Colectivo Coffee in Andersonville is another great coffee option in the neighborhood! This spot has a larger footprint with quite a bit of seating, featuring tables and high bar tops lining much of the two large rooms available for working, lounging, and enjoying refreshments. I visited mid-afternoon on an overcast Saturday and was immediately greeted by dark earthy colors and exposed brick walls, making it feel like a secret alcove tucked away from the outside world. The high ceilings keep it from feeling claustrophobic, giving off a cozy, hidden lounge vibe with a bit less natural lighting than some of the other local coffee shops. I personally prefer more natural lighting when I'm looking to get some work done, but the warm lighting here is probably better if you're hanging out to chat with people rather than be buried in books. There were quite a few people seated around, so I was pleasantly surprised that there was no wait in line. I ordered an iced Pistachio Matcha Latte with oat milk, and it packed a delicious, milky flavor with nutty overtones that just danced on my tongue. I really enjoyed this drink! The pastry selection was very limited at this time of day, so nothing really spoke to me, but the display case itself is huge--I am guessing there are probably a lot more options in the mornings. I will definitely have to come back to try some of the food as well. Overall, it is another fantastic neighborhood coffee shop to have in the rotation! read more

This is my favorite Colectivo in the city! The staff are beyond friendly, there is usually a spot to sit (minus sometimes on weekends if you come later in the morning/early afternoon), and my drinks are always made perfectly. I like the seating variety and overall store layout. I recently moved out of the area, but will be back whenever I'm up north! read more

I was very hungry when I popped in here with friends and glad I was because they had a large variety of food and drinks including am vegetarian and vegan options. I was immediately greeted by a wonderfully friendly staff member. They were so kind when I want sure what to order. I ended up with a hibiscus lemonade and the garden goddess sandwich. It was very fresh and very good. I was able to order sweet potato chips to go with it, which are my favorite. It was very crowded but we were able to find a seat. The restrooms were gender neutral and single occupancy and very clean. read more

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Colectivo Coffee Andersonville is such a vibe! It has easily become my favorite place to work from when I want a change of scenery. The inside is massive, it has two sides with ample tables. They have tables of various sizes so they can accommodate solo people or parties of four. Colectivo is my favorite place to grab a breakfast sandwich even if I don't opt to dine-in. They also have a lot of tasty baked goods. I'm a fan of the cookies but you honestly cannot go wrong with any decision. The baked goods are slightly above what I normally would pay but they are consistent and delicious. I've had majority of the everyday cookies (I believe they also offer seasonal treats). This is a very popular location so I suggest getting there early if you want a table near a plug. Sometimes if you want a table in general. They get a lot of foot traffic but the staff turns the line over quickly so you never have to wait too long. In the warmer months they have outdoor tables and open the windows to allow the breeze to flow through the coffee shop. read more

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Don't come here to order food. VERY SLOW the past two times I've been. The previous time, they forgot our order completely.

Cool place to sit and have a delicious coffee and small breakfast in Andersonville. The service was great and the small meal got us off to a good start. read more

The interior of this Colectivo blends beautifully into the older building it inhabits. The exposed brick and plants give it a warming atmosphere which was needed at the time of the visit. It has plenty of comfortable seating with outlets which is prime for studying or getting work done. As well as free wifi. Even though it was cold outside, I decided to try the Cold Brew Oat-chata, which I definitely recommend. You could taste the horchata influence which blended well with the cold brew. It was creamy and sweet, without being overly sweet. read more

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Excellent coffee; friendly staff. Pastries could use some work, but they're still good. Big problem: bathrooms. But I've visited multiple times, and one or both of the bathrooms is always out of service, so there's frequently a line. Truly unfortunate. Also like the one of the bathrooms has a "vacant/occupied" door sign, but I wish the other did. read more

Can't go wrong with a stop at Colectivo! Always so many baked goodies in the case that are calling my name. I will say they had multiple staff members, but only one was making drinks and there was a big line of people who were waiting for their beverages. Don't miss out on the cowboy cookie, it's better than the regular chocolate chip! read more

