Owners are very friendly- the store looks immaculate inside with a really cool layout for getting a coffee and talking or getting some work done. It's a fun oasis in the middle of the business of the city. I got the char latte + the sour dough cinnamon roll and both were really good. The icing might be slightly addicting on the cinnamon roll but while it's legal be sure and scoop one up. As for the rest of the coffee I order beans delivered to me out of state and I love the jaywalker blend. Each bean is roasted in a way that suits the bean best. It's not a generic "light- medium-dark" but some beans have a lighter roast to them than others. The owner of the shop has been doing coffee in chicago for well over a decade and been really successful in it. He puts a lot of his heart and soul into the business and you can tell from just walking in. read more

Sadly out of pastry when I made it in, but the staff was super-polite, the coffee was great, and I loved the feeling in the place. I'll definitely be back. read more

They have coffee for pedestrians, so they live up to their name! You can stand at the outdoor window and ring the bell impatiently while racing to board the L at Belmont or more patiently after departing the station. Either way, the street window is super convenient and quick and more friendly than I am. I liked the plain coffee as well: robust and hot, just like me? Cough! Well, it was good coffee and more than just pedestrian on my elitist ranking scale. read more

Pedestrian Coffee - The cup and logo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my favorite coffee shop in Chicago! Not that I've been to them all. But the staff here is super friendly, and they make a great Americano. (I would actually recommend getting an Americano over a drip coffee.) What more can you ask for? The location is also super convenient. They are right at the Belmont exit of the red line. Since I'm here fairly often, I'm able to stop for a coffee at their handy walk-up window. Fantastic! If you are in this area of Chicago, I'd highly recommend that you stop in. read more

Pedestrian Coffee - Large coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, delish coffee, friendly staff, and a free flowing layout, what more could one want?! :--) I enjoyed my visit to Pedestrian at the recommendation of a colleague (see below disclosure) and so happy I did! I purchased 2 bags of coffee (Almond Butter on Toast, who knew?!) from Brazil, 2 savory scones (sorta'a rosemary'ish with a buttery, crunch top, yum!), and a basic drip coffee. The cinnamon rolls looked especially inviting. Great selection of everything. In fact, the scones were 2-4-1 in the last 30'ish minutes so that was a nice benefit. Also, as they didn't want to serve me coffee that had been sitting they offered to make my basic drip coffee an Americano and wow, what oopmph! Super rich, strong, and flavorful. I can't comment on any wi-fi as we took our order to go. However, I would have liked to have stayed because the store has a wonderfully warm and welcoming layout. There is room to social distance while still accommodating larger groups. It's a wonderful balance and I'm still not sure how they accomplished seemingly juxtaposed goals. Thanks to all who made our visit so welcoming and positive. Disclosure: A colleague has a family member who works here. Sincerely, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL read more

Located right by the CTA station, this new coffee shop is a must visit! I had a delightful experience and was greeted with friendly and pleasant service by the baristas. My go-to order is always an iced vanilla latte, and this one did not disappoint. At $6 for a 16oz, it's a bit steep, but when I think about all the times I've spent over $5 for a latte at Starbs, I felt a little less guilty. But dang, coffee was rich, flavorful and smooth. Menu has some unique offerings like Japanese coffee where they flash chill it, and they had a small selection of scrumptious baked goods, specifically what looked like fresh baked snickerdoodles. Inside, think Scandinavia but in Japan. Lots of clean lines, tasteful furniture with a modern feel. The back of the shop is quite large with plenty of seating. Would definitely be a quaint place to come read a book or write a paper. They also sell a variety of coffee machine such as electric kettles and pour overs. read more

Pedestrian Coffee - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their pourover is my favorite on the northside, specifically the Ethiopian. I do appreciate their mission, the fact that they ethically source their own coffee is always cool. In the cafe itself, I could take or leave the atmosphere. It's an open concept. It kinda feels modern but not posh. This is a really popular locale situated right next to the L so seating will be limited though depending on the day YMMV. There's a little wall near the checkout with bags and assorted accessories available for purchase. To the team specifically, shout out to the baristas. They're awesome. Really make you feel welcomed there which I greatly appreciated. They roast and ship same day. I'm a subscriber to their 2 week plan so I do have some skin in the game but I feel it's worth it as they truly do have some of the best coffee you'll find in the Midwest. read more

I just moved to Chicago and then it's my favorite coffee place here! It's really nice space for working, clean and convenient. Five stars for hot chocolate and mocha latte. read more

