I went to Portage Coffee after a morning of pickleball at Portage Park, and this was a great location 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! read more

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Portage ground is losing its taste. Not sure if it's there new staff. Sadly, I don't like how they make their chai anymore. It tastes like milk with ice and a pinch of cinnamon. I was literally drinking milk. read more

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Great environment to come and study and get work done. They even have a conference room you can reserve 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. read more

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Honestly. I'd give another coffee shop a shot in portage Park. Coffee is burnt. The food is mid and not fresh baked. Maybe this was a compelling coffee shop and the 2010s. But they have not evolved and the shit is way too expensive. read more

Maple. honey. Latte!!!! If fall needs a staple drink item this would be. I need to try it hot because it was delicious cold! I don't stop into portage grounds as much as I'd like to but every time I stop in it's alway consistent! The drinks are made with care and kindness! The treats are tasty. Please don't ever change! It's small inside but cozy with the fire place. ALSO I just noticed theirs a small conference room you can use for quiet/down time or host meetings. It's first come first serve but what a cool idea! Only bummer is the parking but honestly, if you have to park a block or two away it's totally worth it! read more

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The drinks were just okay. It's a big cafe with plenty of seating and wifi. There's free street parking. The pastries look great- my kids had the donuts and seemed to enjoy them. read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - vanilla rose latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Espresso shot very well. Thick crema, golden brown color, slight bitterness. I'm very pleased with their espresso shot. Cortado was also prepared well. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for an espresso shot. Friendly staff, good service. Parking a little challenge with street parking. read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - Cortado and espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Calm, relaxing environment the energy and the views were perfect ... it's worth the try if you're trying to have some you time. I like trying new coffee shops and this one so far wins the staff is nice the setting is just perfect. read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - Views and Cappuccino before the day begins if you haven't tried small, relaxing environment.. energy just flows and the staff is nice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

From customer service to seating to the coffee/bakery, I enjoyed it all. I got the scope that had bacon and apple, that was delicious. To also ordered the pistachio almond latte hot, that was alright. As for seating, there was a good amount of outlets and a conference room to help with space. I'd come back here again. They have a good music playlist as well, so I didn't need to bring headphones read more

Great neighborhood place to go. Warm, relaxed and inviting atmosphere and good food with very friendly staff. I only wish that they were open later in the evening. Glad to have them in the neighborhood a really great addition to our community. read more

I've passed by Portage Grounds many times but haven't been here. Since I was in the neighborhood today I decided to stop by and grab some chai. There is a good deal of outside seating, though it's not yet nice enough to sit out. Inside is really comfortable and very welcoming for people to hang out and get some work done. There's even a small office space--a little conference room--which I've never seen before. They also have a printer for use by patrons too. The menu isn't terribly extensive but has everything you'd expect at a coffee shop. The chai I had was good; nothing remarkable, but I would happily stop in for another cup. I picked up one of their specials, an Irish cream coffee (with Irish cream whipped cream!) for someone else and was told it was pretty darn good. The service was friendly, which I appreciate because sometimes it feels like employees at coffee shops can be a bit uppity. They have pastries and whatnot but since Id' just had lunch I wasn't in the market for sweets. Next time, almost certainly. read more

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Amazing experience!!! Maple and Honey drip coffee creation is excellent! The people are so kind and friendly. We highly recommend!!

I love portage grounds coffee shop. Anytime I'm in portage Park. I'll go there if I need to get some work done. Surprisingly enough, I haven't actually tried their coffee yet. I've only tried their tea, which is good. I look forward to going back and trying their coffee. I like how the coffee shop is situated in front of portage Park. The barista are always very nice. read more

Staff was friendly and welcoming Coffee was good along with scones. Good vibe in-store. Will go back again

This is an adorable local coffee shop right across the street from Portage park. I was worried about not finding parking but was able to find a spot right in front of the shop. First, their fall decor is amazing. It's very inviting and nice to look at. It's pretty small inside but felt cozy. I was immediately greeted when I walked in. They have a seasonal menu with their fall specialty lattes. I opted for the caramel apple latte and then I got their herbed goat cheese croissant too. The latte was just ok. The flavor tasted weird to me. I couldn't really taste the apple. I got hints of the caramel but in a weird way. The flavor overall could've been better however the cup itself was cute!! The goat cheese croissant was delicious and huge in size! read more

