One of the best (if not the best) coffee places in Chicago, we've been a big fan for several years and 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 read more

Metric Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I . Was in Chicago for 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/ read more

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Was skeptical about a $10 coffee in Fulton market but they didn't disappoint. The Maize Mocha was not too sweet and interesting flavor from the corn milk. Lightly spiced, white chocolate, and corn mocha with Maizly corn milk." read more

Amazing coffee spot in Chicago- we went there after learning they are in the top 100 list of coffee shops in the world. It did not disappoint! The lemongrass squash loaf was excellent- so lemony and light. The pain au chocolat was also perfect. You can tell the coffee is super fresh because they roast it onsite. I also love that they don't up charge for different milk options. They also have a lot of tea and seasonal drink options as well! They had matcha, chai and London Fog. The seating is located outside so the shop is mostly order, grab your drink and go. But it was so nice to sit outside in the morning on a warm day. Service was also great! No complaints. read more

Metric Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cute little spot. They have a small menu. Cold brew coffee was tasty. They only had about 10 outdoor chairs. The area is tight and I felt like I was sitting pretty close to other guests. Street parking. read more

I came here for a warm and cozy drink on a winter day. Its a small coffee shop where you can pick up coffee. Keep in mind there aren't any seats, except in the summer their small patio area is available for sitting. Otherwise it's meant to be a pick up spot. I was in the mood for something sweet so I got a seasonal winter drink, the maize mocha. It was good and not too sweet, but definitely very pricey for what it was. For $10 I guess I don't know what I was hoping for. I do think that it's probably best to try their standard coffees, which is better priced and what they're known for. I will probably be back to try that! The service itself was friendly and efficient. There is also limited street parking but it's free and I was able to snag a spot on a weekday afternoon. read more

Metric Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Take out only, which I had not anticipated. My drink was priced at $10, not overly friendly -- quintessential hipster vibes in the not great way. They experiment with flavors I haven't seen in other mainstream coffee roasteries, my drink had corn milk and I think clove in it, for example (maybe explains the price?). The shop was not for lingering in, very much a get out ambiance despite the rather nice aesthetics of the warm barn woods, real plants, and white subway tile. read more

Metric Coffee - Buckwheat biscuit (unfortunate aesthetics!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really friendly staff. I tried their $10 single-origin pour-over (Las Margaritas), and it turned out to be: 1. Under-extracted (thin body, terrible flavor separation) 2. Harsh mouthfeel 3. Bitter aftertaste with lingering nutty, almost sunflower seed-like note Easily the worst pour-over I've had from a so-called "best roaster" in Chicago. I had really high expectations and honestly don't understand the hype. Shame. read more

Love Metric. It's on the pricey side, but it's also high quality. If you are price sensitive, this place isn't for you. Not a ton of seating (all outdoors). It's really a grab and go spot. read more

Metric Coffee - Espresso and house made donut. Outstanding. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The shop is an order counter, and the seating is outdoors. Got an iced matcha latte and an afternoon tea bun. The pastry was very yummy - very soft and flavorful. Waited a while, but it was very busy. I am so glad there is a coffee shop in this area because there are not many good options around. read more

Metric Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a small coffee roaster in the West Town area of Chicago. There is no inside seating but they do have some outdoor seating. I should also mention that is an actual roastery, and today they were doing a tour. They offer drip, pour overs, specialty coffees, teas, and pastries. The service was okay but could have been more welcoming. I ordered a mocha, and it was really good. I would recommend this establishment. read more

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Best coffee beans in Chicago. Fast service and small shop with a cozy ambiance. Definitely worth a visit.

Cute cafe off Fulton. No indoor seating but plenty of seats outside. It's lovely inside and staff are friendly. I have been wanting to try this place for the past year and finally made it here. It was great bc I could come on my bike with my dog. I just ordered an almond milk latte. The mugs are cute and the latte art was solid (sometimes baristas don't steam plant milks well - not the case here). The coffee is acidic for my tastes but everyone has their preferences. read more

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Easily one of my favorite coffee shops I visited in Chicago. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and their selection of pourovers is top-tier. I ordered their geisha pourover, and it was amazing. The balance of flavor notes was spot on. I liked it so much I ended up buying a bag, and they threw in a free drip to go with it. That gesture really stood out to me. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for any coffee lover visiting the city. read more

