My first stop on trying TikTok highly mentioned coffeeshops in Chicago, Layla & Ringio's. Located in the River North community, this vibing coffeeshops is reflective off it's community: young, dog loving city dwellers. The aesthetic is cozy neighborhood coffeeshops, with a "Friends" vibe. Upon entry, there's cozy couch /lounge chair seating leading up to the cashier who takes your order. They do offer limited breakfast/lunch options. Partitioned off to the side is a small market similar to those seen at Cracker Barrel but stocked with trendy food and craft options. After a brief chat with my cashier, who was awesome with explaining my drink options, I ordered the Lucky Latte which is a vanilla based iced latte topped with Lucky Charms cereal cold foam. Now, their s'mores latte is highly mentioned, however, I prefer my s'mores fresh off a bonfire. I give their Lucky Latte 7/10. Not as flavorful as I hoped yet enjoyable . Would I return? Absolutely! I'm dying to try their avocado toast. read more

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Layla & Ringo's you are so perfect. The thought & detail that went into this grocer/coffee shop/cafe has not gone unnoticed and I freaking love it. I came on a weekday and it was jam packed with other remote workers which was so great to see. I grabbed a seat at the bar. In the summer, the garage door opens up, so I will definitely be coming back to enjoy that when the weather warms up. To drink I got vanilla bean latte which is made with housemade vanilla syrup. Round of applause for this latte y'all. The perfect balance of sweet and creamy. 10/10. To eat, I went with the avocado toast. This is not your basic avo toast - it's served on sourdough with roasted tomato, burrata. It looks as good as it tastes. Already planning my trip back! read more

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friendly baristas, varied drink options (with the ability to add matcha to some of their drink options, which i really appreciated), and a decent amount of seating. this place gets pretty busy the closer it gets to noon. it's a great spot to work, and a lot of people do just that, (myself included). they even have a few little phone booth rooms, which i've never seen at a cafe and is a huge plus for people who may have midday meetings. the turkey club sandwich was also delicious. this is a great spot for dog lovers as well, as they have a little wall dedicated to doggy photos. read more

Layla & Ringo's - TURKEY CLUB - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Neapolitan latte was delicious!! Loved the vanilla latte base with strawberry foam and marshmallow crunch on top. More of a dessert drink and espresso not as strong. read more

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I really really want to love this place. I've been twice now and it's been a little rough. It's very expensive for what you get and the staff seems grumpy. It also took a half hour to get a turkey sandwich that essentially cost $20. Argh. Not saying I won't be back, but there's definitely some kinks that need to be worked out. read more

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Super cute cafe! I love that it's dog friendly, the space is pretty big and airy. I also love the little store connected to the cafe. I came in for breakfast on a weekend morning, so there was a bit of a line to the door. But that was just more time for me to say hi to all the cute pups. I ordered the pumpkin spice chai and the breakfast burrito. The chai was delicious. Not super sweet, and perfectly spiced. The burrito was flavorful and pretty filling. It took a bit for the food to come out, but when it did, it was piping hot and delicious. Overall, super amazing spot! I went again a few days later for a matcha latte which was also delicious. Bonus points for a super cute logo as well! read more

Layla & Ringo's - BREAKFAST BURRITO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friendly baristas. Professional and casual. Gorgeous specialty drinks. Inviting lounge seating. Privacy pods for quick business meetings. Curated market section. Books, sweets, alcohol, snacks, dog bandanas, etc. Contemporary super clean bathrooms. read more

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Such an adorable coffee shop/cafe. Loved the welcoming presence - board games, outlets for laptops, delicious bakery items from La Boulangerie, and a delicious-looking coffee menu which I have to check out next time. Hanging out here felt like belonging to a community and having a shared experience. Raven has fostered really wonderful energy. read more

This place is cute but very small. It's packed most of the day, but they close at 6pm so that's nice if you have to study. The turmeric latte I had was delicious. The purple sweet potato chips I had were interesting and the ham and cheese croissant I had was ok. They offer actual food items, which I appreciate over the traditional pastry only approach most cafes offer. It feels like a smaller scale foxtrot, they have a very small grocery section to the side. I can't wait to try their rose matcha! read more

Layla & Ringo's - Turmeric latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my neighborhood coffee spot and I love it. It's always busy in the weekend mornings, so you may not get a seat. I like to come here in the afternoons, as they close a little later than other local coffee shops. Coffee is strong, tasty, and staff is friendly and happy to help. They also have a loyalty program that I've already gotten plenty of rewards from! read more

