Randomly stumbled upon this cafe and tried their seasonal coffee, it was delicious and perfect for the fall szn! They use metric coffee bean so I know they would be good. Cute vibes and perfect location to just sit by their window seat and enjoy the season with a nice cup of Joe. read more

Cute coffee shop in West Town! Cool minimalist design and laid back atmosphere. Fun tunes playing in the background. They also have a record player and sell vinyl. Spacious interior and large tables in the back. Smaller tables available by the window. I loved my bright window seat! It's a relaxed place to catch up with a friend and get some work done. I ordered two of the specials: coconut matcha, and cold brew colada. I found the coconut matcha to be really smooth and refreshing. The cold brew colada was really interesting and tasted just like a piña colada. It was a little too sweet for me but I'm glad I tried it. They have some breakfast and lunch food items, such a breakfast sandwiches, empanadas, and pastries. I'll try some next time. Open everyday from 7am-3pm. Right off the blue line at Division. Friendly and fast service. read more

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Quick and short visit- typical coffee spot with a few tables with seats. I was really excited that they use Metric coffee. We ordered a latte,it was good and properly priced. A bonus was they had some records on sale!! read more

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Quick recap: Great place to sit down, sip coffee, and work! I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty quiet for the most part. The coffee shop has great seating options (tables and one sofa) with free WiFi and one bathroom. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it was good but not mind blowing. This is my personal taste and I would prefer a tad more vanilla in it. Also, they have some bites like empanadas and pastries. I got a vegan coconut curry empanada and it was delicious! My partner got a hot vanilla latte with oat milk and almond croissant. I would definitely come here again since they have a good work space! read more

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Engine Coffee is a great coffee spot in Wicker Park. They have great coffee and they have a great selection of empanadas to choose from. It's a pretty popular spot I noticed people coming and going picking up their order. The staff were friendly and coffee and empanadas were great. read more

Engine Coffee - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee. I had an iced americano and it was rich and smooth. Great music... had fun listening to things like Joy Division, New Order, Book of Love, Talking Heads, Duran Duran and many more. Chocolate Chip cookie was yummy and soft. Atmosphere is cool/hip, but a bit sparse. Even with art it has a bit of a black/white vibe. Not sure what it needs.... maybe a bit more color. I also hate the metal chairs (you know the ones where you don't quite fit and the back digs into your sides). But they are efficient. Easy street parking. Would definitely come back. read more

I love their seasonal lattes and tacos/empanadas from cafe tola! I got the seasonal spicy latte iced with oat milk and a vegan coconut curry empanada. The spicy latte was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too spicy. The coconut curry empanada is a fusion of flavors, it reminds me of a samosa since there's potatoes and chickpeas but the sweetness of the coconut curry makes it feel a little Thai. Their steak and egg tacos are also really big for a taco and taste super fresh. Note that they get the cafe tola empanadas/tacos delivered in the morning and may run out if you go later in the day. Also if you go too early they may not have received the shipment yet. They have nice indoor seating with two tables at the window to people watch. Service is always friendly and they're dog friendly too. read more

Engine Coffee - Vegan coconut curry empanada from cafe tola (sold inside engine coffee) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent coffee! Barista was friendly and made a gorgeous latte. I use plant based milks and not barista can achieve the silky texture and latte art. Coffee was smooth and balanced. I will definitely be back! read more

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Breakfast tacos, empanadas, and a solid offering of pastries along with straightforward coffee and espresso. What more could you ask for? Love the minimalist decor and great tunes. They weren't spinning any vinyl but it was fun to see their record player and collection. And who can resist that cute logo? I was here early Sunday morning so it was quiet, but picked up a bit after. Folks were bringing their dogs in to get a treat at the counter . The space looks small but actually has a fair amount of seating, both inside and out. Next time I'm in Chicago, will definitely be back. read more

