The Coffee Studio is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

1. The Coffee Studio

8.9
5628 N Clark St (at Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 77 tips and reviews

Tina C.Tina C: Amazing espresso done the right way! Forget those push-button machines at big chain stores. As a former barista, I noticed they timed espresso shots by eye (presumably watching the colors)! Best ever! Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The quiche selection, featuring a wild mushroom pie and the vegan desserts are a draw and the smooth shots of espresso and midcentury-modern design that make this the sexiest coffee shop on the block.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The quiche selection, featuring a wild mushroom pie and the vegan desserts are a draw and the smooth shots of espresso and midcentury-modern design that make this the sexiest coffee shop on the block. Read more.

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

2. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

9.4
400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Chocolate Store · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews

Lu B.Lu B.: Ice cream and espressos drinks are a must try here. Everything with a espresso shot worth it!!

Hamid A.Hamid Alan9ary: The staff here are super nice and professional 😊👍🏼Chocolate here is good and desert options are plenty.Hot chocolate for the winter 🥶Ice cream 🍨 in the summer Chocolate strawberry any time 😁

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: I am a total hot chocolate snob, and I can tell you that the salted caramel hot chocolate is stunningly wonderful.

Metropolis Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

3. Metropolis Coffee Company

9.1
1039 W Granville Ave (at Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater Beach · 119 tips and reviews

Carey C.Carey Clifford: have the spicy (non-oregon) chai with two shots of espresso

Amer M.Amer Mallah: The redeye is a cup of coffee with a shot of espresso, so good.

Kevin B.Kevin Brouillette: Try a shot of their new single origin espresso! Redline espresso is also great. Very skilled baristas and great vibe, great coffee.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

4. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Steele: Coffee contains more aromatic and flavor compounds than wine. The good baristas here tease out the best of them. Try a shot of espresso and pourover side by side to taste what I mean.

Roger C.Roger Chen: I call this place the "old reliable" - perfect espresso shot every time. Seating is kind of limited, so if you're looking for a table to yourself you're out of luck.

Marcus L.Marcus Lai: One of my favorite stops when I am in town

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

5. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 112 tips and reviews

Rafael C.Rafael Coss Y Leon Zarco: I like the new image but liked the old one better. Great for a shot of espresso with a sparkling water cup aside!

Art'n S.Art'n Studio: Ethiopian Espresso is definitely the best choice to try!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Gone are the extra-large drinks and blender mochas, and in are a constantly rotating series of seasonal single origin coffees for the manual brew bar, or feature single origin and blended espressos.

La Colombe Torrefaction is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

6. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.9
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews

Billy D.Billy D: You can't go wrong with the Redeye, drip coffee with a shot of espresso.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: La Colombe supplies coffee to West Loop restaurants as well as to cafe patrons. Try their Leonardo DiCaprio blend: proceeds go to the Actor’s foundation to support environmental sustainability.

AskMenAskMen: La Colombe takes a much more scaled-down, European-style approach. making the recently opened spot a great place to wind down with a good book or simply stare at one’s delicious cup of java Read more.

Caffè RōM is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

7. Caffè RōM

7.3
72 S Franklin St (at Hyatt Center), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 21 tips and reviews

Marcia I.Marcia Ingram: Order the Chai Tea Latte with Soy & a shot of Espresso! Cream Cheese Croissant the best!

John C.John Copeland: If you're here in the morning, do yourself a favor and try the yo-fruit. A great combo of fruit, Greek yogurt, and a graham-cracker type cake. Sooooo tasty!

Radisson Blu Aqua HotelRadisson Blu Aqua Hotel: Donate to their Toys for Tots Toy drive and be entered in a Holiday Raffle. You can win great prizes, like a stay at the new Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. Read more.

Dunkin' is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

8. Dunkin'

8.6
6342 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Norwood Park · 3 tips and reviews

Happi M.Happi Masih: Try the salted caramel hot chocolate...amazing!!!

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: Be sure to order the coffee!

Elio P.Elio Perez: Hot chocolate and a glazed doughnut, perfect combination

Dunkin' is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

9. Dunkin'

8.4
5959 W Diversey Ave (at N Austin Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Belmont Central · 3 tips and reviews

Sal V.Sal Vazzano: Turkey sausage on English muffin is the best

Amber C.Amber Crocker: Jonathan M. Is amazing. So charming always smiling. I would tell anyone to go just to see him

Candy K.Candy Kisses: I love the New Jolly Mint Milk Shake!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

10. Starbucks

7.4
7101 South Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · South Shore · 41 tips and reviews

Michael Antonio C.Michael Antonio Canganelli: The wonderful, friendly staff here is only one of two that remembers my usual (venti Mocha Frappuccino with two added shots of espresso and whipped cream). Enjoy!

Darealchitana C.Darealchitana Chitana: Very nice place to come to . I love carmel frappes

Kevin D.Kevin D.: Get a Gold Card

Goddess and The Baker is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

11. Goddess and The Baker

8.1
181 W Madison St (Madison in between Wells and Lasalle), Chicago, IL
Café · 1 tip

Brooke L.Brooke Louise: Avo toast can be vegan - watch out for the entire packet of rocket!!!

Sip & Savor is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

12. Sip & Savor

8.2
528 E 43rd St (Forestville), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Grand Boulevard · 12 tips and reviews

MaRie C.MaRie Croft: The chai tea latte is amazing, the cakes are delicious.

Stacy F.Stacy F: The Chai Latte was delicious (better than my go-to Starbucks).

Kiara J.Kiara Jones: Attended a birthday party here and it's the cutest little coffee place.

Nonnina is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

13. Nonnina

8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews

ChazammChazamm: Meatballs all day! Duck Ragu off the charts

HaileyHailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!

Tim B.Tim Backus: Cozy and delicious. The sommelier is on point.

Kanela Breakfast Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

14. Kanela Breakfast Club

9.0
1408 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 33 tips and reviews

Antonia S.Antonia Strotdrees: Have the Loraine Scramble for savoury, and Banana Nut Pancakes for sweet 👌🏼

Mary Ann K.Mary Ann Kowalczyk: Red Velvet French Toast is amazing. The Pear Splash is good but sometimes too much ginger. Great friendly service :) Chocolate milk was good too! Mmmm

Steffen B.Steffen Bornhoft: Lorraine Scramble is fantastic! Take the perfect spiced potatoes with it and enjoy the crispy bacon and shallots in the scramble - just perfect!

Nutella Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

15. Nutella Cafe

7.5
189 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Café · The Loop · 65 tips and reviews

Percy H.Percy Holmes: You must try the gelato with the espresso shot.

Carolina R.Carolina Restini: Great place! Everything with Nutella! Also delicious sandwiches ! Device is also very nice.

Bruno V.Bruno Valadão: The food is delicious! I had a waffle and if I could I would have 3 more!