We really liked their coffee. Bought extra to bring home with us. Super cute coffee spot super close to the hotel we stored at.

There is a theory about why Garfield hates Mondays so much. He's a cat who stays home, so what is there to not like? Well, this is the day after a weekend when Jon goes back to work! With that in mind, the phrase "Happy Monday!" is an oxymoron, even though I send it every week in the Teams chat. Something that helps fight the Monday blues? Coffee! Yet, despite their oxymoronic name, Happy Monday Coffee is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. As someone who doesn't often make coffee runs during the workday, this means my coffee time is relegated to lunch. Some more expanded hours would be helpful not only to me and others like me but also to boost business. Where the coffee itself is concerned, I love the creativity displayed in the latte selections. Even as someone who is not a big latte lover, this is the kind of beverage I always get here. Are these the greatest things ever? No. However, I can't fault them too much, as lattes by design hide the bite of espresso under milk and often sugar. The vibe inside is relaxed and modern-boho, with a tasteful DJ set playing at a reasonable volume on the flatscreen. While I always take my coffee to go, it seems like a comfortable place to relax with a cup for a bit. Finally, I want to give credit to the service. While there isn't often a long line, service is consistently friendly, welcoming, and fast. Their prices aren't the cheapest around, but they are in line with what I'd expect for premium beverages in a high-traffic, downtown area. Final Verdict: Does Happy Monday have the best coffee anywhere that has me stopping in religiously? No. However, as someone who drinks soda rather rarely, when I am craving a solid and creative latte while at the office, Happy Monday is the first place that comes to mind. read more

Drip coffee was just bad. Service was mid, ear bud wearing attendant, kind of the norm these days.

Unique flavors I loved all the different options that they have to offer. Comfortable seating and great atmosphere for conversation over a coffee read more

Cute little cafe! They have unique offerings that actually deliver on flavor. Their Birds & the Bees latte had the perfect amount of sweetness and a lovely lavender flavor. They have free WiFi making it a great spot to get work done. It would be nice if the tables were a little cleaner otherwise it's a solid choice. read more

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i stopped by because i saw that they sold a latte in a honey bear bottle and i knew i needed to have it!! i went in thinking the drink would just be alright but no it was actually so delicious & not overly sweet!! the service was very average, there is some inside seating and noticed people were working from there so it seemed like a great working cafe vs one to meet up with a friend because it was really quiet inside. the vibes inside were super cute! was definitely pricey for a latte so may not get that again regularly but would definitely be back read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Thyme is Honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute little coffee shop nestled in The Loop. Tiny spot, so it was hard finding places to sit. Thankfully some people left and we sat in the cozy chairs at the front. Service was OK, the woman running the cash register seemed frazzled and the barista (who may have been the owner..?) was very rude to her when she asked questions. I felt bad for her. Pastries were tasty, not much variety though. The coffee was delish, but if you get a sweetened latte make sure to get it half sweet if you don't like superrrrrr sweet coffee. Overall, I'd go back! read more

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Such a cute shop with unique selection!! I ordered Grandmas Bag & loved it. It was sweet & the oat milk went nicely with it. My friend ordered the Strawberry Glaze which is basically an Erewhon Hailey Bieber Dupe. Doesn't compare to the original but it's a solid strawberry smoothie! I would definitely go back if I was in the area :) read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Grandmas Bag - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great space - great coffee. Open, clean and welcoming experience. Coffee and croissant both solid- Remote DJ bringing mellow vibes from god knows where. The tablet-based ordering system was a no-go, hindering the single baristas flow, but honestly this did not diminish the visit. Highly recommend! read more

There is street parking but the location isn't well marked. It is connected to another building. You order on an iPad and then the drinks are called at as they are completed. It has a chill vibe with cozy seating areas with low key music. It isn't a huge spot so seating may be limited. I got Grandma's bag - I thought it was okay but I wouldn't order it again. read more

