Amazing service and great drinks! Small space with limited seating, but it was perfect for our…read morelittle group of 4. I tried the banana bread latte with oat milk, (which was supposed to be seasonal but ended up being a long-term menu item) and i really enjoyed it. I also got a turkey sandwich which was kind of basic, but still filling. My total was $17 for both items. My only wish is that the space be decorated to be more cozy. They have quite a bit open space that they can utilize to really give the space even more life. Would definitely return if I'm in the area + they have WiFi!

Disappointing drinks -- completely missed the mark on flavor…read more I was really hoping for a great experience here, but both drinks we ordered were a massive letdown. Café de Olla: This did not taste like authentic Mexican café de olla at all. Instead of the warm, rich spices and piloncillo sweetness you expect, it just tasted like old, burnt, black coffee that had been re-brewed. Horchata Latte: The texture was incredibly grainy, almost like I was given the very last sludge at the bottom of the batch. On top of that, it had absolutely no actual horchata flavor. The mix ratio was completely off and it just tasted like bland, gritty milk. Definitely not the best mix ratios or quality control. I won't be coming back for drinks anytime soon.

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!

I highly recommend stopping here and picking up a 12 ounce bag of A Love Supreme. The beans are…read morefreshly roasted + packed here at THE MOTHERSHIP. Upon picking up a bag of beans they give you a small iced or hot coffee (your choice). I also picked up a white vinyl copy of Chicago's very own Brigette Calls Me Baby new album. Went home and plopped it on the turntable. Great album!

Such a cool small space to get coffee. If you purchase a 12 oz bag of coffee, they give you a free…read moresmall coffee. Friendly knowledgeable baristas. It's painted beautifully inside. Lots of different blends of beans to purchase. They will grind for you. Also, cute shirts for sale. Vinyl albums available too. No indoor seating at all though. I wish they a spot to hang out a bit.

I'll keep this review short and sweet:…read more -Excellent Flat White ‍ -Solid Cortado -Great customer service -Good music and vibes -Very spacious area Adding Overflow to my rotation for sure

Great to find a coffee shop just a few doors down from the pediatrician's office. I'm sure they've…read morebeen here for some time but it was a new discovery for me. The place is located alongside a co-working place, or perhaps the shop itself is a co-working space because there was over a dozen folks in working diligently on their laptops. There were also a couple of women here selling items on the day we stopped by. I ordered a steamer for my girl and a chai latte for myself. I also ordered a bacon and egg breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was ok, though I don't know if I'd order it again. But it was much more inexpensive than a lot of other places. Service was very friendly and quick. Parking is street only.

Ordered from Froth Cafe thinking it'd be a normal coffee situation... it was not. It was better…read more The dalgona latte showed up with massive chunks of toffee--like, not decorative, not subtle... full-on "we believe in happiness" pieces. Every sip felt like a reward for simply existing. Also tried something called "False Spring," which has carrot juice in it (I know, I had questions too). But somehow it works! It's fresh, a little sweet, and makes you feel like you've made a good life decision--even if you're just ordering coffee in pajamas. Everything arrived perfectly and tasted like someone actually cared while making it. 10/10, would absolutely order again and pretend I'm a sophisticated person with a refined palate.

On the way to visit Froth, I stopped to browse the menu that was posted outside and took the time…read moreto select exactly what I wanted. I had my heart set on that Royale with Cheese! As we made our way up to order at the inside counter, I realized that the outside menu had been outdated and we had to choose completely different drinks. I went with the El Platform, and my husband had the False Spring ($7.50 each). We also got a Feta Tortilla ($13.65) that was tasty. It's nice and spacious inside with outside tables as well. I love the idea of Frothtails, and I hope they bring back the Royale with Cheese so I can try it!

