A hidden gem that I'm so glad I found! I'm so happy that more cozy spots are popping up on the south side. It's a great co-working space. One day that I went it was packed with people working from their computers and having meetings. It's very aesthetically pleasing! The coffee and other drinks are so delicious! I also love how the hot coffees come with a cookie. My matcha came with one too! The workers there are super friendly and nice, as well. It is a bit pricey, but that's the name of the game with coffee shops these days. I will keep coming back and supporting this business! Love it here read more

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I went to Level Up Coffee with a friend for one of their DJ vibe days, and overall, I had a decent time. It was a bit crowded, but there was still enough space to move around. My friend had a tea, and I ordered a chai latte, which was really good. They also give you a small cookie that was tasty, and you can order Krispy Kreme donuts, which is a nice touch. The only downside was the limited seating. A lot of people were standing around chatting, which is fine, but I wish there were more spots to sit since it got pretty packed. The staff did their best to keep things moving, and service was quick despite the crowd. The ambiance is cute...a simple, slightly industrial coffee shop vibe. Nothing over the top, but a good place to hang out. Overall, not bad and worth checking out for a chill & vibe DJ coffee day. read more

Lvl Up Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I live near the cafe. Its very small cafe, so its packed by mid day. They close at 2 pm. The lattes are delicious my favorite is the turmeric latte (I wish they had coconut milk for it) They are expensive, charging a little more or about the same as Starbucks for their signature lattes. I am also very excited to try one of the smoothie they offer. (I had the smoothie, taste watered down) I'm also very excited about the book clubs they host and the community events that take place there. read more

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Really cute place! Good for studying. Staff were very friendly and quick with fulfilling the orders. The drinks were yummy but not enough options for savory pastries. :( read more

Lvl Up Coffee - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lots of free outdoor parking! Came here on a Friday right before noon time and it was pretty much already packed table to table. My friend and I were thankfully able to grab a seat still. Point is, the coffee and food here is delicious. I see why people continue to dine here. There aren't too many outlets, so come with your devices charge! WiFi works well read more

I'm in a bit of a quandary: on one hand I can tell the cafe uses high quality ingredients and I love that they make their own syrups. I've also tried counter culture beans and they're very good. Each ingredient shines through and they accommodate requests but even with an extra esspresso shot, the drinks we received were a little too light for our taste. The ambiance and hospitality is where this cafe truly shines. It's beautiful and open and perfect for catching up with a friend. It's absolutely gorgeous inside! Perfect for catching up with a friend and maybe trying one of their tonics! read more

Lvl Up Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well, this is dangerous: the drinks are delicious, the space is beautiful and inviting, AND it's in my neighborhood. Spotted the coffeehouse driving by on a Sunday (open until early evening), and decided to stop by. The offer your standard drinks, coffee and tea based, and have specials. I got an iced tumeric ginger latte, Haldi Doodh, that was pretty good and reasonably priced. It looks like they also serve pastries, but they were limited late in the day. Lastly, they have community events such as yoga and book club - more info about events are online, and sparsely posted throughout the coffeehouse. I'm just excited that there's a good coffeehouse nearby, with easy street parking, that has a large variety of coffee and tea drinks (especially matcha)! read more

Lvl Up Coffee - They host a (I think monthly) book club - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Visited my friends on a whim and they were stoked bc it aligned perfectly with the opening of a brand new coffee shop - and what a killer spot it was! This place is beautiful on the inside - super modern, clean, and cute decor. The kind of coffeeshop I could post up at all day and get work done. My go-to order of black coffee is nothing terribly exciting but I like tasting the flagship item at coffeeshops - gotta know how good their basics are - and I really appreciated the subtle add of a shortbread cookie to go with. Grab yourself a cozy spot, dip the cookie in your coffee, and vibe at this awesome new spot - well worth a visit and a great addition to Bronzeville for my friends! read more

Lvl Up Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The decor is gorgeous. It's very serene and the playlist was on point. I had the girsol latte, which was nutty with a hint of sweetness. I really enjoyed it. The staff were patient and kind, as this was my first visit. I would definitely come back when I'm in town. read more

Lvl Up Coffee - Girsol latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the Cafe De Olla! Best I've had...I also love the fresh and bright facade of the coffee shop.