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First meal I had in Chicago! I came in with friends on a Friday morning to grab some breakfast. The place was busy and there appeared to only be one person working so there was also a bit of a wait. We ordered three drinks and a breakfast sandwich to share. To our surprise, not only was there a charge for alternative milk, but there was also a charge to have the drink iced. It made a drink cost nearly $10. Fortunately enough, the drinks tasted really good. I ordered the Grandma's Bag (butterscotch latte) and the flavor was on point. Not too milky nor too strong for a latte either. The breakfast sandwich was decent, nothing special in my opinion. Overall, the tasty drinks with a price tag are worth a try! read more

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Not a lot of menu items on a Friday - one barista and cute inside. Not much pastry available though. I went to get a crossiant and there was none to be found. read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Inside space - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely a cute little cafe with really good service since they answered questions and helped make our drinks better when we made poor life choices in not understanding the menu. That said, their espresso here runs on the lighter roast side where there isn't as much chocolate/nut/butter tones but more fruity floral. Their recipes are definitely interesting and balanced; for example, the Bee Sting had a nice, light yet creamy earthiness to it but hit with a small spicy, sweet kick that lasted only for a moment before finishing with milk -- every taste was pretty much mild throughout, with nothing clashing or fighting with each other .. just different throughout the sip. Overall, pretty good but the espresso probably could have more intensity. read more

I love happy Monday! The interior is so well set up with some great table seats, egg chairs and more. I always get the purple haze which is an ube latte. It's the right amount of sweet, comes with a lovely purple colour and is very light as well! Definitely recommend checking this spot out! read more

I stopped in a couple of times on a business trip. The coffee is terrific. I had two smoothies, which were freshly made and great on the go. It's a shame I didn't have time to sit because the atmosphere is lovely. They have great music and a calm background. The service is quick and friendly. Check it out, right around the corner from the Palmer House Hotel. read more

Finally a cafe that not only offers uniquely flavored drinks but actually delivers on the flavor. It was so hard to choose a drink but I eventually settled on the hot honey. Which was literally hot honey - it will throat burn a bit. But the burn of the body-warming, antibacterial properties of honey haha. So delicious, I wish I lived closer to drink this all the time. Logistics: - indoor seating only - limited street parking but close to loop transit - a small amount of pastry options and one hot egg & cheese sandwich available - focus on the coffee! read more

Cute little coffee shop, kind of hidden right off the corner of wabash and Adams. Limited menu but highly flavorful and nice experience. There are comfy basket chairs or swing chairs, bar stools, few tables but cozy feel. We enjoyed plugging in our laptops and working for a bit. I got a hot tea that was off menu called honey honey - that had tumeric, ginger, and some other things I can't recall. It was very warming and lite, perfect pairing with my butter croissant which was warmed and was super flakey. We also got a Rosado smoothie, and a matcha latte with oat milk. read more

The omelette sandwiches are a decadent, flavorful option to start your day right! I loved the soft bread it was served on. The iced galleta is fantastic, nothing better than a bit of cookie butter! For a Saturday morning, it was relatively quiet and a great place to relax before starting the day. The women working were friendly, and I absolutely love the coffee here! read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Canadian bacon and cheese omelette sandwich, Galetta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had searched for breakfast spots in the area, and this place came up as a suggestion. It's definitely more of a coffee shop than a traditional breakfast spot. They offer a variety of unique hot and cold drink options, but the food menu is pretty limited--just a breakfast sandwich and a few other items. The drink I had was super sweet but still really good. I'd definitely return for the coffee--the service was great, too. read more

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This place is so cute inside with nice chairs & unique interior. The barista working was very friendly and helpful with the menu. We loved both drinks we tried!! The grandma's bag latte was incredible and the ube purple haze was equally as good, just did not have coffee but you can add espresso to it. Loved it and would definitely go back to try more drinks here :) read more

