New Wave Coffee

spicy tuna melt will save you (the gluten free bread rocks btw)…read more Best sandwiches around

You know it really sucks when you love a restaurant and then they open a sister restaurant that…read moreflops or under delivers. I've gone to honey butter fried chicken for almost 10 yrs every time I fly to Chicago so when I saw they were opening a sandwich shop I knew I HAD to go there. I buy a flight from Atlanta get there and first day stop in for lunch super excited. The sandwiches are their page are fat and juicy, and all around delicious looking. I ordered the Cuban and the French dip; as well as fries and drinks. There really isn't much inside space so we take the food to leave. And as well get untested to a spot we can stop and eat I open the containers to basically two pressed bread sandwiches. Both the Cuban and French had maybe a 1/3 of the meat they promote on their social media!!!! I mean just literally scraps of meat to what they promote. I thought well maybe the flavor is an explosion. So we dive in just to be hit with bland dry meat bits!! It was so disappointing and as you see in the pictures what we got isn't even comparable to what they show online. The sandwiches were so bad we ended up stopping and grabbing a sandwich at Burger King immediately after. BURGER KING!!! I want to think i expected to much but when you look at the side by side I was robbed. I reached out on social media and they didn't respond. I DID NOT want to write a bad review and actually waited a while before posting because it hurt so bad to do so.

3.1 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

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Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich "The Sophia"

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Crispy Mozzarella Plank

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches

4.7(92 reviews)

09/12/26 - I saw this last night on Yelp & knew I had to check it out. I saw a picture of Falcons…read morePork Tenderloin w/green apple Cole slaw & knew I had to have it. This is one of best sandwiches Ive had in a long time. The pork tenderloin was fried in buttermilk to the perfect crunchy texture w/the interior pork tender & moist. Add the green apple coleslaw for a great crunchy texture, the yellow mustard to add the perfect vinegary flavor & you have an awesome meal. This comes w/fries cooked to an excellent crunchy texture. They have a pretty extensive menu but this sandwich was so dam good I'm sure I will order it again. Yolanda was the server in Falcons. She did an awesome job being the only person working the dining room at the time. Look at this menu selection. There are so many items but you know how it is when you find something that is for me near perfection you know anything else you order will not live up to what you had. You will be left thinking that you had stayed w/the original option. Like they say once you've had the best why try the rest. Maybe after eating it multiple times I will be willing to try something else.

This little gem is a must try. My personal favorite is the chicken caesar wrap, but I've been happy…read morewith their sandwiches and burgers. They offer a student and teacher discount during the week, but even without it, the prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. The owner-chef, who previously worked for Eatly, also serves a variety of pasta dishes and gelato. They have a rotating soup menu and seasonal specials. During November, you don't want to miss the thanksgiving sandwich. I'm looking forward to finally trying the gelato this summer.

Booths

Left: Fried Chicken Sandwich Right: Cheeseburger

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JT’s Genuine Sandwich Shop

4.6(225 reviews)

1.9 mi•Irving Park

Really awesome spot. Iconic Chicago place. But talking neighborhood its better than Irving Park…read moreBrewery and closer to me. The burger didnt taste like a restaurant but the best backyard homemade burger ive ever had. I'll be back for the beer battered fries.

Food is outstanding. Idk what they are doing but this steak sandwich was so good. Their chili…read morecheese fries were awesome and I just keep thinking of going back for more. 10/10 for the food but the service was a bit spicey

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Chili Cheese Fries

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Rosie's Sidekick

3.8(135 reviews)

0.4 mi•Logan Square

Stopped on a whim and my friend randomly lived right above! We got the muffuletta and the burrata…read morebaby. They both were flavorful which is much needed in a sandwich. The muffuletta had delicious fresh and crisp bread. We were admittedly starving so I was her new biggest fan. The giardiniera was my favorite part! There wasn't a lot of meat on it but it complimented the bread, I felt. The burrata baby had some balsamic notes and the cheese was tasty but I think it would've been better if the bread we had was more fresh and if I could've somehow warmed up the cheese, I would've liked it more. My friend got the eggplant Parmesan sandwich and it was pretty FULL. Overall decent experience. I would try something else and come back for the muffuletta! The cashier was a sweetheart. Small shop but they had somewhere to sit while we scarfed down half of it while waiting for my friend to come down.

