I love coming to Dollop because it's just ol' reliable with locations everywhere. This location is quite small but there are enough tables if you wish to sit and enjoy your coffee or get some work done. They are quick with orders, even with the morning rush. I got a honey cinnamon latte to fuel the fall love and I easily tasted all those flavors. My favorite thing about Dollop are the fun flavors and all the seasonal ones that show up. read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was by far my favorite coffee shop that I got to experience during my trip to Chicago. We stayed near the Westin and it was a quick walk to Dollop. There was one barista inside but no one seemed to be rushing or acting rudely. I ordered a latte with syrup and a plain bagel. Easily the best bagel I've had (granted I'm from the south, so my experience with fresh homemade bagels is limited) but I've been thinking about it ever since. The decor and ambiance was super cute and looked like a comfortable place for working and getting things done. Highly highly recommend! read more

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Good coffee and pastries. I live right down the street and it's a great option. Service was great. The two people working behind the counter were super cool and friendly. I got a chocolate banana latte. It was delicious and not toooo sweet. Will definitely be back read more

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Hidden gem! I love stopping by here for my morning coffee. The ambiance is cozy and charming, making it a nice spot for catching up with friends, reading a book, or doing some light computer work. The space is small, so it's not the best for long study sessions, but that's part of its charm. The coffee is always pretty consistent, and while I have not tried the pastries yet, they look delicious. I especially like how close it is to the lake, and the baristas are super friendly. read more

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Friendly Service and tasty coffee. Interesting sandwich and food selection, unfortunately I was only thirsty, not hungry. Nice neighborhood.

Not worth the money. Terrible coffee and too much hype. Food is also kinda okay. Do not recommend.

One of the best breakfast sandos in Chicago. My whole family loves a bacon egg and cheese from here. Nice staff, quick service, and good tea/ hot choccy/ tea. They also have a little seating area for people wanting to eat there read more

Dollop is such a cute and cozy coffee shop. I got an almond milk latte, and it was delicious. They made a little heart shape in it. The baristas were friendly and made the drink quickly. I sat at the counter top seating by the window and got some work done on my laptop. This was the best latte I've had in Chicago so far on this trip, and I've tried 4 other spots. read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My daughter and I love this place! Everyone there is extremely nice, and the coffee and Matcha are so good! We are vacationing in Chicago for 10 days. My 15-year-old loves a good Matcha, and once we went here, she wanted to come back every day! We practically did. It does get a little busy at times, but the ambience is so pleasant that we don't mind waiting at all. Thanks to all the sweet staff for making our trip memorable! read more

Super cute coffee shop in the neighborhood. In addition to coffee and season drinks, they also have an assortment of cookies, pastries and donuts. The place is pretty small and they have some outdoor seating that consists of 4ish tables outside. read more

I got a matcha latte while my friend got a latte!! The latte tasted so good and sweet. My matcha latte was lacking in flavor though :/ I could only taste the milk. Also, there's a compost bin but I thought it stunk up the small cafe area a bit. :( I would come back to try other lattes though! read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I hate giving below average reviews but I wasn't impressed by my visit here. The biscuit was dry and stale, had to throw it away after a bite or two. My iced latte was ok, couldn't really taste the cinnamon roll syrup. Service could have been a lot better. I waited in front of the register for a bit until a girl decided to help me, when she did, she didn't look too thrilled. Maybe it's just this location?? read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came to this location because it was the closest to the hotel. My husband and I were staying at and wanted to grab some good local coffee. I was not very impressed with her coffee. The sitting area was nice. However, coffee was just OK. Not much of a flavor I would say Service was quick read more

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I've been here a few times and the food and coffee are always great. The breakfast sandwich is one of the best in the area. It's usually busy, and I get that the staff is limited. However, I recently waited in line only to be told at the front that they weren't doing food anymore. Meanwhile, they were still making sandwiches for others and I checked- still accepting online food orders. If food isn't available because it's busy, please let the whole line know so people don't waste their time waiting. That is all I came for. Also, the woman who usually works the register is always in a bad mood. Not just today, but the other 5x I've been as well. The food is great, but the experience isn't always worth it. I'd recommend going to a different location. read more

Small little coffee shop located inside of a multi-use building. Limited seating. Service was friendly. The coffee was decent and they had alternative milks which is always a plus. The biscuits were delicious- light and fluffy. A bit pricey however. read more

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Not much to say for this little coffee shop: it's cute and it gets the job done. Chicago is littered with Starbucks, so it was nice to go to a smaller place. I got the Stinger bagel sandwich and it was pretty good: Egg, Bacon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Hot Honey. I'd never think to put hot honey on a bacon, egg, and cheese; but it worked pretty good. The only con for this place is that when this place gets busy it is busy. It's really small inside, so it's better to get in and get out. This placed got the job done when I wanted something that wasn't Starbucks. read more

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cute place, very comfortable seating and plenty of room, we're out of quite a lot of items for breakfast sandwhich but i did go at 11am. fast service, nice workers read more

