Ridman's coffee is a cozy, good vibes cafe located between Uptown, Ravenswood, & Andersonville. 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! read more

Ridman's Coffee - Puddin' cup latte & chocolate chip muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A very nice small coffee shop in Ravenswood! All of the staff are super friendly every time I go in and the shop feels welcoming. Although the coffee is good, I've never been wowed by any of the drinks I've tried. The last flavored iced latte I got fell short, as the flavor didn't come through at all. Overall, I recommend Ridman's and will return! read more

Loved this place! Should've visited sooner. Got the granola latte, super good I'm going to be back for the cardamom maple latte too!! Honestly some of the best coffee in the area! I loved the space, the barista was very nice even though I walked in 5 mins until closing (I hate to be that person but I didn't look at hours beforehand!) read more

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I enjoy having this coffee shop nearby me as the staff has always been very friendly, the coffee and offerings have been great, and the vibes inside (particular by the lounge chairs/sofa) are relaxing to sip a coffee and catch up with a friend. Very much LGBTQ+ friendly which is definitely appreciated. read more

The vibe, service and excellent coffee here is so worthy of bragging about to me. I really loved the whole experience, and I can feel how cool it would be to just chill there with friends or to do some work for a couple of hours. read more

Ridman's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ridman's seems like a lovely little neighborhood coffee shop. Warm, friendly service. Gorgeously presented lattes. The granola latte off the specialty menu was terrific. Tasty, flakey almond croissant. Comfy chairs and sofa seating + tables. My daughter (a new Uptown resident) definitely plans to return! read more

Ridman's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ridman's Coffee is a cozy coffee shop on the border of Uptown and Ravenswood. I spent time here today studying and it is definitely the neighborhood spot to go, so many people came through. Luckily I came here early enough to grab a table. The WiFi was pretty weak for laptop use, I did have to switch to a hotspot. The staff were very welcoming as I ordered. I decided to try the Lingonberry Danish and the Puddin' Cup Latte, iced. The Lingonberry danish was sweet and a little tart. It was more chewy than crispy, but it was nice. The dusting of icing sugar was a nice touch on top. The iced Puddin' Cup Latte wasn't bad. The banana syrup was subtle and it was more coffee forward. The vanilla wafers added were a fun touch. read more

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Great coffee shop, friendly baristas, lots of seating inside, a great stop if you're in the neighborhood for solid espresso drinks.

Lovely coffee shop! I came by this afternoon for a pick-me-up and to get some work done. When I arrived, there was only one other person inside, so it was nice and quiet. The staff member working was so friendly. He told me his favorite along with customer favorites, and I decided on the granola latte, iced. There is no granola in the latte, just hints of cinnamon, almond, and other nutty flavors that compliment the coffee well. I really liked it! Ridman's carries Dark Matter coffee, so I knew the quality would be great. I also tried a blueberry muffin --- super yummy! The cafe is cozy and plays nice music. I love how all the windows make it bright too! I will definitely be back to enjoy the coffee and atmosphere. It's worth noting that they close at 3pm, so best to go in the morning or early afternoon if you plan on staying for a few hours. read more

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what a fantastic space with a super friendly staff. all the types of coffee you could want and delicious pastries. added bonus if you are a parent who has a need for the wee ones... they have a fully stocked bathroom with nappies and wipes if you run into an emergency. read more

First of all...friendly...every time.This very cozy , inviting spot has comfy seating, tables and chairs and many things to look at while sipping a well made, good tasting latte! You relax the minute you step through the door. The hours...just discovered they open at 7am! Thank you thank you! This isn't walking distance for us but as early risers, 9am can seem like a long wait for coffee...especially on the weekends! They have some Gluten-Free items here which works great for my coffee pal. read more

Better place for coffee than at the chains. It's always my preference choosing locally owned places. Ridman's is one of these. Has a pretty good location on Clark at Lawrence, so easy to get to by a bus. The coffee is the main thing, plus there's some gluten free and non dairy treats to snack on while doing some reading or something. A pretty cool little interior but usually has enough room in the morning. It wasn't even that busy in the morning the last time. This is kind of far away from a lot of things so that's probably why. A few blocks south of the stuff in Andersonville. It's about $3 for a small coffee, such as the Cappuccino. Add a bit more for non dairy milk and that's still not bad. There's also a small selection of Defloured pastries. All are about $4 each and are gluten free. There's some that's non dairy, but be careful because there may still be eggs though. Has a pretty quiet atmosphere. It's not as busy as many other places. This makes it pretty good for working. read more

