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Discourse Coffee

4.7 (19 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Lana T.

I'm just blown away by the unique menu and drinks! I got their Pappy and I want to say it was so good! I don't drink coffee often but this was so smooth and definitely would be back to try it. The inside has so much seating inside and outside as well. Perfect for studying or working from home. Loved how the barista are so nice and they even go through the menu with you and give their own recommendations. This is where Fulton market is and such a perfect edition.

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Tabitha W.

Love that Discourse moved into a permanent spot, and I always love settling in for a coffee here. Their Fulton Market location is spacious with the same great coffee menu (+ experimental features). I'd love to see them add food options here as well. The Channel Orange might be my favorite coffee ever. And the Ramen Latte is confirmed vegetarian, so I'm glad I tried that as well.

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Francheska S.

I happened to stumble past this place and it's been such a good find! The crafted coffee and tea drinks are some I've never heard and I love a creative coffee shop! I had a Lana Del Fog in the afternoon and it was amazing. You can tell the baristas really create those drinks with skill. It's a bit pricey but standard craft coffee price of about $9 for 12oz. The indoor space has ample seating and feels like a good place to work but there's also some outdoor street seating which is perfect for chatting, people watching, or reading. Can't wait to try other drinks!

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Anthony D.

I'll start off with the coffee is fantastic. The beans and the roast are flavorful without being bitter or overpowering. The place does very interesting coffee beverages which is great, but it might not be for everyone. We tried: - Ramen Latte - Channel Orange The coffee within the ramen latte was great, but ramen and coffee is not for me. If you don't like fruity coffee the Chanel Orange might change your mind. Again, not really my thing but I could finish the cup. All to say, you'd be very happy with a normal latte or coffee. You don't have to try a trendy one if it doesn't sound appealing'

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Sean Y.

After 5 visits, I'm finally ready to review Discourse, the best new addition to the coffee scene in Chicago and one of the *best* pour over experiences I've had in Chicago. While discourse is NOT a roaster, they have an absolute mastery of espresso and pour over, their products each absolutely hit the spot. I have recommended Discourse to all of my coffee friends who have come to a similar conclusion. The quality control especially given how busy this place can be is insane. Different beans sourced from very well known farms, prepared in various ways (washed, anaerobic etc), I love the variety of flavors. The baristas are all knowledgeable and friendly, and the interior (or exterior, when the sun is out) is an immaculate space and very comfortable. It doesn't get loud so a great spot for an individual trip or to go with friends. I really wish you would all try to visit and support this place. I have come both alone and with friends, and the experience never diminishes. My one suggestion to Discourse is to make sure the water dispenser is full (it is often empty), and it would be nice to be able to purchase gift cards to encourage some friends to visit.

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Anna T.

Such a cool spot! Very big space, this would be a great place to work out of! The staff were very friendly and gave me a great recommendation! I love the vibe! It's like cocktails in coffee/tea form, very cool! I got the pappy. It's a latte with maple syrup, bourbon essence and black Lava salt. I loved this so much. Not too milky, great espresso flavor. The bourbon essence was a really nice touch! I'm excited to go back and try more! The ramen latte is very intriguing!

Channel Orange
Kenna G.

Absolutely loved Discourse! Staff were extremely friendly and kind. Very large space with plenty of tables inside, and a nice patio area! All of the drinks are not only picture perfect, but off the charts flavor. Channel orange latte was incredible, would suggest it hot!

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Tray

The vibes were great. Good music and definitely a solid WFH spot, though it's a little dim inside and I didn't see water available. Service was AMAZING. The server asked if it was my first time, said I picked good drinks, and even brought the lattes to my table. She really went above and beyond. The ramen latte (4/10) was honestly too wild for me. I liked the crunch of the ramen on top, but the drink itself tasted super salty with heavy ramen seasoning. It's literally ramen + latte mixed together, which is creative but just not my thing. The Channel Orange latte (7/10) was much easier to drink. It tasted like an orange latte with a salty/spicy kick. Flavor was actually pretty good, but I personally still prefer a more classic nutty latte. Espresso flavor was pretty light too.