I love Colectivo and was excited to try this location, it's really adorable and cozy inside. It happened to be a gorgeous day when I visited so the garage doors were opened and the place was packed! Despite that, the friendly staff was able to take my order quickly. I went with the iced pistachio matcha latte which was sooo yummy. The pistachio flavor complimented the matcha so nicely -- it was nutty, slightly sweet, and deliciously creamy. Since it was lunchtime, I also ordered the turkey club which was bomb. I love a good turkey sandwich and this is just that. The sandwich has smoked turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pesto mayo piled high on sourdough. So yummy! My love for Colectivo continues to grow. read more

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Nice selection of pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches. Nice atmosphere, inside and out. It could have been perfect if an employee had come out to wipe the tables and chairs for the rain we had earlier. read more

Colectivo Coffee in Andersonville was the perfect kickoff to our weekend! We stopped in for a few breakfast sandwiches and were seriously impressed - the biscuits were absolutely incredible. Flaky, buttery, and the perfect base for a hearty, satisfying start to the day. The coffee? Strong, bold, and exactly what I needed to revive myself for a packed bachelorette weekend. The vibe was relaxed, the staff was friendly, and everything hit the spot.Definitely a go-to for a delicious, no-fuss breakfast and an energy boost when you need it most. read more

Want to thank the barista for suggesting the caramel sauce in my small half-half cappuccio read more

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Cashier was pretty aggressive in the way he went about explaining no dogs in the shop, when my friend accidentally carried their dog into the shop not seeing the sign on the other entrance that we did not even go through (no sign was posted on the entrance we actually did go through.) We gave no fuss about it and they was apologetic but he was still trying to hammer in after he already told them, "just so you know because we have customers complaining about the cleanliness." Like chill, they were on their way out. He also got our order completely messed up. He rang up two spicy maple lattes but we only ordered one. The other drink was actually a smoked vanilla latte. I even told him the size of my drink before saying the name and he still asked me what size I wanted. Clearly he wasn't listening. We ordered 4 drinks and didn't even ring up the 4th drink. We came out with 3, and the barista asked us if we had all our drinks, which was appreciated because she could have easily gone on to make drinks and ignore us. Thankfully, she was very kind and she was able to fix our order. Drinks themselves were fine. The spicy maple latte had a hint of spice on the bottom, but I didn't taste much maple. The honey cardamom latte was pretty good, and it has a nice cardamom flavor. Both drinks were not too sweet. I'd definitely order the cardamom latte again! read more

Stopped by after getting my nails done because I needed something to eat. I ended up getting an avocado toast with an egg and a pistachio matcha. The matcha was honestly one of the best I've had in a while, the pistachio flavor was lovely. I also did enjoy my avocado toast, but I've honestly had better. Most of the seating is outside, which confuses me as a native Chicagoian considering how the winters are cold. This means that during the winter months, it seems to be grab and go which is a shame since the seating inside is very minimal. Nonetheless, the outdoor seating did add charm to the place as a whole. The cashier was very helpful and helped me navigate the decently sized menu. I will stop by to try some more drinks and perhaps another food item the next time I am near Lincoln Park. read more

