Funky and hip vibe. Great atmosphere overall - cool design, lots of varied seating (tables and chairs to couches and loveseats), jazz playing, and upbeat staff. Breakfast sandwiches and vegan options available. I just got a soy latte and it was delicious. They use 3 shots so no fear that you'll get a weak coffee! Easy free parking in front. I only wish they didn't up charge for plant milk ($1 extra). read more

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Great Chicago coffee shop. The vibe is right and the coffee options are a plenty. I typically get a cold brew, and a bean and cheese breakfast taco. They used to have great empanadas too but the tacos are soooo good. And they have great salsa to go along with them. They sell some beverages like Topo Chico, apple juices, and Jarritos. I have only had one weird interaction here with a staff member, I asked for a pump of mocha syrup in my cold brew and they basically said it was a dumb idea because it wouldn't mix. I have had that in several cold brews at several different well established coffee shops in Chicago and it's delicious when you need a sugar boost. The barista did it but he also shared it didn't make sense. It was uncomfortable. But I didn't let that mar my experience. I still have continued to order my beverage with that barista. Also they have a great mural in the back. read more

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Great coffee, an amazing staff, and a very cool vibe! Stop by for a great experience if your in he neighborhood! 5 Pro Tip: outdoor patio to relax on when the weather cooperates! read more

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Love the iced Mayan mocha here! Friendly staff and also has a cool upstairs lounge that has a pool table! read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Upstairs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great atmosphere with cozy areas inside and outside to enjoy your coffee. Also nice tables for working. Coffee is always great! read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Bourbon barrel aged Mocha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good coffee and nice lounge, relaxed atmosphere and quite big patio with murals themed as Alice in wonderland. Very calm and relaxing atmosphere, lots of people working on their laptops. And of course great coffee! read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dark Matter Coffee has some of the coolest cafes and this one is no exception. The art is a mind bending trip around the walls and the coffee is no different. We asked the staff what their favorite drink is and were directed to the mocha where the chocolate is made in house. It was definitely a different experience than other mochas, as this is more balanced and not as sweet. If you're in Ukrainian Village then you should definitely stop by. read more

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Super fun spot with friendly baristas. Free parking is pretty available on side streets. The lounge is really funky looking with beautiful murals. The lounge is on the second floor, they also have outdoor seating during those nice Chicago days. The latte I got was really good. I got standard latte without anything added and I really enjoyed it. Picked up a bag of beans to go too. PS. If you buy a bag of beans you get a free drip coffee or take some money off a latte. read more

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We stopped by recently. Really great atmosphere. Aden was our server and they are the best employee ever!

I give it a 10!!!!! Best coffee on the planet, nitro coffee, dirty chai scone. Welcome to the mothership. Time to get your caffenation on! read more

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I came here on a Friday afternoon around 3 p.m. to catch up with a friend. I ordered a medium sized soy latte and the guy was really nice. I will definitely return here because of how spacious and quiet the café was. It's definitely a good place to work while sipping on a cup of coffee. This is my first time going to this café. I originally went to the dark matter coffee shop that was around the block then realized that one is takeout only so I told my friend let's go to this one instead. The location is definitely not the most convenient to get to depending on where in the city you live, but the coffee makes it worth the trip if you just want to be spontaneous. read more

Great coffee shop! I had the Mayan mocha and it was strong with an interesting kick to it, and not too sweet. I like that they don't use syrups to flavor their drinks. The baristas were really friendly, love the patio in the back, and very cool decor with alternative vibes. Overall a great spot. read more

This place is very cute! Great decor, open late, and lots of open tables which is very nice for working remotely. The coffee was good and had cute latte art :) I will definitely be back! I like to see art from local artists! Store was a bit cold but that's my only complaint. read more

I love Dark Matter coffee and not specifically I love Mayan Mocha. If it is technically possible I would have that everyday. It was my first time going to Star lounge, this location is much larger than the other dark matter locations. We didn't get to go upstairs seating area which I heard is really nice. Would go there in a heartbeat. read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Ambiance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

coffee was bad, rude workers. We walk around and get yelled at by the work she makes a mi and blames us never going again

In my humble opinion, this is the best coffee Chi has to offer. My personal favorite! I always stock up on bags when I can. Everyone I have introduced them to has even loved them! Drip coffee here is always on point. They also have some cool merch. Check out their cute little back patio area. The artwork is pretty sweet. Long live DM! read more

