Peet&#x27;s Coffee

Very good iced coffee needs nothing goes down smoothly…read more Staff is friendly and welcoming The place is busy but was happy to find a open seat outside

Definitely one of the most beautiful cafes in Chicago! I always bring my out of town guests here…read moreand they love it. The art deco decor is stunning! Excellent food and beverages. High quality ingredients. The breakfast and lunch sandwiches are great! Delicious pastries too. I love all their coffee and espresso drinks. Their cafe au lait is one of my favorites. They have refreshing iced teas and iced coffees, and delicious smoothies too. Everyone who works here is very kind. Excellent service. On weekends they don't allow laptops and I appreciate that. They encourage social connection. They have a small outdoor patio too and it's really cute. This place is very lively and busy. Very popular and rightly so. Great vibes all around!

Iced coffee

The main coffee area leading up to the counter

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Buttercup

4.2(58 reviews)

0.8 mi•Near Southside

Walked over to Buttercup after checking into my hotel in Chicago to grab a coffee and fire up the…read moreold laptop and get some work done. Though usually one for a hot coffee, it was steamy hot out so I went for an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and was wildly impressed. I was going to sit for a bit so had the latte for there and it was icy cold and the vanilla flavoring was brilliantly paired to the really good espresso notes within the latte. I also went for a Financier, which is a gluten-free banana bread sort of loaf and this was downright silly how good it was. It had a rich banana and sort of caramel flavor to it and as a gluten-free pastry option was one of the finest that I have had. Love that the coffee shop had just about every seat full with people doing work, studying, reading and catching up and the spot was a true neighborhood gem sort of location. Awesome spot!

This place gives off a welcoming neighborhood cafe and bar vibe. We stopped by to meet our friends…read moreand we were greeted upon entering the establishment. The food menu is limited and the drink menu is the star here. Service was personal and friendly here. We ended up staying only for a short time as our meeting destination changed. Iced espresso to go! Stop by if you have some time for a relaxing drink or coffee.

Buttercup - shaved iced on top.

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Vibes

Paris Baguette

3.9(134 reviews)

0.2 mi•South Loop

What I love about this bakery cafe is that it truly reminds me of my trip to Paris. There is a…read morefresh smell of butter, sweet cream and homemade breads. Everyone is so friendly and eager to serve. I love the variety, the themes and that they are trendy. I also love the French and Korean fusion. Ingredients are premium and the taste is real. Never too sweet and you're tasting the flavors you are supposed to taste. My first experience was in China Town, but I have certainly enjoyed other locations as well. Get the app, earn the rewards, eat or drink for FREE!

I usually love coming to this location because it is right in my neighborhood, the store is always…read moreclean, and the staff is consistently warm, friendly, and helpful. Buying our birthday cakes here has been a go to tradition for our family for a long time. Unfortunately, my most recent purchase was a huge letdown. I got the Matcha Strawberry Cake on the day of the celebration, but the cake base was completely wet, soggy, and mushy right where it met the cream and strawberry filling. Instead of the light, airy matcha sponge we normally look forward to, the texture was heavy and gummy, almost like it had been sitting in the display fridge absorbing moisture for days or the fruit had not been properly prepped. I really appreciate the great customer service here, which is why this review hurts to write, but the quality control on the bakery side this time around was unacceptable. I really hope the management addresses freshness and shelf life standards because we would love to keep coming back.

Dining area

Beautiful pastry displays with various treats

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Tilly Bagel Shop

4.5(301 reviews)

0.1 mi•South Loop

Amazing bagels & selection…read more The seasonal fruit & prosciutto was amazing, also tried the veggie with lox added. Our waitress was also really helpful in suggesting bagel & cream cheese pairings.

#1 Egg & Cheese $9.00 Everything Bagel No Cream Cheese…read more ADD IMPOSSIBLE Sausage $3.00 1#1 Egg & Cheese $9.00 Everything Bagel No Cream Cheese 1 Orange Juice $4.00 Service was slow because they were busy but, this place is tiny inside. Very little seating and they have a stand up counter to eat at. Place was dirty and flies were on the wall. Their bagels were not to my liking. They were not dense and chewy like I like them. They were not chewy and had a lot of air holes. Also, it was kind of expensive for the quality.