TL; DR: The ROL and…read moreItalian subs are delish. The only reason for deducting stars is because I feel like the bread could be better and some of the items in the sandwich fell out while eating it. Great amount of "goodies" in the subs though

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Al Pacino sandwich

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L&M Fine Foods

4.6(85 reviews)

2.6 mi•North Center

I love L&M! The staff is incredibly kind, helpful, and I always walk out in a better mood after my…read morevisits to L&M. The space is so cute and thoughtfully laid out. I am a big fan of buying local and the team at L&M curates amazing Chicago food goodies. If you need a Chicago gift basket, this is your place. I also have found great pantry / fridge staples here. The deli counter is incredible (the best sandwiches in Chicago - amazing flavor and value) but lowkey I recently had the best cup of coffee ever there. Like seriously, if you like a good cup of joe, this is your place. I cannot wait to go back!

it was love at first sight…read more.. sandwiches and matcha set up in a cute grocery is life for me. it gets busy and they get back backed up...speaking from sunday afternoon visits. make sure you have a few minutes to spare bc of the wait.

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Turkey Ruben

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Roast Beef

La Nonna

4.6(448 reviews)

1.3 mi•Avondale

The cutest little spot in the city…read more The service was attentive and better than good. But the food. Omgoodness. The food. We went for my husband's birthday and they did NOT disappoint. We ordered the Parrillada Argentinian for Two and the Parrillada Deluxe. So good. The salad that comes with. Delicious. The empanadas. Also delicious. Even the fries. So good. Everything. Delicious. The skit steak - my most fave. But everything just AhMazing. I will say if we do it again, we would just order two of the Deluxe meals. City street parking... we just found a spot on the side street so we didn't have to pay for parking.

Food : 10/10 get the Milanesa Napolitana Service: 10/10…read moregreat service Ambiance: 10/10 nice warm cozy and nice

Beef Empanada

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Sottomarino

4.8(34 reviews)

2.3 mi•Irving Park

I'm new to the area and was really crazing a good sub sandwich. When I walked in the tables were…read morefull so I took that as a great sign, I was taking my sando to go, so no big deal. Place was clean and orderly, small spot. Quick order at the walk up counter, got a 9" turkey and hard salami sub with all the fixings, a coke and a some chips. $17 and change and worth every penny. Bread was perfect blend of soft but still had chew, lunchmeat was very fresh and veggies crisp. The mayo and seasonings really took it to the next level! I'll definitely be back often!

Paid street parking. Some indoor seating. Great quality meat and cheeses for subs. Coffee is…read moreexceptional and fair priced items . Service was fast

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Tuna Sub

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Chicken Sub

Tuscan Hen Market

4.6(161 reviews)

2.3 mi•North Center

A friend of mine told me about Tuscan Hen, and she was right. I was met by a lady with a warm,…read morepleasing smile. I ordered their meatball sandwich and a cup of the daily special soup, similar to Pasta Fagioli. It was wonderful; the broth was outstanding. I would order that again next time. I tried their Meatball Sandwich with Hot Gardiniera; the meatballs tasted especially good with their fresh bread. The ambiance was very colorful and airy, seating is in the back patio, weather permitting. Tuscan Hen would be a good place to order catering; they have an extensive menu.

Excellent service, friendly and engaging staff, and the meatball sub was exactly what you'd want…read more The side of red sauce was also a nice touch.

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Patio seating

Philly Bros

3.9(44 reviews)

1.7 mi•Irving Park

Absolutely scrumptious, great staff too. Im eating the chicago style cheesesteak right now n its…read moreso good

Stopped in for a Philly cheesesteak and was not disappointed. It's a nice and clean fast food…read morespot. Priced competitively for what you get. Service was friendly.