I'm a fan of Dark Matter Coffee and have been for years. I no longer live in Chicago but always look for an excuse to visit when I'm in town. The cafe vibe is always fun, there is seating inside and out at this location, and there is plenty of fun merch available. Most importantly - the coffee is really good! Almond & oat milk are available for beverages. read more

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Cool coffee shop overall, great for meeting with friends, studying, or just reading a good book. I ordered an iced barrel-aged mocha which was tasted rich and like a liquid dark chocolate bar and my boyfriend appreciated the multiple options for cold brews that they offered. Baristas were kind and efficient. Definitely not your average coffee shop. Great vibes overall. Only reason i couldn't give them a 5 star review was because their wifi didn't work for me. I asked the baristas and was told the wifi is usually pretty in and out. Made it hard to get work done, but would come again just to try their other coffee options! read more

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Friendly staff, good coffee and ample space upstairs to hang out. Love their loyalty punch cards too- we go here enough that we have gotten a few free coffees. It's open later than most coffee shops so of you need someplace to get homework or work done in the evenings, this is your spot! read more

Always delicious! Among the very best in the city. I usually don't like Dark Matter. I always get the Mayan deink.

Great and not priced too high which sends to be a growing tender in Chicago. Awesome ambiance too with friendly baristas , I recommend checking it out, just west of Western on Chicago. Open till 9pm, which is great, especially since many closes way too early. I'd give this place a 5/5 star rating, but the past few times I visited, I was unable to access a BUNCH of websites I needed to use to learn all the things and stack skillz, which I thought was strange, because I couldn't get anything done and had to leave. One can use their phone's internet as a hotspot to bypass this issue, but... c'mon. I confirmed that a large Blacklist prevents people from accessing websites, but very normal websites. My understanding is that they're preventing people from spending too much time there, but I've never seen it packed.. so, it's interesting, and I won't visit them when I need to do work on my laptop and need internet access, but maybe if I need to read a book. read more

This is definitely not your typical coffee shop. They have really great coffee, super friendly and helpful staff, variety of breakfast options from your classic coffee shop donuts and bagels to tacos/empanadas (at least on the Saturday morning I was there). But! The coffee shop is decked out in disco balls, so it was weird trying to find a seat where it wouldn't reflect off the paper I was reading. The music is definitely more eclectic and loud than you would expect, so more of a social space than study space. read more

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This is arguably the best latte I've ever had. I only regret not getting a bigger size (it's 2pm so I'm trying to drink responsibly lol). It's so good! I got the Mayan Mocha and boy oh boy, it's amazing. I usually don't go for mocha flavored drinks because they are ridiculously sweet but this one isn't too sweet. It has a little kick and the quality of the chocolate is divine. The barista is also a vibe. So kind and chill! read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Mayan Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staff were nice and chill. I liked the colorful art and atmosphere. Came in to work for a bit and quite a few others were also working. I got a rooibos tea and liked it a lot. Was tempted to get a doughnut but didnt go for it. Maybe another time. Neat lil place. Wasn't super special, just good relaxed vibes. read more

Cool baristas, very informative and friendly. Good vibes, come here for a nice pick me up and a great unique tasting beverage. There is a patio area in the back too. First time here, felt very welcome. read more

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They are open during COVID19 closures of many restaurants, possibly with reduced hours at some locations. Funky little coffee shop that expands outside, so don't be deceived by the small space. A good place for a grab and go coffee and a donut. Their coffee is roasted local and in small batches, sure to elevate the flavor and keep the flavor profiles on point. The creativity in their brew names holds true to the unique elements in and around the coffee shop. They also have nitro and grabs and go cans. read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Outside mural to get the brain coffee juices excited. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is such a cool spot. As an out of towner, I really wish I had a place like this on my block. We went for their specialty lattes. As a strong coffee lover, I love how their coffee still comes through with the addition of milk and flavor. The backyard area was closed off due to COVID which was unfortunate since it was such a beautiful day we visited! But staff was following all precautions including limiting capacity, which they were monitoring with each customer who walked in and asked some to wait outside. read more

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undoubtedly among my favorite places in Chicago. A really nice spot to grab a cup of dark matter deliciousness and unwind. They've got a patio with some cool art, a bar, regular inside seating, and on top of it (literally) and upstairs sitting area. The coffee keeps flowing and what more can you really ask for? read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were in the neighborhood looking for a coffee shop and did a quick google search. I have always wanted to try Dark Matter and was thrilled to find out this was the original spot. The staff was friendly and helped us to order. I got an oat milk latte and was happy to see they had many plant based milks as options. It was a little bit dark and grungy but I think that goes with the overall aesthetic of Dark Matter. Lots of places to sit and work and a cute back patio but with the rain we sat inside. read more

