Standing passengers is a wonderful coffee shop to get work done or to hang out with a friend. I first noticed how bright the interior was, especially with all the natural lighting. Whenever I go to a coffee shop, I have to judge its star quality based on how many outlets there are since I'm usually posted up for hours at a time, and there are ample here! The coffee is from dark matter and a cup is fairly priced. It's a bit bitter but I'm sure it'll grow on me. The barista was patient and welcoming, offering me suggestions and was happy to answer questions. I had a great experience and will be coming back soon! read more

Great place! They make a delicious cortado. The staff is friendly and efficient. They sell Dunek's pure Wisconsin Maple Syrup by the bottle for only $12. The space is beautiful. It is decorated with art made by the owner. They have cheescake muffins : ) read more

This place is always great. Very chill vibe, lots of seating, fresh local pastries, reasonable prices and there is a patio. And you can't go wrong with dark matter coffee. I will always stop by to if I'm in West town. read more

I love the ambiance for working here. It's in Noble Square area, accessible via bus, with light pedestrian traffic nearby. I love the high ceilings and white walls. There are plenty of tables for working quietly by yourself or with a friend, and I like how there's a couch area with coffee table and lamp decor. I got an iced coffee. Their glass cup is really cute. They serve Dark Matters coffee (if I remember correctly) and it was a bit bitter for me but I still drank everything as I worked on stuff. I love the artwork they have on the walls and how they change collections every so often. Great place with abundance of natural light and free wifi and good coffee for working. read more

I barely write reviews on Yelp. But I really really like this place. Great coffee, nice service, clean environment. good music, Not very loud, an awesome place to study, work or just chill. I definitely recommend that you should come here if you are looking for a coffee shop to go to. read more

Standing Passengers - Small latte. Very nice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Quiet, clean and low-key coffee shop. Stark contrast to some coffee shops in the area that host squatters and level 11 music. While I enjoy those types of social coffee bars it's nice to enjoy a coffee in a relaxing atmosphere. The staff is friendly and polite. If you're looking for more flavors they may not have them posted but if you ask they may be able to accommodate. The are hung on the wall another unique part of this shop. Take a break from the business and visit this spot. Nice size helpings for drinks as well. -Smile when you order! read more

This place is definitely tucked away and I wouldn't have found it without Yelp. Drink menu is amazing. Aside from the normal coffees and teas, they have a more seasonal list of 8-10 flavored lattes and mochas. SP also carries scones and donuts from local places like Scone City. It's a great place to get some work done while on the go although the seating is very "community style" since there's 5 or 6 large tables. Couch in the back for more of a casual experience. Prices are about average for cafes in the city. read more

Great drinks and fresh layout. I was very pleased with my latte and would like to return to try others.

If you're in art school and need a place to study or a hipster who thrives on caffeine, Standing Passengers is your spot. My boyfriend and I happened to stop in here while we were in the area and craving a warm drink. Honestly, I almost felt like I wasn't artsy enough to fit in. The place is very modern, and doubles as an art gallery with special events. The barista was nice enough, and my chai latte was hot and satisfying. They also serve dark matter coffee if that's your thing! read more

A great neighborhood coffee shop with great (Dark Matter) coffee, friendly staff and solid prices. Could use a bit more in the way of food options but if you're after a great hot drink, look no further. read more

What a gem. Delicious, cute and cozy. Service top notch, they put a lot of care into making your cup of coffee. And it's divine. Wait time is short compared to other places. read more

Great coffee, if you can find the place. Love the vibe of this new neighborhood spot but there's no noticeable signage outside. They also need to update their hours on Yelp. My wife and I just got coffee there, even though it says it's closed on Sunday's. read more

Standing Passengers - Look how happy this iced coffee is - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Serious Chai tea latte critic here, & theirs holds up! Reasonable amount of seating while maintaining an opened, airy environment. Lots of natural light coming in for those who 'work from home' at local coffee shops and need to soak up the sun. read more