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Insia Z.

Looooooove the flora latte, I need to try everything else because the menu is very tantalizing, but I can't stop drinking the flora. So happy the brick and mortar is so close to me :~) super nice & helpful baristas, love that the windows open up when the weather is nice

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Mayra L.

Ordered the Motorhead and honestly one of the best lattes I've ever had. Unique combination of flavors that complement each other well. Perfect Fall drink! Also, overall service and vibes were great.

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Kaelin D.

I went here to get a matcha latte and didn't intend on staying very long. But the ambiance of this place will make you want to take a seat, relax, and sip your drink for a bit. Not only was my drink amazing, but the space was also very calming. I felt like I was getting an elevated cocktail experience instead of a traditional café service. My drink was delicious and presented like a high-end cocktail. I forgot I ordered a matcha when they called my order. I got the Parisian (Matcha Latte), and if you like matcha, you should definitely try this one. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. 9/10.

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Blue Bottle Coffee - Wolf Point

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4.1(183 reviews)
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Some people might say, "if you been to one Blue Bottle, you've been to them all", well I beg to…read morediffer when it comes to this location. Located near the Merchandise Mart and overlooking the Chicago River, this location has floor to ceiling windows with amazing views in every direction. Considering the layout, I am sure this place is frequented those who work and/or live nearby. There are plenty of table/chair combos; the perfect setup for laptop and tablet work. I stopped through on Saturday morning and there was a number of people already setup with their respective devices. They also have music playing in the background (at a very acceptable volume level) which for me, just added to the vibe. The staff, were friendly and helpful. Add to that, they did an awesome job of managing the line as it never got too long. As for drinks and food, no complaints here. It's consistent with the Blue Bottle level of quality I have come to expect and appreciate. Overall, I highly recommend checking out this location.

This place does get busy in the morning but it's such a nice place with direct sunlight when you…read moresit just around the corner on the benches. This place has some outlets. There's some seating behind the other side but it gets filled up quickly. The barista are so nice. I got their hot sweet latte and it was so nice and warm. I was able to WFH for around 4 hours here.

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These are some of the best, if not *THE* best donuts I've ever had. Chicago has some excellent…read moredonuts... Do-rite, Voodoo, Firecakes, even Stan's under some conditions; Doughnut Vault beats them all! Maybe it's because they were made an hour or two ago? Maybe they use better/fresher oil? I don't know, and frankly, it makes no difference to the smile on my face. The two donuts I had that day were their daily specials. IIRC, one was a Salted Caramel Old Fashioned, and the other was a Yeast Apple(something) filled donut. The Old Fashioned blew me away. The dough had a very light, but nonetheless present crispness from being fried. The dough itself was sweet, and the salted caramel coating was on point, with actual salt notes coming through. The apple-filled was similarly delicious, though I regret cutting this into pieces and enjoying it over three days, for this made it seem like there was not enough filling! Learn from my mistakes, and enjoy these things whole! More to love is that their prices are more than reasonable for the quality, and the service is friendly, knowledgeable, and fast! If there is one quibble that I have, it's that the donuts were just a touch sweeter than I would prefer. However, this is a matter of personal preference, since these are donuts for crying out loud! Final verdict: Best donuts ever! Go! Do!

We got there around 11 AM and unfortunately, a lot of flavors were already sold out. The interior…read moreis very small. You basically walk in and immediately see the donut counter, with room for maybe 4 customers max. Service was amazing! The guy greeted us as soon as we walked in and had such big energy. Before we looked at the menu he showed us the variety he had left. 9/10 service, definitely a fun way to start the day! This was actually my first time trying an old fashioned donut. The pistachio old fashioned was nothing too special. It tasted more like a dense cake, was slightly oily, but I did like how dense and filling it was. 6/10. Definitely want to come back earlier next time to try more of their flavors!

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