Love supporting local coffee shops & the atmosphere of this place did not disappoint. The place felt very niche with N64 games & nicely furnished store. The coffee is on the price-y side, 2 coffees for $18.90. I enjoy their specialty drink menu & the mango mocha was definitely different fusion of flavors. If you're looking to get a coffee fix, a nice place to check out! read more

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Great vibes! Only came in to grab a quick coffee and just couldn't help but love the vibes in this place. They've got several tvs set up with old school video game consoles and classic games. Hoping I have the chance to come back and enjoy my coffee in the shop soon. Love it! read more

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Really cool themed coffee place. Coffee is decent. I got a latte. I think there were also video games you could play here while waiting, so that was pretty cool too read more

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Cute space with console TVs and Atari-ish video games. Don't come for me, I wasnt a video game player in the 80's, but there WAS a table top PacMan. Baristas were nice, quick and made a good dirty chai. I had a bus to catch or else I probably would have hung out longer. read more

I came in for a quick cold brew after eating brunch next door. Haven't really tried much cold brew in my life, but standing passengers serves a tasty one. The place looks like a cool spot to drink some coffee and chill for a bit. The staff was friendly. Will definitely be returning for some more cold brew and perhaps some other drinks. read more

Standing Passengers - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was exactly what I needed. After coming back from CDMX, I missed a good cup of coffee. They were serving Big shoulders coffee and it was really tasty. The cafe had video games and board games to keep the figity busy. Music wasn't too loud, so taking meetings was ok. They had an assortment of Do Right donuts even some sandwiches to keep that hunger satisfied. Over all it was a good visit with some great coffee. I hope to come back for another sip. read more

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Britanica.com describes dark matter as a component of the universe whose presence is discerned from its gravitational attraction rather than its luminosity. Wow! The coffee here must be astronomically tasty! (See what I did there?) Standing Passengers Coffee House serves really delicious Dark Matter Coffee and the menu offers many tempting options. We ordered the Vanilla Lavender and the Blueberry Lavender lattes. The vanilla lavender had a subtle lavender flavor which was nice. The blueberry lavender was sweeter and had a distinct blueberry accent to the coffee. Very refreshing! Next time we need to try a caramel toffee latte or the caramel apple latte. So many other great choices on the menu! Yum!!! read more

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Pretty good coffee! I got a cold brew & enjoyed the deep & slightly naturally sweet, non-smoky flavors from it. My friend liked her iced Americano which used The Dark Matter espresso beans. Would recommend this gem if you are in the neighborhood! read more

Standing Passengers - two people toasting in front of a mural - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just moved to the area, and I was looking for a new coffee place to replace the Starbucks from my old neighborhood. This place is awesome! Everyone is so nice and patient! I had an amazing interaction with the baristas there today, and I had to write a review to thank them! The white mocha is delicious, and I am in awe of your generosity! Thank you so much for making my day better! I will definitely be coming here more often! You've made a lifelong patron out of me! Lots of love! See yll soon! read more

I'm so glad I finally got to check this spot out. I got a regular iced latte which was good, no complaints. But I love the vibe here. So many games and seating area. Will definitely go back and check out the rest of the menu, games, and back patio. read more

Standing Passengers - Super Nintendo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome ambiance and friendly baristas! The Nintendo games and old school arcade art reminds me of Wormhole in Wicker Park, but with its own appeal. If I remember correctly, there's outside seating out back which is cool. Good coffee, although might be pricey for coffee. They have a free breakfast items too. They close at 7pm, which is early for me, and it would be nice if they're open later. It seems as though most coffee shops in Chicago have early closing times at 6 or 7pm. I recommend checking it out, and is on Chicago just east of Ashland. read more

Amazing Cold Brew coffee, great service and a trip back in time with all the 80's & 90's video game consoles to play!! This place is a must stop when you are in the city! read more

I'm conflicted in writing this review because I'd rather keep Standing Passengers a hidden gem, but they deserve 5 stars. It has become my favorite coffee shop in Chicago for its exceptional ambiance and delicious drinks. It is the perfect place to get some work done or just sit and enjoy the scenery, especially the back patio when the weather is good. read more

