While City Skyline makes a respectable cup of coffee, latte in my case, it's the vibe that will…read morehave me coming back. City skyline has a ton of aviation-related memorabilia, including bona-fide airplane seats and a bulkhead, complete with overhead compartments. I was even temped to buckle my seatbelt for the completeness of the experience, but felt that if there was 'turbulence' this was perhaps the only case where I *wouldn't* want my seatbelt fastened. Together with the aforementioned, the vibe is comfy, and not a bad spot to spend an hour or two. The latte I ordered was good. It wasn't overly sweet, and had great flavor. A latte lover would likely get more enjoyment out of it, compared to someone like me, who like their coffee industrial strength with the bitterness to go with it. The prices are fair - not the cheapest ever, but without the gut punch of competitors. The service is great. It is polite and fast. Point also for being mindful of a person experiencing a mental health condition outside, and locking the door that they do not create a severe disruption. Final verdict: The coffee is very good, but the cozy, aviation vibe is the real selling point! Would recommend?: Yes, especially to av-geeks. Would return?: Yes, especially when I get the itch to simulate flying somewhere, only without delays, TSA, or any of the discombobulation related to airports and flying.

My favorite local coffee shop. Clearly owned and operated with love and care. Every staff member is…read morea joy to interact with. Fun specialty/seasonal drinks, delicious pastries and crepes, completely unique atmosphere... and oftentimes there is a dog there to say hi to!

I was looking for a particular cake and didn't realize a week is short notice - so a lot of places…read moredidn't have availability or were looking to charge a rush order fee. I felt a little stressed about the whole situation -- until I heard from Iced! They were super quick to respond and it was so nice that they were able to accomodate my order, and didn't make me feel like I was behind haha. They made a BEAUTIFUL cake and the pick up process was very easy. The boxed it up very nicely and she was ready to go! On top of that, she was half the price of what I was quoted from the other spots! The cake itself was tasty but I will say... the frosting was a bit of a let down. It didn't have much flavor, just kind of tasted like butter, both in terms of flavor and texture. Maybe we didn't let it sit out long enough before eating it? But... look how pretty!

I have ordered a cake from here multiple times and it has always been perfect and delicious! We…read morealways get asked where we got the cake from and have referred many people to this bakery. It is always on time, quality and design is perfect and the location is easy to find. Everyone is respectful and enjoyable to work with.

While I have been to a different Big Shoulders Coffee in Gold Coast, I wanted to see how this one…read morewas since it had just replaced a previous fave coffee shop AND this cafe location is super spacious. I really couldn't have had a better experience. The baristas were very friendly and welcoming. There is plenty of space and the cafe itself is clean and has a really crisp esthetic. The variation of drinks really sets it apart from other coffee shops. I got coffee cake (soooooo good!) and the Sonny Oleo (matcha, strawberry, tarragon, soda water). It was unique and a perfect summer drink. Temperature in the cafe was truly perfect and there was plenty of different seating option throughout the space. I will definitely be coming back.

Don't think I could love this place more!…read more I discovered Big Shoulders on doordash a long time ago and have consistently ordered the same thing from them... I always order the breakfast sammie because their english muffins are SO yummy and the caramel scone because duh - so underrated. It was such a fun change to go into this location! The space itself was BEAUTIFUL and big and spacious with all kinds of seating. I loved that. They also had a great pastry case with a lot of items. As expected, everything was awesome!

Amazing coffee, super friendly staff, incredible vibes all around! Very joyful and creative…read moreatmosphere with amazing donuts too!

This place was so cute! It's a super tiny shop with only a few seats. There was only one person…read moreworking, but it wasn't crowded when we went so the service was quick. I like that the syrups are homemade and they have many unique coffee options. I got some type of blueberry cold brew with cold foam and I didn't really taste the blueberry, but it was still good. We also got a blueberry donut (didn't get a photo) and it was soo good.

I only went for coffee and did not try the food yet, but the coffee was so good! I got the iced…read morehoney pistachio latte with oat milk which was great because you could still taste the rich coffee through all the flavors and the flavors were so good. The atmosphere in there is inviting and has a really cool set up with a lot of space to work, read, or just hang out. The employees were very friendly and the owner was there to greet people which was nice. I'm excited for this new spot!

Werewolf coffee has been a favorite of ours for some time now. It was the first place I ever had a…read morecharcoal latte and I've been a fan ever since! The coffee is delicious, high quality, and reasonably priced. You can't beat that! They also have yummy snacks if you are in need of a snack! The staff are always friendly and they make each coffee to order with precision and care. One of my favorite parts of Werewolf is that you can always find seating. I get frustrated going to a coffee shop to work and discovering there are no places to sit. That has never happened at Werewolf! Plus the ambiance is so cool! Steampunk chic meets werewolf creepy. Despite that ambiance description, it is also clean and bright. Bathrooms require keys and are for customers only. Whenever we are nearby, especially after getting off the Metra at Clybourn, Werewolf Coffee is a must!

Cute and funky space filled with morning sunshine and character. The coffee bar itself is in a…read moretruck! The barista was friendly and welcoming and the flag tells me it's LGBTQIA+ friendly, woo hoo! Lots of seasonal options and suggestions for when you don't know what you want. I ordered a pistachio soy latte but forgot to add some sort of sweetener. Can you tell I don't drink much coffee?

Ordered their honey oat cold brew drink - on me, but didn't realize they didn't have espresso which…read moreis my normal go to! Thought it was tasty but too sweet for my usual tastes. Would try again :)

Friendly, open spaces coffee shop with quick and fun drinks! Their food items are sparse, but it…read moremight not be a bad thing with La Fornette right down the street.

This is one of my new favorite coffee shops. The service is great. The pastries and bread are made…read morein house - the cheese danish is phenomenal. I loved the coffee and the ambiance matches the name. Theres chess decor, but it has a mix of modern with the classic style of the building. It's a great coffee shop to visit!

Stopped here on my way out of Chicago. Seems like it would be such a cute place to come and work or…read morehang, but I just didn't have the time. I got a oat milk latte and it was very good. Quickly made and they have big sizes! I think mine was 24oz? Lasted me a good way to Minneapolis. Love a big coffee. Thank you Chess Club Coffee :)