Not a bad shop. I woke up this morning before 6 (gross, stop it) and sleep continued to be elusive even though I was tired. Why?? Only too late did I remember I have a few sleep apps on my phone, but by that point going to sleep would have made me even more tired upon waking so I thought, caffeine may help. (Hopefully more than it would the average Joe--pun intended--since I don't really get much caffeine elsewhere!) Enter Colectivo. Since I woke so early I had the idea maybe I'd get going pretty early (spoiler alert: didn't) and most of the coffee shops around me (that is, almost all of them) open at 7 or later. So I thought I'd try Colectivo, because they open bright and early at 6:30. They are located on the southeast corner of Clark & Rascher in Andersonville (across Rascher from Philadelphia Church). I am not a coffee drinker; yuck. It's a bummer most places have such a limited non-coffee menu, but oh well, at least I can almost always find something. My go-to is usually a chai latte, unless there is something else that piques my interest. Today I chose Colectivo's chocolate chai, which is a spicy version with cocoa. (I also noticed no one has tried/reviewed this drink, so that also solidified my choice.) It wasn't bad, and I'm not sorry I got it. The chocolate was definitely noticeable but not overpowering, and it didn't unbearably sweeten the drink (overall the drink wasn't as sweet as a plain chai latte you might find at many coffee shops, including one that starts with an S and ends with a buck). I really liked the addition of a spicy element. I was actually a little skeptical of it and almost played it safe with a plain chai; I've had some drinks that added a bit of cayenne and it was unpleasant. This was just spicy to add some heat, and a subtle flavor that at most enhanced the other flavors; it didn't taste like pepper in your drink. Well done. I'm not sure I'd get it again, mostly because I prefer the plain chai flavor without the chocolate taste. Now a plain chai flavor with a spice of the other one could be interesting.... Anyway, next time I'd like to try a plain chai latte since that's what I know. Parking is probably kinda iffy, even early in the day, since Rascher is fully residential. Colectivo has an app you can use to order your drink, and it also currently allows for curbside pickup. The app asks for the make and color of your car, so it was a little weird that the woman came to me with some sort of iced thing... had it not been iced, I might have thought it was my drink. I'm not sure the point of asking for that information if they aren't going to pay attention to it. But the person who brought me my drink was friendly and perky, which helped me begrudgingly wake up all the more! Also, when I placed my order, the app said it didn't go through but since I'd used Apple Pay I got a notification from my wallet; I had to call to make sure they received the order, since I didn't want to get charged twice and had no use for two drinks (they had received it, so weird app glitch?). The inside looks rather small, but cute, and I'd like to stop inside sometime. Outside they had multiple tables set up for people to enjoy their morning pick me up. I hope curbside pick-up remains an option even post-pandemic. If so, this would make it a prime choice for me on days when I'm looking for something to wake me up (or just something warm to drink), because parking in and around my neighborhood can be iffy at the best of times. read more

We love Colectivo and especially love this location! We always have a great, consistent experience going here. Great coffee, attentive and welcoming customer service, and the food (pastries and sandwiches) are always a hit with us. Their breakfast pesto sandwich and chocolate chip cookies are a personal favorite. Their iced coffee is perfectly brewed every time we go there. Heads up: if you're not ordering a drink that's typically ready to go (hot or iced coffee, for example), expect to wait a bit longer than usual for your drink to be done. This might be obvious, but I've noticed a few times where I decided to order a specialty drink instead of my usual iced coffee order and the wait can be a bit long compared to other coffeehouses I've been to, especially during their busy times. But hey, you can't rush a great drink. When I remember to plan ahead, I download the app and order about 10-15 mins ahead to avoid a longer wait in person! A quick ambiance note too: this isn't the best place to have an intimate convo with a friend or park here for a good work or study session for a few hours unless you have headphones. Nothing wrong with that! The music can just get pretty loud. read more

I came here with some friends visiting Chicago for the first time (and actually the US for the first time). It was their first day arriving to the US and we were looking for a place we could walk to for a simple breakfast or lunch. On a Tuesday around noon, this place was surpassingly poppin'. Basically almost all the outdoor seating and almost all the indoor seating was occupied and there was a constant line. This in my mind was a good sign. I'm glad we came here for the vibes and we were actually able to score an outdoor table which was perfect given the nice 70s weather. I ordered a veggie breakfast burrito and must say that the thing was tiny! I'm pretty sure I ate the whole thing in about 4 normal bites. It was okay tasting, but note to self... I need to get something else next time. My friends did like what they ordered though which was great. I'll be back again to try something else! read more