2.9 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

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Piccadilly Market

3.8(13 reviews)

This is a great place to go when you're on the move. You need a coffee while you walk your dog or…read morehave kids with you? They have a walk up window! Need to take something to a friend but don't have time to cook? They have Bang Bang Pies, Pretty Cool popsicles, fresh flowers, Publican bread, and a ton of alcohol options. If you want to plan an epic picnic, check out their sandwiches ordered at the counter and grab some trout dip or pimento cheese to go with it. It's a bit bougie, but who doesn't like to tap into that part of themselves from time to time?! It's cute, the staff is friendly, and it has options.

I ordered the Club-Sub Sandwich with Ham,Turkey, Bacon and Provolone with Dijon Aioli on a…read moreChiabatta Roll similar to a Panini sandwich. It was absolutely delicious, crispy roll interesting aioli, generous amount of meats and cheeses. High quality ingredients. The service was very friendly and welcoming, you order and pay as you walk in. I like the overall appearance it's very clean and orderly. There's only one table with high-top chairs for eating there. I found out that they don't service coffee after 3 PM. I was looking forward to there "Backlot Coffee". Next time I'll go earlier. They have a good selection of wine and spirits. It's pretty much a "take out and go kind of a place". I'll definitely be back, before 3 PM of course.

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David K.

16 years ago

Omfg some of their employees are really just dumb as rocks. You would think you're in another country and suddenly you don't speak their language. Try to be genuinely nice to many of them and you're asking for some serious non-approval unless you happen to be a 20-something hipster in tight pants looking like you own urban outfitters, American apparel, or goodwill circa 1989. Bla-ach! It's like a Scott Pilgram renaissance with a vindictive Jane Addams kitsch museum indigestion farted an unbridled pretension and hipsters in there. I hate the fact that this place is the only coffee shop I can get to in less than 10 minutes, as well as that bull*ish with the bakery on the corner. No one should have a monopoly on sub-mediocre croissants esp when the bakery 25ft away serves real French croissants which brake the mold. The only original thing there is their idea to open a cafe when no one else was trying. If they didn't serve Metropolis Coffee, which I jones for, they would be just another flamed out hipster dream sleeping on a dirty sofa somewhere. Though, I have found many a great cup of coffee other than Metropolis mainly due to the aggravating employees with all their boundary issues and regular hating. It's a nice place when you have to punch a biscuit. read more

James S.

13 years ago

I wrote a longer [now removed] review, but this will be a bit shorter and to the point. -- If you want a cup of coffee, there are much better alternatives in Logan square. Their coffee is fine, nothing special. -- Their tea is not great, way over-priced. -- Their sandwiches are over-priced and hit-or-miss. For me, it was mostly miss. -- The staff is AWFUL. I have never had a good experience with the staff here, not one single time. I do not like to feel like I'm a huge burden by ordering, god forbid, a coffee. Don't even bother going over if they give you the wrong sandwich: if sighs and eye-rolls could kill. It's not even mean in an endearing way. Oh, and don't try to order something that they have a sign up for, but no longer serve. That'll give you at least two more sighs and an eye roll, and that's AFTER trying to explain to them what it is you're trying to order. "What? What? What? Oh, that? No, we don't have that anymore; we haven't had that for a long time." -- If you love hipsters or are a hipster, you'll like the atmosphere. If not, why are you even considering going here? Just go somewhere else. read more

Mike D.

