Came here on Saturday morning, no line! Really cute space! On the smaller side, maybe around 10…read moreseats. They are dog friendly which I love! The staff were very nice and my latte was made very quick! I got the iced butterscotch latte and it was great! The perfect espresso flavor and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet! I will be back!

Very trendy and aesthetic cafe attached to the Monos store. Decent amount of seating, outlets, and…read moretable tops. Biggest issue was how aggressive their policies were. Apparently there's a mandatory purchase rule and they will confront everyone. Our friend ordered a pastry so we joined him at his table. We were told and said we all had to order something or leave even tho the place was half empty. We ordered something else but I feel like there's a better way to let people know there's mandatory consumption. Pastry was expensive and my friend said their iced latte wasn't very good. Just a reminder why I actively avoid west loop.

One of the best (if not the best) coffee places in Chicago, we've been a big fan for several years…read moreand never had a bad bag or coffee. We try to make time to stop in anytime we're in the area and stock up so that we can enjoy their coffee on the daily. Staff is always super friendly and knowledgeable

I . Was in Chicago…read morefor the weekend. Prior to arriving I read an article about the top 100 coffee shops in the world. ( see link below ). While reading I saw that Metric in Chicago was on the list. And that was the sign this place had to be a must try! Came here on a Saturday morning. I walked a few miles from downtown to the neighborhood this place is in. It is in an industrial part town of area. Kind of reminds me of the west bank of the flats area or temont type of area we have in Cleveland. The shop itself is not very big. However the coffee, is absolutely incredible. While there I met Cara . She was so friendly and knowledgeable. I mentioned that the reason for making the walk to this place was to see how it measured with award of top 100 shop. From there I got my espresso. Amazing. Just amazing! Cara also took the time explain the cupping process. And how Metric gets their beans. The educational experience for a coffee nerd like myself was . And then getting a chance to do the cupping was icing on the cake!!! I'm very glad that I got to experience this gem of a shop. I truly understand why it's top . When in Chicago, for any coffee lover/nerd. Come here. I promise you will love it!!! https://theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/locales/metric/

This coffee shop has the most kind humble staff! The owner was at the counter when I was there! The…read moreart was phenomenal! There was plenty of seating in the back and it looked like a great spot to get some work done or meet up with a friend and catch up!!! I didn't try and if the treats but they did look good! This locally owned coffee shop is great and has a wide array of flavors for all tastes!

No decaf. Yelp info should specify that. Lady made me a…read moredecent tea drink, but still ...

The food is delicious! I enjoyed the tuna melt! The environment is very friendly! All of the…read moreemployees are super nice!

The wait was long on a Sunday afternoon. Me and my sister went after our morning yoga class. She…read moregot the specialty chai and I got a cold pressed carrot juice. The drinks were good and we like to support local businesses so I would come back to try the food next time I'm in the area. So much nice artwork and places to visit on this street so check them out!

My wife and sister probably think I am absolutely crazy but every time we visit my sister (and when…read moreI lived there), this was my favorite breakfast spot before work. They have the best morning bagels I have ever had! Sure, I could put cream cheese, onion, tomato and cucumber on one at home but it is NOT the same! I have tried! Whatever they do to make their bagels is so much better than the store bought ones I can find. Not to mention that I love their scones! I might sound like I have a food problem but I love their morning bagels with a blueberry scone for later and top it all off with a vanilla latte. The service is always pretty quick, the staff is very friendly and if you eat there they play pretty good music. There are only like 6 seats inside but they also have an outdoor area too for summer.

I love this spot! The sandwiches are always loaded and taste so fresh! My go-to drink is the iced…read morematcha with a hint of sweetness! So good! There's usually a line when I go on weekends but it moves really fast. The employees are always courteous. There's a patio right outside on Damen with tables & chairs that's perfect for dining when the weather is nice! Prices are so affordable that I will be back again & again!