Pedestrian Coffee - Me and interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious coffee and amazing lattes. The honey lavender one does it for me every time. It's also a great place to sit and meet up with a friend as they have plenty of room. Quick service and the space is always clean. I also love that they're open in the evenings. They'v been a nice go-to. read more

Yes! Everything you want in a coffee shop sits right beside the Belmont CTA Station at Pedestrian Coffee! This place is a gem, with friendly and knowledge staff, excellent coffee, espresso, and tea drinks, a good selection of baked goods, and a combination of hipster and WFH/study vibes. The music playing is the perfect complement to an afternoon power hour to finish up your workday. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome matcha but make sure to add a pump of any sweetener otherwise it's pretty savory and bitter

Three words: FREE COFFEE FRIDAYS. Yup, that's right. Pedestrian gives out a free small coffee to every person every Friday. I got an iced coffee, which was really tasty, as well as a day old cranberry shortbread. The total was $1.80 for the free coffee and pastry. An absolute steal. Will definitely be back to try one of those tasty looking cinnamon rolls. read more

Pedestrian Coffee - baked goods - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I once got a cup of coffee and a banana muffin to go on my way to catch the train through their grab-to-go window. I thought the coffee and the muffin are pretty decent but more importantly the grab-to-go window is just so commuter or let's say Pedestrian friendly!! I was super excited to make it my routine on the way to the CTA station.... Sadly, it is not really pedestrian or commuter friendly as I thought but rather dog walker friendly..... the second time I went there and wanted to order a cup of coffee from the grab-to-go window, I was told that that window was only intended for the convenience of someone walking their dogs.... that pretty much bursted my dream bubble of having a nice regular coffee shop to go early in the morning on my way to work... read more

This is such a great place. Me and my bestie have now made this our once a week meeting place. The staff is so nice and the place is huge with so much seating. Coffee and pastries are fabulous too. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Totally awesome! Good coffee and clean interior!!!! This place is a gem where you want to spend time with your friends or work read more

If it was possible to give this place ten stars I would. This is absolutely my go-to, pick-me-up, place. I have tried every item on the menu- and recommend them all. By far the best coffee, staff, & use of space. I write a lot and often need a good coffee spot that isn't playing overstimulating music. Here you will find that there is always instrumental music in the background and the pedestrian coffee customers are so eclectic & quiet. Working here is a delight. There's lots of seating and comfortable ambiance with natural lighting. Conveniently located by the Belmont brown line/red line stop. Just pop in and treat yourself to a productive day starting out with cool people & great coffee. My favorite items: honey lavender latte. The lavender latte is the best lavender latte in the city by a long shot. I've searched long and far to find the perfect one and here it is! Lemonade: it's fresh, it's perfectly tart, it's giving- "I'm thirsty and need more" vibes. Order it. Chai latte: hear me out. Most chai lattes are made with syrup and fake stuff. Not this, the taste and quality are superb. If you want to level up and tolerate dairy- get it with whole milk. You'll be delivered into a delirium of happiness. Eat, sip, work, dip! Sourdough cinnamon roll: yup you read that right. Sourdough cinnamon roll. Just order it. It's fabulous and decadently made. read more

Loved the ambiance and the staff is always friendly! The 2 times I went the drinks were just kind of meh? One was an iced autumnal special and the other was a hot coffee and they weren't memorable and didn't give me a caffeine kick. Maybe they have good cortados? I'm always on a run when I go, so next time I'll sit down and maybe try another. read more

Great coffee shop, the walk-up window is super convenient and they have the BEST granola I've ever tasted. I was intrigued when I saw it on the menu and glad I tried it. I highly recommend. read more

Super mellow upscale warm minimalist ambiance, well-crafted espresso concoctions match with the friendly, laid back staff. read more

Pedestrian Coffee - Pedestrian Coffee vibe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OK OK this is up there with places to study/ work in Chicago. Drinks: I am not a coffee drinker, but the tea is amazing Food: There is not much food so do not come here on an empty stomach. That being said the snacks are quite nice. Volume: Not too loud, you can def take meetings from here Space: Quite spacious with plenty of seating Location: Lakeview Furniture: good mix of tables, elevated tables, and couch options Clientele: young, lgbt Hours of Operation: open till at least 6:30 PM (not one of those bs cafes that close at like 3 PM) Aesthetic: modern, simply, hip, comfortable Baristas: friendly read more

Pedestrian Coffee - This is a pretty holistic view of the space (kitchen off to the left) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this spot! So convenient right next to the Belmont L stop, must try the honey lavender latte! read more

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

Great quality coffee with walk up window. The inside is very nice and great environment to hang with friends.

