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Good place to stop by for quick bite or drink before the architecture boat tour. Located on the second floor in the same plaza as AMC! I ordered the spinach feta croissant. Service was good, the cashier took my order & toasted my croissant in a timely manner.
I passed by this place on my morning walk. I ordered a warm Black Chai and the vegan Coconut Curry Empanada. Both were fantastic... highly recommend. The service was great. The inside could use a little TLC but it's winter. When the weather is better I can see ppl enjoying themselves outside on the patio near the fire pit.
I've been here a couple of times and it's a really neat coffee shop located in the center of Roosevelt Collection. The atmosphere is cozy and has a clean, luxurious look to it. The barista was friendly and welcoming. I ordered an iced Tres Leches Latte and it was really good. They also sell bagged coffee here. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be back!
On my search for great coffee experiences, I came across this location. It's a very small coffee shop that specializes in a few drinks, including coffee/lattes and teas. I think this aspect gives them the chance to perfect their execution on these drinks. They also sell their own beans and tea, so you know it's a unique experience. I ordered the Maple Pecan Macchiato with half and half, and my theory proved correct. The drink was smooth, with subtle but noticeable notes of maple, Pecan, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It was like Christmas in a drink. Also, the drink did have pecan pieces inside as well, which reminded me of a few korean style teas i have had. They had a few other drink options I'd like to try out next time, and I think other coffee/latte lovers would enjoy this place.
So happy to stumble upon this quaint shop located at the Roosevelt collection . The staff is friendly and helpful ! The selection of tea and coffee is huge and I love that you can buy different sizes to try at home . Black owned and woman owned
We visited this cute and quaint coffee shop while waiting for the movie theater to open. Naturally, I arrived early for the movie because that's just who I am, and I shan't apologize for it. lol I saw this place, went in, and was greeted warmly by the cashier/barista. I ordered a small cold brew with vanilla and oat milk, and it was delicious! I will most definitely be back the next time I'm headed to the movies.
I stopped in here recently! Small location, but many wonderful offerings for both coffee and tea selections. Staff member ground my two coffee purchases for separate brewing machines-Drip and French Press. There is a table for two inside seating. Notably listed in Forbes Magazine for being one of the top 100-American Businesses in The United States! Women owned! Yay!!!! FYI-also known for their coffee subscriptions!
Stumbled upon this place while taking a detour in downtown Chicago. Walked into the shop and asked the kind barista what was really popular. It was highly recommended to try the Oatmilk Blueberry White Mocha. I ordered it hot. And the barista told me all their beans are roasted and infused with flavors and aromas. Wow the coffee was delicious. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. I also found out this establishment was a black women owned business which I was proud to support.
This cafe has really unique flavors of coffee. In their iced coffees, instead of using normal ice, they put in a frozen block of French press coffee. While nice in theory, the French press cube is really large, and i drink my drinks really fast so I just end up with a large cube by the end of it, and less caffeine in my system due to the volume displacement of the large cube. I got the orange cream cold foam cold brew. It was unique and had a nice aroma with the dried orange slice at the top. The drink is on the sweeter side. However for a cold brew drink it typically is ready pretty quickly -- this drink took about 10-15 minutes to make even though there were only 1-2 other customers in the store. If you're in a rush I recommend not getting this drink. The store does have flavored coffee beans for you to make coffee at home, as well as cute cups/mugs/miscellaneous merchandise to purchase. The French press they had on display looked cool although a bit pricy. There are tables set up outside in the patio to enjoy your beverage and there are other stores to browse in the Roosevelt Collection. Our favorite is the Container Store. Chicago French Press does validate parking so parking in the garage is free up to 2 or 3 hours. Using the validation machine can be a bit tricky, I think you need to lay it flat and the machine should take the ticket in.
I'm so happy I got to accidentally try so many of my saved places during my trip to Chicago! Chicago French Press is very close to my friend's apartment, and I was working from home earlier this week. I desperately needed coffee and ordered an iced blossom latte. It was delicious. The coffee flavor was very strong, and the blossom was such a nice touch. I would definitely visit again and understand why this is such a popular coffee shop. They have a lot of specialty drinks and specialize in French press coffee.
Ordered an iced coconut lavender latte and was just in heaven. It was so good! I think they toast the coconut that they add to the top! They also have different milk options, regular, soy, almond. The decor is so cute inside-they've got some plants and flowers for sale and it's lovely to look at while you wait. There's also a big patio with tables and a fire pit. Only two tables have an umbrella for shade, wish there was more shade, since it was really sunny. But there's one toy of other spots to sit in at the RC-so not a big deal. The staff is really friendly and efficient! And since they validate I'm sure I'll be stopping by more often!