The perfect place for a cool Chicago morning! There is always seating available. The wifi is great for those that need wifi for work. My fav part is the soundtrack! read more

I like the vibe here. My daughter loves the kids temp steamers. The servers are all very warm. I love the sunshine bun and pesto wrap. Smoothies are a bit expensive for what you get. The outdoor area is a good size. Sometimes it's crowded and the wait can be a little long. Overall really like it! read more

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Love this place for coffees, especially the pistachio matcha latte. The breakfast sandwiches and burritos are a bit overpriced though. Definitely download their app because your first drink is free! I understand that they get their pastries delivered from Milwaukee every day. read more

Environment - located in a cute and welcoming neighborhood and the coffee shop feels the same. It's very clean and has a lot of plants throughout the shop which gives it a homey feel. Coffee - I got an iced oat milk honey latte and it was way too sweet. I couldn't taste the coffee at all. Felt like the baristas didn't know what they were doing. Food - I ordered a veggie pesto burrito and the portions were very small. The food also tasted like it was made in a microwave and left me feeling a little sick. Definitely not worth the money read more

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I ordered my drink on the app and as I walked out I bumped my shoulder into the door frame and spilled it before taking a sip. I walked back to the counter and waited 5 minutes for the three employees to do everything else but take my order. When I finally got someone to acknowledge me, I said "I spilled my drink by the door right as I picked it up and would like another one." He served me another drink and charged me again. A good coffee shop would have offered me the drink for free, instead of having me pay for two drinks and only consuming one. This is the poor service you can expect here. The spilled drink remained on the floor, endangering everyone who walked in and out until the end of the night. read more

Consistency to paraphrase Anthony Bourdain is the key to a successful restaurant ( see McDonalds). Colectivo succeeds. I had the Salmon on Multi Grain and it's the same as the one on 2530 N Clark. That goes for the service too. I've always felt they are trained to be nice even if they don't feel like it. As in any Colectivo this place looks nice, it's a loft style with its exposed brick and duct work, all in the same color wheel of beige to green. Why 4 stars because the one on 2530 looks like a page off a glossy magazine add(see separate review). Otherwise there's nothing wrong with this place. read more

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One of my other go to places in Andersonville when I want to work at a cafe. The food and coffee are always solid, given that it's a chain, but I find that the vibes aren't as immaculate as the Evanston one bc of the lack of seating? It's always crowded and the seats are nearly all wood and not very comfy. It's like they only want you to stay for an hour haha I do like Colectivo so I'll keep patroning but mostly on a timed visit read more

Loved this coffee, tea, and pastry restaurant. It is a wonderful experience to sit outside and enjoy a summer day with really good coffee. This is Andersonville at its best--friendly, diverse, good food and drinks served quickly (even as busy as they were the wait was only two minutes for a coffee), and a nice all-around experience. This is going to be a regular place when visiting Andersonville. read more

Love this Andersonville spot. Delicious caffeinated beverages both cold and hot. And also delicious baked goods. I tried their Salted Chocolate Chunk cookie and it was amazing. Also plenty of seating, which is great because it gets packed on a Sunday afternoon. Great vibe and love the decor as well. read more

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I've walked by Colectivo a million times and it always has a great bustling vibe on the patio (when it's warm) and in the indoor heated patio. I finally stopped in to try it and I got the pistachio matcha latte which I would come back just for that! I've been thinking about it every since - it was great. They have cute gifts/merch at the checkout and a lot of seating, even in the winter, to study and work. Their rented patio is plenty warm to sit comfortably without your coat on. read more

Such a great coffee shoppe. Inside warm and welcoming. Outside bright, fun and lots of puppies to pet. My favorite is the cold brew on tap. Definitely come here if you never have. read more

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Nice vibe and has a nice selection of coffee and tea. In summer the iced mystic green is awesome. Large outdoor seating too. You have to renew the WiFi every hour or so but that process is straightforward. read more