16 years ago

Are you a hipster who loves showing off his/her Macbook Pro? This is the place is for you! Are you one of the insufferable asses who rides a fixed gear bike because it's the hip thing right now? This is the place for you! Do you enjoy paying far too much money for good coffee? This is the place for you! Do you enjoy waiting an eternity for your drink? This is the place for you! Do enjoy shitty, overpriced food? This is the place for you! On top of all of that the owner of New Wave has been enforcing a ridiculous non-compete clause with the wonderful La Boulangerie. This is a textbook example of cutting off your nose to spite your face. Does the owner think that by making it unbelievably restrictive to be next door that any similar business in its right mind will want to open and pay rent? Does the owner not understand how bad the economy is and that there isn't a queue of business lining up to be next door? When Logan Square fully gentrifies and there is a Starbucks on every other block New Wave is going to fail fast. Good riddance. read more

Ramona F.

16 years ago

I tend to marathon coffee shops alot of the time and depending on where I am in the city at the time, I try to find whatever ISN'T Star Bucks. I've heard alot of great things about New Wave and came in. Having the arcade games set up was a great touch and while I've heard that they came around LONG before the Wormhole, I think it's great that the Chicago has two different 80's themed coffee shops to call its own. I got a cup of their basic roast on the day I went in as I wasn't looking for anything too fancy and was satisfied with the darkness of the roast. The set up of New Wave lends itself to hanging out and talking but as is the case with anywhere where there's wi fi, the amount of laptop surfers is a bit suffocating. I should just try to document all the great Chicago coffee shops I find in the city on Yelp. For Logan Square, New Wave is the only option! read more

Elin V.

14 years ago

Blah blah New Wave is mean. Blah blah blah poor La Boulangerie is only allowed to sell me 25 croissants. Yeah, that's right. Bread dude signed a contract promising not to sell coffee and croissants. Bread dude has now made it his life's work to subvert that contract. Yadda yadda, life is but a cruel hoax. The coffee here is really good, and I fancy myself a Gertie Get Well when I'm grinding my teeth from overcaffeination. I also like that I can hole up here for hours to work, and they have enough food options to get me through lunch *and* dinner when necessary. Having said that, I wouldn't mind so much if New Wave gave up the croissant dustup in favor of some high-quality bagels. I also wouldn't be put out in the least if they made a table & chair upgrade. Some of those seats have seen hard times, man. It hurts to look at, and to sit upon. read more

Elizabeth B.

Elite 10

16 years ago

This place sucks. The coffee sucks. The sandwiches suck. The vegan baked goods suck. The people that sit and drink coffee for hours and hours and hours suck. The people that come in and buy nothing and sit for hours and hours abusing the Wi-Fi that's supposed to be provided for customers suck. All of the clowns outside smoking suck. That stupid cowboy guy that used to be friends with my old sucky roommate that goes in there sucks. The ugly art on the walls sucks. The people that come in to meet with other people suck. The dogs leashed outside suck. The bathrooms suck. The whole place looks like The Max, that crappy cafe where the kids from Bayside High would hang out after school, and that sucks as well. I do like the staff, though. They are pretty nice. read more

C. R.

18 years ago

This is exactly what this neighborhood needs! I was a little worried about the 80's connection (not being my favorite of decades stylistically) but I have to say this place takes only the best aspects and in moderation. I like the decor and friendly, hang-out vibe. There are tons of outlets (great for laptops) and comfortable corners to nestle into if you're feeling like being alone. The artwork is beautiful and suits the space well. The music was good when I was there and not to loud. And most importantly the coffee is great! I was also impressed with how involved the owners seem to be. They seemed genuinely interested in my opinion and were eager to accept suggestions. I am looking forward to more breakfast options. I will definitely go back. read more

Genie M.

17 years ago

interesting that one of the last reviewers enjoyed the coffee and the service, but was compelled to score this business a two star rating because of the customers weren't hot enough for their liking. Personally, all I know is some of the best espresso I've ever had in my life has come from that gorgeous machine and the fact that the place feels like the neighborhood living room is good enough for me. If you feel uncomfortable at NWC 'cause it didn't live up to a Craiglist expectation, yay for me, cause if you leave, I'll get a seat on the couch near the nintendo, or the cushy blue leather chair. The more people find the most superficial reasons not to like this place, the better my chances of finding a place to hang out for as long as I want! read more

Algun D.