This cafe is conveniently located in the middle of the Roosevelt Collection shops on the second level, in its own standalone building right by the parking garage entrance. Lots of great coffee options, I went for the berry jas lemonade- made with jasmine tea, it was awesome and a beautiful color. Love that you can get small tea bags too, made for a perfect gift. Staff was super friendly and helpful. They serve empanadas from local Cafe Tola and other pastries as well. I tried poblano, potato, and cheese and it was amazing! Always love the opportunity to support a black owned business too! read more
Great spot in South Loop in the shopping area by Northwestern. It is a standalone establishment by the AMC. The barista was super friendly and knew his craft. The cold brew was balanced and they could add the cold foam to it. I will be back and will try their savory pastries next time. read more
The cutest little coffee shop with the sweetest staff! I ordered the iced salted caramel latte and it was absolutely amazing! They even have coffee ice cubes so my coffee doesn't get watery! I love the attention to detail! Will absolutely be back! read more
6 months ago
Good place to stop by for quick bite or drink before the architecture boat tour. Located on the second floor in the same plaza as AMC! I ordered the spinach feta croissant. Service was good, the cashier took my order & toasted my croissant in a timely manner. read more
8 days ago
10 months ago
I passed by this place on my morning walk. I ordered a warm Black Chai and the vegan Coconut Curry Empanada. Both were fantastic... highly recommend. The service was great. The inside could use a little TLC but it's winter. When the weather is better I can see ppl enjoying themselves outside on the patio near the fire pit. read more
I've been here a couple of times and it's a really neat coffee shop located in the center of Roosevelt Collection. The atmosphere is cozy and has a clean, luxurious look to it. The barista was friendly and welcoming. I ordered an iced Tres Leches Latte and it was really good. They also sell bagged coffee here. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be back! read more
On my search for great coffee experiences, I came across this location. It's a very small coffee shop that specializes in a few drinks, including coffee/lattes and teas. I think this aspect gives them the chance to perfect their execution on these drinks. They also sell their own beans and tea, so you know it's a unique experience. I ordered the Maple Pecan Macchiato with half and half, and my theory proved correct. The drink was smooth, with subtle but noticeable notes of maple, Pecan, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It was like Christmas in a drink. Also, the drink did have pecan pieces inside as well, which reminded me of a few korean style teas i have had. They had a few other drink options I'd like to try out next time, and I think other coffee/latte lovers would enjoy this place. read more
6 months ago
9 months ago
6 months ago
So happy to stumble upon this quaint shop located at the Roosevelt collection . The staff is friendly and helpful ! The selection of tea and coffee is huge and I love that you can buy different sizes to try at home . Black owned and woman owned read more
6 months ago
We visited this cute and quaint coffee shop while waiting for the movie theater to open. Naturally, I arrived early for the movie because that's just who I am, and I shan't apologize for it. lol I saw this place, went in, and was greeted warmly by the cashier/barista. I ordered a small cold brew with vanilla and oat milk, and it was delicious! I will most definitely be back the next time I'm headed to the movies. read more
3 years ago
I stopped in here recently! Small location, but many wonderful offerings for both coffee and tea selections. Staff member ground my two coffee purchases for separate brewing machines-Drip and French Press. There is a table for two inside seating. Notably listed in Forbes Magazine for being one of the top 100-American Businesses in The United States! Women owned! Yay!!!! FYI-also known for their coffee subscriptions! read more
Stumbled upon this place while taking a detour in downtown Chicago. Walked into the shop and asked the kind barista what was really popular. It was highly recommended to try the Oatmilk Blueberry White Mocha. I ordered it hot. And the barista told me all their beans are roasted and infused with flavors and aromas. Wow the coffee was delicious. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. I also found out this establishment was a black women owned business which I was proud to support. read more
4 years ago
This cafe has really unique flavors of coffee. In their iced coffees, instead of using normal ice, they put in a frozen block of French press coffee. While nice in theory, the French press cube is really large, and i drink my drinks really fast so I just end up with a large cube by the end of it, and less caffeine in my system due to the volume displacement of the large cube. I got the orange cream cold foam cold brew. It was unique and had a nice aroma with the dried orange slice at the top. The drink is on the sweeter side. However for a cold brew drink it typically is ready pretty quickly -- this drink took about 10-15 minutes to make even though there were only 1-2 other customers in the store. If you're in a rush I recommend not getting this drink. The store does have flavored coffee beans for you to make coffee at home, as well as cute cups/mugs/miscellaneous merchandise to purchase. The French press they had on display looked cool although a bit pricy. There are tables set up outside in the patio to enjoy your beverage and there are other stores to browse in the Roosevelt Collection. Our favorite is the Container Store. Chicago French Press does validate parking so parking in the garage is free up to 2 or 3 hours. Using the validation machine can be a bit tricky, I think you need to lay it flat and the machine should take the ticket in. read more
