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Two Zero Three Coffee Bar

Cafe Bar Coffee shop Wine bar

Coffee bar in the morning, wine bar in the evening, both with light fare in the Virgin Hotel. People often mention coffee, good, great, nice, Great, work, shop, staff, love, friendly,


Address

203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Website

virginhotels.com

Contact

(312) 940-4808

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (292 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 2 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (68) good (19) great (18) nice (13) Great (11) work (11) shop (11) staff (11) love (10) friendly (9)
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  • 5/5 Josh B. 9 months ago on Google • 336 reviews
    Just stopped in for coffee. There are many plain/standard coffee and tea options available as well as some other fun flavors (and some specials). Service was very friendly, and we received our coffee quickly. There was a lot of space inside for people to hang out, including accessible plugs that you could use to charge your devices. Non-dairy options are available for any who need or want them.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BradJill 10 months ago on Google • 4317 reviews
    Stopped by Two Zero Three recently. They have a casual indoor place with nice seating where you can enjoy a small selection of breakfast items along with morning coffee. During our visit we ordered a Macchiato and American coffee, both of which tasted just fine. Service was friendly and timely as well.

  • 3/5 Madeline B. 1 year ago on Google
    Items were mispriced so I was charged more than advertised for coffee. Server would not honor the price that was listed on the menu/chalkboard and instead insisted I go with the computer price. Just odd and not accommodating.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ahmad A. 5 years ago on Google • 518 reviews
    Great coffee and atmosphere. Surprisingly the chairs by the bar area and the windows are very very comfortable. The coffee is good here. I enjoy coming here. Definitely coming back and back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Irene K. 5 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    I’m always on the hunt for cafés that are good for remote work or studying. In addition to this place being decorated cutely, there are plenty of charging ports to get you through your working grind. The wifi connection is great too! Only downside is they only open till 2pm. So if you’re looking to get some work done in the morning, this is your spot!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite coffee establishments in the city! Here's just a few things I love about this place: - Delicious-tasting and really interesting drink options - Variety of (comfortable) seating options - Some seats have outlets - Cool vibes and beautiful interior for those Instagram shots - Music/overall noise not too loud - One of the trendiest and most comfortable cafes in the Loop
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gilberto E. 2 years ago on Google • 139 reviews
    I was surprised by this little place that apparently is a bar at nights. I ordered the cold Queen Bee which was delicious. The lady who took my order was super nice and took really giod care of me and my order with different recommendations. I totally reccomend this place over any other chain.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 karen s. 6 years ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Stopped here on my way to the conference center because it was freezing out and the idea of hot tea was very appealing... I ordered a Calm and Collected, a lavender and green tea latte, listed on their Specialties board. Giving this place 5 stars for its cool hipster low key ambience, that's perfect for laptop-work, studying, or a first coffee date... and 3 stars for "specialty" tea that's too sweet, made from powders in a jar, and costs $6 before tip and tax... If I ever return for the cool hipster ambiance, I'll try their regular coffee or tea, or a wine (+;
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stephen C. 5 years ago on Google
    I recommend go to Intelligentsia if you want to have a good coffee in Chicago. If you want to drink delicious coffee with cozy atmosphereI recommend this place. But, this is a story of "the past". The employee did not listen to my order till the end, did not ask about the receipt, and eventually gave me the wrong coffee. Of course I kept waiting to get the coffee I ordered at first. My heart was uncomfortable, but the coffee was delicious. I hope this is the only time this is happening. The good cafe is to maintain a steady state and condition. I gave five stars in Yelp, but it is no longer so...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jocelyn G. 1 year ago on Google
    The food all tasted like it was from a can or box and was served on paper plates with disposable silverware which made the whole place feel overpriced and honestly kind of trashy. One meal for one person was $30. One coffee and pancakes. Absolutely not worth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brandon E. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed at the hotel and were encouraged with the idea of easy access in the morning to a coffee shop. The barista was not unfriendly, but also seemed to give as minimal interaction and effort as needed. Lattes were warm, not hot and other than a few packaged concessions, i.e chips, there wasn't anything in the way of food options
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Katherine M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great spot to get some studying done, if you go upstairs. But the cafe prices are ridiculous. I paid $8 for a London Fog, that’s tea with milk and a lump of vanilla— the price doesn’t make much sense.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrienne T. 3 years ago on Google
    I left there about twenty minutes ago. (In the 10 o’clock hour) The man that was working was very polite and nice. I wish I’d gotten his name. He made me a delicious hot chocolate that was the perfect drinking temperature. The place was clean and, had I not been on my way to the train, it was the type of place I could see myself relaxing in for many hours. (Permitting of course) I will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to others.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gislason N. 3 years ago on Google
    My wife and I went to this coffee shop today because we had a voucher. Nothing was too much hassle for the staff, who were extremely polite and supportive. The sandwiches, scones, macarons, and brownies were all delicious, and the coffee was strong and hot, just the way we like it. We had the chocolate gateaux packed because we were finished, and the waitress offered to pack up any leftovers. A lovely cafe with lovely staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricardo van D. 4 years ago on Google
    A great finding in the heart of the Loop! This little cafe offers a great selection of coffees and teas in a very cozy environment. You cannot go wrong with their homemade creations. The white chocolate matcha latte with soy milk was the perfect choice to warm me up in a rainy Saturday afternoon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David H. 4 months ago on Google • 144 reviews
    So so coffee, bad muffin and a forgettable experience