18 years ago

Its funny how white people like hanging in "ethnic" neighborhoods but only go to the gringo hubs, pubs & cafes. Smells like more gentrification to me. This Cafe has NO neighborhood connection (no clue) LETS SPREAD THE WEALTH PEOPLE! Don't get overly excited about "new" spots. SUPPORT LOCAL! There is plenty of coffee in Logan Square Walk around and search out the many small Mexican/Guatemalan bakeries that also serve lattes or Boricua/Cuban cafe con leche hang outs. Many of you don't consider yourself yuppies but YOU ARE. Be conscious of that and your spending choices before this neighborhood becomes just like the ones you detest. read more

Ryan D.

17 years ago

I love this place for the atmosphere and the good prices. Its really hard to find a seat here. What I dont think most people understand is that it doesn't matter if they add more seating. The place is so popular that they'll always be full. I wish they didn't hire so many hipster assholes as of lately. They use to have really cool down to earth baristas when they first open. Now I see them walking down the dark path of becoming a lame cafe for the condescending hipster dick heads that live in the neighborhood. Hey, I'm a 22 year old trendy artist too. That doesn't mean that I have to act better then you. read more

Henrietta W.

13 years ago

Sooo. Here is the sitch. Rude people. Good food. The drinks were good, and reasonably priced, and their food menu is quite unique...the people on the other hand were less than pleasant. I felt like I was inconveniencing them when I approached to place my order. Last time I checked, you are being paid to offer a service...to me...how am I the inconvenience? They were cold...they did not strike up any conversation....they talked more with each other before I approached the counter than they ever did with me. RUDE. Moral of this Yelp: Good food....the customer service is lacking...a lot. read more

Lucien H.

16 years ago

Finally! This cafe is just what the neighborhood needs! A place where the useless hipsters can go hang out and leave everyone else alone. Coffee drinks taste like ass. Sandwiches taste like ass. Pastries (har har) taste like ass. Speaking of pastries, the no-competition clause with La Boulangerie is an assy thing for them to do. I'm not kidding. I'll seriously judge anyone who would be stupid enough to frequent this assy place and support their assy behavior. Also, please train your baristas! They are useless! read more

Eileen B.

18 years ago

I enjoy coffee places where your ass can hang out for 3 hours without being hassled by the staff. Don't get me wrong, they are busy every time I go in, but it's such a great relaxing atmosphere you want to spend all day there (and I often try to). Prices are excellent, which is a wonderful departure from every other coffee place I've been to. My only friendly suggestion would be to have the menu in larger type up on the wall. Try it, if you hate it then you can go back to starbucks... read more

Abby L.

113

12 years ago

Everyone who works here is such a crabby snob. And not in that cutesy Daria-esque coffee shop kind of way. No, they're just jerks. Also, if you miss La Boulangerie, you have New Wave to thank for that - they ran them out of the neighborhood. You'd think after running a pastry shop out they'd at least offer decent pastries ... but no. If you don't want your good mood completely ruined with your coffee, do yourself a favor and walk the five minutes to Gaslight. read more

Jeremy G.

16 years ago

Had to knock the stars down due to the very bad decision by the owner to stifle my choice of eating establishment. I love New Wave, but they need to grow a pair and let La Boulangerie sell individual croissants. Seriously dude? This isn't about keeping your business afloat, it's obviously about lining your pocket with profits from a distorted market. Do the right thing and be cool about the croissants. read more

David C.

18 years ago

Great Place!! There hot chocolate rocks!!! Logan Square needs more of these places! I hear Cafe Bella on Fullerton and Spaulding is opening there doors soon! It's suppose to be like a mini Ambria but cafe style!! hmmm.. sound interesting! I might just buy a condo in the neighborhood:) i was thinking about moving back to Pilson but sounds like Logan Sqaure is starting to be a happening place! read more

Paul M.