Inside

Turkey bagel sandwich

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Love it and super happy with my bagel

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea

4.1(233 reviews)

0.7 mi•The Loop

AMAZING! Get the breakfast burrito!!!! A must try if you're…read morein the Chicago area. When visiting Chicago last week I was looking for coffee spots within walking distance of Grant Park and I found fairgrounds. I'm so glad I chose to stop in! The indoor seating area is small with one larger table, a single seat & table, and some bar like seats. I was able to snag the single seat with a small round table to myself. It was so cute inside and while I wish there was more indoor seating there was a lots of space to sit outside which I also enjoyed after finishing my food. I got the tahini caramel latte, the staff was very kind in helping me decide on a drink, I made a substitution to have it made with almond milk and it was delicious! So rich in flavor and a great coffee taste without being too sweet. Also you have to get the breakfast burrito with an extra side of salsa. I've never had a breakfast burrito and salsa like the one I ate at Fairgrounds and I'm still dreaming of it! The burrito was piping hot, had so many different bright flavors and the salsa on the side was very bright and fresh. Absolute 10/10

Looked up coffee shops near Millennium Park while I was in town and came across Fairgrounds. The…read moremenu looked great so I decided to give it a try. Cool vibe, friendly staff, great music and tasty coffee! I got a honey lavender latte and a breakfast taco. Both were great!

Pick up area

Vietnamese cold brew and the Grilled Cheese & tomato soup combo

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Area to order

Cafecito

4.1(171 reviews)

0.3 mi•The Loop

Found this little Cuban cafe while we were looking for breakfast in the area. Yelp led us to here…read more It's a pretty small cafe but it packs a good flavor and its authentic Cuban pressed sandwiches are really good. I ordered the Chivito and it had a little bit of everything inside. It was warm and delicious. It was really filling and I enjoyed it. Staff were super nice and welcoming. This place gave a warm comfort feeling.

Consider this my love letter to a small Cuban cafe chain that gave us all the home vibes we needed…read moreto get through the cold Chicago. We originally stopped in for a hot colada and warm tostada. A delicious little pick me up treat to get us by as we braved the Windy City block by block. After having a taste and thinking back to line busting through their doors, we decided we had to try their meals for dinner. Thankful that we were able to locate their locations on all the delivery apps, we opted to dine in our hotel room and have the food come to us even if it impacted the flavor a bit. I'm happy to say, it did not. The food was as flavorful and delicious as if my abuela had just laid it on the table in front of me (although my grandma does burn the maduros for that extra sweet crisp IYKYK). The star of the show was the Ropa Vieja sandwich. Probably one of the best I've had. Even counting back home, in Miami. If you're a local or just in town visiting, this cafe is definitely worth a visit.

Tres leches cake

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Lasalle Cafe Luna

3.5(199 reviews)

0.2 mi•South Loop

The food was pretty good, but the waitress didn't seem like she wanted to be at work. My son had…read moreordered some hash browns with his meal and she didn't bring them out. After we asked about them she went and "checked" and came back and said they are "running low"! She offered an order of fries instead. We then noticed that multiple people got their orders that came in afterwards that had got hash browns.i have no issue if they are out, but don't serve others if you're running low. The ambiance was casual. My family and I will not be back!!

A very convenient location in the heart of downtown Chicago. Restaurant was busy, but we were…read moreseated right away. Staff was very attentive and quick to deliver our food. A basic diner with good portions if you need something filling and reasonably priced.

