Popped in here for a quick coffee and snack right when they opened and was so happy with…read moreeverything! I ordered a flat white and the espresso in it was perfect! I also loved seeing that they had a few food items as well. I went with a cheese toasty and loved how it was presented! So cute and perfect for an art space like this! I hope to come back again soon and work from here because the space was really lovely and the person who served me was so sweet.

One of the most unique coffee shop I have been to in the city. Love the location. It's a part of…read morethe Contemporary of Art Museum campus. Lots of seating. They have games, art and even chickens! I ordered a blackberry iced latte. The latte was very good.I also ordered the cinnamon and sugar toast. Such a simple but delicious treat.

Dear reader,…read more Bovaconti Coffee in Fountain Square remains one of my favourite coffee shops, and we stop there whenever we come to town. It is the sort of place that feels special the moment you walk in. A lot of people rave about the beautiful space, and quite right too. The shop has a gorgeous, old-world feel in a historic Fountain Square building, plenty of seating, and a lovely outdoor area that is very dog friendly. The staff always boast a delightful disposition that makes you want to smile and enjoy the rest of your day as well. As for the coffee, I love the iced Mayan Mocha. It is like a mocha with a kick and extra flavour depth, and it is absolutely delicious. The dark chocolate, honey, cinnamon, and cayenne give it a little warmth and complexity without losing the joy of a proper iced coffee treat. They also have some really high-end pastries to choose from. I love the lemon loaf, and some of the more complex, unique pastries make it feel a bit more elevated than the average coffee stop. Overall, it is clean, beautiful, welcoming, and always worth the return visit.

The staff here is so awesome. Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! It's definitely one…read moreof my favorite spots to stop by when I'm in Fountain Square. There's plenty of natural light, but also several cozier, dark areas perfect for coworking. When the weather's nice, the patio is unbeatable - they offer ample patio seating as well as chairs along the sidewalk. I usually choose something from their seasonal menu, and recently I tried the iced blueberry brown sugar matcha and it was amazing. *Free parking directly outside the building on Woodlawn Ave

I was in the area looking for a good cup of coffee and stumbled across this local gem. They've been…read moreopen for four years, and from the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a friendly hello. Cynthia helped me and after I told her it was my first visit, she shared a little about the business. They roast their own coffee beans on Mondays and Tuesdays, which is why they're only open Wednesday through Sunday. There is parking on both sides of the building, but there aren't many spaces. Thankfully, there's also free street parking nearby. Inside, they have an ample amount of seating if you want to enjoy your drink there, along with two restrooms. The space has a clean, neutral vibe with live plants that makes it a relaxing place to hang out. I love the plants, makes for a refreshing energy. I ordered a latte with oat milk and vanilla bean syrup. Cynthia mentioned that all of their syrups are made in house, which made the drink feel even more special. My latte was served in the cutest cup with beautiful latte art, it was definitely picture worthy! It tasted amazing, exactly what I was shooting for. My drink was $7.08 before tip, which isn't bad for the quality. If you're looking for a quality latte, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere, I'd recommend stopping by.

Got the hot ube latte. Love the cute little cup it comes in but was also surprised at how tiny it…read morewas! It was good but nothing special. I liked the sense of community this place has. You can tell they have their regulars and their baristas care about the drinks they put out. Service was great when I stopped by. The study space is pretty limited here. They did have one large table which I was able to snag a seat at since I was one of the first to arrive but it does get packed fairly quickly.

2nd time visiting this place- the first time my friend ordered the ginger latte and she was in…read morelove! 2 years later we got to visit again this past weekend and it did not disappoint! My friends both got the ginger lattes and I got a tiramisu latte. Flavor and balance was really good, service was pretty fast, plenty of seating, and beautiful interior/exterior. Many people were doing work or reading, there's artwork that you can peruse. Very cute for a coffee shop date or studying/working, All in an older building that still has a lot of life- that also gives life to the people that walk in and out.

Tried the butterscotch latte and it was delicious! There was a little bit of a wait after ordering…read morebut this coffee shop is located in a historic building, so lots of things to look at and read while waiting. There is space to work and many people were on laptops, but I grabbed my drink to go. You'll have to go up a set of stairs to get to the coffee shop, so be mindful of that. It's also kind of warm - they had a bunch of loud fans going. I don't know if that's just because it's summertime and the building is old and harder to cool or if they had water damage from all the rain and are drying out. It didn't bother me but noting that in case it does bother others.

Great coffee shop. The owners of this "new" coffee shop bought Coal Yard and it's better than ever…read more I got a Marshmallow cold foam cold brew. It was great and they let me bring my own cup! All of their coffee I have had has been great. They have a limited selection of pastries, too. The inside is very cozy. There are plenty of seats. The service has always been friendly and quick. Visit this coffee shop if you are in Irvington

This little gem is exactly what I'm looking for in a coffee shop. I took two steps inside and felt…read morelike I was at home. The vibes are straight up moody, in the best way possible. Twinkle lights, a neon sign with the phrase "stay wild," plants everywhere and I mean everywhere! Little things that I noticed and loved included a table with a community puzzle and some board/card games, very cool artwork on the walls, and hints of Halloween (skeletons and skulls), my favorite. The community feeling was also very obvious. Everyone was friendly, there were so many cute dogs and people waving and saying hi to each other as they came and went. I loved it. Now, on to the coffee... I was going to be staying put for a while before jumping on the road for a three hour drive so I ended up getting two of their seasonal drinks and a pastry. I always go for the seasonal options and they had several good ones to try. I started with the "peelin' so good," a banana and caramel latte with strawberry drizzle. I opted to get it with oat milk. Oh my goodness, it was so good. You might question banana in a latte, but I've been seeing them pop up everywhere and it was delicious. I also got a babka pastry, which I had never heard of before. It's pretty much a braided roll mixed with a sticky bun. It had cinnamon in it and a syrup over it. I snacked on that while I was there and finished it in my car. Super tasty! Before I left I got the "beez nutz" latte because I knew I would need help staying awake while driving for three hours. It was a honey latte with a peanut butter cold foam. Also delicious. I sipped down every drop. This shop is the perfect mix of dark whimsy, community, and coffee. A special place indeed. Give them a visit!

