I have been a barista for a few years and a coffee drinker since I can remember. There are a few…read morethings that I look out for when visiting a new shop (grinders, espresso machine, house-made syrups, ease of ordering/POP layout, seating...etc.). My fiancé and I stopped in as soon as they opened to grab some fuel for our roadtrip out of town. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door, bright and early at 6:30am. The baristas were super friendly. The atmosphere is nice and bright. Light wood tones and soft colors. Cute merch, too. The baked goods counter looked divine and wanted to purchase everything, but I stuck with a slice of banana bread. SOOOO GOOD. It was fresh, moist, and had the right balance of flavor between the banana and chocolate chips. Sometimes it gets too chocolatey, but the banana flavor was first and foremost. We ordered a drip coffee and a large iced vanilla latte with an extra shot. The drip coffee was fresh and hot with a nice flavor profile. The espresso used in the latte was fresh, bright, and slightly nutty. They have a La Marzocco, and you can usually expect pretty good espresso from those machines. I believe the vanilla was house-made, so bonus points for that. All things that I personally love in a latte! There was also a parking lot, so we didn't have to worry about street parking. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town! 10/10 recommend.

This cute coffee shop has developed a lot more since I last visited. They have a community bulletin…read moreboard, local art on the walls, and a decent grab and go section. On this particular weekday morning, they had a great looking selection of donuts I sadly resisted, along with some other pastries. My boyfriend had the oatmeal cookie latte and I got the ginger snap latte. While tasty, the coffee flavor itself wasn't super strong, but overall the drinks were yummy. The vibe in here is quaint and bright, with different seating options. Would be a good spot to work from! Due to its convenient location and parking lot, I will definitely visit again!

Great environment to come and study and get work done. They even have a conference room you can…read morereserve if you need more privacy. The drink was great got their special Pistachio Cloud Almond Iced Latte, very good taste only thing is $10 for a small latte might be much even with all the positives of this place. Service was fast and friendly, no complaints on that aspect.

I went to Portage Coffee after a morning of pickleball at Portage Park, and this was a great…read morelocation to stop at! I wanted to take more pictures of the location itself, but it was bustling so I didn't want to bother others. But the place is spacious, they have indoor and patio seating, as well as a great space to wfh! They have a printer you can use, a work meeting space in the back corner away from the noises, and a clean background too. But the main area still gives a great coffee shop vibe, with outlets for laptops. Also, the service is great! The food was really good, I loved the chocolate croissant. It was melting all over my hand with how much chocolate it offered. The cold brew was great as well, it was a great boost after an outdoor session. I did pull out my laptop to work on stuff, I do suggest either your own internet or if you have xfinity, use the hotspot. Their WiFi is ok for work and such, but due to the business it does slow down a bit, which is an average experience. Overall, 5/5! Great location, great team, great food. Will be back!

I have been a customer at this coffee shop for many years, but I think it's time for me to stop…read morecoming here. First, I want to say that the cashiers are always friendly. Unfortunately, the food quality has gotten worse with every visit. I usually order the lox bagel, but it is definitely not worth $15. It doesn't taste very good, comes with only one slice of smoked salmon, and has too much onion. The coffee is okay. On my last visit, I ordered the avocado toast. It looked far from appetizing. It was served as two slices of toast with cubed avocado and a sauce on top that ruined the taste. It seems like the cooks are not putting much effort into preparing the food. On top of that, every time I have eaten there, the tables have been very sticky. I would rather spend my money at places that provide better food and a better dining experience.

The staff here is useless. They treat their customers as if they don't exist. If you ask them a…read morequestion, they'll just walk away. This has happened to me twice in the past month. The coffee is average and way overpriced.

Good lattes and pastries! Cute little coffee shop. I tried the horchata latte and the pan dulce. So…read moreyummy!

Excellent cafe in Albany Park. The staff and interior are both very welcoming. Loved the cactus…read moreplants around the cafe, made the interior very calming! Great coffee drinks for you to try while enjoying the ambiance! Pro Tip: Empanadas are a must try, don't miss out!

Ok. Recommended by a friend. I love vintage toys and horror movies and this place is chock full…read moreof both. Amazing collection to look over as you enjoy a cup of coffee. Staff is so friendly and welcoming. Coffee was perfect. Just a good solid cup. Picked up a blackberry Bismarck and wore part of it, so snack for later in the day. Great little neighborhood and the vibe of the whole shop was perfect for a movie lover of this genre. Will be going back.

The vibe of this place is swipe approachable and friendly. Super eclectic collection of trinkets…read moreand gadgets while also being connected to a record shop. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and it was okay, but the sweetener had a funny taste to it I'm not sure it was homemade, they did have a lot of options to choose from though. After a while the drink was melting there ended up being funny white stuff that coagulated at the top of the cup which freaked me out a bit. I'm not sure if it was syrup or something from the ice, but after that I couldn't finish it.

Really enjoyed my visit to Moonwalker Cafe! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the…read moreatmosphere was comfortable and inviting. They offer a nice selection of breakfast and lunch options, which I'll definitely have to come back and try. I ordered an iced coffee, and it was excellent, smooth, flavorful, and not bitter or overly acidic. They also have outdoor seating, which is a great option on a nice day. I'll definitely be back!

This place is always busy when we passed by so we finally decided to stop in. There were lots of…read morepeople hanging out but no line to order. The coffees were delicious and the sandwich too! There isn't too much seating (maybe two or three tables and some windows seats).

Cozy and huge coffee shop! They have my beloved oat milk for lattes. And tons of donuts, cakes,…read morecroissants, cheesecakes and also custard and pies! And cookies and danishes and muffins. Oh my! The pies kind of look like homemade individual sized pizza pockets with either spinach, chicken, veggie or zatar. They're on the bottom shelf in the picture. All kinds of pastries from savory to sweet. I was eyeing the chicken pie for a future visit during lunchtime. If you want to work on your laptop, the free WIFI is good and there are charge cord plugs all along the wall. I like how spacious and bright it is inside, not to mention the high ceilings. When I get cabin fever it's nice to "escape" to a clean and friendly location like this.

What a find! Such a big, open, and appealing spot. My coffee was so good. Nicely prepared and…read morepresented. Also had a slice of honey cake-yum! Service was personable and polite. I'm looking forward to returning next time I'm up again in Albany Park.

I ordered the seasonal banana matcha latte. Tastes like matcha AND banana. Happy with it…read more It's a great, convenient place for parents to bring kids because of the play area. That also means a potential louder environment. FYI, for those who like to study/work at cafes. No issues with service.

Yumm! Cute coffee shop with pastries!…read more I got the matcha latte which was delicious! Made it exactly how I like it. They have many pastries to choose from here. I got the quiche which they warmed up for me. It was good as well. They had samples as well like the matcha coconut cake. Yum! Service was good but it took a bit to warm up my quiche. Love the vibes here. There's a play area by the windows for the kids which I thought was cute!