Metric Coffee - pour overs x drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I like coffee I don't drink it everyday.I'm a fan of the TV show called the Bear. Metric coffee is in some episodes and when I found out I said to myself I should try this coffee. There's a normal menu and a summer menu. I went with the espresso cream soda. There's espresso, vanilla syrup, some kind of soda water. Might have been topo Chico or another kind of carbonated water. I was pleased with this coffee beverage. I've had espresso tonics from other coffee shops when it's warm out. I like the espresso cream soda because it's little sweeter compared to espresso Tonic. It is small in there but line doesn't move too slowly. Some folks are complaining about lack of parking. I have good news. About a year ago CTA opened a green line stop at Damen and it's a very quick walk. Also some bus stops not terribly far. read more

Metric Coffee - Espresso Cream Soda - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such good flavors and so many great basic options. They have outside patio seating and the line goes by really fast. The chai latte is one of the best I've had in the city!! read more

Metric Coffee - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place has been hyped up to me by my brother in law for a while. We tried to come last year but it was closed for Labor Day. Got to try it finally, and I'll say it was a cool spot for sure. Didn't blow me away but I think it had just been too hyped up in my head. The vibe is cool inside but it's small and more of a grab and go kind of place it seems. There is seating outside but I'm not sure if sitting outside is a good move very often. I just got an iced latte, and I definitely feel like I need to go back and try something different to give a complete review, since my order might be skewing my opinion. I definitely will be back to try more! My brother in law got a nitro cold brew and it was good. He said it felt like he was drinking a Guinness. Foamy and smooth. read more

Seasonal lemon poppy seed matcha was fine. Would not return for it was $9.12 without upgrading milk, and was not that good. Very small cafe, but a nice place to sit outside. Service was good despite it being busy, read more

Metric Coffee - Lemon poppy seed matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here on a Saturday morning with some friends. I was really in the mood for tea rather than coffee, so I got their seasonal tea and it was like a warm hug! Tasted so very good with some sugar added to it (cause I have a sweet tooth) The only thing is that there is no seating when the patio is closed. So it's pretty much a to go spot. read more

Metric Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wanted to try a different coffee shop today. I was not dissatisfied with the flavor and quality of the coffee here. Auburn Seasonal Latte: 5 of 5 It's a pumpkin latte with cardamom and cinnamon. There is more to the flavor profile, but you should try it for yourself. It's a very good seasonal drink and the cardamom is blended well in this drink as to not be overwhelming. [Recommend Breve Extra Hot] The coffee beans used are very noticeable in the drink. You can taste the roast and quality. Service was fast and friendly and the place was empty because they were closing soon. I would say parking around the area can be a challenge though. read more

Metric Coffee - Auburn - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really flavorful and yummy. No seating in the winter Very good place for a togo coffee read more

The best coffee I've had in Chicago and definitely the best pour overs. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff excited to talk coffee.

3 stars because it has a nice interior and the server was friendly. However, $5.08, for 8 ounces of drip coffee is too expensive. Coffee is alright. Furthermore, they do not accept cash. Why? read more

From their spring menu: Cherry on top - espresso, cherry syrup, vanilla, discourse coffee bitters, coconut/choice of milk Great, refreshing flavorful profile. I could actually taste cherry, coffee, and coconut. One of us was impressed enough that she got a bag of coffee beans as a souvenir lol. There is a nice outdoor patio. Otherwise, it's grab n go only. Employees were nice and helpful. read more

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Came to Metric Coffee on a weekday morning and there was a line out the door. However, the line moved fairly fast. There is no actual indoor seating but there is some outdoor seating. I had a matcha latte and the matcha was well mixed and flavorful. I will admit I'm pretty picky about my tea (matcha latte included) and Metric has one of the better matcha lattes in the city (of the ones I've tried). read more

Tasty coffee. I got the fall latte special and it was a very unique drink. We beat the crowd when we went on a Wednesday morning. It's decorated well and you can see the beans being roasted on the other side of the store. Outdoor patio seating is available. read more

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My favorite coffee in the city. I come here at least once a week to get my fix. The iced lattes are excellent. I think they make their syrups in house and they are so delicious. I've also taken bags of coffee to make at home and it's great for my morning coffee. They have an assortment of baked goods available. The horchatta donut is a standout. Service is always great. Everyone is super nice and even if there's a line it moves super fast. When I started coming a year ago there was rarely a super long line and that's changed. Seems like they have garnered much earned hype and I'm not mad about it. read more

We've been going to metric once a week for like a year lol. Yikes for my bank account. It's the best coffee in the city. It just never misses. Not to mention their pastries are also out of this world. If you're an iced latte stan like me, here's what I order: short iced latte with oat milk + vanilla (sometimes I swap vanilla for honey). The service is always pretty fast too, so don't be intimidated if you see a long line! read more