Layla & Ringo's - It's not a dog cafe if it doesn't have a stick library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A fun place to come grab coffee with friends. They have an area where you can play some Scrabble, and behind there is an area to come sit with your laptop and get some work done. They also have a small market. They are super dog friendly. The service was great, we got our drinks super quick. I really liked the Pistachio Honey Latte. Loved the overall ambiance and experience. read more

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ASHER & JESSE'S CHICAGO COFFEE CRAWL '25 Ranked #14 out of 15 Firstly, I'd like to start off with the pros. The inside of Layla and Ringo's is absolutely adorable. The little grocery store area was so cute and honestly had everything one would need in a jiffy. Super cute concept. Adore how dog friendly and forward they were. Marketing and branding is epic. Now, I wish I could keep saying good things because this is one of the coffee shops I was excited about before I even got on the plane to Chicago. My partner got the Pistachio Honey Latte but it just didn't taste like much of either and tasted extremely watered down. I tried ordering a strawberries and cream matcha but I believe they were out of strawberry syrup so I asked for a suggestion from the cashier instead, to which they said blueberry but I believe they was a miscommunication or confusion because my matcha didn't taste much of anything as well. It may have done something with the way I was ordering where maybe I was being confusing so I will take blame for that. We also ordered a breakfast sandwich which was good! I will give grace where grace is always due-- it did seem like the baristas behind the counter were stressed with the volume of people coming in and they were not adequately staffed. I would love to give Layla and Ringo a second try, maybe on a slower day. read more

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Ok the vibes are so immaculate and this is the cutest branded coffee shop!! They're super dog friendly and the logo is dog inspired too. Lots of tables and couches for you to work at - in fact the cafe is quite quiet because everyone is working on their laptops. Didn't see much chatter happening at all. There's also a little store attached with cute groceries and books. I got the vanilla bean latte decaf with coconut milk. Wanted to be cutesy and try it with coconut milk cuz I normally love coconut milk - but for some reason, it made this drink taste a bit sour. Thank goodness they had a little condiments bar where I could spice up the latte with my usual soy milk - made it much more creamy and then I loved my drink! We also tried the grilled cheese and tomato bisque. Grilled cheese was quite good, but could've had more types of cheeses. Tomato bisque was good, if you prefer more tomato than cream, as this has a really nice blended tomato ratio and tastes very rich. Overall, super cute vibes and the perfect work remote cafe! read more

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Overall I thought the food and drinks I tried were ok, but I loved the ambiance, decor and the fact that it was dog friendly. Similar to foxtrot, they have a large section of the store dedicated to selling speciality foods, fun trinkets and dog treats and the other side is seating. I loved looking at all the fun foods and admiring all the small details in the cafe. The staff were also very friendly too. I got the honey bee latte which tasted mostly like bee pollen, but wish I could taste the espresso a bit more. My friends and I shared a breakfast Sammy, avocado toast and a chicken Caesar wrap. The best bite in my opinion was the avocado toast, which had burrata, bacon and tomatoes. The breakfast sandwich was a bit small but still tasted ok. Nothing special about the Caesar salad wrap. Despite my average rating, I'd still come back with friends since it's a really cute coffee shop to chill at. read more

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Really cute spot! Plenty of work space even has little conference booths! I also love how dog friendly it is! I worked there and my pup got to be there too! All of the workers were super great, and everything came out in good time! I got the garden matcha to drink! This was ok, not a ton of matcha flavor. I got the avocado toast to eat. It had the brown hard bits of avocado in it, it weirded me out! The burrata on it was great and the sourdough was very good! Overall vibes are amazing, food and drink is pretty average. read more

Layla & Ringo's - Garden matcha Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I met up with a friend here and it was a great experience! I ended up ordering a matcha latte with oat milk with no sweetener. The person who took my order was really nice and they made my drink pretty quickly since it wasn't busy. The drink was really good, it tasted naturally sweet and it tasted very smooth. The atmosphere was also peaceful and cozy. We were having a serious conversation and it was the perfect environment for it since it was relatively quiet. 10/10 would come back again. read more

Nice lunch at Layla and Ringo's! Got here around noon on a Sunday and it was packed! Waited in line for around 15 minutes and no open tables. Fun menu of speciality drinks. Nice case of pastries and yogurt parfaits. Cute shopping section with some groceries and fun items. Turkey club on sourdough was really good! Don't like that they don't have prices on their menu, turkey club ended up being $19. read more

Layla & Ringo's - TURKEY CLUB - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for happy hour, small bites and a few drinks. Have been waiting for this place to open and it's a fantastic space! Great vibes and quick service. We had some complimentary bread and a few apps and drinks. The buffalo cauliflower was good, but be careful there was a massive surcharge on getting cauliflower vs. chicken that wasn't listed anywhere. $4 up charge on a $9 app for 6 pieces is a bit steep but it tasted good. Excited to try dinner sometime. read more

