Haven't been here in years (2018?). Still a great hang with couches for catching up with friends and socializing. Staff was friendly and it's always a nice little luxury to get a coffee not made from home in this economy! I had the vanilla bean latte, half sweet, oat milk And my friend had the koopa troopa, half sweet, oat milk They've had the same menu a long time so it's tried and true and then their seasonal offerings as well! Love this place. Bit of nostalgia for a different time. I remember the cereal bar. Now that I've made myself sound about a million years old it's time to sign off! Go catch up with friends here read more

One of my favorite coffee shops! It's almost always busy, so I wouldn't recommend coming if loud environments aren't your thing, but I absolutely love the vibe here. The decor is classic and cozy, and the coffee is genuinely excellent. I also love doing work here with their community tables. I usually don't like my lattes too sweet, but they nail the balance and flavor combinations every time. It is a bit sweet overall, but I'm not bothered by it? They really balance the flavor combinations really well, especially with the ghostly trio! Despite how busy it gets, the service is surprisingly quick, and somehow every drink still comes out consistently great. I honestly don't know how they manage it. read more

I was meeting a family member in Wicker Park, so we decided to stop by Wormhole Coffee. It was my first time here, and I was absolutely stunned by the decor here. It had an 80s theme to it, and I loved the Back to the Future car with all the star wars figurines everywhere. I ordered the Ghostly Trio, and I pleasantly enjoyed it! It had some caramel and a hint of black sesame. The service was very nice; it was a Sunday rush, so it did take a while to get our coffees but they were very apologetic about that. read more

The Wormhole Coffee - The Ghostly Trio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not sure about this place. Real hipster place. Was ok rather dirty and dark interesting menu on beverages. Wasn't for me. Tried a coffee with miso was not for me read more

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04/22/26 - it's been awhile since I've been in The Wormhole Coffee shop in Wicker Park. I came here w/both of my sisters one is visiting from Virginia & the other one lives up in Deerfield. They have Good coffee w/some very unique flavors & pastries in a cool vibe coffee shop. They have some cool memorabilia for the decor inside. I ordered the Koopa-Troopa a peanut butter mousse & vegan chocolate latte. My one sister got the Cool but Rude a fresh ginger & curry sauce latte & the other one got The Ghostly Trio White Miso Caramel & Black Sesame Latte. Cool names but the coffee was so so. The space is pretty cool & worth checking out read more

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Atmosphere is a 10/10! It's super nostalgic with 80s/90s vibes. They even have a DeLorean on the back wall which adds such a cool touch. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Koopa Troopa latte, a peanut butter mousse and vegan chocolate blend and it was absolutely perfect for a cool, rainy day. This spot is definitely a must-visit if you're in Wicker Park! read more

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Such a cool coffee spot. Definitely very popular! Lots of seating but was very busy on a Saturday. I don't remember the name of the drink I got but it was peanut butter / chocolate latte vibes and soooo good read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wormhole Coffee has to be the hipster capital of Chicago. I felt like I walked right off a 1980s Venice beach boardwalk and into this coffee shop. There was a full scale model Delorean hanging in the back, vintage 80s movie posters lining the walls, and vintage chairs and tables. I always romanticize getting a sophisticated coffee drink in a place like this. How cool would I look if I ordered something chic like a flat white or a cortado? I would love to order a drink that I would only trust someone with a nose piercing or colored hair to make, but I always end up just getting a black coffee. A straight black coffee just makes me feel so beast. It feels like smoking a Marlboro Red. It feels like running 6 miles on an empty stomach. It feels like raw dogging a 7 hour flight with no movie, music, or wifi. It's just a win to start the day. I was slightly perturbed when a small black coffee cost me $4.15, but I guess life as whole is just getting more expensive. I'd expect this in NYC, but in Chi? Damn. All good though. I sat outside sipping my delicious black coffee in a white button down with the sleeves rolled up while performatively reading Dostoevsky, fully maxing out my aura points for the week. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo read more