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This is for the coffee tasting we did last weekend- Hara was amazing and I learned so much about coffee and not once did he make me feel silly for not yet fully understanding the nuances of coffee. It's winter so no seating is available sadly. I can't wait to return in summer time as there seems to be a space for patio seating otherwise it's pickup and go. Also their pastries are the best I've had. Literally you cannot go wrong with the pastries. I am still thinking about that croissant and that Danish. read more

Metric Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When I want to feel like I'm drinking "serious coffee," I go to Metric. I've ordered pour-overs here that actually taste like the fruity or chocolatey notes they describe -- which I don't always notice at other places. The space itself is really minimal, almost clinical, but I like that it makes me focus on the drink. I usually pick up beans to brew at home too because I can taste the difference when I make my own. Service was overall good and fast. read more

I was in the area for lunch this past Sunday and Metric Coffee was only a 10 minute walk away. There are lots of seating outside (I don't think there's interior seating) and the inside definitely looked like a coffee snob's dream. The barista wasn't the most friendly, but he was still helpful when I asked him for suggestions. SINGLE ORIGIN FLIGHT - 9 The flight comes with a single origin espresso and pour over. I don't remember which single origin roast I got for my espresso, but it was enjoyable without too much bitterness. Sipping lightly on it allowed me to taste the notes well. I got the Ethiopian roast for my pour over. I felt like I was just drinking water with some light hints of juicy notes. Even my friends who don't drink black coffee regularly felt like they were drinking hot water. Overall, I was a bit disappointed by the quality of the pour over. If I'm ever in town, I'd like to give Metric a try again. read more

Metric Coffee - Espresso (comes with sparkling water!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best coffee in the city. Hands down. That's it, that's my review. Go ahead and try to change my mind if you disagree, but I bet once you try Metric you won't ;) read more

One of my favorite roasters. Can't wait til they open their larger location. Many local coffeeshops use their beans. I always make sure to visit those as well read more

Spectacular independent local Chicago roaster. Very serious about their coffee, but friendly and helpful.

I am so sorry, but this coffee was not good. I am no expert, but I do ship my coffee in directly from small farms in the Caribbean and have perfected my expresso game at home. I got 2 different espresso drinks today at Metric and both were terrible. At first I thought they made a mistake with mine, but then tasted my partners. It's seems as though there reviews are mixed and I am not the only one that feel a the same way. Definitely try it for yourself but then branch out and try others. Chicago has so many amazing coffee shops, this is just not one in my opinion. read more

I'll keep this as short and sweet as I can; the pros are that the espresso and all things coffee-related are indeed incredible and you can tell they put so much work into their craft and everyone should go for that alone. The cons are only that parking is very limited and there are parking security enforcement officers all over the place and really weird areas where it looks like maybe you could park there but maybe it would be an issue and you'd get a ticket. The other is that there is no public restroom in the cafe or really anywhere remotely near to the business, which can create a bit of a precarious situation when you're dealing with the aftermath of drinking 2 double espressos if you catch my drift. read more

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Best specialty coffee in Chicago. If you're a true Coffee lover, metric coffee is your only option while in Chicago! read more

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Coffee is EXPENSIVE. Almost $10 when you add any tip for a one size iced latte. Coffee was just okay. Have had much better in and around the area and was sad to not been amazed for the price point. It is cool to watch them roast the beans in store but there is no where to sit to do so. read more

Metric Coffee - Beans roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We liked the Chai latte--both hot and iced. They had the right amount of spice. My daughter had the London Fog which was also good. My other daughter liked the mocha latte and said it was not as sweet as others she has had. We also the croissants and a couple of doughnuts. They were nicely done. The service was fast and efficient. This is worth a stop if you are around. read more

Metric Coffee - Pastries with Chai latte and Iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for our weekend coffee trip which we always look forward to. I always order a triple shot latte and I've always had it in the smaller sized cup for ratio sake(I don't like all the milk). My fiancé came out with our order and it was in a large cup and tasted like mostly milk. Instead of being a Karen and demanding they make me a new drink in a small cup, I went in and ordered a new one and specifically asked them to put it in the smaller cup. When the barista made the order it came out in a large cup again. I nicely said, 'I asked for this in a smaller cup,' fully expecting him to make me a new one. Instead, in front of my eyes he pours some of the large, milky one he had already made into a small cup. I was speechless, given the fact they made a mistake and you pay a premium for coffee here and he basically is shorting me now on the espresso I paid extra for. I didn't even know what to say, it was insulting and straight up rude. Wish I had said something at the time but I didn't feel like having a confrontation over coffee. All in paid around $25 for two bad drinks and poor customer service. Will be trying other places next time, unfortunately. read more