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

1. Intelligentsia Coffee

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

David A.David Adler: True artisan coffee shop. Pour over are great!

MargaretMargaret: The vanilla latte was incredibly smooth and enlightening - a must try! I will def be back :)

Megan R.Megan Riley: Consistently great coffee. One of my favorite coffee shops in Chicago.

The Wormhole Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

2. The Wormhole Coffee

9.1
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 250 tips and reviews

Lucas R.Lucas Repullo: Delicious Iced Coffee, Aeropress and Espresso in one of the coolest coffee shops in Chicago.

Ozzy N.Ozzy Noriega: Excellent coffee in a cool 80s setting, great service.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This time-travel-themed (it has a DeLorean in the front) coffee shop has a small selection of baked goods from Fritz Pastry, Cheerios and other assorted cereals; and talented baristas.

Metropolis Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee 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

Contessa G.Contessa Gibson: my #1 favorite coffee shop in chicago. i'd live here, if they had rental units, super cozy, awesome atmosphere, and lends to getting work done!

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.

Connor G.Connor G: Depending on when you go it might be tricky to find a seat but you can always count on good service and good drinks, especially the ginger coffee!

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

4. Intelligentsia Coffee

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

sara m.sara mcguyer: The black cat espresso is top notch. Plus, even if you get your cup to go you get fancy latte art. Ooh la la.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "Back home where it all started in 1995, baristas keep it real with brisk service, perfect cappuccinos and meticulous cups of pour-over." Read more.

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

Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar) is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

5. Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar)

9.1
2521 W Chicago Ave (btwn Campbell Ave & Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 97 tips and reviews

wigtronwigtron: Some of the best coffee in the city! Great staff, warm place to chill and surf Foursquare! Free wifi and all that. Read more.

Wendy A.Wendy Alas: This place has such an amazing coffee and cool atmosphere. Try the Chiapas coffee!

RachelRachel: best espresso around & personal,fabulous service! awesome, eclectic music always.

La Colombe Torrefaction is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee 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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Pure Black, a deep, dark, bottled cold brew from our 100 Best list!

Kaper P.Kaper Perkins: Obviously the coffee is the best in the city but the true gems are the baristas! Tiffany rocks

Leland B.Leland Brewster: Best coffee and espresso drinks in the neighborhood!

Sawada Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

7. Sawada Coffee

9.2
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 64 tips and reviews

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: Try the military latte, which is a unique combo of matcha green tea, espresso and a little cocoa. It isn't sweet, but it's creamy and flavorful. As you can see, the owner truly is a latte art master.

Taylor H.Taylor Hartzel: Love the military latte! The matcha is absolutely incredible

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Absolutely fantastic coffee, espresso, and chai lattes with great vibes and tons of seating.

Gaslight Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

8. Gaslight Coffee Roasters

8.8
2385 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 89 tips and reviews

Hillman P.Hillman Philistia: Espresso, almond croissant, well roasted affordable coffee beans

Rebecca L.Rebecca Luna: Always tasty coffee, cinnamon roll really hits the spot too ☺️

Nathaly R.Nathaly Rivera: I love the coffe its great the best in chicago

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

9. The Coffee Studio

9.0
5628 N Clark St (at Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 77 tips and reviews

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.

TalhaTalha: Very good brewed coffe and silence for studying.

Heritage Bicycles is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

10. Heritage Bicycles

9.3
2959 N Lincoln Avenue (Wellington), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 66 tips and reviews

Global H.Global Highlander: Very nice pour over coffee from Stumptown, amazing chai latte, and very nice pastries and baked goods. Nice outdoor seating makes this place a neighborhood gem.

Kevin D.Kevin Dudley: This is a really cool place. Rwanda pourover was excellent and cinnamon scone was delicious. Owner seems like a great guy. Don't forget this is half bike shop!

Stephen K.Stephen Krotseng: Great coffees and teas. Decor is classy, music is good. One of my favorite spots in Chicago.

Dark Matter Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

11. Dark Matter Coffee

9.2
738 N Western Ave (at Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 38 tips and reviews

Grace A.Grace Aldridge: Great coffee and surprisingly really good pastries, too. Definitely a to-go place so don't plan on lingering.

D J.D J: The best iced lattes ever, great staff and fun music!!

Adam R.Adam Ronich: The best local coffee in Chicago. I love their special lattes. The rock/metal music adds to the character. But know, this is where they roast the beans, so it's takeout only.

Osmium Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

12. Osmium Coffee Bar

8.9
1117 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Clifton Ave & N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews

Zach D.Zach Daniel: Great place to sit down and work. Fast internet, top notch coffee. Try the cold brew on draught!

Michael M.Michael Mandujano: Cool vibe. The best cold brew coffee in the city. Staff is great and extremely friendly.

AdleyAdley: Nice place to work, filter coffee is good and pastry looks super yummie! Stop by here if u are around!

Ipsento 606 is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

13. Ipsento 606

9.3
1813 N Milwaukee Ave (Leavitt), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 36 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Second location, recently opened in The 606 offers an expansive, wide open shop and atmosphere with the usual delicious lattes. Great service as they kept making my latte until it was just right.

Peter C.Peter Cowen: Great coffee and an amazing staff! Easily my favorite cafe in the city

John M.John Morgan: The cortado is amazing. Unlike other coffee shops Ipsento's cortado has three shots of espresso 😳

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

14. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.7
5158 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · 33 tips and reviews

Chad C.Chad Curry: There's no visible menu and that's a good thing. They serve European style drinks. Artificial is out. A cup of coffee is 2.50 with 50 cent refills and it's definitely worth it. Great pastries too.

Tracey M.Tracey Moore: Great La Colombe coffee in a bright, spacious storefront with tall double windows that bring the outside in. Scrumptious pasties from Floriole accentuate the craft coffee experience.

Jake B.Jake Boehm: Drip coffee is fantastic! Lattes are excellent, too.

Portage Grounds is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Chicago.

15. Portage Grounds

9.0
5501 W Irving Park Rd (at N Linder Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Portage Park · 30 tips and reviews

CJ F.CJ Foodie: Very nice place. With amazing coffee and friendly staff! Great addition to portage park! 💗💗💗

Victoria A.Victoria App: So good! Atmosphere. Staff is so friendly. Peacefully quiet. And some amazing coffee and tea. A little pricey, but its worth it!

VV: It is small,quiet but cozy and adorable place. Their raspberry white chocolate mocha, mango and strawberry/banana smoothy is very delicious. Service is very nice.