Just when I thought I'd found the best matcha in Chicago elsewhere, I tried LVL Up Coffee's ceremonial grade matcha -- and it's hands down some of the best I've ever had! This place is truly a hidden gem read more

Nice shop Good coffee Nice tea options and tasty pastries. The ambiance is also very cool. read more

Wow, this cafe is beautiful and a wonderful addition to Bronzeville. I am glad to not need to hike north whenever I am looking for a quaint clean atmosphere to enjoy a cup and study. Plenty of seatings, a great selection of Indian spiced drinks and easy parking. Do try their pastries sourced from La Fournette and their Girasol latte! read more

Opening weekend was April 12, 2025 and I decided to weight for all of the fan fair to die down about to have my first experience at Lvl up. It's been cool to follow the owners on IG as they documented their experience through opening day and I will say it was worth the weight. I love that the space is pretty spacious with a variety of seating options. They shared with me that there are multiple options to plug in electronics. If you are looking for a place to drink coffee and get work done, which I love. The masala iced chai was delicious and they offer a variety of milk options at no extra cost, including almond milk. The raspberry pastry was flaky and fresh. I did give the suggestion of getting an almond croissant as the cashier said that the owners were taking menu suggestions. Not sure if they will be adding other light food options but for now you have a solid selection of pastries and donuts. I would definitely love that. I will definitely be back! Everyone was warm and inviting and my wait time went pretty quick. I also loved the design of the cups, very modern with the logo on the front. I love this new addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Cashier was super helpful. We ordered the orange mango smoothie and cafe de olla and it was amazing. This place a really chill vibe, perfect for remote work. read more

Love this coffee shop, a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Welcoming hub for connection, and great coffee/tea. read more

Lvl Up Coffee - Seasonal loose leaf tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to Bronzeville, Lvl Up!! I thoroughly enjoyed Lvl Up and they certainly will see frequent visits from me. This is the perfect airy, aesthetic, welcoming cafe to get work done, host a business meeting, people watch, catch up with a friend, read a book of all of the above lol. The staff here take their role as baristas seriously no only were they all a friendly face, they had so many recommendations, they took pride in making most of their drinks, syrups, and mixes in house, and was able to customize my drink off the menu to meet my dietary needs/restrictions. I lounged at Lvl up for hours, sipping their iced L. Dorado (which was sweet, creamy, subtle and smooth) slow while munching on a croissant. I worked, and even invited a friend last minute to join me I was so impressed. The traffic here ebbed and flowed with peaks of business, with folks working or getting their beverages to go. I was able to snag a table upon arriving and they have plenty of plugs if you need to work. I highly recommend Lvl Up coffee and be prepared to love it! read more

This is the best coffee in chicago!! Carefully curated drinks, beautiful latte art, amazing customer service, and such a cute atmosphere! Perfect place to stop for a quick coffee or have a sit down with friends or do some work! Definitely a must if you're in the area. read more

Lvl Up Coffee - L. Dorado latte and Girasol latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a yummy addition to the beautiful Bronzeville community. My hubs and I have been picking up some pastries and love that they have real croissants, flaky buttery French deliciousness. Bright and open interior and nice place to meet up for a conversation or to catch up on work. We will continue to support. Cheers! read more

Cafe de olla not it. It does not taste like it should, it was more like a just a drip coffee. The croissants are delicious though. The space is super cute. read more

So glad to have this new coffee shop in Bronzeville! Beautiful, vibrant space with unique flavors that aren't too sweet. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back on a regular basis! read more

Lvl Up Coffee - Mocha latte, Girasol latte and croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent service, cozy and clean environment, and a great café to enjoy conversations over delicious coffee. Highly recommended for both solo visits and friendly meetups read more

Really cool coffee shop. Stopped by to get some work done and enjoy some coffee. We ordered the Ethiopian Mule and the Girasol. Excellent choices. Wonderful atmosphere and very kind and knowledgeable staff! read more

amazing coffee shop and decor. this will be my go to coffee shop in Bronzeville...drink are expensive, small but good!!