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Love this spot! We've been four times since they've opened, and each time has been consistent. Lots of seating and the place usually is packed. The staff is friendly and helpful, and if you bring a photo of your dog to stick on their dog community board, your coffee is on them! Space is gorgeous and I have not seen a spot as beautiful as this! It feels like such a luxury going in but at the same time so approachable. So happy our neighborhood has this spot! read more

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I love this spot! I love the half market half cafe concept and that IT'S DOG FRIENDLY. I've been here a few times with friends and family and I've always liked everything that I've gotten. My go to here is definitely the tumeric chai latte and my boyfriend likes the latte. I also tried the avocado toast and a bagel sandwich with lox (that I forget the name of :) The servers are always friendly and the vibe is so cute inside. I would definitely recommend this and I will be back! read more

Nice coffee shop with seasonal drinks and a bunch of food options! It was packed on a Monday with a lot of people working on laptops so seating was limited. read more

Layla and Ringo's is a cute coffee/grocery shop that is completely dog friendly. We stopped by and it was packed with both 2 and 4 legged patrons. It has plenty of tables but good luck finding one that is free. We tried: - Pistachio Honey Latte 7.5/10 - Cookie Butter Cold Brew 8:10 - Swiss Croissant 7/10 The coffee was good and the croissant was okay, not my favorite personally. Loved the atmosphere and all of the dogs. read more

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Such a nice ambience inside and outside. Prob one of the best places to wfh from since they have outlets all over, and even individual cubicles to have tour meetings. They also have food, and their coffees are good! Tried the strawberries and cream latte and very much so enjoyed it. Also dog friendly! read more

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Had high hopes for this spot and was a miss for their matcha latte. I think we're pretty spoiled in OC, CA where the matcha scene is competitive and delicious. This one missed the mark. //DRINK// I had the blueberry pie matcha latte iced. Chalky matcha, barely tasted it and the blueberry pie homemade syrup with white chocolate was non-existent. Theres a slight blue sheen to the milk so I'm pretty sure they put it in instead of forgetting it. //PRICE// $8.94 for a very not so great matcha. Overly priced. While the vibes are cute and the lines are long I wouldn't come here for a matcha. read more

Layla & Ringo's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a cute space with a mini nicknack/grocery store attached. There were also some independent artist and clothing shops selling things the day we visited which was cool to see. Another super fun touch was the games and books they had--we spent a couple hours hanging out and playing scrabble. Could be cute for a (first) date! Only minus was the coffee I got a maple spice latte with regular milk and it kind of just tasted like a plain oat milk latte with the tiniest hint of some spice? Maybe there are others that are better. Overall would come back again! read more

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do not fall for the asthetic vibes of this cafe. All though it looks nice the prices are expensive and the coffee is very mediocre. I got a breakfast burrito for $11.00 and it was the size of my fist -GG read more

Such a cute coffee shop that is great for hanging out with friends and for doing work, or even for grabbing some groceries! I came here on a Friday afternoon to do some work with a friend and it was well-populated but overly busy or too crowded. I like that they have different sections of the coffee shop and that it was spacious. One end has lots of tables and a long table with outlets that is great for working. It also has a few private phone booths if you need to take work calls! The middle of the cafe is more loungey and has really comfy couches with coffee tables that have various games and coloring sheets. This is also where the cashier counter is and barista so you see this right when you walk in. The other end of the cafe is a grocery section where you can grab food, snacks, or whatever you need. The space is so intentionally designed to serve the specific functions of working, hanging out, and buying goods, and it's also very aesthetic and cute! I love the dog theme, and you can even place a photo of your pet in their little drop box by the dog bulletin board display and they'll put it up on the board. Given the many functions the cafe serves, especially the optimal space for working, I love that they close later than other cafes (7pm most evenings). They also have an outdoor patio out front. For coffee I got the iced pistachio latte and loved it! It was not too sweet and had a moderate pistachio flavor. Staff were kind. The space was clean, and their bathrooms were spacious. Overall awesome cafe :) read more

Layla & Ringo's - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place! I'm so glad it's in the neighborhood. I've had their iced vanilla latte, as well as the speciality vanilla latte (or were they the same thing? I don't know.) I thought the latte was good but it's definitely expensive. For food I've tried the ham and cheese croissant, breakfast burrito, and lox bagel. I thought the ham and cheese croissant was delicious. The lox bagel had a lot of toppings which I appreciated. The breakfast burrito was my least favorite but that's because I prefer a more simple California style breakfast burrito. My only minor minor complaint is that since this place is so great for coworking that tables fill up and don't seem to vacate, so if you want to sit and enjoy your food and drink there then go earlier on the weekends. read more

