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    Lavazza Espression

    3.1 (86 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    LAVAZZA ESPRESSION ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    AJ K.

    Excellent service by Latarsha. Just a warm and welcoming experience. We had croissants and paninis and drinks and snacks, and everything was enjoyable. Toasted and warmed well. Great atmosphere and especially service.

    Lana T.

    Came here after the Rise Pilates and it was crowded. The wait was a little long than usual because it's under a hotel. The coffee I got was an expresso crema shakerato and it was really good. Usually I don't like my coffee too creamy or think but this was just right. The milk is froth and the coffee is shaken up. It was small cute place that had some seating like high tops and tables.

    Abhishek K.

    If you are at Chicago Airport, Lavazza Cafe is a great place to rest, take calls, or wait for your flight. The coffee is good, and they offer pizza and a variety of other food options. I really enjoy spending time there!!

    Daniel F.

    Honestly I was not at all expecting the experience I had. Service was super quick and the staff member was super patient with me for being my first time. Their latte macchiato was honestly the best coffee drink I've had in a while and was the perfect blend for those that prefer a less sweet latte. They had a lot of great pastries and were very reasonably priced, this is the perfect Starbucks alternative that perfectly showcases Italian coffee.

    Espresso Macchiato
    Dante M.

    I love lavazza coffee and when I saw that there was a cafe in chicago I had to come. On a busy day in the Windy City, lavazza expressions offers a nice escape from the hustle of the big city and transports you to Italy. The espresso macchiato was phenomenal, it was a double shot of espresso with a little bit of foam on top. The cappuccino was huge and tasted of the highest quality. definitely come here over any Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts that may be around in the city because trust me, it's worth it

    Chocolate  croissant and Italian drinking chocolate
    Diana G.

    I love to come here and relax with my thoughts and a good cup of Italian hot drinking chocolate with a chocolate croissant. The quiche here is absolutely delicious and all the croissants and pastries are baked fresh every morning by the pastry chef at the Drake hotel. The vibes are always positive and Galdina always greets the guests here with a huge smile and excellent service. Such friendly vibes from start to finish

    Iced Carmel latte. No whip cream offered.
    Lisa L.

    The coffee was good but overly sweet. Milk choices were only skim or whole. We ordered a bagel with plain cream cheese and they substituted it with chive cream cheese without asking us. When we asked about it they did offer to get us a plain one from the hotel restaurant. The location however was very clean and had plenty of seating.

    Almond croissant and my Triple Espresso
    Laurence K.

    What a great coffee shop in the Drake hotel. Excellent pastries and espresso. I felt like I was in Rome. Definitely try this place

    Egg & cheese breakfast panini
    Alice-Anne A.

    Nice coffee shop and cafe attached to The Drake Hotel. Good breakfast paninis for $6-8, depending which one you order, one with bacon is more expensive than the cheese & egg. Several assortments of muffins and pastries. Fruit is overpriced as well as juice, so recommend going down the street to Trader Joe's or Walgreens for more reasonable fruit and juice options. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating!

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    The quiche Lorraine is a favorite, also the Lavazza espresso with cream. The best service!

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    weak overly sweet coffee when asked for 1 pump of syrup. go to ralph's a few blocks over

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    I am a big fan of Lavazza, glad to have this place near work. Cute and convenient.

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