Hidden gems - Coffee Shops in Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Coffee Shops in Chicago

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chicago. This list contains 46 places from Coffee Shops category.

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AndySunflower Café

Coffee shop

👍👍 The best place for the coffee in the area!!! The coffee and drinks are delicious 😋 The best thing at this place is that there’s no forced tip on the register what I really like it cuz some of the places are crazy with that I'm more then happy to leave a tip but when I'm happy from the service and f...

5.00 (129 reviews)

Café Calidá

Coffee shop

👍👍 Super excited to have such a great cafe within walking distance. The latte and dirty chai were some of the best I’ve had. A lot of places have the dirty chai over spiced, but this was perfectly balanced. The concha was fantastic and a great morning treat. Can’t wait to go back! Edit: One year later...

$ $$$

5.00 (83 reviews)

Menkeshkesh Coffee Roasters

Coffee roasters

5.00 (18 reviews)

Brü Coffeeworks

Coffee shop

Craft roastery & part-time cafe serving single-origin brews from around the globe, plus donuts.

$ $$$

4.90 (131 reviews)

Black Fodder Coffee

Mobile caterer

👍👍 The best latte I have ever had in my life. I'm 59. I would love to drink this coffee daily! It was Amazing!!! It was at a stand at the artisan market. No branding on the cup or at the stand. The only branding was the symbol of a man with a beard. No sign or name or anything letting me know how to...

4.90 (103 reviews)

Engine Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 Great little coffee shop. Music not too loud, fun fire engine motif, wifi is good, and very clean. Do rite donuts and pastries smack. Seating is a little limited. They also sell records which is fun.

4.90 (91 reviews)

ESPRESSO AND MILK

Coffee shop

👍👍 Working in downtown Chicago has been kinda surreal. Covid has left it’s mark so much so that getting a coffee after 3pm requires planning. ESPRESSO AND MILK is right next to the Stage Door of the Lyric Opera and I have been grateful to have found such a conveniently located coffee spot with excepti...

4.90 (79 reviews)

Olor Coffee Bar

Coffee shop

👍👍 A charming neighborhood coffee shop with great brewed coffee and espresso drink options. Note that there is no seating available, and this is a take-out coffee place only.

4.90 (47 reviews)

Metropolis Coffee Company - Factory Store & Roasterie

Coffee roasters

Local coffee roasting plant by the river serving artisan brews & offering tours.

4.90 (26 reviews)

Prequel Cafe

Coffee shop

👍👍 Went here for a quick Saturday morning breakfast. Such a chill vibe and friendly staff. We ordered two of the seasonal “Autumn, My Dear” lattes with oat milk. The flavor was perfectly spiced, not overly sweet. We got an apple cheddar scone, a campfire cookie, and a breakfast sandwich with avocado ad...

$$ $$

4.80 (140 reviews)

TOC Coffee Roasters, LLC.

Coffee roasters

👍👍 An absolute gem of a place! Coffee is fresh and roasted on site. May have had the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had! The staff and ownership is extremely friendly and attentive. Please continue to support this fantastic small business!

4.80 (131 reviews)

De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee

Coffee shop

👍 Only tried a cappuccino and a vanilla ice cream with espresso. Nice, cozy, staff were very friendly. Easy to pass on street but worth going to for homemade treats

4.80 (127 reviews)

IL Giardino Del Dolce

Bakery

Bright Italian bakery with old-school roots doing traditional cookies, cannoli, biscotti & cakes.

$$ $$

4.80 (120 reviews)

Two Mile Coffee Bar

Coffee shop

👍👍 I've been coming to 2 mile for many years. It's a nice local café that has great baristas. They recently expanded. It's not a loud Starbucks, or a silent library but right in between. The lattes are delicious.

4.80 (99 reviews)

Aglaïa Coffee & Tea Co.

Cafe

👍 First time visiting Aglaia and I enjoyed it for the most part. The shop itself is beautiful. Very calm, friendly, and full of baked goods! I went in hoping for a quiche but they were all sold out (bummer). I ordered the avocado toast and it wasn’t my favorite. Very uniquely made, but beautifully pre...

$$ $$

4.80 (94 reviews)

Cafe Emmanuel

Mexican restaurant

Homey counter with brightly painted walls offering Mexican street eats, baked goods & coffee.

4.80 (90 reviews)

Cor Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 Cor Coffee is high quality and affordable coffee, the welcoming community and atmosphere brings you back. Definitely reccomend for all locals and UIC students!

4.80 (31 reviews)

Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop

Coffee shop

Run by Divinity School students, this cash-only basement cafe offers breakfast pastries & lunch.

$ $$$

4.70 (144 reviews)

Atmos Coffee Shop

Coffee shop

👍👍 A great place for coffee and a bite to eat if you’re in the area. The staff is really friendly. The place is clean and decorated really nicely. I was able to meet the owner and he was so kind and easy to talk to. I love the atmosphere 😉 of this shop and will definitely return in the future.

4.70 (141 reviews)

Archie’s Cafe

Cafe

😐 Update 06/23: I still like the place, but you got to be patient. Waited close to an hour for a crepe after being told it would take 15 minutes. Quite an experience! Great coffee, a lovely almond croissant, and live music!

4.70 (138 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Coffee Shops in Chicago, United States