The service was amazing! But It was so hot and was an uncomfortable ambience because of the temperature inside. I was sitting drinking an iced coffee and was still hot and uncomfortable. read more

This cafe is soooo aesthetic. I loved doing work here and I can see it being a popping spot when the weather gets nicer in the summer. I loved the decor, open space, and sunlight. The baristas were super friendly as well and I had a really great experience here. There's also a mini mart attached to it with healthy snacks and knick knacks. I got a pistachio foam cold brew which I thought was mid. Other than the coffee being mid, I loved everything else and would come back here to study/do work read more

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What a cute neighborhood cafe! I love the open concept of this place. There's plenty of seating and lots of places to work. They even have work booths. During the warm weathers months the garage door window opens up and there's cushioned seating on the sidewalk. There's also a market attached to it. You order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. They have new coffee flights which are SO good. The coffees and sparkling drinks are good (even not in flight form). read more

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Ruined my plans, because they can't have the right info about the working hours on google. I was specifically looking for the coffee shop thats open until 7 so I can do important stuff on my laptop. Came around 5.45pm, they almost had no food, but thats ok, I git croissant and coffee. Just got ready to work, and while chewing my first bite I hear them say we are now closing. I asked of I can at least finish my food, and heard again "we are now closed"... usually places warm customers at the cashier "just to let you know we close in 15 mins". So I could not finish my croissant, and had to cancel my plans. Very dissipated with disinformation and customer service. read more

This was very busy on a weekend but the ambiance is very comfortable for both social and work settings. The baked goods are great and overall worth a small wait time. Will definitely return to try their drinks! read more

I know that an espresso drink takes a little time to make but this place really tests one's patience

We've been to this place multiple times, because we've heard great things about it. In our experience, those great things simply aren't true. The coffee is mid at best, and the wait times are atrocious. Avoid this place and go to Goddess & the Baker across the street. 2 stars because the ambiance is fine. read more

There are a ton of reviews saying this place is dog friendly and you think it would be given there are dogs in the logo and THEY HAVE A DOG MENU. But word to the wise they are actually not dog friendly (your pet must be a service animal!!) I've been here a few times with my under 15 lb dog to grab a coffee and a pup cup and this morning I walked in with her and was told to leave as they only allow service dogs. When I explained I had been there before with my dog and was just going to order something and leave they said it didn't matter and that if she wasn't a service dog I would have to leave. I understand the laws but they have they advertise and have operated previously as dog friendly this was confusing. Be warned everyone they are NOT dog friendly read more

LOVED - one of the best iced vanilla lattes I've ever had and ham and cheese croissants. Everyone I went with was thrilled with their food and bevs and I loved seeing all the cute dogs read more

I came by on a weekday and it was pretty packed! I snagged a seat on the couch and got a latte and Layla's Latte (pup cup) for my dog. They space overall is super cute and they have a mini market inside with a ton of fun items from food to stationary. It's a great spot to pick up a gift and coffee! I loved the latte - it has such a great nutty aroma. Prices are also very fair. Looking forward to coming back! There's plenty of paid street parking. read more

Layla & Ringo's - Layla's Latte for the pups! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Layla & Ringo's is a charming new addition to the neighborhood, and I'm already in love! It's got that cozy café-meets-lifestyle-store feel, with fresh, flavorful food, a calming ambiance, and an adorable little market inside that makes the whole space feel warm and curated. What I Love: Tomato Bisque - So rich, creamy, and comforting! It's perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of tang--definitely a standout. Avocado Toast - Simple, fresh, and delicious. They keep it classic but elevate it with great quality ingredients and flavor balance. Garden Matcha - Earthy, smooth, and beautifully made. A great non-coffee option that feels both energizing and calming. Little Market Inside - Thoughtfully curated with everything from wellness products to pantry goods and local finds. It adds such a fun, boutique touch to the café experience. The Vibe: Light, airy, and stylish without trying too hard Great for a casual brunch, catch-up coffee, or solo work time Friendly staff and a space that feels intentional and relaxing If you're looking for a refreshing new café with good vibes, fresh eats, and a little something extra to browse or sip, Layla & Ringo's is a must-visit. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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New favorite neighborhood coffee shop!! The ambiance is so posh I feel like I'm in SoHo! The market is so cute, I'm a sucker for good branding too loving the dogs everywhere. And of course they're Dog-friendly :) they have a candy jar full of dog treats. even have a build your own bouquet section where stems are only $1.50 each! I got the matcha two days in a row and heads up on a Friday morning I got their last matcha before they ran out! It was pretty busy at 8am already both days I went all the seats were full read more

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