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My coffee was delicious. A coconut mint drink - which sounded like an odd combination, but it really worked and there were mint leaves crushed into the drank rather than a mint syrup. read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Recently went to try the new house special blueberry matcha it was good not my favorite. I found the matcha be a bit water down. Hope they bring back the rosemary honey latte it was so good! It's a great place to go and chill, either studying or catching up with friends. The employees are really kind and answer any questions to the best of their availability. Check out my TikTok page to see it better! TikTok: https..lauracitlaly read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Rosemary Honey Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were staying at the Palmer Hotel and my husband walked here to get us a quick breakfast! I had a hot vanilla latte with almond milk to drink, it was pretty standard but just what I was looking for. The pastries we got were really good--the cinnamon roll and the blueberry lemon scone. We heated both of them up at our hotel which made them even better! The cinnamon roll had a cream cheese icing, that was the best part. I liked that you could equally taste the blueberry and lemon flavors in the scone. When looking at their menu after the fact, I saw they have some tasty looking house specialty drinks. I wish I could have tried one of those! Looks like a cute shop on the inside from the photos I saw, too. Every city needs some good coffee shops downtown, glad this one was close to us! read more

Stopped by this cute cafe on a Saturday morning before my Pickleball practice. They have a limited but very creative drinks menu. I ordered Thyme is Honey which is a Cinnamon Iced Latte with Almond milk and it was so delicious. It is served in a cute bear plastic bottle that you can take along with you! The aesthetic of this place is modern, chic and classy. They just have undertones of white and gold which looked pretty good. They barely have any food options but a lot of creative drinks with ingredients like Ube or Kachava. Definitely coming back to try more drinks from them. They have a lot of seating space too. I spotted a lot of people just working from the cafe! Good spot in the city to enjoy your coffee and get some work done. read more

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There is some seating indoors, but can get packed and hard to find a spot. I ordered the Bee Sting and it has chili-infused honey, which was very different but interesting. My first sip, the chili was stronger than I thought, it stung my throat a bit (nothing serious, but you can feel the chili). The drink was interesting, but not for me. The chili-infused honey was too much for me, but interesting concept for a coffee drink. I'd come back and try something else again in the future. Recommendation(s): - None Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Accept Apple Pay - Limited indoor seating read more

Really nice lady running things. Good location from my hotel-Staypineapple. I got the Lumberjack hot drink and it is really yummy. And I ate a chorizo empanada and it was very flavorful and good. read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Chorizo empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here , the place is cute. They have a nice variety of coffee options. We got the hot chocolate, the Spice Girls that's a seasonal coffee and two cheese omelettes. The hot chocolate was really watery. You couldn't even drink it. The cheese omelette was a big disappointment those were cold. the cheese had not even melted. The only thing warm was the bun and the omelette patty whatever they had was super cold the cheese was really bad. L We bought two and barely ate it. The only thing good was that spice girl coffee and I got otherwise it was a complete disappointment. read more

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We were looking for a coffee shop and quick bites near jewelers row and were so pleasantly surprised to find this local coffee shop! Goddess and the grocer had long waits and we were able to be immediately served here! They had a nice tea selection and our drinks were great. We wished we'd come earlier, they were sold out of bakery items before we arrived. We did try their breakfast sandwich though and that hit the spot. The bun was soft and it had a sharp cheddar cheese, I loved it! My partner ate it, but would have preferred a milder cheese. The space is clean and inviting and they have some fun merch including mugs and cards available for purchase. I'll definitely be visiting again when I'm in the area. The exterior branding is subtle and easy to miss, and GPS can get wonky in that area - look for the faux hedges outside. read more

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I went in there very pretty slow. It was only me and a few other people in there and I was able to get my order right away. I haven't been here in a while so I took a look at the menu and got the purple haze. The staff was very nice. It was only one person in there so they did a pretty good job of getting things done pretty quickly which I loved. Super cute on the inside. I love quiet, coffee shops so this bar joy. I was gonna go ahead and work the rest of my workday from here but I had in office meetings read more