Can we get a fancy coffee and something vegan that isn't a brownie? Do you realize your retail audience particularly in this neighborhood. I stopped coming but when I did the baristas were so kind about the stark lack of vegan options. Talk to Fancy Plants Cafe for pastries / recommendations. Maybe the hedge fund can help with this? read more

Pretty good coffee and food but really great outdoor seating area in a nice neighborhood. They have ample seating but it does fill up quickly so you definitely want to get there at an off hour to grab a seat. I like their cold brew and I've had their chipotle chicken sandwich and their impossible breakfast sandwich. Both were good, chipotle sandwich came with chips, breakfast sandwich comes with no sides. Not a problem but just something you might want to know (: read more

This is a coffeehouse that exudes warmth in its décor, its staff, and its delicious food and coffee. And, like all the best coffeehouses, customers are allowed to hang out and do their thing without getting the bum's rush. My friend Jen and I took advantage of the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere on a recent Monday afternoon when we sat for, literally, 3.5 hours and "caught up", as long-time female friends are wont to do. We were both newcomers to Colectivo. We came because our lunch plans with a mutual friend fell through, and we wanted to go somewhere inexpensive. We each had just a coffee of the day. I am vegan, so I don't sully the pure taste of my coffee with additives of any sort. I like good taste. The coffee of the day tasted good. No bitterness, very smooth. Jen went with a cream cheese brownie immediately, forgetting that I'm vegan and wouldn't help her eat it. She somehow managed to eat the whole thing with enthusiasm. Ha! I wonder if she planned that all along? After about half an hour, I went to the counter and ordered one of the vegan selections, a wrap described as edamame-hummus with avocado. I didn't detect any solid edamame beans, so I think that was part of the spread. This was absolutely delicious, and very filling. I would definitely order this again. In fact, I may keep the photo of it handy on my phone, to show people who say to me, "You're vegan? You mean all you eat is salad?" No, hardly. When you order food at the counter, you're given a number on a stand to display on your table. A server will bring your food to you. After the meal, you are expected to bus your own table. I can't speak to WiFi speed or wireless connectivity, because Jen and I were strictly interested in interpersonal connection. Our first experience at Colectivo was 100% positive. We will definitely return. read more

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I thoroughly enjoy this coffee shop in Andersonville! It is in such a prime location and they have such a great variety of drinks and food. The staff is also super friendly and they all give out great recommendations when I was not sure what to get! When the weather is great, the outdoor seating is plentiful and nice. You can spread out and have your space. There is also so much indoor seating as well too so you don't have to feel like you are right on top of people. This is a great coffee shop to check out in Andersonville if you are in the area or if you are at any of the other locations. read more

Love this spot for a work with friends moment, super spacious with an indoor and outdoor space! Their pistachio matcha was like dessert, obsessed read more

+ the water tastes good, and they even have sparkling available! But - they're playing reggae & - it's uncomfortably hot and stuffy in here, even with the door open on a cold, rainy day. Other than that it's a nice atmosphere, everyone studying and stuff. read more

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I'm happy to have Colectivo in the neighborhood. It's a good place to do work. Their menu is extensive, but food portions are tiny, and I think they change up the menu too frequently. It's a good spot if you like novelty in your menu. There is sometimes a wait for the bathroom during peak times (they have only 2 toilets for the entire place - coffee is a diuretic). Customers need to be more respectful about saving the 4-top tables for parties larger than 1 person. read more

Pretty unpalatable latte. Burnt tasting espresso. Might help to Clean the machines more regularly! Barista staff seemed disengaged - usually a sign they are paid poorly or treated poorly by management. All and all a bad experience for my first and only visit. read more

This place is awful! When I walked in, it smelled like sewage. The vibe felt like a funeral - staff seemed miserable. I took a couple sips of my oat milk latte and it was terrible - sour and coffee tasted burnt. I tossed it out. read more

3 stars for the baristas/service but 0 for their "All-Day Eats" - I don't think I've ever come here and seen this menu fully stocked read more

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