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Quiet coffee shop with an adorable interior and great coffee. I worked here the other day for a few hours and the wifi is strong (just ask for the password). The place was quiet and the vibes were good, what else more could you ask for. read more

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This is a great coffee shop! It's the corner of Clark and Lawrence in Andersonville. Definitely has a vibe to it. Music plays while the decor keeps you busy exploring. It's a local low key place. I love that they kept the original floors, and that gives the place a sense of belonging, reminiscing of what once was and admiring the brutal beauty of its flaws. The staff is amazingly friendly and kind. They have a small selection of baked goods and the coffee is phenomenal! Probably too 10 I've tried in the city. I drink an almond latte, no flavoring, no additional add ins, just good old coffee. It's the simplicity that I love. The taste is truly amazing, but for a good latte, you gotta have good coffee to start with and these folks got it! The restroom is gender neutral with a baby changer (which you don't see in many coffee shops) with supplies available. Sitting matches the vibe, large sofa, chair and additional tables and sitting to enjoy the pedestrians and busy interception. Quiet place to bring your laptop, headphones and chip away at the workday. Overall, it's a good place to stop by and fuel. read more

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Tldr: rude staff and worst hot chocolate I've ever purchased I have walked past this place a few times since moving to the area and finally had time to go there. When I walked in, the place seemed nice enough on the inside, no concerns about it being dirty or not welcoming by appearance. However when I went up to order, I knew exactly what I wanted and ordered 2 hot chocolates (one with almond milk and one with skim milk). The one man at the counter had such an attitude, I couldn't believe it. I didn't come in asking questions about the menu, taking time, or making other customers wait (no one was behind us). I decided to let it go and we waited for our orders to be done. The almond milk hot chocolate was done first and he let us know. Since we were talking and waiting for both drinks to be done before going up, we waited a minute to pick it up. The man kept calling out for the drink when we were there and saw him, we were just waiting for the other drink to come out to go up. He put the other drink out and we went to get them, but I am surprised the staff would have such an attitude like that. Finally for the taste test (I can usually ignore poor customer service if the food/drink is worth it), however both hot chocolates were barely warm and did not taste like chocolate almost at all. This was a complete waste of a drink and I am so disappointed with the experience and drinks. I'm happy if other people had a good time here or enjoyed what they got, but it was not worth it for us and it felt like a waste of time and money. read more

Great coffee shop, and luckily it's one of the closest ones to me at about half mile away. I was half asleep this morning and decided to stop and get something to maybe wake me up. I don't like coffee though so I got my old standby, a chai latte. It was quite good, and not cloyingly sweet like some can be (thinking of a place that starts and ends with an S here). Staff were really friendly. I ordered and then a second person came up to finish out my order whilst the first made my drink, and something about them seemed super familiar. The voice, mostly, though the face above the mask was also recognizable. My suspicions were confirmed; Katy and I work at the same place (not the coffee shop) and have been in the same trainings/town halls/etc. with (but never formally met), and I thought that is who it was. They own Ridman's with their partner so when they're not at their day job, they're here. They had some delicious looking pastries that were pretty tempting. I'm pretty sure that once upon a time at least they were a wholesale partner of Hewn, so if they are Hewn pastries I know that they're delicious. They also sell coffee and some other merch. This is a corner coffee shop so it's not a cavernous space, but it's large with plenty of tables, outlets, and gender-neutral washroom. Will almost surely be back when I have a hankering for something warming, as they're one of the closest coffee shops to my home. Based upon other reviews they have a coconut-maple syrup-coffee drink that I know my partner will want to try so it may be sooner rather than later I find myself here again. read more

Local coffee shop brewing Dark Matter Coffee. Can't go wrong with any of the lattes here but the granola cup latte is my favorite. I appreciate the gluten-free pastry/dessert options as well. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It's generally pretty quiet here which is a breath of fresh air in comparison to other places in the area. Cool decor and large windows let in lots of light. Black and Women-Owned and very LGBT+ friendly. Wheelchair accessible including the (gender-neutral) restrooms! Easily my favorite coffee shop in Uptown! read more