I'm so happy I got to accidentally try so many of my saved places during my trip to Chicago! Chicago French Press is very close to my friend's apartment, and I was working from home earlier this week. I desperately needed coffee and ordered an iced blossom latte. It was delicious. The coffee flavor was very strong, and the blossom was such a nice touch. I would definitely visit again and understand why this is such a popular coffee shop. They have a lot of specialty drinks and specialize in French press coffee. read more
5 years ago
Ordered an iced coconut lavender latte and was just in heaven. It was so good! I think they toast the coconut that they add to the top! They also have different milk options, regular, soy, almond. The decor is so cute inside-they've got some plants and flowers for sale and it's lovely to look at while you wait. There's also a big patio with tables and a fire pit. Only two tables have an umbrella for shade, wish there was more shade, since it was really sunny. But there's one toy of other spots to sit in at the RC-so not a big deal. The staff is really friendly and efficient! And since they validate I'm sure I'll be stopping by more often! read more
3 years ago
Delicious drinks and quick service. This quiet little black woman owned gem has nice outdoor seating perfect for the summer and bags of their coffees and teas for purchase. A great new find in the SL neighborhood! read more
2 years ago
Nice add on to the icon place ... neat space with a variety of teas and coffees. I really liked the plant section which is such a cute feature to add for guests to buy gifts . The service was a bit slow but I will be back read more
3 years ago
So coming in to this place I wanted something hit like just a regular black coffee. But seeing the menu I went to try the vanilla something latte and the lavender something latte. The vanilla was okay but the Levander one was like eating the lavender plant that how it tasted. But maybe other people like it but to me I gave it a 4/10. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Located in Roosevelt Collection, an amalgamation of shops and green spaces, this coffee shop has instantly become one of my favorite coffee shops in the world (this is pretty impressive, since I have an unhealthy relationship with caffeine). I ordered the Black Chai City Latte and it blew my expectations out of the water. Dusted with a healthy dose of cinnamon on top, the tea was mildly and pleasantly sweet and had more of a deeper flavor than most chai lattes I have tried. Priced at around 4.95 for a small, the price is pretty standard for coffee/teas nowadays; however, though their prices do not set them apart, they have iced out other coffee shop competition with one lovely, lovely choice that prompted this review: the ice does not dilute the drink! Chicago French Press serves their iced lattes with one giant ice cube that is tea-flavored and it honestly made me so happy to see. The trouble with most iced coffees and teas is no matter how good they are, unless you drink them at a speed that would reduce most people's enjoyment of the drink, you will find that you are left with a sad, watered down version of what once was a yummy beverage. In the worst case scenario, it was never a yummy beverage to begin with and you are left disappointed, stricken by the fact that you paid 6 bucks for watered down milk. The iced drinks here on a different level and though I have only had one drink here, there are definitely some other cool drinks worth coming back to try. I hear their raspberry jasmine tea with agave is recommended, and the latte flavors offered here are pretty unique and special sounding (peach blossom latte?!) 5/5 would highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Ordered an iced vanilla latte and was surprised to see the ice cubes are what seems to be frozen coffee, such a nice touch that I've never seen another business offer. Will definitely be returning read more
3 years ago
Got their coconut lavender iced latte, probably the best cup of coffee I've ever had! The staff were friendly and suggested this drink, will absolutely recommend and come back for more. Indoor area was nicely decorated with displays of they tea leaves and French press coffee bags. There's also outdoor seating to enjoy the warm weather this summer. Took one star off because they said they do not accept cash. read more
Perfect place to grab coffee with friends or even chill solo. Prime location, surrounded by shopping options, cutest lil patio area. The coffee is amazing! Lots of variety, plenty of additional merchandise and goodies to add on too. My favorite thing about this location during my most recent visit is the energy from the staff. Very warm, very inviting, personable, and the type of crew that entices you to return. Will definitely make this a staple to visit every time I'm in the city. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Love the location and the variety of offerings. I tried the lavender lemon with agave and it's delicious. Definitely recommend this. Perfect spot for after yoga. read more
6 years ago
5 years ago
Damn the coffee is incredible I've never had anything like it and found out it's black owned so that's a plus too read more
5 years ago
Love this place! I'm usually more of a latte/cappuccino drinker but I was so pleasantly surprised how the owners creatively used French press to create latte-type of drinks. The drinks taste amazing - Coconut Lavender latte is my favorite so far. I'm really excited to try the rest of the item on the menu. read more
5 years ago
Love this place. Great outdoor seating, friendly staff and delicious drinks. The Black Chai City was so good! I definitely recommend this drink if you like chai. read more
5 years ago
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Do they have oat milk? If so, what brand?
Hi Eileen! We do serve Oat Milk and currently use Silk's Extra Creamy Full Fat Oat Milk.
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