The only reason I'm giving this location 5 stars is because I've visited this location many times…read morebefore and it was on POINT. Fully stocked pastries and options, great customer service and HOT tea!!! My visit today Saturday 2/28 @3pm CST was VERY disappointing not only for me. Let's get into it. I was second in line I paid for my croissants and stepped aside while I waited for my Honey Lavender Matcha. The 2 girls in front of me was also waiting. One left she too ordered the same tea. The second girl in front of me was checking her order and noticed (2) Honey Lavender Matcha (cold) on the screen and they removed it. Gave her her order and she left. I'm still standing and waiting and the girl with the duplicate tea on her order returns and says you didn't give me my tea. My drink is finished and my matcha cup is not hot. I take a sip and it's tasteless and luke warm. I didn't feel like more waiting I left and heated it up at home. These two cashiers need more coaching on QA quality assurance is important when it's not included it causes customer service to drop quite a bit. I know this was a one off bad experience which is why I'm rating this place 5. However if it was my first time visiting this franchise they would've gotten a 2 out of 5. They advertise hot tea mine was not.

02/10/26 - Tous Les Jours @ 1431 W Taylor Street good bakery items but a limited selection compared…read moreto other Tous Les Jours Ive been to. This store is super clean w/the pastries displayed in plexiglass cubicles. The same set up w/a tray, paper on the tray & tongs to select the pastries. Like all the Tous Les Jours I have been to they have very good pastries. The only difference is because the size of the store I felt like the selection options was limited. Like all the TLJ's they have a selection of coffees & teas to complement the pastries. The store itself is brightly lit & has ample seating.

I come here every time I'm in Chicago. I figure it's time to update the review. I'm sad they…read moredon't have the real cups anymore, it just elevated the experience. The line is long and constant on a Saturday morning but it moves fast. Pastry selection is larger now but still includes the delicious Old Fashions from doughnut vault. Please come and create your own adventure.

Welp, there's a reason this spot has fabulous Yelp reviews. I worked my way throughout the city for…read morea few days and I have to say the little window perch overlooking the sidewalk at Sawada was one of my favorites. It also didn't hurt that their military matcha packs a punch. The espresso matcha combination was much smoother than I anticipated. I'd be lying if i didn't admit that I was questioning that this was a trending drink in the reviews but I was wrong, dear reader. The combination somehow worked and it's pretty at the same time. This space is also home to a bbq restaurant so there's a lot of room to spread out, have meetings, etc. The location in Fulton Market also makes it a great jumping off point for the neighborhood.

Ground Up has officially become my "accidentally ordered too many coffees again" place--and…read morehonestly, no regrets. The cappuccino freddo is the star of the show. It's smooth, perfectly foamy, and dangerously drinkable. I order multiple every time because apparently I believe I'm running a small coffee distribution center from my home. Every single one arrives amazing. No weak links. Just great coffee across the board. The spinakopita pastry deserves its own fan club--golden, flaky, warm, and packed with spinach and feta in that perfect savory balance. It's the kind of pastry that makes you pause mid-bite and go, "okay... this is really good." And the blueberry muffin gets an honorable mention because it quietly does its job extremely well--moist, full of blueberries, and not overly sweet. The reliable supporting actor of the order. Bottom line: if you're ordering from Ground Up, maybe plan on getting more than one coffee... because you'll probably wish you had anyway.

A cute cafe with lots of seating inside and friendly baristas, a great find overall!…read more My friend and I were at the farmers market nearby and popped into Ground Up afterwards. I love a specialty latte so the Honey Bee latte caught my eye and oof, delicious but maybe a little too sweet for me. I think with an extra shot of espresso and a little less sweetener it would have been PERFECT, but as is, it was just a little too weak and a little too sweet. My friend got the banana coffee from the same specialty menu and felt the same way. This is one of her favorite spots in town, so definitely good coffee and worth another visit, but I might stay away from the specialty drinks menu. We also got a spanakopita as a quick bite and that was a hit!