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This place is truly a neighborhood gem. The service is consistently solid, and the ambience is fantastic - whether you're cozying up by the fireplace with a warm drink in the winter or enjoying a morning beverage on the patio when the weather permits. It's also perfectly situated for a stroll across the street through Portage Park. Plus, they always offer a reliable and tasty selection from West Town Bakery and have options for those with dietary restrictions. read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea has been on my list of coffee shops to visit for quite some time. I was in the area, so I could not pass up the opportunity to stop by. I ordered a cold brew and my mom ordered a hot black coffee. My cold brew was not very strong. It definitely could have used a kick. My mom's coffee was very smooth and delicious. The staff was very friendly. Both the exterior and interior are quite cozy and cute. It is quite spacious inside with a good amount of seating. If I did not live over an hour away, I could definitely see myself bringing my laptop here to get some work done. read more

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Love this spot! Friendliest people! Great outdoor patio! Great place to meet up with friends.

I wish I lived in the area so I could visit more! A real nice place with plenty of outdoor seating. I just walked in for a pumpkin spice latte and it tastes just like, maybe even better than, Starbucks for about 2/3 the price LOL Two people were working behind the bar and they were both super nice. They sanitize between guest, even outdoors. Super cute place. Love it after one visit. Will come back when I get my oil changed again down the block read more

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I got an iced latte with white mocha and my boyfriend got the iced matcha latte. It wasn't too bad but we both felt that our drinks were a little lacking in the flavor. All in all, it's a cute study spot. If I lived in the area, I would definitely study there. read more

They have the BEST strawberry matcha I've ever had! And everyone is sooo lovely and attentive. They always have hit songs playing as well.

No frills neighborhood spot with good coffee and good views! I'm a straight black cold brew kind of person so not the best judge of coffee variety lol Although the cold brew with a shot I got was great! Also got a huge danish cinnamon roll that was delicious and finished before I took a picture haha. Seems they have a random assortment of pastries varying daily. Also, saw that they have an online order platform "joe coffee app". Right across from the park, a great change of pace for a relaxing morning or when your just tired of the same old thing from Starbucks and want to help out a local business. Oh and all of that was for under $10...so yeah way cheaper than SBucks. Very clean, friendly and inviting, give it a try! read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite neighborhood spot to go in the summer for a coffee or small snack. Kind and friendly service and fairly priced.

Really cute coffee shop with space with work; even has a printer! I ordered a dirty chai latte and it hit the spot - delicious and friendly staff too. Music was a but loud but I wasn't working read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice vibes. Iced cold brew. Yum. Across from park. Take a walk the. Stop here. Big flaky croissants. Great part of the neighborhood. Outdoor seating is lovely. read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - Iced cold brew. Yum. Terrific vibes. Across from the park. Take a nice walk and stop by here. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for the first time, and I fell in love! This place has such cute urban decor and a cute outdoor patio, too! My friend and I wanted to go to a cute little coffee shop so that we could lesson plan and grade, and we were so happy to have come here! The cool thing about this place is that they have a cute little conference room area where you can work, but we didn't bother sitting in it. Still a cute idea because not many places offer that. The blueberry muffin was delicious, the iced caramel latte was amazing, and the service was great! The two workers were super nice! This place also has a great music playlist, as well! Super cute vibe all around. I love the fact that I'm not only supporting a local small business by coming here, but it's worth it because it's so delicious. The quality is great for a such a little lowkey place. Such a neighborhood gem of Portage Park. Will DEFINITELY be back soon! read more

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Portage grounds is a delicious spot for coffee along IRving Park Rd. The staff is friendly, and the place is nice. They offer a private meeting room as well, and have a nice outdoor area. Pop in for Dark Matter brand drinks read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - Open till 5pm Sunday - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The matcha with oat milk was delicious. I like the seating choices. Clean bathroom plus nice baby changing area

Great coffee and pastries. Great place to do work. Service always charming. Parking in the area can be cutthroat so relax and don't let the jerks bug ya. read more

Great coffee shop in Portage Park. Local shops like this are a perfect escape from the corporate offerings, and this place has outstanding coffee and fantastic snacks. Definitely worth checking out. read more

This is a great local spot! The chairs are cozy and a great place to get work done while drinking some classic or unique drinks.