Kicking myself for not checking this place out sooner! I've walked past countless times on my way to the train, but I never thought to give it a try until I saw it featured on Infatuation's "Best Coffee Shops in Chicago". Wow- I was blown away. The space itself is large but cozy, and filled with greenery. The staff is also so friendly- they actually care to know your name. Lastly, the coffee itself is delicious. I tried the Iced Charlatte (with almond milk) and Iced Coffee with homemade pumpkin sauce. Both were smooth and clearly made with love. They were also making the homemade goods right in front of me, so I'll need to try a scone next time I'm there. Will be back many more times! read more

After seeing such good reviews I decided to stop by while I was in the area. The vibes were really great, it wasn't overcrowded and would be a great place to work during the day. I really wanted to like my latte but the flavor combination I had was absolutely terrible. It tasted almost sour. I should have asked for a remake but I felt guilty bc the barista was kind enough to explain the menu for me. I'd like to give this place another chance so next time I stop in I'll order something a bit safer. read more

Unreal coffee. Unreal service. Got to watch them make it and answered all my questions. Will be back and will try new beans. Great vibes in there as well. Hopefully one day will have a breakfast sandwich. read more

The atmosphere is great here. A great place to work/study/read. Plenty of seating space and great access to outlets. The coffee is always top notch too. I recommend to anyone who is looking for a quiet place to work or relax. read more

Best coffee I've ever had! Maybe that's because it's free on Free Coffee Friday? The staff is always friendly too! Great place for a date or for an extrovert to work from home. read more

Very overpriced and isn't very yummy. The people were great and very nice! The space is a good size as well. However would not be ordering again. read more

Best coffee I've had in Lakeview, the aroma of their 'Jaywalker' daily coffee is so inviting and pleasantly wakes me up

Very cute inside, clean, and plenty of plants! Staff was nice. Coffee was good, they offered a variety of drip, nitro, and pour over as well as lattes and other fancy drinks. The baked goods looked incredible and smelled great too. read more

Great coffee and a great place to work/read/chill. There is a big but comfortable main area as well as a small outdoor patio. The people who work there are super nice and not pretentious at all. read more

Mmmmmm, got a Nutella latte and the coffee/milk/flavoring balance was perfect. Highly recommend grabbing a coffee from here. Service was friendly and personable, and the ambiance was quaint and pleasant. read more

Amazing coffee! Hands down the best in the city and the sourdough cinnamon rolls (if you can get one) are out of site !!! read more

Pedestrian Coffee - Half devoured cinnamon bun! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I like this coffee shop a lot. It's right next to the Belmont stop and El tracks, so you can hear the trains rumbling through. There's a lot of seating, and it's a pretty cozy atmosphere. The wifi is strong, which I appreciate as a remote worker. Some songs they play are louder than others, so it can be a bit unpredictable when you're on a work call, noise-wise. The cinnamon roll is great, but overpriced. Overall I like Pedestrian as a spot to work and check out. read more

Pedestrian Coffee is my favorite coffee shop in the city. Their coffee is great, the baked goods are fantastic, and it has lots of seating and good, consistent internet. The employees are super nice and will get to know you if you're a regular. They're open late and they have good bathrooms, making it a great place to hang out and work or meet up with folks. read more

Such an amazing place! Their drinks are the best I had during this 3 day trip in Chicago. Beautiful place.

Love the location for working--good seating, wifi and plugs. they have a great selection of coffee drinks. their flavored lattes are not really my vibe though (don't know why but maybe the syrups are too artificial tasting?) read more

I sat on this review for a couple of days, because I don't like to give businesses negative feedback. However, after a few bad interactions with this joint, I've changed my mind. This coffee tastes like warm phlegm. The first time I had this experience with Pedestrian Coffee, I didn't write the review, because that would be crass. The THIRD time I purchased their $7.18 house coffee, I had to say something. Don't spend your money here. To add insult to injury, the barista I encountered was rude. If you're wondering why I went here more than once, it's the shop's convenient location. We're in a recession. If you're going to spend your hard earned dollers, do it elsewhere friends. read more

Open, inviting, and fast! I really liked the coffee here. This coffee shop has a ton of clean, comfortable indoor seating but also has a window for outside pick up! It's a super convenient location next to the train on Belmont. I enjoyed a few lattes from here, but the back cheddar drop biscuit was the real winner. It was so flavorful and filling! read more

Pedestrian Coffee - Latte and indoor space. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee, good Wi-Fi, low key atmosphere with lots of people working and minding their business.