Great coffee, an amazing staff, and a very cool vibe! Stop by for a great experience if your in…read morehe neighborhood! 5 Pro Tip: outdoor patio to relax on when the weather cooperates!

Great Chicago coffee shop. The vibe is right and the coffee options are a plenty…read more I typically get a cold brew, and a bean and cheese breakfast taco. They used to have great empanadas too but the tacos are soooo good. And they have great salsa to go along with them. They sell some beverages like Topo Chico, apple juices, and Jarritos. I have only had one weird interaction here with a staff member, I asked for a pump of mocha syrup in my cold brew and they basically said it was a dumb idea because it wouldn't mix. I have had that in several cold brews at several different well established coffee shops in Chicago and it's delicious when you need a sugar boost. The barista did it but he also shared it didn't make sense. It was uncomfortable. But I didn't let that mar my experience. I still have continued to order my beverage with that barista. Also they have a great mural in the back.

They roast their own coffee beans! Ambiance is awesome so modern and chic. Staff very nice and…read moreinformative. I tried their seasonal strawberry cheesecake latte taste so good!

Beef empanadas is super addicting. Chicken tamale had a…read morenice spicy kick, I do wish it didn't fall apart so easily though. Beignets are always fire Horchata Coldbrew was delicious

I stopped by because I was around the area and my cousins recommended this cafe and I'm so glad…read morethey did! I had a Pistachio Latte for myself and a Ferrero Latte for my husband. I took a sip of his and loved his more! I spilled his on accident while I was getting out of my car but I loved it so much that I convinced him to go back and get one for him and myself, that's how good it was! It's a little pricey but worth it! The cafe is so cute, spacious and cozy! I wish I lived closer because I'd definitely be there everyday!

My first time coming here to Fantasia Cafe. I saw this on one of my social media pages and wanted…read moreto come and check this place out. They have a variety of options in coffee, specialty latte, frappes, and pastries. I was disappointed that the lavender latte is only served in the spring. I ordered the 16 oz Cookie Butter Latte for $7.00. Quite expensive. It wasn't bad, I just wish the flavor of the latte was more flavorful and more syrup was added. The young lady behind the counter was friendly and patient with me. I was undecided on what to order when I walked inside. I love the little cute flower station by the wall. Build your beauty. You can purchase flower arrangements for a reasonable price and for your self love day.

Werewolf coffee has been a favorite of ours for some time now. It was the first place I ever had a…read morecharcoal latte and I've been a fan ever since! The coffee is delicious, high quality, and reasonably priced. You can't beat that! They also have yummy snacks if you are in need of a snack! The staff are always friendly and they make each coffee to order with precision and care. One of my favorite parts of Werewolf is that you can always find seating. I get frustrated going to a coffee shop to work and discovering there are no places to sit. That has never happened at Werewolf! Plus the ambiance is so cool! Steampunk chic meets werewolf creepy. Despite that ambiance description, it is also clean and bright. Bathrooms require keys and are for customers only. Whenever we are nearby, especially after getting off the Metra at Clybourn, Werewolf Coffee is a must!

Cute and funky space filled with morning sunshine and character. The coffee bar itself is in a…read moretruck! The barista was friendly and welcoming and the flag tells me it's LGBTQIA+ friendly, woo hoo! Lots of seasonal options and suggestions for when you don't know what you want. I ordered a pistachio soy latte but forgot to add some sort of sweetener. Can you tell I don't drink much coffee?

Inside, there is no seating available. It is very much a grab-and-go affair. However, I still love…read moretheir vibe! Where everything is going the way of greige, The Mothership is groovy, maximally colorful, and therefore, a lot of fun! While the staff didn't know what kind of coffee goes to Do-Rite, they were friendly, able to direct me to a dark roast, and grind the coffee just right for my reusable coffee pods. A bag also comes with a free coffee - I ordered a hot one, which tasted delicious! My only note is that the cup was filled so high that despite conservative driving, it made a mess in my cupholders (so say nothing of the hot coffee I spilled on my hand). The prices are steep, with the bag of beans costing ~$20. However, for something produced in small batches and roasted so fresh you can smell the beans on your way in, this is fully understandable. Final verdict: In my opinion, Dark Matter coffee beats out the coffees available at the grocer's. It's pricy, but worth it for a great cup of Joe! Would recommend?: If you're okay with bolder coffee, absolutely. Would return?: You bet, I need coffee to function, and it's hard to go back to cheap generic coffee after having something better.

Fool art and vibe. No seating inside, but patio seating in summer time. Iced gingersnap…read moretrain-wreck with oat milk is the best drink on the menu! They have some pastries, breakfast tacos in the morning and cool retail and bagged coffees. Service was quick and friendly!

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.

I came to try the coffee, and the xocolatte was just what I wanted. Not too sweet, thick, rich, and…read moredefinitely chocolatey. I stayed to work for a bit, and there are lots of tables, the music is pleasant and not too loud, and there were quite a few other people who had the same idea as I did. If I lived closer to here, I would be here a lot more! Workers are friendly and well-informed. Also a nice thing, they are physically connected to a bakery that has plenty of options, including elote pan, tamales and tortas! Will be back to try those and the frappes!

Ancient Coffee Grounds is such a fun and unique coffee spot! I went specifically because I wanted…read moreto try something a little different, and the cereal coffee flight definitely did not disappoint. It was such a fun way to try a few different flavors, and everything was really good. I also grabbed a pastry, which was the perfect addition to the coffee. The space itself is cute and has a really fun atmosphere, definitely somewhere I'd recommend.

This cafe is SO spacious with plenty of seating, comfy couches, free water, and lots of people…read moreworking. Definitely a great spot to chill or get some work done (8.5/10). Service was great and the drinks came out pretty fast (8.5/10). We got the coffee flight, and all four drinks were on the sweeter side but not too sweet. I really liked the espresso here. It had a great flavor without being too bitter or too weak. The Biscoff (8/10) was my favorite. It was delicious and SO chuggable. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch (8/10) was super cinnamony, which I loved. The Salted Caramel (6.5/10) had a little too much caramel flavor for me. The Peanut Butter Cup (6.5/10) was good, but I couldn't really taste much peanut butter. They also have cereal coffee flights and matcha flights, so there's plenty more I want to try next time!

First time here post Más Flow 5K run this Sunday and very happy with knowing this place serves…read moreChicago own coffee Dark Matter It was so so delicious -I ordered the Doloe de Oro I wish it would have had a more spicier kick to it bc it's made with a taste of Habanero. However the case it was very very good. Rosemary and the manager Sara were super helpful. Sara had great knowledge of the amazing award winning chocolates they sell there and they are hands down amazing. Will definitely come again!

Chose this place to have some Mexican coffee and a pastry, but unfortunately I arrived too late in…read morethe day to get the croissant I was hoping for (after 1 pm). I requested a Mexican coffee--not too sweet or hot/spicy--and ended up with an iced mocha oatmilk latte. It was very good, but there weren't any distinctive spice flavors to it. The location is easy to access with plenty of parking outside. Limited table space, accommodating about 16 guests.