Best Cafes with Food in Chicago

Bridgeport, Chicago

Vegas-based roaster's Chicago outpost serving house-roasted beans with pour overs and specialty drinks

Logan Square, Chicago

Rotating national roasters alongside anchor roaster Factotum, with espresso, drip, and pour-over in a modern Logan Square space

South Side, Chicago

Latina-owned Bridgeport shop bringing Mexican-inspired coffee culture to Chicago's South Side with creative house-made syrups

River North, Chicago

Oakland roaster's River North outpost showcasing their signature meticulous approach with riverfront views

Lincoln Square, Chicago

Hand-roasted since 1993 with direct farm partnerships across two spacious floors near Ravenswood Metra

Lincoln Square, Chicago

Culture-conscious coffee in Lincoln Square with globally inspired craft lattes, house-made nut milks, and clean pour-overs

Streeterville, Chicago

Local roaster with 14 Chicago locations serving house-roasted beans and in-house baked goods

Avondale, Chicago

Single origin focused cafe in Avondale with house-made pastries and inventive espresso drinks in a beautifully designed space

Brighton Park, Chicago

Employee-owned roaster rejecting coffee puritanism for bold, accessible medium roasts in Back of the Yards

West Loop, Chicago

India-inspired cafe in West Loop pulling Metric En Masse espresso alongside creative masala chai and fusion drinks