After gathering up a list of the best donuts in Chicago, we figured you’d need a nice cup of joe to go along with it. Whether you’re grabbing your coffee on the go, looking for a place to get work done, or catching up with friends, one of these places will be your new go-to.
Filter Café
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1373 North Milwaukee Avenue
Filter Café’ is the PERFECT spot for an amazing coffee and your weekend brunch. It has all the essentials: comfortable lounge chairs and a chill atmosphere, but without the madness that comes with your nearest Starbucks. Lots of people come to Filter Café’ to get work done because of the quiet-ish music, open space and plenty of outlets and power strips.
Jupiter Outpost
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1139 West Fulton Market
With delicious coffee and friendly service, Jupiter Outpost will definitely have you coming back for refills. They are mostly known for their five-star coffee and breakfast food, but they also have amazing sandwiches and chili on their lunch menu. Book lovers: this trendy café’ also has a few bookshelves lining the wall. And did we mention they have a pet turtle?
Osmium Coffee Bar
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1117 West Belmont Avenue
This Lakeview shop serves Dark Matter Coffee, roasters that are focused on traceability, innovation, and social responsibility, partnering with farmers in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. Makes you feel good about your coffee purchase, doesn’t it? The cozy location has a long bar that you can sit at and is decorated with trippy, nautical-inspired pop art on the walls. You have to try the Mayan Mocha.
Metropolis Coffee Company
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1039 West Granville Avenue
If you’re looking for a great place to catch up with old friends over a cup of fresh coffee, this is the spot for you. Metropolis Coffee Company is a cool indie café that serves coffee, sandwiches, and pastries in a relaxed atmosphere decorated with local art. A big personality in a big city, Metropolis Coffee Company is one of the most well-known in Chicago. You NEED to try their Green Tea Latte. You’ll thank us later.
Big Shoulders Coffee
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1105 West Chicago Avenue
Big Shoulder’s Coffee is roasted on-site, so you know your coffee will always be fresh. It’s also a great place to upgrade your regular Starbucks iced coffee for something unique. They offer limited-time special feature coffees, single-origin coffees, and seasonal blends. Their current roasts are Uganda, Sulawesi, El Salvador and Columbian.
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
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2385 North Milwaukee Avenue
This is the kind of place to go to relax, and it feels so much like home that you won’t want to leave. The benches lining the shop make it easy to have conversations with others, and the free wifi is perfect if you need to get work done. Expert baristas pour coffee from high quality Ethiopian and Brazilian beans, and the delicious pastries and breakfast dishes send it over the top.
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