This is the worst experience I have ever had at a coffee shop. I was kicked out and threatened to have the cops called on me for sitting there, quietly learning and humming my music work. I am a performer and I often go to coffee shops to review my scores, learn notes and rhythms and listen to music. I have been to Standing Passengers before and this was never a problem, until last night. I went there to do my usual work, ordered a chai latte, sat by myself and was minding my own business. The only people in there were myself, the female barista and one other patron sitting with headphones on. The place was empty. A few people had come and gone but no one was having a problem with me quietly going about my work. About an hour in to my music study, in the middle of me humming through a page in the music score, the barista comes over and says I need to be quieter and sing softer because I'm disturbing others. I looked at her in surprise and didn't say anything in response. I must have been incredulous. So, I started singing down the octave with my mouth closed and quietly snapping through rhythms so as not to be singing the whole time. Apparently, this wasn't good enough because the chick came back over a little upset and said I had to leave immediately. My first response was to ask "Why? I'm not doing anything but sitting here minding my own business, humming to myself? What is the problem?" She responded, getting more heated, that I was being an annoying nuisance, snapping my fingers on purpose and disturbing others. There was literally nobody in there!! How am I being annoying when there isn't anybody there? We went back and forth for awhile, me trying to understand why I was being kicked out and her dodging the question and telling me I had to get out. And then she started threatening me by saying she was calling the police and the owner was on the way. So, I refused to leave and instead decided I would wait to speak with the police and the owner. A few expletives were exchanged with her, mostly us telling each other to stop talking and leave each other alone. (And by the way, I went over and talked to the only other patron in the place to ask her if I had been annoying or done anything wrong. She said "No. I had my headphones in." So, tell me again, why am I being kicked out??) So, the owner storms in and immediately starts yelling and carrying on, telling me to get the F out of his establishment, which is a private place and the barista has the authority to tell me whatever she wants. I tried to calmly explain my side of the story, which he didn't listen to a word of. I was accused of threatening them, which I never did. And by this time, we were all standing around just yelling, a few more expletives being exchanged. By this time, I was tired of being treated with such disrespect, that I gathered my things together, put my coat on, and told them I would be filing a complaint with the Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. I was shrugged off, smirked at like this whole thing was humorous and told the police were coming to review the surveillance tape. Review the tape for what? Go ahead. All they will see is someone sitting there, then someone being told to leave for doing nothing wrong, then people standing around yelling at each other. Please don't give this place your business. I have never been so rudely treated at a coffee shop in my life, for simply doing my work as only I know (and other performers) know how to do it. Yes, there is humming, speaking words in rhythm and finger snapping involved. How am I an annoying nuisance for doing these things? Especially when there is no one in the place? Also, I must mention that the place in general is sub par. The drinks are always weirdly served luke warm and not hot, the floors are filthy with dust and dirt everywhere, the pastries are not fresh, the honey is old and the place does not give off a warm atmosphere. I had been here a few times before because it's in the neighborhood but of course, will never be going back. I am NOT welcome there, as this has been made perfectly clear. Find another coffee shop to give your business to. This one will be a waste of your time and money. read more

Great neighborhood coffee shop with some pastries, friendly staff, and rotating art displays. The art is affordable and typically by local artists. My boyfriend and I love this place and are here almost daily for our caffeine needs. read more

Went on a quick coffee run and fortunately found this place. Ordered a soy latte and in return I got the BEST latte. The space was low key, chill and cozy. Playlist had me wanting to stay longer. read more

I have tried this sub-par coffee shop a couple times because it happens to be really close to where I live. However, I have regretted it each time. Luke-warm, overpriced coffee and a very small selection of tasteless pastries served by snarky baristas with attitudes who have no concept of the term "customer service". Plus the place is very small and cramped. There are far superior coffee shops within steps of this place, who know how to make good coffee/tea and how to treat their customers with courtesy. Do not give this place your business! read more

love this coffee spot. Not crowded and decorated with artwork by the locals. Asked for a cheesecake mocha on the lighter side because i had a cold and the barista made at it as such. A lot of times mocha can get on the heavy side with the creamer and chocolate. Location is a small corner spot. My only wish is that they were open later than 6pm! read more

This place is a much needed chill spot for this neighborhood, very clean, laid back with very good coffee and a flowing, beautiful interior and a plethora of local art to check out. read more

Standing Passengers - Great people, great AC great coffee great music beautiful art chill vibes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Large coffee sizes but it's mostly milk in the cappucinos. Very light on the espresso, could be a lot stronger and richer.