Went to this coffee shop on Sunday morning, coffee and pastries were very delicious. However - baristas were incredibly loud. It was too noisy and impossible to chill at the coffee shop and read a book. I saw a woman covering her ears because it was so loud! Overall - great place! But they NEED to work on service etiquette read more

After eating breakfast nearby, I hopped on Yelp to find a coffee shop to grab a latte at before walking around the city a bit. Dollop Coffee seems to be located in an apartment building and has a small patio outside. I ordered my go-to, an oat latte. It's a small space inside, I wouldn't recommend this spot for working or studying as it seems like more of a grab and go type vibe. There's a nice fancy lounge area adjacent to the shop but I couldn't tell if it was part of the apartment building itself. My latte was put together quickly, but I was definitely taken aback by the tiny size, especially for $6. By far the most expensive latte I had in all of Chicago. The drink itself was fine, but I would skip this place next time. read more

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On the last day of a work trip to Chicago I needed a quick breakfast before I departed for the airport. I saw that this café was a short walk from my hotel and it was a beautiful spring morning so I walked their way. It's a pretty standard hip coffeeshop. You have a beautifully decorated interior with a few hipsters (do folks still use that term?) brewing up a storm behind the counter, and a selection of merch and coffee bags to select if you are in the mood to shop. I ordered a specialty drink (afterall I was basically on vacation!) and it was good. Nothing to write home about but it was about what I was expecting. I was hoping they'd have a larger selection of pastries to choose from but from what was available I picked out a scone that hit the spot. All in all if you're looking for a solid coffee spot this one fits the bill. read more

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The woman manager there is extremely rude. I was there a couple of days ago and never again.

This coffee shop was great to visit. I love the local feel to it and the ambiance. The service was welcoming, nice, and speedy. The food that I had was a chocolate donut and an everything bagel. My drink was a lavender ice latte. I thought the food and drink were delicious. I will be coming back when I visit the city again. read more

The best thing about this location is the seating area. The first time I went the drink was ok. The second time the service was bad and one of the employees was not friendly. The coffee was watery and when I asked for an iced honey cinnamon latte they put the cinnamon on top of the ice! I'm not interested in choking on cinnamon. read more

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Was in Chicago on business and was leaving early on September 20. A co-worker had told me about an awesome beignet he purchased at Dollop around the corner from our hotel the day before. I decided I wanted to try it, too. I got there too early, but I waited until the doors opened and got it to go--and I was so glad I waited. Had a cinnamon latte and a blackberry beignet. Coffee was great (I guess that's what they're known for so it makes sense), but the beignet was out of this world. Generously filled--which is super rare anywhere else in my opinion. And so fresh! I want to go back!!! read more

Finished up at the nearby hospital and stumbled bleary-eyed into this coffee shop at around 8am. It's tucked away in a relatively residential neighborhood just north of all the hospitals in Streeterville, at the base of an apartment building. A small menu, a few pastry items (mostly donuts) are available, with some offerings of sandwiches. I got a mocha latte and a lemondrop? old fashion donut. Both solid picks - the barista definitely knew what he was doing. Probably one of the better milk froths I've had. The mocha flavor was strong, but not too sweet, which contrasted nicely with the donut. Overall, it was a solid cup of coffee that was worth revisiting - if the price was just a bit cheaper. Currently a medium size cup goes for around $6 - which accounting for the recent inflation seems almost acceptable. Would come by again, if I'm feeling more Ebenezer Scrooge-ish. read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a speedy breakfast coffee visit during a recent work trip to Chicago. I was in need of an early morning kickstart and found Dollop Coffee on Yelp, conveniently located a few blocks from my hotel. For those visiting the area, Dollop Coffee is located a stone's throw from Michigan Avenue, the charming Seneca Park and the waterfront. It's quite the ideal location and they also have a handful of patio spots available for outdoor seating. I ordered the cappuccino with a splash of lavender syrup and it was quite delicious. I also picked up a bag of beans for the road (my new favorite souvenir). The price seemed average for both and the drink was delicious. The only reason I didn't go all in on the five stars was that the customer service was a-okay. I agree with the other reviews that note their efficiency and speedy service which is especially important given the early morning/pre-work timing. read more

Ordered a Berried Alive drip which is supposed to have notes of Baked Spices, Dark Chocolate, and Black Cherry. I could taste the tartness of the Black Cherry, and there is a slight acidity to this coffee. Personally, I prefer something more on the nutty side, but the acidity was this not too bad and provided a nice change-up from my usual preferences without being overwhelming. The staff was friendly and informative, and ambiance was casual with a couch and tv, small and simple. read more