  • 5/5 Vitals G. 4 months ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Excellent coffee!

  • 1/5 Matt G. 1 month ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    Couldn't figure out how to get in.

  • 4/5 Shereen M. 6 years ago on Google • 69 reviews
    They use Dark Matter Coffee which is my fave so I knew I was going to love this place. Also, highly recommend their matcha lavender latte. So good! Their pastries can be better hence the 4-stars. Cool vibe inside, and very chill!

  • 5/5 Angelina G. 2 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Iced queen bee latte is where it’s at

  • 1/5 Charbel A. 2 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Did not meet expectations. Latte was cold

  • 2/5 Olena T. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Poor coffee nothing like on pictures here. One barista taking orders and making coffee — could not possibly expect anything good considering number of people staying at the hotel and stopping for coffee.

  • 5/5 Anna F. 1 month ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    Excellent coffee and nice staff

  • 5/5 Jason F. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Great coffee, great matcha. Right now my favorite drink is the purple rain so good. Everyone is friendly and kind. It’s a vibe, keep it up!

  • 5/5 TJ B. 1 year ago on Google
    Queen Bee, my new favorite coffee. Will be going home trying to duplicate it. Nice ambiance and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee, reasonably priced.

  • 5/5 Smith C. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this coffee bar! It’s super cute and always gives me a quality latte. Pre-covid it was a nice place to relax and read or study.

  • 1/5 Rabia S. 3 years ago on Google
    Says it's open, but doors were locked and not a person in sight. Maybe update your hours?

  • 4/5 Steph 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks and cozy furniture but a bit small and cramped.

  • 5/5 Alex V. 3 years ago on Google
    Try one of the specialty drinks

  • 4/5 G E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 1/5 Virginia B. 2 years ago on Google
    Note to the young man working this morning: When a customer walks in while you are doing busy-work stacking cereal cups, you don’t say, “I’ll be right with you” and continue your precision stacking, making the customer wait. You stop your busy work and assist the customer. Your customer pays the bills, not the cereal cups. Get your priorities straight.

  • 1/5 B 2 years ago on Google
    The girls working here are nice but one of the worst coffees I've ever had. Sad to have to throw a $7 coffee straight in the trash

  • 3/5 Molly Bernard P. 2 years ago on Google
    When your not feeling Starbucks, this is a nice alternative. Can't go wrong with any of their coffee creations. A nice place for meetings as well.