3 years ago

Awesome coffee shop! It sounds like they roast at a different location though, but the staff here were very helpful in selecting between their coffee roasts, and both my drinks and my sandwiches: Excellent presentation too, and there was a good amount of seating and parking so I'll definitely come back to chill! read more

Joe P.

12 years ago

Colorful coffeeshop enhanced with vintage album covers, this corner hangout, while not necessarily amazing, is necessary. I can't say the same for the actual coffee, which is middling, or the food that often emits burnt scents. Servers are friendly, though, and that's a good place to start. read more

S P.

125

14 years ago

Love this place and convenience of so much leg room and tables. Staff is great and the ambiance is conducive for any type of purpose: conversing, studying, or lounging. read more

Gisela C.

17 years ago

this coffee shop is one of the best in Chicago. The music is not too loud, so you can study, the coffee is good and not too expensive, and the people are nice. read more

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Dark Matter Coffee - Electric Mud Coffee Bar

I have been coming here for over 6 years now and this has been my favorite place to go to for…read morecoffee a reason. The agave latte is a must try for those who haven't had it.

I'll start by saying I'm thankful they open at 6am to help fuel the start of a long day…read more I stopped in for a delicious coffee and I like the spicy coffee options. My gripe here is they don't offer almond milk so I had a to settle for a drip because excessive oat and whole milk don't do well for me. I would have loved to get the spicy option just didn't want my day to start off bad I also like that they offer ample donut options. While they don't make them in house (do rite) I appreciate it. My visit to the mothership location they were great. Today the fritter was dry and tasted stale. I can't hold dark matter 100% accountable but suppliers should know their standard and only provide top tier products. Over all I would go back with said issues in mind and enjoy another drip. Maybe even a little whole milk depending on the day.

Chocolate Glazed Do-Rite Donut.

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Pedestrian Coffee

4.3

(25 reviews)

0.2 mi

Nice little coffee shop! Stopped here before my visit to Charm bar right near here. The service was…read moregood and my drink was ready fast. I ordered an iced cardamom decaf latte with oat milk. It's cute too in here. My latte was really good. Was the perfect ratio of milk to espresso and the cardamom rose was really good, not too strong or syrupy. A little pricey but not overly expensive and was worth it, would stop by again!

Super phenomenal perfectly fluffy sourdough cinnamon roll with an abundant amount of icing. The…read morehitchhiker scone was very flavorful and had the perfect outer layer of crunch and a soft inside. However, this place is kinda overpriced, esp the cinny roll. It's the smallest cinny roll I've ordered from a restaurant & it's $8. Should be like $5.

Decaf cardamom rose latte with oat milk

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Dollop Coffee

I live down the street. And even if I didn't, this would be my go-to coffee shop! Everything is…read morereally tasty, the pastries are fresh! They'll even toast and butter your biscuits if you ask them to!! I walked in today and they were playing Dolly Parton, the vibe is amazing. And the staff have always been polite and welcoming!! And the best part, they don't use low-end syrups!

I'm a regular at the Buena Park location and have been coming here for over seven years, which is…read morewhy I wanted to share this feedback. The main issue lately is the drink pickup process. The shop used to take customer names, and it worked much better during busy times. Now it can be chaotic--orders are hard to hear, people miss their drinks, and drinks often get mixed up. In the past week alone, I've accidentally taken the wrong drink twice, and I've also had someone take mine. Meanwhile, staff spend time sorting out orders while the line keeps growing. A simple solution would be to start taking names again. It would make pickups more organized, reduce mistakes, and help lines move faster for both customers and staff.

DK Mocha Iced

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Gaslight Coffee Roasters

Okay, full disclosure, I'm a bit of a bougie boy. I try to hide it, but I'm a sucker for a small…read moresource brew and an artisanal pastry. This place gets you in that good spot, like where bob Dylan would hang out if he was an acoustic steam punk. Today they had a breakfast burrito with some sort of aioli. Delish.

Good rich and mellow coffee, friendly service and cool vibe to work or hangout. It's on a busy…read morecorner but parking on street was easy.