I wanted to try something different than the usual ubiquitous, chain coffee chain and ended up at Dollop. The interior is not large, but is cute & inviting. If you are working solo you may find the long bar an adequate space, but there is only one plug that I noticed, so hopefully your laptop & phone are charged! I ordered a large lavender vanilla latte w/ almond milk. With a $1 tip it cost nearly $8. The drink wasn't that large (I almost wonder if she accidentally gave me a medium, but I can't be sure.) I didn't enjoy this latte as much as I've enjoyed a similar latte from a different coffee shop. Something about the flavor was slightly off for me. Not undrinkable, but not something I'd order again. It was cool in temp (rather, "warmish"). I should've ordered it extra hot, because I like to slowly sip my lattes. With it starting at such a cool temp I had to drink it more quickly than I'd prefer for fear it would be stone-cold in no time. However, the presentation was lovely. Bottom line is that it's a cute place, but in no way worth the steep price. read more

The dollop employees were very nice and the food was very good. Unfortunately the employees at the adjoining apartment entrance were incredibly rude and continuously attempted to kick paying customers out of the coffee shop for being "too big of a group" and "interrupting regulars." At no point was any kindness or understanding extended to the customers of the coffee shop or to the fact that a coffee shop is allowed to be a meeting place for people outside of those who live in the building. read more

Love supporting smaller businesses. Go out of my way to do so What a horrible experience. Coffee was terrible but the service was worse. My elderly mother goes to this location as a treat, about 8x a month. We ordered drinks when there were only 3 other people waiting. Additional staff entered and they all greeted each other and got to "work". Complaining about having to be there. But happy to see each other. No one washed their hands. Touching POS, rubbing their nose, itching their ears, handling personal bags, headphones and their hair and then putting their hands inside the cups before filling with weak coffee. No hand washing. They were speaking a different language in front of us thinking we didn't understand but I'm fluent in the language they were speaking and heard everything Insulting us, rolling their eyes when my mom asked to just give her a coffee after seeing a man gather tea bag with his dirty hands. She was willing to pay the extra and just trade out the product (coffee was less than the tea) she just wanted to leave. When the woman gave her a small coffee (verses a large that was still less than what she ordered and just common courtesy) she asked ,can I have the large cup, they spatted about and said more rude things and then said do you just want a refund. Okay thats fine -when asking for the receipt to ensure it went through the woman grasped it with sticky tongs and flung it at her. Completely unnecessary behavior when my mom was just trying to relieve them of the stress of doing their job clean and professionally She has 50 years of food service and sanitation certificates a mile long. How disappointing it was was for everyone. Including the Dr who witnessed it and said he remembered why he doesn't go there often after seeing this behavior. Never returning read more

Strong coffee: four stars! (Four-word review: too short for Yelp standards. Hopefully this silly aside gets it over the minimum.) read more

Brief stop in while on vacation in CHI. My drink was excellent. Place was clean and staff was friendly and accommodating. Only issue was my husband got a green tea and I let it over steep (which is totally my fault) and it got bitter. I also got a breakfast sandwich. It was fine. I'm not a huge egg fan and proportionately there was a lot. Worked out though because I gave my husband that part and he got a bonus omelette for breakfast lol. read more

Dollop Coffee - Cortado - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE !! I walked in with my partner and we waited patiently while both workers were (mind you) only cleaning dishes. After a few minutes, I walked up to the register to order, when a lady came in and walked right in front of me. The young woman working immediately took the lady's order without acknowledging us. I said to her, "Excuse me, but we were here first" very nicely, and she continued to mumble under her breath while rolling her eyes at me. This was incredibly rude, disrespectful, and I will never return here again. There are far better coffee places with superior customer service, and I will be going to other shops instead! read more

Place has good beverages , They can do much better with ambiance when it becomes to tidy and etc , Guys the garbage containers also are part of your presentation as biz , and between everyones dogs urines in that section of the city and etc , honestly there is some little contribution to do as hey undeniably city already existing sani-con .. so that will elevate the place greatly read more

The Baristas were so nice, I loved my coffee and breakfast sandwich! I will definitely go back!

This place is a styling dream come true! Seriously so cute inside, I hope the designer was paid well. Relatively quiet (minus that one guy on his phone), coffee shop inside of Gold Coast City Apartment building. Great spot to pull up your laptop or read a book. Prices are moderate, but it's in an apartment building, so to be expected. Great spot slightly outside of downtown. read more

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Cappuccino was a big cup of hot milk, and I ordered the smallest size. I unfortunately fell for their cute pictures on Yelp.

I moved to the Streeterville area a few weeks ago. There are many places you can chose for coffee. This place has personality. if you are a coffee connoisseur/junkie you will like the place. They always have many different types of coffee. I had some espresso a few days ago. I feel their sandwiches are the greatest invention since bread could be toasted...come to think they have that as well. Liked the fact that after you come a few times, they understand in their heads what you want to order. Seems like they pay attention to the customer, are nice and are not a Starbucks. A good neighborhood option if you are in streeterville and need a break from shopping or you happen to call yourself a Streeterville resident like me. if it were up to me this place would be open a little bit earlier than 7 AM. read more

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Visiting from LA and it was the coffee shop we kept returning to! Great service and the specialty drinks were my fav. I had the cherub and baklava, neither were too sweet or flowery. read more

Very mediocre coffee. Might as well have gone to Starbucks. Beans were burnt tasting. Cappuccino was...unpleasant. Food looked good but I didn't try it. read more