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We got the pumpkin latte with the marshmallow! It was amazing! The barista behind the bar was super kind! Inside was clean and quiet. read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Pumpkin latte with pumpkin marshmallow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down, this is one of my favorite coffee places. Their lattes are always so good. Very little seating and they have missed my pickup orders a couple of times. But I still give them five stars because the lattes are that good. Some baristas are nice, some meh. If you do manage to get a seat, it is a nice place to work at. Just don't get lost trying to find the bathroom Lattes I Have Tried & Recommend: Bee Sting The Birds & The Bees Horchata Latte Thyme is Honey (The Cutest!) Iced Chai with a Shot of Espresso Note: I haven't tried any of their infused or cbd products but I love that they seem to support small businesses by having their products to sell to their customers at Happy Monday! read more

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Kind of hidden, unless you know it's there. Such a lovely find. I would recommend this for a day of remote work or to catch up on a book, it was nice and quiet. Service was fast, even with a steady crowd. All of the drinks sound so tasty with some wonderful combos. I got the grandma's bag latte, iced, and it was delicious. The croissant tasted good, but it was a little hard. read more

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Strong 3 Stars. Nice place and good coffee. The coffee scene is aggressively competitive, and this is a MAJOR CITY, so expectations are high. I know. I'm from here. For the location and proximity to great transportation, I need this place to be more creative on improving the experience here so we can impress the locals and tourists with something spectacular! Keep up the good work, Happy Monday! You will get there! I'm rooting for you! Pay less attention to the social media buildup... it's temporary. Your true, core customers won't give you 5 stars outside of Yelp - and that's a problem. Don't put so much weight on that. Fact: Every 5 star reviewer for your establishment, orders Starbucks in the Loop during your Open hours. You must figure out where and how you're unique. You can do this! I'm a fan! read more

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I'm staying at The Palmer House and was looking for a morning café with excellent matcha. This place has a blueberry matcha situation, and it is delicious! Not only was the drink good, but the vibes were great as well - they placed old school soul music. Service was excellent. I highly reccommend. read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Blueberry matcha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here and really enjoyed the coffee! These staff were patient and made all our drinks great.

Four words - - - Dirty Purple Haze Latte!!! The spice girl & the thyme is honey we're great drinks too. But I'm all about the ube & hazelnut. This place is AMAZING! Great coffee & pastries The staff is amazing too. So friendly. Great urban vibe and lovely seating options. Took home some espresso beans and made another great latte at home later. Parking is an issue in the neighborhood. But it's not bad on the weekends. And if you're already in the area or taking public transportation it's an easy stop. read more

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I tried the "id date myself" which was made with red date- they definitely have some super creative name Ns recipes for their coffee selections! The cafe itself is decorated nicely and cozy. If we weren't on our way somewhere else, I wouldn't mind sitting here to enjoy my coffee. Over all I'd come back and try and different flavor next time. Loved it! read more

Perfect little coffee shop tucked in the Loop. The Purple Haze and Bee Sting lattes are both delicious! Definitely worth stopping in. My wife and I also shared their cheese omelette sandwich. Really good on the brioche bun! read more

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Amazing coffee concoctions. I mean yeah they are expensive but Happy Monday is the only place I can get a nice Thyme Honey Latte. Actually thinking about this, I'm not sure why I haven't tried some of these coffee concoctions at home. We also got our breakfast here (such as perfect bakery items). All in all a pricey coffee experience, but a good one. Everyone loved their options form a kid's hot chocolate to my spicy coffee (I'm still dreaming of the bee sting) be warned, google maps seems to put this next door. Odd Note: Bathroom is available, they put you to this guard who takes your ID and you have to go up to the top of the building. So ask if you need to! read more

Happy Monday Coffee - Loop - Cinnamon something - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely love trying out local coffee shops when I'm in a new city, especially one like Chicago where the options are plentiful. The place is a little tucked away, but they make it easy with a sign directly in front of the shop if you look a bit. I opted for a Bee Sting and it was absolutely delicious...exactly what I was hoping for! I loved it so much I ended up bringing my husband the next day. Sadly, the second day the Bee Sting wasn't at all like the first day and was lacking flavor in all aspects. They were definitely busier the second day and seemed like they were rushing to keep up with the demand, but it was disappointing the consistency wasn't there. Overall, a cool place with unique options! read more