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Elevate Coffee - Uptown

3.8

(19 reviews)

3.4 mi

Normally I don't have any issues with this place but this morning I'm rather disappointed. I…read moreordered online so I could pick up while walking my dog-- they have a pick up window for this very reason. It's also one of the main reasons I order here because it's hard for me to justify $9-$10 a coffee with frequency. Well I get to the window and she sees me and I don't ring the bell for 5 minutes because I knew she saw me, thinking she would come over on her own... well she didn't, mind you, my coffee is ready and has been the whole time. Other people are coming in and grabbing theirs and walking out the whole time I'm not going in because I have my dog. It's been 8 minutes of me waiting & her still not coming to the window & I buzz the bell again and hold up my dogs leash- I mouth "i can't come in to get my coffee with her" "she says okay??? With her hands up". After 9 minutes she says what and I tell her my name for her to walk over and get the coffee sitting there the whole time, Do not have a walk up window for pet owners if you are going to be rude and not answer the window

Elevate Uptown is a great addition to the neighborhood. They have unique coffee options and a nice…read moresized area to sit down and get work done with plenty of outlets. I believe it is within an apartment so you will have people coming in and out. When you come in the counter is directly to your right and the seating is to your left. I ordered their Horchata Coffee this time and it was okay. A little heavy on the cinnamon to the point it overpowered the coffee taste, but it wasn't terrible. I prefer their Milano Latte though and definitely recommend it. I also had a donut and it was soft and sweet. The staff were friendly and quick to serve the coffee which was great. The WiFi password is (or was): elevatecoffee

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Doppio Coffee House

Great place! We had avocado toast with egg and salmon on toast. Only in town for two days and the…read moreowners made us feel like we were locals.

Been here before and typically have had decent experiences. I like to support locally owned cafes…read moreand know that the owners take a lot of pride in what they do here. I wanted to update my past review because today's experience was kind of sub-par. The good: - love the ambiance and atmosphere (really good coffee shop vibe) - lots of speciality drinks - service is pretty timely - free wi-fi - seating inside and outside The not so good: - employee who took my order was extremely unpleasant (stared at me when I gave my order and looked generally annoyed; never even responded to me when I talked to her; when picking up my drink, I also said thanks and have a good day and she just stared at me and turned away - SOOOO WEIRD AND UNCOMFORTABLE) - I had a 16oz speciality latte and a cup of strawberry banana overnight oats. Total of $15 not including tip. VERY EXPENSIVE. - latte was pretty undrinkable - overloaded with syrup - but didn't want to interact with the girl behind the counter about it - overnight oats was in a small-ish cup - wish there had been more for the price Hoping if I stop in again in the future that employees are more welcoming and pleasant. I'll stick to straight up lattes instead of the specialty ones. Probably pass on the food since it's $$$.

Gingerbread Cookie Latte

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Ancient Grounds Coffee Co

4.4

(60 reviews)