I wanted to enjoy groundswell, but the espresso just tasted extremely weak to me, so much so that I…read morequestioned if I even got 2 shots or just one. It ended up tasting like oat milk with a splash of espresso. I ended up having to get a matcha in the afternoon as a pick me up as I didn't quite feel awake. I didn't try any of the pastries but they did have a few. Despite the lackluster coffee experience, the cafe is a decent area to work in, with seating, free wifi, bathroom, and outlets. Sorry I forgot to take pictures :(

Stopped in on an early Thursday morning as it was in walking distance to where we were staying. A…read morecute cozy spot with a minimalist industrial feel, the space was definitely comfortable to do some light work but not a place I could see myself camping out for a few hours. I opted for one of their pour overs. I didn't pick up on the advertised flavor notes but also wasn't disappointed-it was ok. For those that are craving food options, they do have some bakery and breakfast sandwich/burrito options. It wouldn't be a destination cafe for me but perfectly acceptable for those seeking a solid cup of coffee.

A beautiful space that invites conversation. No phones or laptops here! I mean it's not prohibited(…read moreor maybe it is, idk) but this is a cool by appointment only space so why would you want to be on you phone!? Melissa let me snoop around her space and she's amassed such a cool collection of stuff that it felt like I could look forever and I conversed with a few coffee lovers and Melissa about topics ranging from why she named the space Everybodys busy, Seinfeld to more serious topics centered around Chicago. It was such a good time and I love that this space exists in a little tucked away corner of Pilsen studio

My husband and I have visited this coffee shops a handful of times in the last couple of months…read more The place is very clean. There's no seating indoors (or outdoors) which is totally fine during this time! They create a whole ambiance though. There's always incense burning and the art/product hung around the shop is cool. There is a clothing store that shares space with the coffee shop and, even though it's a small shop, there's plenty of space for the clothing displays. It is great to have something to look at while waiting for drinks. Now, to the drinks: I have ordered a matcha and chai lattes on multiple occasion and have enjoyed both. I believed they use almond or oat milk for their lattes (but I honestly can't tell.. they are always very creamy). My husband always orders a regular latte and it is DELICIOUS. They add a bit of cinnamon on top and it just takes the whole experience to the next level. That, and the fact that you walk out smelling of incense!

Such an amazing friendly place!! Loved everything about it. The barista Melanie made my drink and…read moreit was amazing!! customer service was on point !!!

The service here is not bad, and the staff generally do a good job of working under the conditions…read morepresented. Most of them show genuine interest and experience in coffee, so for those unsure of what to order you can definitely get help in finding something to suite your needs: that being said the quality of the coffee varies wildly, often depending almost entirely on who is behind the bar rather than the ingredients in the drink. I've come and eaten from here multiple times and brought friends for different food truck events, dj sets, etc. their cuisine is all massively overpriced for the neighborhood, the worst example of this being the jalepeno chicken salad sandwich which was chicken salad between two plain pieces of untoasted white bread sold for a staggering 13.99. The empanadas are also serviceable, but a hard sell at 8 dollars a piece;especially when much better empanadas (ones actually from locals rather than a greedy wannabe Michelin star chef) can be found for 3 bucks each down the block. I'd advise against ordering these items but there's a good chance whatever you order is out of stock anyways since management seems to have major issues on the operational front, not to mention the perpetual lack of updates to the online menu. Online responses to reviews will show the back of the yards PR team boasting that their community "deserves nice things too" to justify their pricing, but the disconnect between these prices and those just down the street are not the sign of a business which serves its neighbors. A great alternative for cuisine in the area is Grano Panaderia y Cafe or just down 47th. The vibe inside this place is cold, sterile, and dreary despite the efforts of many of the hardworking employees it is clear the are understaffed, underpaid and overworked. If you attempt to tip, the employees will inform you they aren't allowed to receive tips as a part of their "livable wages" though you'll never see them there more than three times a week. Curious. It doesn't match the lovely decor of the other businesses in the the neighborhood. The establishment proudly wears their back of the yards and Mexican pride yet the owner drives a Tesla. Even more interesting now that they're rolling out "trans joy" drinks driving the car of the country's richest transphobe. Every aspect of this establishment is a performance. The food performs as local upper echelon cafe food despite tasting often average at best, the drinks perform as in-house made despite tasting strikingly similar to Costco brand coffee, and the management perform as paragons of equity despite clear signs of poor business practices. If you support back of the yards as a neighborhood and want some good food and drink during your visit here, there's a half a dozen places within a mile that are worth the walk to. Back of the yards coffee makes lots of bold claims, but falls short across the board. 2/5.