Amazing. Super comfortable and cozy environment, friendly staff, and the drinks don't disappoint. The iced matcha was really yummy, and super rich. Definitely good quality matcha. The iced chai was the perfect balance of milk to tea and it had a well-rounded spice profile. We also got an herbed goat cheese croissant which was very flavorful and buttery. It was gone before we remembered to take a picture (which proves how good it was). I've come here multiple times, and usually I get the carmel latte which is also delicious. I highly recommend coming here, there's something for everyone! read more

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Hmmm. I feel slightly torn with Portage Grounds. They make fantastic speciality lattes, I will give them that. But when it comes to staples like plain black coffee and cold brew, it's a skip to me. They just aren't brewed correctly and taste horrible, and I feel bad saying that because it's a beautiful, small business. They also only have out half and half, and I don't know about you, but I expect skim milk, whole milk, cream, half and half, and plenty of options of sweeteners if you're a local, speciality coffee shop. I'm disappointed because this is the closest coffee shop to work, but I'll probably stick to a chain for my daily cup of caffeine unless I'm in the mood for a treat. read more

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Coffee was okay but it smelled like a litter box when we walked inside the shop. Would probably not come back.

So I'm on this kick of adventuring to and trying local coffee shops. I have passed by here before and really wanted to give this place a try. I'm really happy I did because it rocks!!!! Seriously cool place. Okay the basic logistics. This is located on north side of city. There is a big parking lot next door, ample street parking, and close to a CTA stop. They accept debit, credit and cash so you're good either way. The employees are very friendly, polite and make a serious cup of coffee. There is ample seating and even a room you can reserve for meetings etc. I ordered a latte and it was everything that was right in the world. Tons of flavor and perfect amount of milk to kick ratio ha ha ha (my own little term). At $4 for a large, I felt the prices were very fair. There were some really good looking baked goods, but I didn't get a chance to try those out. Next time for sure. Do yourself a solid and check out this north side neighborhood gem. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in for a late morning pick-me-up. It's a cute shop with ample indoor and outdoor seating options. My cold brew was yummy and well-priced compared to chain coffee shops. My boyfriend enjoyed his lumberjack latte - loved the maple on this chilly fall day! Great option on the northwest side. read more

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Good coffee and atmosphere. A wide variety of coffee options and milk alternatives. Everyone is really nice. They have vegan sweet treats. You can take your order to go and walk around the park across the street read more

Stopped for coffee and donuts early Sunday morning. Street parking is your option, we found a spot pretty quick so that was nice. Atmosphere and aesthetic of this coffee shop is beautiful. Love the open seating outside and the comfy and cool vibes inside. The man at the counter was friendly. We ordered 3 donuts and 3 coffees- it was $27 with tip. We ordered our drinks to go, but when served they were all for "in-house" so we had to move them to paper cups. The sprinkle donut I got looked great, but the frosting and sprinkles literally slid right off the donut after picking it up out of the bag. I had to eat it in a bowl. My mocha latte was very, very milky. I didn't get much mocha or much espresso. I would visit this place again, but I would reco enjoying your coffee and breakfast in house. They have great seating and I would've liked to take advantage of it. read more

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This place is definitely a life saver for us caffeine junkies. I woke up this morning literally with a pounding headache from caffeine withdrawals. I rolled out of bed, and put on my coat, boots, and sunglasses. I walked over to this cafe, and ordered a Carmel latte with a shot of espresso. The cafe is so chilled and laid back. The customer service was amazing. The cashier helped me find the perfect recipe to feed my caffeine withdrawals. She did not judge my appearance at all, and she was super helpful during my time of crisis. The barista was under no pressure to get my order out. I did not know how much effort goes into making a latte until I ordered from this cafe. I waited about 10 minutes to get the beautifully presented Carmel latte. I mean the latte was so beautiful that I was afraid to cover it with a lid. I did not want to even drink the latte. I wanted to take it back home and put it on display. The latte itself was amazing. The first sip was packed with bold and rich flavors. I did not need to add anything to this masterpiece. It was perfectly created by the barista. I didn't want to take away from the flavor, so I did not add anything else to the latte. Usually I'll have to add sugar and cream to my drinks at Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. Also, let me add this tip into this review. I just moved into this neighborhood, and the customer service at other establishments have been horrible. I have to say that This Establishment is All Inclusive. I felt respected at this establishment. I was treated like an equal here. All of the customers seem to be treated equally. The energy that went into making my latte was the the same energy that went into making another customer's chai tea latte. I don't take establishments like this for granted. We all deserve to be treated with respect, and I'm happy to know that places like this exist. It helps me to keep going. read more

Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea - I can't even this morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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They make amazing coffee. Original blended with lite bit of cream is the best choice. You can find easily parking on the side of the street or Irving park. Open during pandemic however with limited capacity due the social distancing. I will be back again. read more

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