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Chicago's specialty coffee scene runs deep and hits hard, much like the city itself. What began with pioneering roasters setting up shop in converted warehouses has grown into one of the most respected coffee cultures in the Midwest, and increasingly, the country.
West Town and Wicker Park anchor the scene with a dense concentration of roaster-cafes.
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Big Shoulders Coffee
Gold Coast
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm, seasonal single-origins and creative lattes
Opens at 6:30 AM
Colectivo Coffee Ravenswood
Lincoln Square
Hand-roasted since 1993 with direct farm partnerships across two spacious floors near Ravenswood Metra
Opens at 6:30 AM
Dark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade
West Town
Dark Matter's West Town roastery location featuring daily-roasted beans and on-site cold brew canning operations
Opens at 8:00 AM
Perkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Opens at 7:00 AM
Factotum Coffee
Belmont Gardens
Puerto Rican-founded roaster serving direct-trade beans with house-roasted blends and single origins
Opens at 7:00 AM
Dark Matter Coffee - Electric Mud Coffee Bar
Logan Square
Logan Square outpost of Chicago's Dark Matter roastery with daily-roasted beans and Muddy Waters-inspired vibes
Opens at 6:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 85Big Shoulders Coffee
Gold Coast
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm, seasonal single-origins and creative lattes
Opens at 6:30 AMColectivo Coffee Ravenswood
Lincoln Square
Hand-roasted since 1993 with direct farm partnerships across two spacious floors near Ravenswood Metra
Opens at 6:30 AMDark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade
West Town
Dark Matter's West Town roastery location featuring daily-roasted beans and on-site cold brew canning operations
Opens at 8:00 AMPerkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Opens at 7:00 AMFactotum Coffee
Belmont Gardens
Puerto Rican-founded roaster serving direct-trade beans with house-roasted blends and single origins
Opens at 7:00 AMDark Matter Coffee - Electric Mud Coffee Bar
Logan Square
Logan Square outpost of Chicago's Dark Matter roastery with daily-roasted beans and Muddy Waters-inspired vibes
Opens at 6:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 95Big Shoulders Coffee
Gold Coast
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm, seasonal single-origins and creative lattes
Opens at 6:30 AMColectivo Coffee Ravenswood
Lincoln Square
Hand-roasted since 1993 with direct farm partnerships across two spacious floors near Ravenswood Metra
Opens at 6:30 AMDark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade
West Town
Dark Matter's West Town roastery location featuring daily-roasted beans and on-site cold brew canning operations
Opens at 8:00 AMPerkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Opens at 7:00 AMFactotum Coffee
Belmont Gardens
Puerto Rican-founded roaster serving direct-trade beans with house-roasted blends and single origins
Opens at 7:00 AMDark Matter Coffee - Electric Mud Coffee Bar
Logan Square
Logan Square outpost of Chicago's Dark Matter roastery with daily-roasted beans and Muddy Waters-inspired vibes
Opens at 6:00 AMCafés with Food
View all 82Big Shoulders Coffee
Gold Coast
On-site roasting with 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion Diego at the helm, seasonal single-origins and creative lattes
Opens at 6:30 AMColectivo Coffee Ravenswood
Lincoln Square
Hand-roasted since 1993 with direct farm partnerships across two spacious floors near Ravenswood Metra
Opens at 6:30 AMDark Matter Coffee - Soft Parade
West Town
Dark Matter's West Town roastery location featuring daily-roasted beans and on-site cold brew canning operations
Opens at 8:00 AMPerkolator
Portage Park
Neighborhood roastery brewing fresh-roasted beans with direct farm relationships since 2014
Opens at 7:00 AMDark Matter Coffee - Electric Mud Coffee Bar
Logan Square
Logan Square outpost of Chicago's Dark Matter roastery with daily-roasted beans and Muddy Waters-inspired vibes
Opens at 6:00 AM
Blue Bottle Coffee
River North
Oakland roaster's River North outpost showcasing their signature meticulous approach with riverfront views
Opens at 6:00 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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