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Dark matter coffee, great vibe, free wifi, corner location with lots of big windows for an afternoon chill. I love that they offer here or to-go mugs and prices too. read more

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I ordered a white peony tea from here. It had a herbal taste. I probably should have requested for honey to be added just to give it more flavor if that is an option. I also had the lemon ginger scone to go along with it. It was the perfect side to have along with the tea. The scone had a nice crisp on top with a thin line of glaze which contained most of the flavor. I tasted hints of lemon and ginger and noticed it had actual bits of ginger. I liked the interior of the coffee shop. Seemed like a nice place to meet a friend or get some work done. I'd like to come here again to try more of the menu options, especially the coffee. read more

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First time visiting this coffee shop. They have great coffee, nice area to study or get some work done. And staff is friend and helpful! Will be back, for sure read more

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I enjoyed the atmosphere and mood inside. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and while it wasn't one of the favorite lattes I've had, it was decent. If you're near this place and need some coffee, check it out! read more

The place was kind of dirty as was the bathroom. I took one sip of the coffee and almost spit it out. it tasted like it had been heating up for hours, burnt and beyond terrible. I immediately threw it in the trash, and walked out. read more

Really cute spot for coffee or a quick bite. The baristas are always super friendly. Really cute spot for coffee or a quick bite. The baristas are always super friendly. read more

On my days off I go to other coffee shops in the city. Ridman's is my favorite in Uptown. My and the boyfriend went here this morning. We both had iced oat milk lattes (24 oz) and 2 pastries. The barista was friendly and knowledgeable. The shop has a cool vibe which we both like. The menu is perfect and easy to read. Enough options for everyone. From coffee to teas to lattes. And the pastries are from Flour. Check it out when you are in Uptown for a caffeine fix. read more

Solid place. High technical coffee aptitude in a chill setting. Got annoat mocha today. Appears to use a house made sauce and was not sweet - absolutely perfect. read more

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Ridman's is such a cute little coffee shop. I have walked past Ridman's on so many occasions but my fiance and I finally stopped by Ridman's on a extremely humid day a few weekends ago. We were looking for a break from the heat and I'm so happy we happened to stop by on that day. Once we walked into the coffee shop the staff welcomed us into the shop and they were ready to serve us. The gentleman behind the counter was so knowledgeable of the different blends of coffee. I am typically used to getting a french vanilla creamer but since they do not have french vanilla creamer the gentleman was able to help me pick out a syrup that was probably even better than any french vanilla flavoring that I have ever had. The cost of the coffee is very reasonably priced. Ridman's is spacious and very clean on the inside. The one downside of Ridman's is that it seems that they setup the inside to mainly accommodate to-go orders. There is a lot of space to host a lot of people standing inside but they only have a limited amount of tables. The tables that are present can mainly accommodate parties of no more than two. Ridman's has a great vibe that would be perfect for working but you really have to get their early to get a table because they have limited tables and even more limited outlets. I am looking forward to my next visit to Ridman's. I really want to get to the coffee shop early so I can score a table with an outlet because I love the vibe so much! read more

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It's a nice place but has very limited seating. The coffee was decent and when I did find a seat I found that I got cold pretty quickly. I would say that it's a great place to get a coffee to-go but not somewhere to go to get work done. read more

Nice addition to the area. Space is bright and has an open feel. You can probably seat about 30 people in there. Several outlets throughout the place, which is great for plugging in lap tops and phones if you are going to be working there a while. There is wifi, but it requires a password. I didn't ask about it, but assume you can get it since it was labeled guest. Prices seem reasonable...I got a 24 oz iced mocha latte for $5ish and it was good. They also sell Dark Matter coffee, Ridman coffee cups and t-shirts. Staff was very personable and pleasant. Not sure if the music was through a paid subscription program or someone's personal music player, but I loved the playlist: Andy Williams (Moon River), Summertime (Ella and Louis A), Unforgettable (Nat King Cole), some Elvis stuff (I can personally pass on it), Sam Cooke (Wonderful Word) and others. Gender neutral bathroom with an added bonus of a changing table with supplies for changing a kid (wipes, disposable diapers, etc). I don't have one at that age, but imagine that it must be nice to be able to step out for a bit and not have to drag that crap with you when little Johnny or Susie goes to the bathroom. Here's hoping that they do well as I like the thought of a place literally on the same block as me that is not a corporate chain. read more

