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    Metric Coffee

    4.4 (169 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    METRIC COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Gabriel H.

    I didn't know what a nitro cold brew was until today! Thanks for the education Metric team! The rhubarb pastry was DELICIOUS! The interior of this small coffee shop is unique and interesting! Outside seating available too!

    Rachel B.

    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.

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    Melanie T.

    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.

    Buckwheat biscuit (unfortunate aesthetics!)
    Amanda G.

    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.

    Espresso and house made donut.  Outstanding.
    Ari L.

    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.

    Reyna R.

    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.

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    Beverly E.

    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.

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    Suzanne F.

    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.

    pour overs x drip
    Kenny T.

    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.

    Espresso Cream Soda
    Grant A.

    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.

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    Rahima J.

    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!!

    Lemon poppy seed matcha
    Kenna G.

    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,

    Simran S.

    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.

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Metric Coffee

    Work in the area and was looking for lunch options. Any food?

    Can you buy coarse grounds here?

    Hi Jossy! Yes, you can either order your beans to be ground coarse through our website (metriccoffee.com), or you can ask one of our baristas to grind your coffee coarse if you purchase it through our cafe. We are more than happy to accommodate your… Read more

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