I'm on this mission of exploring everything my new neighborhood has to offer. Standing Passengers is an adorable coffee shop with a chic, clean, artsy look in West Town. They have a good number of options and their prices are better than a lot of similar coffee shops in the neighborhood. Standing Passengers has some pastries including donuts from Do Rite if you need some substance to go with your brew. Drinkwise, they have a maple latte which is sweet & fun! It's summer though so I switch to cold brews to keep cool~ and they have two cold brew options. A delicious Dark Matter cold brew is offered in two sizes but they also have a Chocolate City cold brew on tap which apparently has double the caffeine. I'm all over that! Free Wifi! Good amount of seating! Great prices! Friendly staff! Wonderful drinks! I see myself coming here a lot in the future for solo work sessions, having a nice place to read a book and just generally getting my caffeine fix thanks to their frequent visitor card. read more

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Cute place to stop by for a quick cup of coffee! I got a donut (they get them from Do-rite) and a cold brew. The cold brew was so smooth, I drank that quick and felt that caffeine rush :) read more

Such a great cafe! Coffee was delicious. The space is so comfy with all the couches and old school video games. Discovered I'm still as bad at Pitfall as I was when I was a kid. read more

I'd give a solid 3 stars. Customer service was okay, not overly friendly. I attempted a little camaraderie-building and was met with a blank stare. Whatever. But what got me was the price...$7.17 for a small chai latte! I like to support local and have been a city resident for a decade, but I've never had a small drink that expensive. Another con: they don't use reusable cups. Get it together, it's 2022. And the world is on fire. Let's wash some dishes, yeah? read more

Standing Passengers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Retro and fun cafe! They have a lot of seating options-- tables, sofas, lounge chairs depending on what you're in the mood for. They even have a large TV with an N64 console! They had Zelda when we were there. Their coffee is nice and strong and they have subs too! Don't forget to use their stamp cards! :) read more

Best cold brew in Chicago! Also, very cool vibes inside the shop.... they have multiple TVs with old school video games and local art everywhere. Friendliest staff too, Theo is the best! read more

Standing Passengers - Also, Do-Rite Donuts! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming here since they opened after a slew of other coffee shops in the same spot fell victim to no customers. I love the inside of this place and the people who work there are super fun. My husband thinks this place has THE best latte in the city. And as a roofer who drives to the boundary lines to the city in every direction, tasting lattes every day, that's saying something! I am not a fan of their cold brew. Never have been. BUT - they now have sandwiches with DeMatto's bread and OMG - it's completely amped this place up. Love it! read more

Love this local coffee shop in West Town. They also have fantastic sandwiches for lunch or breakfast burritos (make sure to grab the salsa). Not dog friendly inside but there is a patio out back where you can tie up your dog and eat/enjoy your coffee. read more

I love this coffee shop! It's the perfect place for work and play -- there are tables/chairs for sitting down with your laptop and cranking out some emails, and couches/games to let your inner kid out for some pac-man or N64. The drinks are also delicious and the lattes come in a variety of creative flavors. I ordered a blueberry lavender oat latte the last time I came here, and it was the perfect amount of flavor without being overly sweet. And I love dark matter coffee, which is another plus. Overall, I'd highly recommend stopping by! read more

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This review may be biased because I visited Standing Passengers on the first beautiful, sunny day in a very long time. The entire store front are windows so there's plenty of sunshine streaming in. If that's not enough for you, there's also a small patio area in the back. The coffee shop feels light and clean with light-wood throughout and one low couch and restored pallet table corner against the far wall. In addition to smaller bistro tables, there is one long community table and even a small children's play area in the front nook. I like the difference spaces available. It wasn't too busy when I stopped in. I'd say Standing Passengers is great place to get some work done and/or enjoy some beautiful art pieces that cover their walls. read more

Standing Passengers - Maple Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The coffee is great and the subs are delish. You can order subs ahead by texting the number on their website read more

Standing Passengers - Sub menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee and super cool vibe. They have old school video games consoles and a couch to chill on. I approve this message!

I don't know about you, but I thought the name, "Standing Passengers," is catchy in my opinion because I commute via public transportation. The West Town portion of Chicago Ave. has no shortage of indie coffee shops (Asado, Atomix, and Star Lounge), "Standing Passengers" is a newer addition located near the Eckhart Park. I love their minimalist decors. It's similar to how my living room looks without the commercial espresso machine. SP also serves as an art gallery. I was sipping my coffee while appreciating these creative pieces on the walls. They keep simple on their coffee menu. However, more drinks are available upon request, as noted with the asterisk. I believe they outsource the pastries from the West Town Bakery. The choice the coffee beans is from our Chicago's very own "Dark Matter," which makes perfect sense since the roasting site isn't too far (near Chicago and Western). The barista was pretty chill and played good music with nice grooves. SP seemed to be doing quite well. I could see many neighborhood residents who stopped in for getting their coffee to-go. I anticipate that they get booming during summer when most people don't mind being standing passengers on the streets without having to endure the cold. read more