Engine Coffee - Hardy potato egg and cheese breakfast taco. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a neighborhood staple for high quality and consistent coffee :) Efficient service and friendly employees. Always clean and has a simple and artsy aesthetic with its selection of local artists work on the wall and thriving plants. In addition to high quality coffee, I love that they carry Cafe Tola tacos and empanadas with salsa on the side! Amazing collaboration for a filling and hot breakfast with your coffee. It's also a great cafe for sitting to read a book or get some work done. read more

Engine Coffee - A latte and a Cafe Tola taco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Coffee was amazing! Service was quick and even brought our drinks to us. Unfortunately when we got there, many of their food and pastries were sold out. We got the banana bread latte, americano, blueberry muffin, and ham and cheese croissant. I was really hoping that the croissant was heated. read more

Engine Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a cute and cozy lil coffee shop! I stopped by here to grab lattes and have a chat and they had banana bread lattes! They weren't too sweet, just the right amount of sweet and banana flava. We sat at the cute little table next to the front window and had a lovely visit. The dude working that day was friendly and provided great service. Street parking is easy right out front. I will be back! read more

Engine Coffee - Banana bread lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was visiting Chicago and stumbled upon this spot in my buddy's neighborhood. The drip coffee was absolutely stellar. I went back every morning. Ample seating with a spartan aesthetic. Right up my alley. Good stuff. read more

I am all about this place! Great staff, small well thought out menu, a fun inside giving just enough space. Cozy fuel stop nestled in Chicago's neighbor with free Sunday street parking for our well timed weekend morning caffeine cure, I introduced my lips to an unusual South American fruit latte not remembering the name. So tasty! Made a pineapple taste with the espresso, uniquely tasty perfect fix for a warm September day, I always like trying new foods and Engine gets my motor going for more! read more

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Coffee was very good. Food options were very limited around 1pm Empanadas mostly. Worth a shot read more

Engine Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This instantly became one of my favorite coffee shops in Chicago! They offer a great selection of beans (from Metric), and I really enjoyed both the pour-over and flat white. The barista was friendly, and there's plenty of seating including two cozy window corner tables. They also had vinyl playing in the background which added a nice touch to the ambiance. read more

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Great coffee, very clean and has a cool vibe. I'm taking a star off because they do not accept cash. Unacceptable for an American storefront business. This a terrible trend that has to be fought back against. read more

Ordered: Bang Bang Pie Latte - toasted pecans, sorghum, maple syrup and dark chocolate in graham cracker crust My sweet tooth enjoyed the Bang Bang Pie Latte and banana bread. I like the simple and spacious interior design. Nothing distracting and easy to have conversation or study. The employee was friendly and helpful. read more

Engine Coffee - a slice of cake and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice little coffee shop with a good cold brew and seems dog friendly based on the doodles I was petting. There's some outdoor seating too.

We were out for a walk on Ashland with the pup's and found ourselves outside Engine Coffee. Yay! Appropriately named because our engines needed a boost! Engine Coffee was just what the doctor ordered! We ordered two large lattes and a breakfast burrito. The lattes were hot and delicious! They use Big Shoulders Coffee here and their preparation was fantastic! So tasty. The breakfast burrito we ordered was hot and included egg, cheese, and bacon. Such a nice combination with the latte and gave us fuel for continuing our walk. We really enjoyed our first visit to Engine Coffee and will definitely return in the future. read more

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Wow! Engine Coffee is the real deal! Located in a cute storefront in the West Town? UK Village neighborhoods, this small spot offers big customer service and an even bigger heart. As I walked up, a man looking down on his luck was in front of the building. The guy working inside came out and asked him if he would like a cup of coffee. That just warmed by heart to see such gracious kindness. Once inside, the room has vintage charm in an uncluttered way. Old hardwood floors, high urban loft ceilings and several seating options to choose from. We ended up sitting up in the elevated front window. It was great for people watching with a lot of sunshine too. My son loved his cappuccino and my oat mile latte was delicious. They were rich and smooth, just the way I prefer my coffee.My son picked up some pastries to bring home and later told me he enjoyed them as well. I will definitely return! read more

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Nice spot. Coffee is on the strong side. Also some nosh. Firehouse theme. Chill vibe.

