced by a dark espresso that has some dark chocolate notes to it. A perfect combo. I think two sips in I decided I'd be back here once a week, even though it's a bit of a trek from where I live. The shop has a little bit of seating outdoors and a small ledge inside, but that's it. Not a great place to come and post up while working remotely, or to hangout with friends (unless you can snag one of the tables outside). Grab and go works for me, and I will be back soon! read more

Caffe Umbria is a little ass place for a coffee. It seems pretty basic if you ask me. Meaning it gives you what you need. As in coffee, and good. They also have a few treats. Basically it's a go in and get out cafe. It has typical coffee drinks. The best I've had is the Caffe Latte. It's $4 a cup. Yes that's a lot but it's top notch coffee though. It has a kind of limited menu. Of course it's not surprising when you see how small this place is. They don't have much food so don't expect any bagels and muffins. Has a few non dairy milk choices. Included are coconut and oat. The cookies and treats look good but it appears all are made with eggs and animal products. read more

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Awesome coffee shop for espresso based drinks and pastries. Very hip and friendly - always warm friendly staff and great coffee! Also a nice small front patio to enjoy your coffee and beverage at to people watch in busy downtown Chicago. A great place for a cup of coffee or espresso. read more

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I recommend this coffee shop as daily morning coffee to start your day everything was wonderful! The coffee taste nice even the pastries!! Highly recommended read more

Caffe Umbria - -Flat white skimmed milk -Butter croissant -Pain ua chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Coffee shop serving up traditional Italian coffee. Love their lattes. Quick Service and Extremely friendly staff. The seating in the actual cafe is limited but there is some more dimly lit seating in the adjacent lobby. They also have some lovely patio seating outside. Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible cafe and restrooms. The staff always offers to help me carry my latte to the table (I'm a wheelchair user) which I appreciate. Non-dairy milk is available. They also support the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation along with some other organizations so with every strong cup of coffee you're also supporting some great organizations too. read more

Caffe Umbria - oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for the first time while visiting Chicago as it had great reviews. I loved the decor, the moderate selection of drinks and bakery items to choose from, and the barista had some good recommendations. I ordered just one drink to go. Limited seating inside and outside, so I took it to-go. There's also a water fountain with glasses for your visit. When ordering my drink, the server asked what type of milk I wanted and gave a selection, so I chose one, that I assume after the fact was not the regular one. It turned out that it made the drink cost extra, which normally would not have minded me, but 1) she knew it was my first time there, and 2) at least let your guest know that selecting a different option would cost extra. Everyone knows guac at Chipotle costs extra and their servers still let you know it costs extra and confirm with you before adding it. If it were not for that, I otherwise would've given this visit a 5/5 star trip. read more

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Cute little cafe with great coffee options, beans to purchase, and some baked goods. There is limited 4 seater inside, a couple tables outside, and a few in the lobby where the cafe connects to the office. Coffees are good - both black and the crafted drinks. Staff is pleasant and patient. Self-serve water in the back. read more

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The coffee was very good, but oddly I was charged for both ice as well as... *not* adding sugar to my matcha? I found this pricing structure confusing and off putting. read more

Terrible customer service. After a poor initial experience motivated by a long wait time for food, I gave it another shot only for my food to be forgotten once again in the toaster for 15 minutes before I could get an employee's attention. After the employee removed the croissant from the toaster and noticed it had burnt, she offered to put another croissant in the toaster...safe to say I declined. I will not be returning. read more