Awesome place! I tried a banana miso latte and WOW! I didn't even know what miso would taste like…read morein coffee but the barista took the time to explain the flavor and sold me on it. It was exactly as she described and so delicious. I brought my 2 year old in with me and they were so sweet to her as well. The inside was bustling with people and it definitely felt like a fun place to hang and get work done.

I'm going to add one more in this coffee joint. I came to…read morework on the sermon here this morning, I just noticed the Community atmosphere of this place. Gotta love, coffee and Community!

Parlor has such a different vibe at night. If you're looking for a lowkey, cozy, and intimate…read moreatmosphere, Parlor is the place to be on Thursday nights. Every Thursday, they feature live Jazz AND half off bottles of wine. Plus, food until late. What more can you ask for? It's really the perfect setup. Music starts at 8pm, and I'd recommend arriving not too long after if you want a good seat. They usually have two sets (with the second starting around 9pm), and sometimes people who came for the first set will clear out around then, so you might find seats opening up if you arrive later. During the day, you order at the counter up front, but on jazz nights they have servers assigned to each table, which is a nice touch! These Jazz nights make for a great date night or a fun evening out with friends.

Parlor Public House is one of my favorite coffee shops to work from! The coffee, food, and ambiance…read moreare all amazing. It's such a comfy and cozy spot to get some work done, catch up on emails, or just enjoy a slow morning. They do get pretty busy, though, so I definitely recommend going earlier in the day if you want to grab a good spot and enjoy a quieter atmosphere.

I ordered takeout for my first time trying this place, and I absolutely loved it! The place itself…read moreis really cute and has such a nice atmosphere. I could definitely see it being a great spot for a date, studying, or just hanging out and socializing. I tried their sushi tacos and they were DIVINE! I also tried their strawberry and coconut drinks, and their ube latte without coffee, which was so good! Everything was delicious, and I'm definitely coming back for the sushi tacos again. Even my husband approved! The ladies in there so nice! Such a cute spot with great food and drinks. Highly recommend giving it a try!

These sushi tacos taste just as good as they look! After seeing these on Tiktok I knew I had to…read moregive them a try. I did have to wait about 10 minutes in line and another 30 for my food, but once I got my food I felt like it was worth it. I did the 3 for $25 which lets you mix and match any of the tacos. I tried the tempura crunch, spicy tuna avocado, and spicy salmon. The salmon was my favorite but they all were excellent. Everything was fresh and flavorful and the crunchy shell gives it a really satisfying texture. It's not crumbly and won't fall apart after one bite. I also added a peachberry lemonade which was the perfect mix of sweetness and tart, very strong peach flavor I'm glad it wasn't subtle. They also sell croffles which I would've loved to try ( I made the mistake of planning on ordering it to go AFTER I ate but the line was long again ) but I will definitely be coming back soon and I'll be trying one lol!

Finally made it out here after meaning to do so for two years (oops!) Finally posting this review…read moreafter a month or so in drafts (oops again!) Skosh is a lifestyle bar, so that means everything is available to purchase within the space, from the beverages on the menu to the couch you'll enjoy it on. They have an extensive menu of coffee and non-caf drinks. I got the blueberry basil refresher, which was their syrup of the month for May. It was refreshing, with hints of lemon alongside the syrup flavors. I think it could have been mixed better, since the top was mostly the Sprite and the bottom was more syrupy. It was also a fairly large drink too. On First Friday when I went, they had a nice open mic night with local artists performing their original work. It's great to see a business to support local talent!

Literally, I popped into Skosh because I wanted just a little something sweet. A skosh, if you…read morewill. (Will you?) I got a salted chocolate chip cookie, but I also considered the cinnamon roll. They also have brownies, carrot cake and yogurt parfaits. It's not a huge food menu. They have a much larger beverage menu, including coffee in all of its permutations, like traditional ol' drip coffee, lattes, Americanos, cortados, macchiatos and the like. Other beverages include tea, lemonade, hot cocoa and yerba mate. The salted chocolate chip cookies was great. Kinda salty and as big as my hand. I think they get the baked goods from a local place. Skosh is like a thrift store with a coffee shop inside it. There are couches and furniture nicely arranged that you can sit on, but that furniture is for sale. So is the clothing that is placed hither and thither. So are the mirrors and paintings all around. You can get something to drink and then kind of just wander around and look at all of the things around the store. A black cat wanders around the store, too! How can it get better? It really can't. Skosh is a must-visit if you're in the Garfield Park neighborhood.

I've been to this place a few times and love it every visit! The service is awesome. The last time…read moreI went, I had kind of a lot going on and the woman making the sandwiches helped me out and brought my sandwich directly to my table. The tomato mozz sandwich is absolutely delicious! Also, the pistachio latte is to die for. Great place to get a little work done during the day.

It was super cute inside and service was friendly. We didn't wait long for our drinks despite…read morehaving a full house. I got the s'mores latte without chocolate from their fall menu and it was good, but maybe a little underwhelming. It didn't lack the coffee flavor though or seem too milky. For two drinks and the tip, it cost $20, but this is expected when going to coffee shops nowadays. I will be back!