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Walking up the register and seeing a board that says "Free Palestine" is all I need to take my business elsewhere. No need to spend $4.75 for an espresso here. Plenty of coffee shops on Milwaukee. read more

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The Wormhole blew me away. This was my second time coming, and honestly, it's still the same as my last visit more than 10 years ago. Pure 80's nostalgia, the place is covered in movie posters everywhere and even a real DeLorean from Back to the Future 2 in the back. You could spend hours just exploring the decor from every corner and still find something new. The staff was awesome too, really friendly and down to chat while you're there. I started my morning with a hot chocolate and a chocolate croissant. The croissant was flaky, crispy, but still soft inside, and dipping it into the hot chocolate... wow, just hits different. The hot chocolate itself was smooth, creamy, and rich, the perfect combo with the croissant. Honestly, this place is more than a coffee shop. It's a place where you can just sit back and relax. read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love studying and getting work done here. They close later during the day so it's perfect for non early morning risers like me. Everyone here is doing their own thing and there's such a feeling of collectiveness. This is my second time getting the Ghostly Trio and I forgot how hard it hits. It's the perfect balance between savory and sweet. Will be coming back here again soon. read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Ghostly Trio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My go to coffee shop. I come here for one of their signature lattes: ghostly trio with oat. It's a quirky neighborhood spot that's decked out in Back to The Future paraphernalia. Despite the curated theme, there's a good mix of wicker "hipsters", young families, friends catching up and professionals working away on their laptops with earbuds in. Great staff who know their regulars. Amazing art displayed at the front. Homey, local coffee shop vibes that are lacking from most of the generic coffee shops that pop up. Everywhere I live, whatever the season, I'll always be excited for a ghostly trio (and even willing to wait in line for it). read more

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80's kid? The Wormhole Coffee shop will give you 80's nostalgia. 1.21 gigawatts.. Yup, they have Delorean overhead. They serve up their own coffee beans,Halfwit, serving up coffee concoctions of their blends and single origins drinks. Drip coffee was good but I enjoyed the 80's relics a bit more. Star Wars, Super Mario, Ghostbusters, Gremlins... Don't spill your coffee on those Gremlins! They'll go wild on you. Worth a visit if you're in Wicker Park. read more

Love this place already ! They have bottomless coffee and it was slapped. The staff was kind and informative, they suggested the bottomless drip and I really appreciated that bc I was going to order one and call It a day. This place is so chill to stay and get work done or read a book, I wish I lived in the neighborhood bc I'll be a regular. Also their donuts are fire, the chocolate and glaze went crazy. Big shoutout to the wormhole for making coffee shops proud , this is the best one I've been to in a while. FYI- I wanted take more pics but the people kept rolling i read more

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Cool coffee spot in the middle of Milwaukee avenue! Great service, neighborhood vibes, and awesome Cortado! Pro Tip: 80's nostalgic feel was a suprise and delight! read more

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We were kicking around the neighborhood the other day when visiting Chicago and I needed a coffee real bad. I did a quick search and found I was literally standing next door to Wormhole. Score. Speaking of doors, the line was out of it. Very popular, obviously. But it moved along at a nice clip. Once inside I admired all the 80s themed decor, suddenly aware of my age as all the pop culture from my childhood was displayed on the walls. Fun to reminisce but also slightly distressing realizing it was all now considered retro. (Kidding! Kind of). I ordered a cold brew with vanilla and a bit of room for cream. An uncomplicated order that was handed to me in no time. The cold brew was great. Smooth. Just how I like it. Service was brisk but friendly. The music was also right up my alley, Teenage Fanclub into James. 20 odd years ago when I lived in Chicago for college my Brit music obsessed self would have absolutely posted up here on the regular. Though I would have definitely needed exercise patience finding a seat. There's plenty of tables here but on a Friday afternoon nearly all the spots were taken, so if you're looking to post up here you may have to wait a minute. Me? My coffee was to go. I added my creamer next to an old computer I recognized as a smaller version of the kind I learned to type on in elementary school. Another healthy dose of nostalgia served alongside my caffeine. read more