Interior

Coffee

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Herb N' Kitchen

2.1(25 reviews)

0.1 mi•South Loop

Even though I was staying at the hotel for a week, I only had breakfast here once. I mean they do…read morehave food and drink items that are not breakfast items as well but I was so busy during the days I was there. I wanted to take advantage as well because my job was reimbursing for meals so I went to indulge. I have been staying away from meat for the past year so I was disappointed that they did not have any meatless options for the breakfast sandwiches. I decided on the croissant sandwich, which had bacon, egg, and cheese. I also ordered a large iced coffee. Holy crap-for those 2 items-it was $17!!! We went back to our room to eat and the food was still warm enough. It was good but not like $12 amazing or worth it. The coffee was good. I had to ask for almond milk to be added afterwards because that was not an option at the self serve area. They had Stevia though so I was excited about that. The staff were pleasant. This place is also open late, like 10pm or 11pm! I checked out the deli sandwiches but they looked skimpy and again not worth $15+ so I didn't bother considering here the other days for food.

Considering this is the only spot to grab coffee if you're staying in the Hilton, I think it could…read moreuse some work. Don't get me wrong, the staff are great and work efficiently to get the hoards of conference goers and hotel patrons through the long lines but this place could use an upgrade. It looks like it hasn't been upgraded since the early 2000s and the breakfast options leave much to be desired. I wish there were some healthier options besides oatmeal, maybe something more protein heavy. Coffee was decent.

Breakfast items

$26.27 for this

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Pastries

Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

4.0(1.8k reviews)

0.7 mi•The Loop

Really cool place to get a great latte and breakfast right down in the loop…read more Cinnamon buns looked amazing. Latte and cereal granola bowl were really filling. Husband got a breakfast sandwich which was hearty. Long lines, limited seating.

Three of us ordered: strawberry matcha latte $6.99, pretty…read moresweet, even though less sweet latte large $5.69 mocha large $5.99 -make it mayan $0.75 Overall ok, nothing too special, definitely gets popular and long waits during peak hours. Seating inside, though fills up quickly.

Seats are hard to find .. busy spot!

Cinnamon Roll (~$7)

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Iced Banana Fosters Latte (~$6)

Intelligentsia Coffee

3.9(361 reviews)

0.9 mi•The Loop

Nice staff and pretty decent coffee! I was in fall move so I…read moregot the Pumpkin Pie Latte which has real pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, espresso and oat milk. Very yummy and cinnamon/pumpkin forward drink. Perfect afternoon pick me up :)

Two of us ordered: iced americano $4.25…read moreiced latte $6 Smooth americano spot. Some seating inside, can definitely get a bit crowded during peak hours.

Avena latte

$8 for that lil ass cup is diabolical

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Iced americano

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Mindy R.

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2 years ago

Peet's Coffee is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm and inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, making it a great spot to relax or catch up with friends. The coffee itself is top-notch, with a wide variety of blends and roasts to suit every taste. I love how the baristas take the time to craft each drink with care, ensuring you get the perfect cup every time. Their espresso drinks are always smooth and rich, and the seasonal specials are a delightful treat. The staff at Peet's have always been friendly and knowledgeable, and are always willing to provide helpful recommendations. Their customer service is outstanding, and they go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. read more

Kimberly L.

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4 years ago

I quite simply do not understand why it takes so long to make a medium iced vanilla latte w/ oat milk. Sure it's busy and there are plenty of variables that equal the sum of the wait time, but they're fully staffed up front. Perhaps, they need new espresso machines that are more efficient like the ones they have at Starbucks. read more

Yelp M.

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2

12 years ago

This reminds me. I loved them when they first opened. Great brewed coffee with a lot of flavor. Now it's like some generic watered down coffee. I'm back at Starbucks now. read more

Gregory C.

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11 years ago

"One small coffee, please." That's me every time. I'd give you 5 stars if you could keep that under $2, thank you.

Maria L.

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4

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9 years ago

The best coffee in the area! Staff is so nice and friendly! I downloaded their app and got a free drink!

Meg W.

Elite 21

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45

5 years ago

Meh. The coffee was fine, the service was fine. But that is just it. Meh. Nothing special.

H M.

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1

11 years ago

Best Vanilla Latte! They we're friendly and fast.

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