Cute little spot with vintage aestheric with great simple coffee. Just got a latte and was given a wonderful smile and a heart in latte art which made my morning. Great people. Recommend read more

Engine Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute spot that's perfect for working! Tons of seating and wall outlets, especially in the back. I particularly enjoy sitting by the windows for natural light. Enjoy! read more

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Great service, nice espresso, the donuts are really good, old fashioned and fresh. The ham and cheese croissant is also tasty, very buttery and flakey and if you pop it in the oven for a few minutes it just rocks your socks. read more

Love engine coffee!! Never too busy, their espresso is stellar, and the music is great. This place is a gem and the aya pastry baked goods are a plus!! read more

great tasting coffee. T'was all I wanted to say but since more characters are needed I've included this. read more

Amazing food, great ambiance and fast service! We got the iced latte and the iced vanilla latte and feel that it's competing for the best coffee in Chicago! read more

Engine Coffee - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The atmosphere is perfect to do work in, and the latte was amazing! I'm visiting from out of state and this was the perfect shop to come to. read more

Engine Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

such incredible coffee, such a cool atmosphere, and great service! vanilla latte was stellar

I love this place. Their falls drinks are delicious and I like the seating options. It's a bit more stuffy than your typical cafe, but they get a pass because the coffee is so good and they are really doing it right. read more

I have been to engine many times as it is in my neighborhood and I have always received great service. However this morning I ordered a drink and it took 46 minutes from ordering to walking out of the door. I don't know what the hold up was. I understand waiting 15 minutes for a drink because I realize that this is a place I go to in order to get quality coffee beverages but 46 minutes took almost an hour out of my day waiting with little explanation of when to expect my latte. I want to reiterate that in the past I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences here but today I was very disappointed and I wish I would've known before ordering that it would take that long. read more

Super-chill vibe. Barista was kind and helpful. The flat white was lovely. Great start to out late morning!

GREAT new coffee shop and an outstanding addition to the neighborhood. Happens to also be by Fire Engine 42, and they stick to the theme throughout the experience, from the large hydrant up front to the red metal decor. They serve Big Shoulders Coffee and a variety of Chicago favorites such as pastries and BIF Cheese. Owners are very nice and best of all they are laptop worker friendly with lots of outlets, fast wifi and non-judgy attitude. Overall I'm very excited to have them in the neighborhood - welcome to Noble Square/Wicker Park! read more

Best coffee in the neighborhood! Philz sucks, boycott Starbucks, go to Engine and get some work done.

New coffee shop and I have to say, it's super nice and the coffee taste great! I've had their iced americano and iced mocha and both were great! The coffee roast was very good and the mocha is soooooooo good not your typical sweet mocha it's a good in between. The environment inside is very calm and chill, perfect to read or work. read more

Great neighborhood cafe - welcome addition to the neighborhood. Fire house theme, friendly knowledgeable staff and strong wifi makes this my new work from home "office". Plus Pretty Good Bagels on the weekends! read more

Best lattes in the neighborhood here. Also good price. These are the lattes that after the first sip you audibly sigh as everything in the world seems just a little better now. read more

Great local coffee shop! I walked in on a Saturday morning and a Sunday morning, no waiting. Staff was very pleasant. The Big Shoulders coffee is delicious. I was very pleased with the pastries, enjoyed a banana bread and a carrot bran muffin. I highly recommend this shop. Good service, good product, good prices. read more

Delicious delicious coffee and yummy bagels. We also tried the bif cheese (kinda like a pub cheese Chicago style-- giardiniera mixed in). Perfect addition to the neighborhood. Staff is friendly and helpful. Plenty of space to work as well. read more