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Back in person and better than ever. New interior but same great coffee, I go for the iced agave latte for a sweet treat. Love that they honor the Humboldt park heritage in the new design as well. read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Coffee bar inside and outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little local find and only place that seems to be open on a Monday morning so thank goodness for that! Solid Mocha - strong but silky. read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely my favorite Dark Matter location! I love that there is seating both indoor and on the patio are when the weather is good. They have some unique drink options and staff was helpful in explaining about them when asked. read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The cafe has a wonderful atmosphere, though there is no indoor seething at this time because of COVID-19. Dark Matter coffee isn't my favorite in terms of flavor... I tend to find it a little more bitter--but I personally prefer a more smooth, bold roast. I feel like the quality of the drinks really depend on who makes them. I have had some great coffee drinks here, but I have also had some lattes that were really sub par. So for me it is hit or miss, but I think that this spot is worth the chance. The printer on site is quite convenient too... read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dark Matter's Mayan Mocha? The best cup of coffee I've ever had in this city-no joke. It was a rich mocha that hit me with a little cayenne kick and the spice definitely sticks to your tongue. This makes every sip very flavorful. The coffee shop itself is a little bigger than their storefront on Damen so it's a nice spot to sit for a while-especially considering the big patio they've got outside. Baristas were very friendly and they work behind a full bar. Love the artwork in the space-it's got a very mellow divey feel to it. read more

They hype is real. This place is really good and soooo cozy. I have heard good things about this cafe for a while and when my friend wanted to meet here I was excited. There is so much a seating here and the decor is really cozy. They have a bar you can sit at and work it chill at. The staff are really friendly and super helpful. I wanted tot try something new and was recommended the Ginger Snap Train Wreck with almond milk. It was lightly sweetened, full bodied with espresso. I think I tasted light flavors of ginger and spice but I could be wrong. Really good place but the parking is kind of hard to find. read more

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Great coffee, nice baristas and dog friendly patio. I enjoy the cool artwork. Love starting the day here! read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Fun art work on the cups which contain great coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Any coffee shop that automatically adds 3 shots of espresso in a medium-sized latte is definitely speaking my language. I mean, my love for Dark Matter is no secret at all, and honestly at this point they can do no wrong in my eyes. I just love how unapologetically obsessed and passionate they are with coffee. They take pride in delivering a strong cup of joe every time. Every latte I've tried here has been satisfying, although not all have delivered on taste. For example, the Wake & Bake has sage, maple syrup and black pepper. The espresso dominates, and besides the cracked black pepper that they sprinkle on top, the sage and maple syrup gets lost in the mix. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to be inspired, sit on the 2nd level, where works by local artists are displayed on the walls. You'll also find a PrintWithMe wireless printer that costs .99 for black & white. read more

Trendy coffeeshop with a neighborhood vibe serving Dark Matter coffee that will wake you right up. Great background jams make the atmosphere even more appealing. There's even an outdoor patio for extra seating during the warmer times of the year. I wish I lived in Chicago, because I'd be here every day - You'll leave happy and highly caffeinated! read more

Roasted: I had been here before but this is my first time here to review the place. I love the concept of it being an old bar turned coffee shop. It was plenty of seating and a nice outdoor area for the summer. It's not the cleanest coffee shop by any means but it has a nice vibe to it. Service was ok - she was friendly but not engaging and told me the wrong syrups that they offered. She did offer for here and we got our lattes in small glass cups. Sadly the lattes were awful. The espresso was so bitter we couldn't drink them and the latte with vanilla was actually worse. No latte art - they attempted but it was a sad attempt. Disappointed as this place is rated highly in the city but it surely doesn't hit the mark for me. Unroasted: this place has a great feel. Very busy when we walked in with tons of regulars. This is one of those hipster vibes spots that can be hit or miss. The staff was friendly and made you feel welcomed. They lacked sugar free flavors for our lattes. The lattes were done in a short time and was excited to try. First I noticed no latte art. For a place that get written up as one of the best in the city I would expect latte art. The taste test was horrible. Mine was completely undrinkable. The over extracted shot taste burnt and no amount of sugar could help it. I was highly disappointed for this place. I read so many good things and then to get served a terrible coffee is not acceptable. read more

Star Lounge Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Favorite coffee bar in the world. Not kidding. Was in Thailand at a coffee shop- liked it- but felt it was trying to be Star, but not quite there. Amazing drinks, very chill environs, great music. read more