Standing Passengers - Mocha and ham & cheese sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Simple, no nonsense coffee shop. I came here to take a work call before an event and it was a great place to do so. The music choices were awesome, and I could still concentrate/hear my call. Also the chai latte and chocolate chip scone were bomb. The only minor drawback was that the girl working the counter was not particularly friendly. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area- it's a great place to get work done or meet a friend to catch up. read more

Standing Passengers - Chai latte + chocolate chip scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious cappuccinos, iced coffee, and breakfast tacos! We came back every day during a weekend trip. Highly recommend!

4 stars : 2 for great coffee and 2 for the guy who made it- skillful and kind. Impressed with the foam he got using almond milk which often does not froth. The decor is nice, I really liked the art work. It seemed like not enough seating but maybe that's because there were plenty of people here- that's actually a good thing, that it's well liked. The minus 1 Star is because I made a point, as I often do, to ask that my cappuccino is made before my husband's espresso (so that his small espresso doesn't get cold while waiting for my capp) and I was a little disappointed that the espresso was made first. read more

Standing Passengers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My new favorite neighborhood coffee shop! They have unique specialty flavors including mango mocha and caramel apple. They also have dorite donuts which is super dangerous ha! They are just a few doors down from Aeslin pup (doggie daycare) so I go there as a treat when dropping off my doggo. read more

Great sandwiches, cool vibe with the old school video games. Need to stop in to try the breakfast tacos next. read more

Standing Passengers - The Hoagie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good vibes, smells amazing and filled with friendly people. Took out a book to read and loved the warm lamp they have on every table read more

Standing Passengers - Good vibes, lovely atmosphere - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an excellent neighborhood coffee shop. Their drip coffee is strong and absolutely delicious. There are large tables where you can sit and get work done. I went on a busy Saturday afternoon and didn't mind sharing my table with a few other people while I worked on my laptop. They were also serving breakfast tacos along with sides of salsa which looked delicious. I look forward to returning and trying those! read more

This was a great spot - delicious lattes - matcha was my fave. Very fun atmosphere! If I'm in town again, I'll definitely be back.

Latte with OAT milk，one shot Taste good Nice rap music and sunshine in the cafe open at 6am，amazing read more

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Nice/Hipster coffee shop... Liked my coffee, was conveniently (warm) located on our way. The barista was helpful and hones, open to answer all my questions. All the seats were taken my people "studying" (maybe they were, who knows) so... but whatever, not a big deal. Recommended if you happen to be nearby but would not deviate too much from my route tbh. read more

Everyone is very nice and responsive. Coffee is an A+. Lots of games and art around the shop. They serve Dark Matter Coffee, Do-Rite Donuts, breakfast tacos, and sandwiches. They offer both vegan and gluten free (GF) donuts kept in separate containers and separate tongs for the GF (amazing!). We have a celiac in the family. Alternative mils are oat, almond, and soy... little pricey for the switch, but also what coffee shop isn't charging more for this. Almond & Soy are $1; Oat is $1.50. Unfortunately pets aren't allowed inside, but they do have some treats outside for furry friends. Will be back! read more

This place is kinda a bad joke. They treat coffee like it's some epic adventure, but they don't roast their own coffee, and what they do sell is other local brands, watered down. Customer service is not helpful or communicative. The owner, who fancies himself an artist with his Jerry Garcia and Chicago flag skateboard "paintings", doesn't know much about coffee either. Best to avoid and go a bit further West for authentic Dark Matter coffee. It's sleepy, and there is hardly ever anyone in there. read more

This place was super cool. I just moved here from Brooklyn & I love trying new coffee shops. This one has such personality! Many fun lattes to choose from. They serve endorphins a' plenty with the nostalgia alone; I can't wait to come in there and play N64 sometime. Cute little backyard area as well! read more

All I can say is "Dark Matter Coffee", to my surprise I stopped by for a brew and I can smell the beans roasted by my favorite roasters. I was standing and staring at the menu to order and noticed my favorite brew was not listed - They asked and I asked for "Americano". They said, we can make it. Perfectly brewed and practically liked the cup. read more