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Roasted: checked this coffee shop out today and it didn't disappoint. They were well set up for covid only allowing one party in at a time and promoting social distancing. They were very friendly there when we asked about the menu and the name. Usual menu selection but didn't have much in the offering of flavors. They only had vanilla and maple for choices. Latte was really good - it came with latte art, milk was perfect temp and the espresso was smooth. Very good latte. They use dark matter coffee and that was probably they only thing I didn't like about this place. I definitely recommend this place. Unroasted: new spot I had noticed a few months ago and finally got the chance to stop in. Super friendly staff which is always a huge plus. No sugar free flavors but plenty of regular flavors. Ordered my usual vanilla latte and which was really good. I noticed they use dark matter which to be honest I am not a fan but I enjoyed nonetheless. Temperature was a little hot but still drinkable. This place has really good potential in my book. read more

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absolutely fantastic! super lovely employees who work there, always great tasting drinks and pastries, and a cozy atmosphere. one of my go-to places. read more

dirty chai 10/10 disgusting rancid little dirty chai it was fantastic east coast vibes??? the tables are perfectly spaced apart i couldn't focus but that's on my adhd and lack of headphones in the moment scrumptious read more

Dark Matter fanatics, rejoice! Add this to the lineup of coffee shops in the north side that serve that good good. Ridman's is situated in the corner of Clark & Lawrence, where a CTA bus conveniently picks up or drops off passengers. It's super clean, airy and blessed with tons of natural light. Great place to do work. My Puddin Cup latte garnished with a Nilla wafer was yummy and adorable :) read more

My first time going to Ridman's today. I decided to support a local small business instead of getting my usual order at Starbucks. Ridman's is cheaper than Starbucks including the tip. There was one barista working he was was affable. The barista gave me water for my pup, which was awesome. The iced coffee tasted pleasant , not too strong, gave me a burst of energy through out the day. I just have one complaint, my fiancé didn't like the hot chocolate he said it was too watery. read more

Wonderful spot for fresh delicious coffee with a super friendly staff and big windows on a great street scene! Baked goods nice and bathroom very clean. read more

Ridman's Coffee - Family friendly bathroom with changing mat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fantastic corner coffee shop - super friendly operators who seem to lots of regulars. Spacious, music not too loud, lots of natural light. Great coffee and pastry selection. read more

Ridman's Coffee - Sippy cup latte has nut milk, maple syrup, ginger and spices. Excellent potato chive croissant from Hewn in Evanston. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Comfy, clean space. Friendly staff. They will modify without complaints. Only change I would make--open later. I am not a morning person.

Has one of the best iced chais I've ever tasted. Owners are delightful and staff is friendly.

Barista was good and attentive. My cappuccino and my husband's espresso were both very good. Alternative milks included soy, almond, and coconut, sadly, no oat milk. The background music was also ok. It's a large space with plenty of room and multiple seating options. Most noticeably, it was a very quiet place. They also have a small selection of baked goods. Not sure if all items are from Hewn in Evanston but the croissants are and I do love Hewn. read more

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I've been wanting to make it in to Ridman's for a while now, and I'm glad I finally did! The interior decor is beautiful, and all of the glass windows create such a open and illuminated ambiance. I ordered the Pudding Cup Latte and the barista easily made it vegan for me. It was amazing! A wonderful balance between espresso and sweetness. This is a coffee house that I will definitely return to. It wasn't even swamped on a midday Sunday, which was surprising but a nice treat. read more

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Great if you like Dark Matter coffee. Prices are reasonable, and our barista was friendly and patient. And he made both our drinks (traditional macchiato and iced latte) extremely well! We went on a Monday afternoon, and it was relatively sparse, people-wise. It's a neat space, but any noise tends to echo. I had a difficult time hearing my partner sometimes as a result. I definitely think this is somewhere I'd prefer to order to-go than hang out in. read more