Do NOT come here on a weekend if you're just looking to grab a coffee... the coffees were backed up for about 30 minutes. I noticed the long row of cups the baristas were working on and ordered a cold brew, which was easy and ready in a minute. Be mindful of that! Otherwise, the coffees were fine, the ambiance was busy, and that's that! read more

Totally would not know its there if I'm not looking for it. That said, while waiting for an event to start, I stopped in....WOW! The guy behind the counter was helpful in directi g me on what I wanted. The barista was pleasant when she brought it to me. Noticed that, great job. Since i was going to dinner, only got a coffee, the vanilla bean dark with cream was one of the best coffee's I've had in a long time. I'm not exaggerating. It was smooth, had a nice bite(strength) to it. I don't know what bean they are using but ohmygoodness. Rustic is what I would say the ambiance is all about. Trendy, definitely hip. I would be wrong if I didn't say for a small, it was pricey. But I'll be back!!! read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Vanilla Bean with whole milk.....one of the best coffees I've had in a long while..... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our former neighborhood coffee spot in Bucktown. We miss you Wormhole! Hope the Delorean is still there.

I can't put into words how much I love this place. I dream about the Koopa Troopa regularly. Their donuts are amazing too. And their matcha. And their people. Also I met Role Model here one time. read more

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Super cool video game retro decor. They have a whole used car at the back of the store too! It was packed on a Saturday, though our order did come out within 10-15 minutes. I got the honey bear latte decaf with soy, which is a regular latte with a strong scent of honey. Really liked that the decaf tasted just like regular coffee! They draw every order on the cup, so cute! read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Honey bear latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A great place to get some unique-flavored coffee and matcha. The fig flavored matcha is delicious! Also tried the ghostly trio latte, which has white caramel miso and black sesame, and the vanilla bean latte. They took a while to make but it was worth the wait. It's def a great place to go to catch up with friends or do some work. read more

The inside is pretty cool and there's a decent amount of seating. I like the unique flavor options. I ordered the Iced Ghostly Trio with whole milk and thought it wasn't overly sweet- the miso flavor was probably the strongest. My friend got the same drink but with oat milk and it def made the sesame flavor a bit stronger. But I think the baristas eye the measurements for each flavor. Overall a cool coffee shop to try! read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Ghostly Trio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Atmosphere is 10/10 I included lots of pics to show. The menu is also super cool there were plenty of creative drink options. Matt created the drink that we tried and did an excellent job! Service was great. Will be back! read more

Loved the quirky interior here! It immediately put me in a good mood to start off the day. The staff were super friendly and gave me great recommendations based on what I said I liked. I ended up trying the Military Trio, which had white miso caramel and black sesame. The nuttiness of the sesame with the espresso blew me away on the first sip. Super unique and memorable! Would absolutely return next time I'm in Chicago(: read more

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Cool and retro video game themed coffee spot, with incredibly open and welcoming staff, with a very diverse and delicious set of coffee options. I went ahead and got the Koopa-Troopa, a vegan peanut butter and chocolate mocha that really hit the spot. My friend got a standard cappuccino, and said it was very good and delicious too. I may have found my new local coffee spot. read more

Great place to hang with locals and decompress - old school vibe. Great staff and awesome drinks. read more

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Love this coffee spot! One of the best on Milwaukee. Honey Bear and Koopa Troopa are my favorite lattes! The servers are super and friendly. The decor is very fun and retro, the vibes are awesome, and the music here always slaps. The owner has a great collection of decor, art work and ofcourse cannot forget to mention the replica of DeLorean! Come for the coffee, stay for the vibes :) read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Koopa Troopa Honey bear latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good amount of seating, cool movie references on display, and nice baristas. I got the iced oat milk chai (4/5) and it was good. My bf got the iced vanilla latte (4/5) and it was also good. The drinks are what you'd expect so no complaints! read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Iced oat milk chai (left), iced vanilla latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered 2 coffees- 1. Salted caramel latte- good coffee with least amount of sweetness. 2. Mocha- good Loved both the coffees we ordered. The seating can be challenging as it is a small famous coffee shop. read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

once I saw the ghostly trio latte I knew I had to come here and try it for myself. came during the snowstorm and this was the perfect spot to dip in to warm up from the snow. absolutely loved my latte, it had such a unique flavor combo and I loved the umami hint from the white miso. they had a lot of other fun drink combinations that I need to come back and try. read more

