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Black Fodder Coffee

Bar Espresso bar Mobile catering

One of the Top rated Espresso bars in Chicago


Address

73 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

Website

blackfodder.co

Contact

+1 312-248-3575

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (103 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 8 pm

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  • 5/5 Derrick 6 months ago on Google • 739 reviews
    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 have this experience again. I continued my search. I found the name from one of my photos and just searched it. The website is mostly about philosophy and broad ideology about craft coffee. I just want to give you money and have another amazing latte. You are making it very hard..... But I think I found your location and will make the trek from gold coast one day to have your wonderful product despite your efforts to keep your brand secret. Thanks for your response. It's a good problem to have , right! Let me know where you will open your shop and I will be a regular. Absolutely love your coffee!! I love the logo as well. If you sold T shirts I would be several. I almost think you may have something by not displaying the name overtly. Like a speakeasy coffee brand. I will find you wherever you Open!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liana D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the pleasure of having the Black Fodder Coffee crew come into our office for a private event. Our members absolutely raved about their personal experience and some even asked if they could go to a location to grab some coffee and tea outside of the office. This event was a hit and we loved how everything turned out!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K. S. M. 1 year ago on Google
    Black fodder was an amazing caterer to my intimate event. At first I was worried it would be “too much” but they really are good at fitting their station to the vibe and the physical space. The coffee was delicious and my guests loved the tea blends they served. Everything they had was beautifully made (from the coffee carafes and china, to the succulents on the table and even their uniform) and most of all Maciej and his colleague were so good at hosting people. They also communicated clearly before the event and went above and beyond to help me make the most of the small space by rearranging furniture and helping set up decor. The guests were treated like royalty and yet the atmosphere remained relaxed and welcoming. Maciej has a great energy to him - he seems very kind and thoughtful and that put the guests at ease, especially those who didn’t know a lot about coffee perse. I was nervous about hosting my first event but he really supported me and made sure I knew they’d take care of everything. They also had music that was smooth and not intrusive. I think I’ll have them cater every event in my organization for the foreseeable future. ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie C. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I cant say enough on how great Black Fodder Coffee was for our clients wedding. The set up was great and the guests just loved having custom coffee station for after dinner. Maciej was wonderful coming in for an early set up before the wedding began and the long distance to the set up. I would highly recommend Black Fodder coffee your any private event. They are 5 star!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy C. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I cannot speak highly enough of Maciej and Black Fodder Coffee. He provided a coffee cart at our daughter's wedding on Oct 21st. It was chilly and he had to set up outside the heated tent. He did not complain once and served our delighted costumers with a smile and a delicious cup of coffee, latte, cappuccino and espresso. Our guests raved about the coffee all night long!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azra H. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I had Black Fodder Coffee come in and serve coffee for my staff and families at my daycare center for our 10 year anniversary. It was a huge hit! The coffee was delicious and the set up was beautiful! It really transformed my lobby to a real little cozy coffee shop! Maciej was so responsive and thorough when booking-he made the process so easy. The whole experience was magical! I can't wait to work with Black Fodder Coffee Again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teresa C. 10 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I highly recommend Black Fodder Coffee. Maciej response to my request was swift and accommodating. The set-up was professional looking and the coffee was exceptional. I have not come across a business so unique and profession in all aspects for set-up to take down and everything in between. The barista was skilled and experienced. Highly recommend the logo stencil, very nice touch. I plan to use Black Fodder Coffee for other events.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine G. 3 years ago on Google
    I hired Black Fodder to serve coffee the morning of my wedding day. It was a HIT! The owner's attention to detail, presentation, and service was exceptional. I dealt with many different vendors during the planning process and Black Fodder made everything so easy and delivered on every detail.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joan C. 9 months ago on Google
    We worked with Black Fodder on a client's multi-day event. They were top-notch in service and quality of beverages. The staff was efficient and friendly. The coffee and espresso in many different iterations was all delicious. And the iced tea was out of this world! I cannot wait to work with Black Fodder again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy S. 11 months ago on Google
    We booked Black Fodder for a wedding weekend farewell brunch at the Drake Hotel. I wanted to create a “coffee shop” experience for our large group of hotel guests. It was absolute perfection! Everyone loved the quality of the coffee and enjoyed the choices of coffee beverages. I was nervous that our guests would have to wait in a long line, but he assured me that it would be smooth and he was absolutely right. Our guests were served quickly and we were all super happy. Thank you Maciej!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer P. 1 year ago on Google
    As a Chicago area Wedding Planner it is so hard to find an amazing and reliable coffee vendor. This is totally not the case with Black Fodder Coffee. They did an amazing job supplying a top notch coffee bar in September of 2021 for my couples brunch wedding. It was all the rave. From the custom latte menu to incorporating the couples dog guests couldn't get enough. If you are looking to add a unique touch to your wedding reach out to the right away. I can't wait to use them for my own personal birthday soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caryl L. 1 year ago on Google
    We used Black Fodder for a corporate event and they are simply the best! Coffee quality is excellent as well as the service. I love how knowledgeable they are about the coffee as well. Would highly, highly recommend!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole B. 1 year ago on Google
    We worked with Black Fodder for our wedding and they did an incredible job! Our guests absolutely loved the unique experience they helped us create. The coffee is just incredible! They're incredibly easy to work with and helped create an awesome customized menu - we couldn't recommend them more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony S. 1 year ago on Google
    Maciej and the Black Fodder Coffee team did an amazing job at our event. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience. On top of everything, their drink offerings were AMAZING! In the future, I'll certainly be requesting Black Fodder's services again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lena 1 year ago on Google
    We hired Black Fodder Coffee to serve beverages (and cookies) at a VIP reception for local executives from large companies and everyone was impressed by every aspect - the professionalism of Maciej and his assistant, the ambiance provided by their set up, the range of beverages they provided, and the small, thoughtful touches (like a company-branded stencil and sign) were a hit. The event was yesterday and I've already gotten emails from several attendees sharing how awesome the coffee station was and requests for Maciej's details! Thanks so much, Maciej, we will definitely be using you company-wide for all local events.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren S. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Black Fodder brought craft coffee to our wedding last weekend and it was the rave review of the night. Their coffee/espresso was fantastic, and they quickly powered through the long line of our friends and family who immediately rushed over to them once they opened for the evening.