  • 4/5 Joseph C. 4 years ago on Google
    Coffee was really good, however it is no longer a wine bar; they only sell single serving bottles of wine due to a bar opening upstairs. Not their fault but it was a little disappointing. Cool place overall.

  • 5/5 Macauley M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow! This is the only expression that I uttered when I went to your coffee shop last night. I like the taste of your mochaccino because it really matched my taste. The ambiance was so nice and relaxing, and it impressed me much. I will surely visit your shop again and again. Cheers for more customers!

  • 5/5 Omar H. 1 year ago on Google
    :V Great coffee!!! We all need coffee ☕️ #success

  • 4/5 W. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little café in the loop. Close to subway trains. The latte was great, but the pastry wasn't heated enough...

  • 3/5 Adam 2 years ago on Google
    Coffee was okay. I like my coffee a little but Stenger. The atmosphere was good though and the people were nice.

  • 5/5 Whitney F. 3 years ago on Google
    Not only are their coffee, teas, and food incredible, but there are also numerous independent artists who come to present their work! The first time I popped in, I fell in love with this adorable café and its employees.

  • 4/5 Ivan H. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Super delicious, FRESH pasta, and top notch customer service. The food seems very authentic too. Plus they have a great lunch deal. I would definitely recommend this place. My mouth is happy - as is my heart :)

  • 5/5 Diana K. 10 months ago on Google
    16 oz hot drip coffee was delicious. Cozy coffee shop. It's right by the Virgin Hotel. Near Racket Drive. be sure to walk up the staircase with the red carpet to see the lobby of the Virgin Hotel. It would also be a cozy place to quietly enjoy your coffee.

  • 5/5 Kobi S. 3 years ago on Google
    In the busy city, it was a pleasure to get an excellent sandwich and great coffee. The atmosphere of the café is relaxing and pleasant.

  • 5/5 Claire D. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing. The house made pastries are also great. I LOVE this place. Can't wait to come back soon.

  • 3/5 D. J. 8 months ago on Google
    Y’all… don’t leave the short girl alone. She took my order, took another person’s order, filled the second order, and then turned around and handed it to me. She made my friend’s order completely wrong (hot instead of iced). You’ve got a good concept, but your baristas aren’t holding up their end of the deal.

  • 5/5 Dominick F. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was superb! I really felt the warm welcome from the security guard through the whole crews. Amazing ambiance, amazing food, and amazing staff. The food also tastes good and well prepared. Not a crowded place, unlike others. Must visit and recommended. I will surely come back here soon. Keep up the good work always.

  • 5/5 Richard R. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the cold brew, pastries, and atmosphere

  • 4/5 Brandon W. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere

  • 5/5 Monica F. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a cute little corner place to enjoy a warm beverage in a historical building.

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place with great coffee and great staff...

  • 5/5 NATE A. 4 years ago on Google
    Terrific cafe with modern appeal and unique original drinks! Awesome city views and friendly staff. Comfortable seating. Great prices for a big city coffee shop in a prime location.

  • 5/5 Jason H. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a great spot for coffee 9-5pm. Never tried their happy hour fare but it has a great vibe for both work and after work.

  • 3/5 Abe V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to study and spend time in between classes or meeting. But the coffee taste burned and employees don't really care either

  • 5/5 Blake P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for coffee and to work

  • 5/5 Brian E. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff was very friendly. They have a keto coffee that I really enjoyed

  • 3/5 Luke C. 4 years ago on Google
    Louder and more difficult seating than other nearby options. The bars around the windows are nice solo workstations. Would go elsewhere for a meeting though.

  • 2/5 Hind K. 4 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was good and the staff are friendly, but their cafe was less than ok

  • 4/5 Adam S. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was my go-to coffee spot summers of 2016-2017, and one of the first cafes to offer nitro coffee. However, it's changed a bit since. Ove one year ago (3 stars) :: Now their non-trivial sized nitro coffee almost costs $10 (!!)-- almost twice what it once costs (as well as what remains the going rate). Also the recent furniture change-up made the space less cozy and, consequently, the cafe itself just less noteable. Update (4 stars) :: Staff is friendly, and the prices have become more reasonable. To add, the baked goods are pretty good, and the drip coffee is always on point (Dark Matter beans). The space itself has a great vibe but it's still a little more tight than it should be for the modest amount of seats they have.