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Walked into Wormhole Coffee and immediately felt like I'd been transported to another era--mainly because there's literally a Back to the Future DeLorean sitting inside. Such a cool touch that makes the space instantly memorable. The vibe is exactly what I needed for a study session. The music wasn't overwhelming, conversations stayed at a nice buzz, and the layout has plenty of seating for solo work or group hangouts. It's one of those rare spots where you can actually focus without feeling isolated. Customer service was warm and welcoming from the jump. The baristas seemed genuinely happy to be there, and it made the whole experience even better. read more

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If you love coffee, this place is for you! We got the vanilla bean and ghostly trio lattes and both were delicious--- I would definitely go back for the ghostly trio time and time again! Cool vibes inside with good amount of seating, even though it was all taken up by the time we got there. Helpful staff and quick service. Definitely a must stop coffee spot in Chicago! read more

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Coffee is mediocre but the vibe is great. Staff is friendly, the decor is on point. Very busy on weekends. I'd come back for the space and feels read more

Super busy and packed cafe. It can be overestimating without headphones but the noise mellows out in the afternoon. The decor is kinda cool and retro, a little dusty in a grungy sort of way, you're in wicker park, it fits right in. Service is efficient and friendly, baristas are great at managing the volume of orders. Koopa troopa, trio were too oaty and grainy for me.The Vanilla Bean Latte was good. read more

Checked this place out for a caffeine fix and enjoyed it. I ordered their vanilla latte and a chocolate croissant. The vanilla latte was incredible and not too sweet but the croissant was just fine. This place is definitely better for their drinks. My order came out quickly and there was plenty of seating available. read more

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This cafe fits the style of Wicker Park so much! I came here for a small hot latte and spent some time inside reading a book. People there were interesting and friendly, either the baristas or the customers. The restroom looked so cool as well. Nice coffee too! read more

The Wormhole Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cool coffee shop, looks super small from outside but it goes pretty far back. They have great coffee drinks, nice single origin espresso options, and a delicious spinach croissant. I think they get the croissants from a local place. This place is a good place to work remotely but can be hard to find a seat. Although I went here on a Friday at 12:30 and there was space on a couch. read more

Wormhole Coffee is one of the more consistent and dependable coffee shops in my area. The service is fantastic, the people working here clearly care and put their heart into it. They have one of the better chai mixes in the area. Their 80's decor is fun and cozy :) read more

Review Visit: May 27th, 2015 Let me preface this by saying I have two reviews for this place in my head. The coffee/baked goods would give this place a 2.5-3/5... but due to the 80's nostalgic factor, I would give this a 5/5. So it averages out to about a 4/5. While browsing for things to do in Chicago, IL, I came across this nifty coffeehouse. It serves coffee and has an 80's theme to it. So I figured I would give it a shot since it seems right up my alley. They have a very unique menu for drinks. It's hard to describe, but I could only order what was specifically on the menu? So I grabbed a Peanut Butter Koopa-Troopa, thinking the Peanut Butter/Chocolate blend would be delicious. It really wasn't. I also grabbed a muffin of some kind and that was ok. But where they lacked (imo) on coffee/food, they made up in the nostalgic 80's theme. They have a freaking DeLorean... in a coffeehouse! On a couch was sitting an E.T. stuffed figure, so I sat next to him and just sat in awe. They really hit the nail on the head for decor. Maybe it was an off day. Maybe I was just expecting something different. Maybe a re-visit would nail this place a 5/5. As always, never subject your opinions to a review. Go and try a place yourself and form your own opinion. read more

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