Good wifi signal, low-key music, brightly lit, tables by outlets - all the things you need when you go to a coffee shop to get work done. It also wasn't crowded when we went (which is a little concerning!) but great for sitting there and laptopping. They have some pastries as well (I think it might be from West Town bakery). Their speciality as they said was maple latte, it was pretty good if a tad sweet (definitely not as sweet as other places make their lattes). read more

As a self certified pretentious coffee douche, their iced coffee gave me a boner. Quite awesome.

Two of my favorite things in one space. Coffee and art! The coffee is delicious and expertly prepared. The ambiance is grounded chic and no pretension. Fantastic eye candy when it comes to the progressive art displayed. Love this place! read more

Coffee shops are getting too pretentious. But not here, great staff, artwork, and always accommodating. It's my go to spot.

Stopped in this cute little coffee shop after breakfast at Flo down the street. The staff was super friendly and helpful. My husband ordered a latte and was very pleased with its flavorful and they threw in a fancy design in the foamed milk. read more

Delicious coffee, fun helpful staff, and a great space!

I've been in twice since Standing Passengers has opened and have had great experiences each time! My lattes were delicious, the decoration (from the seating to the art to the bright white walls) is clean and beautiful, and the owner and employees were welcoming and helpful. I'll definitely be back! read more

Is this an art gallery that also sells coffee? Or is this a coffee shop that sells art? Atmosphere is rather sterile. Much better options in the neighborhood read more

Great coffee, ambience, and art! Highly recommend and will visit again in my next Chicago visit.

Go to neighborhood spot for delicious coffees! Love their lattes and the service is great.

Great neighborhood coffee shop! The spot doubles as an art gallery, featuring works by a new local artist every five weeks.

I was pleased and surprised to find this delightful and friendly art-laden cafe in the upscale West Town/Eckhart Park neighborhood on Chicago Avenue.This is an area where the well off and hip find special restaurants and bars to delight their friends. The Standing Passengers owner, a graffiti artist of some renown, and an indie filmmaker, contributes to the ambience. One of the young lady baristas this morning made a point of calling my attention to a just-arrived exhibit of oil paintings, including bold and classic subject matter; many fancy things! The oils are of museum quality, and make one think. Also the coffee is excellent. read more

Place just opened a month ago and looks like they got it together. I had the drink for "here" and they served it up in a big fat glass, which is pretty uncommon and an unexpected treat (used to the plastic/paper cups. But yeah, the coffee itself got me lifted and set for getting things done and the music was good. read more

Loved the open, bright space with art on the walls. The cheesecake mocha latte was perfectly smooth and not too sweet, just how I like it. There is quiet, chill music in the background, free wifi, five tables for working, and even a couch for comfort! They also have a punch card where you get a free coffee once you've reached 10. All around great place, I'll definitely be back :) read more

Delicious coffee & great service! They have a lot of unique latte flavors, but even just the simplest coffee is very yummy! It is a very cute place, too!! There is a lot of cool art on the walls. The seating is a bit limited, but I went on a Sunday and it wasn't too bad. read more

Great place to get work done with good wifi and plenty of outlets. Coffee is always excellent too!

Great coffee, get the cheesecake mocha! Specials change regularly. Only knock was the loud music made it a little hard to study there.

After months of waiting I am excited to see a new coffee shop open up. I must say that first impressions count. The inside of this establishment has been completely remodeled and looks very upbeat and modern. The work of Art on the walls gives the establishment a lively vibe. I was excited to meet the owner, he is very down to earth. Now to get to the good stuff! I had some coffee to go. The owner went above and beyond to get me a fresh brewed bash of coffee. I also had a blue berry scone. The scone was not very sweet which is a good thing since the sugar can become overwhelming. The coffee was great can't complain freshly brewed the way I like it. There are a couple of seats to relax and enjoy coffee while working on the computer or just read a book. They're WiFi friendly. The menu is short just coffee and some pastries not a big deal for coffee aficionados . Will definitely go back. read more

This place is super chill. It is simple, bright and clean inside. I recommend it.

Laid back, spacious coffee shop with great artwork, friendly staff and a great music playlist to work to.