  • 5/5 kenneth r. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice quiet spot to prep for a meeting or have an after work cocktail with a friend.

  • 4/5 Mark H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice spot

  • 5/5 Dombrowski D. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Coffee and food is always top notch.

  • 4/5 Rafael B. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the atmosphere. Coffee was better than you'll get most places downtown, but pricey.

  • 4/5 Kassie H. 4 years ago on Google
    it's been a few years since i came here. but it was just like it was my last visit. The bar staff consistently great! the wine menu continues to wow! and the they serve foie gras again! love love love. If you want a busy bar with a great atmosphere with a team that knows their wine come here - it won't be disappointing.

  • 3/5 Jeremiah L. 4 years ago on Google
    It was very loud. Coffee and food were good.

  • 4/5 Joan P. 4 years ago on Google
    By far my favorite locals hangout. Great happy hour, great service, solid selection of wines. The cheese plate is also really good. Romantic yet fun ambiance with good music. The best!

  • 5/5 Picard's F. 4 years ago on Google
    This place MADE my stay at Virgin Hotels. I do not usually enjoy oat milk in anything but theirs in my latte was quite the exception.

  • 5/5 Miguel 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and excellent spot to sit back and get some work done.

  • 5/5 Joann M. 4 years ago on Google
    Really cute place!! Hot cocoa was amazing and I'm picky about my cocoa so that says a lot! The bar strolls are a bit uncomfortable and like to lean forward but the couches and regular chairs are comfortable Great Service

  • 5/5 Hannah G. 4 years ago on Google
    I only ever come for coffee and pastries so I can't comment on the wine options. I will say that the staff has always been extraordinarily pleasant and intuitive, and the coffee is good. Perhaps the most attractive feature of Two Zero Three is the unique selection of specialty beverages. Lots of different unique flavor combinations that span beyond the traditional coffee beverages! Also, the environment is fun, music from a collection of records and comfortable seating. This cafe is a nice little gem in downtown Chicago.

  • 1/5 Patrick G. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretender! A cup of black coffee is the best test have a coffee shop in this place fail miserably. You might as well drink Starbucks. Bitter, sitting in a pump thermos

  • 3/5 Gregory L. 2 years ago on Google
    The hot chocolate was okay, they don't carry whip cream so you're not getting any for your hot chocolate or anything else.

  • 5/5 Elijah B. 3 years ago on Google
    They suggested this coffee shop to my dad. It's a great place to drink the best coffee in the region, which complements its impressive meals well! The environment is pleasant, and there are a number of courses and drinks on the menu. A must-visit coffee shop indeed! We will certainly come back and recommend to my friends this spot.

  • 4/5 huizi 4 years ago on Google
    Seating and environment are awesome, sufficient plug-ins for weekend study. I tried breakfast sandwich and coffee, recommend!

  • 5/5 Lillie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Here in this very coffee shop near the mall, I have always had my morning coffee. It was quite open and near my place of work. Compared to the other coffee shops in town, I love their coffee. They also sell delicious cookies, biscuits, and doughnuts, too. I love mixing their muffins with my coffee. Like salt and pepper, it was a great match. I recommend this coffee shop to those out there who love coffee!

  • 5/5 Steve B. 4 years ago on Google
    Terrific morning stop, lots of options. Service very good

  • 3/5 Kelly R. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I will need to come back and try another drink. I was very disappointed at how difficult it was to finish the Mocha & Chili drink. I've had countless number of Spicy Mocha but this was beyond spicy that I couldn't finish. A shame, it has potential. I hope the cafe finds a better balance. Otherwise, speedy & nice service.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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