  • 5/5 Brock M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow! Maciej was the epitome of professionalism and class. He did a wonderful job serving our team and making our celebration truly unique. Adding our company’s logo to the drinks was a really nice touch! Highly recommend. **FOLLOW-UP** We had Maciej back for a 2nd event just last week, and it was AWESOME. He was again the model of professionalism, class, and this time, *safety* too--it was such a fun day for my staff and people really enjoyed it. Highly recommend Maciej and Black Fodder Coffee for your events--even in (and *especially* in) this pandemic; it's a huge crowd pleaser, and can be done safely with all the COVID-19 safety precautions in place that you'd expect.

  • 5/5 Cindy C. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a great experience with Black Fodder Coffee for our employee appreciation event. They were responsive and created a package that fit our budget. On the day of the event, they set up a beautiful display, including coffee-house music. My staff loved the event. Highly recommend this company!

  • 5/5 Dayna K. 4 years ago on Google
    10/10 event. We hosted Maciej in our shared office space for a 'morning espresso mixer' for our members and the event left everyone feeling truly taken care of and truly caffeinated. Maciej was very easy to work with, quick to respond to coordination of the event, and is just a super friendly person. I was very impressed with the small details that came along with his setup. Beautiful event that I will recommend to others looking to hire a mobile barista.

  • 5/5 Kelly B. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a wonderful service! I recommend the White Tea! It is wonderful

  • 5/5 Robert M. 4 years ago on Google
    I needed a barista for an event I was having in Janesville and I'm so glad I found Black Fodder Coffee Co. They were extremely professional from the initial planning phase to event execution. We got so many compliments not only on the drinks & snacks but also on the friendliness of the baristas. Great job Maciej. I will certainly use you again for any and all events around Chicago.

  • 5/5 Elaina J. 1 year ago on Google
    Black Fodder Coffee is amazing to work with. We had them cater an event for Employee Appreciation Week and everyone was so impressed! From their set up to the drinks, everything was wonderful. I can not say enough good things about them. We already have staff asking when they can come back!

  • 5/5 Cori A. 1 year ago on Google
    We brought in Black Fodder's espresso cart for our employee recognition event in the office and everyone loved it! Maciej was wonderful to work with, he was very easy to communicate from the sales process through being on-site for set-up. He and his team made the entire on-site process seamless, we will definitely be using him again in the future!

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 1 year ago on Google
    Have used Black Fodder Coffee for multiple corporate events and Maciej and the Black Fodder Team has provided excellent service every time! Response time is excellent and the Black Fodder team flawlessly executes every event! My clients have nothing but rave reviews. I highly recommend proceeding with Black Fodder Coffee for any of your upcoming needs!

  • 5/5 Malissa M. 5 years ago on Google
    We loved working with Maciej for an event hosted by Faith & Work Chicago. His presentation of the coffee and teas is beautiful and his service is professional. Providing craft coffee service at our event was a great experience for all of our guests. I highly recommend working with Maciej.

  • 5/5 John E. 4 years ago on Google
    This was by far one of the best experiences I have had with on site service provider. From start to finish their attention to detail and passion for amazing coffee really shined through. Thank you for an amazing experience! Everyone is still talking about it two weeks later! I will definitely be using your services in the future!

  • 5/5 Emily P. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    We recently held a new brand launch event for our employees and really enjoyed the coffee and drink bar that Black Fodder brought to our Chicagoland office. The feedback from all who enjoyed it was positive and everyone appreciated coming by for a coffee/drink break throughout the day. Black Fodder customized everything for us to reinforce our new brand, worked with us to serve an additional branded drink that corresponds with our new brand identity, and were super easy to communicate back and forth with and work with. I would highly recommend using Black Fodder for your corporate events or otherwise!

  • 5/5 Claire V. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Black Fodder Coffee is amazing! Their coffee is wonderful and they are a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend them!

  • 5/5 Shaneenah A. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We hired Blackfodder Coffee to cater our brunch wedding. AND IT WAS AMAZING!!! Our guests loved the coffees and cold brew teas they prepared and we received such happy responses that it was so delicious and they kept coming back. Maciej was such a great help in arranging the service for the venue that we never had to worry. We highly recommend Blackfodder for anytime you a coffee catering you can trust to be fantastic!!!

  • 5/5 Sammie H. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Amazing coffee selection and service!! We booked with Maciej for a corporate work event and my coworkers absolutely loved it. Maciej was extremely easy to work with and made sure the experience was great. Will definitely be booking for any future events we have. 10/10 all around!


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