2.7 mi

The Queen wanted to come here to try the coffee flight, but soon discovered that the flight was not…read moreoffered on the weekends, just the Mon-Fri. Ancient Grounds Coffee Co is located on Belmont, not too far from the Red Line. There was plenty of street parking, but was odd that the signs said the training was 24/7, but when I tried to pay on my app, it would not accept it, so I took a photo of the app saying that just to be on the safe side. The store is very bright and clean. We had a problem getting in, initially thinking the store was closed, although we could see folks in there. Turns out that the door is somewhat hard to open, and fortunately the gentleman sitting in the window alerted us to push real hard. Turns out while we were there, he was the unofficial doorman letting others know to push real hard. Since the flight was unavailable, we decided to have breakfast. The Queen got the Best Damn Ham & Egg (bacon, ham, egg, and pepper jack cheese on a croissant) and I got the Breakfast Burrito (sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, side of salsa). Both of these were quite good, fresh in flavor. I also got a cranberry orange scone, which was also quite tasty. Before I could ask if they could warm it up, they offered to do so. I love pastries and I need them warm, so kudos to them for offering without me asking. The Queen got a Biscoff Latte (secret recipe syrup, a double shot of espresso, milk, whipped cream, topped with a biscoff cookie. This drink is 16 oz in size. She said it was delish and that the cookie was just lovely. I got a standard mocha with almond milk and that was very good as well. There are seating options throughout the location and ample room if you want to work on your laptop: tables, benches and couches. I like that they offer different sizes (8 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz) for certain drinks, while some come in 16 oz only. And there is the option of hot and cold drinks. Service was cool. The staff was pleasant. Once you place your order at the front counter, they will call you up to the front to pick up your drinks and eats. I have to also mention that they were playing some great dusty tunes to groove on a Sunday morning. I thought the prices were pretty reasonable, especially when you compare it to a Starbucks. Avocado Toast under $10, yes you heard that right. I can definitely see myself coming back here on an early Sunday morning to just chill, drink and eat, it was that much fun. Before leaving, I did thank our doorman for his service in helping all of us to get into the joint. Next time, I will know to use some muscle to get into Ancient Grounds Coffee Co.

A cozy comfy coffee shop with interesting coffee menu. The vibe was very Chicagoan and a quiet…read moreplace to sit and work as well. Free WiFi. The barista was really kind and nice in suggesting flavor profiles. I tried their apple crisp hot latte and it was delish!

Chaider (left) & Iced Lucky Charms latte (right)

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Bad Coffee

4.1

(34 reviews)

2.6 mi

Such an expectedly cute place !!! Looks like it doubles up as a piano bar. The coffee was super…read moregood too and there's a good amount of seating for both meeting up with friends or WFH. (although I didn't see many outlets) I'm actually surprised reading the reviews about the baristas being unfriendly. I had a really great interaction with one of them yesterday. So maybe they've read some of their reviews and are stepping up their friendliness level? Idk Regardless, I want to come back!

Good coffee, bad service. The baristas I've encountered have all the warmth of a cold vending…read moremachine. I understand it's uncool or something to look like you're performing a job but none of the baristas said a single word to me. Walked in, said hi (no response), ordered my coffee, they pressed some buttons, I said "thank you" and they turned around to continue doing something in the back within their pod. Would I like to tip? Haha no

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Pistachio matcha latte

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Thrd Coffee

4.2

(60 reviews)

1.4 mi

Latin Owned Drink:Iced vanilla latte…read morePrice:$7 Rating:6/10 Notes:could barely taste the vanilla. Loosens bowel movements for sure. Their chorizo burrito is 10/10. Overall experience:7/10 very cute and had a bunch of space to sit. Space seems more friendly for doing work than lounging.

This was the best coffee shop I stopped at during my recent trip! It's just off the 606 trail! It…read morewas so cute inside! The workers were all so freaking kind and funny! Our coffee tho....DELICIOUS!! My friend got a matcha and he said it's the best matcha he's ever had! I got a vanilla latte with an add shot it on was the perfect mix of sweet and coffee! Can't wait to come back

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Ridman's Coffee

Beautiful and spacious space! Good menu and sweet treats. I ordered a chai latte and it was good,…read morenot the best, too much ice for my liking and not enough of that chai spice. I'll definitely be coming back again because of the good vibes.

Ridman's coffee is a cozy, good vibes cafe located between Uptown, Ravenswood, & Andersonville…read more They have plenty of tables and chairs if you want to get some work done, but also couches and board games if you just want to chill for a bit with some friends. The staff is so friendly, and I love their community card initiative (helps neighbors who may not be able to afford even a small cup of coffee). I tried the puddin' cup latte, which was delicious! I also wanted a snack, so I got the chocolate chip muffin. It was very sweet, but still super yummy. I was able to find street parking pretty easily which is always nice. Additionally, this is one of/if not the most reasonably priced coffee shops I've ever seen in Chicago. I'll for sure be back to try some of their other specialty lattes and pastries!