Getting out of the car, I found Gaslight conveniently situated in a very visible corner space with wide windows. Sure the noble automobile has much more versatility, but when you're in a city like Chicago with its superb transit systems, it just makes more sense to take the L where you need to go.īut unfortunately for me one night, I found myself chained to a colleague who refused to let me take the train to get some coffee because it was "unsafe." Instead, after some negotiation to keep the apple cart settled, I found myself being chauffeured (not a bad compromise) to my evening coffee stop in Logan Square, Gaslight Coffee Roasters. We want to know your favorite spot to grab a coffee or a hot drink and relax in the winter.Some people I know still shudder and shake at the idea of using trains as a primary means of transportation. There are plenty of fantastic coffee shops in the city, so this list could probably go on and on. This is great, because for some the world of tea can be a little intimidating. Why is this our favorite spot to get it? Not only do they have an insane amount of choices, their staff will step you through choosing a tea and even walk you through how to make it properly. When we’re not willing to go out for our hot drinks, our go-to is loose leaf tea from TeaGschwender. Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, Bonus: For when you want to make amazing hot drinks at home. ![]() This popular Logan Square neighborhood spot on the corner of Milwaukee and Fullerton is perfect for a great cup of coffee but they also offer a rotating menu of food items that sometimes look almost too beautiful to eat…but we recommend digging in.ĭrink Recommendation: Go for a Pourover brewed by the cup TeaGschwendnerĥ57 W. The inside of Gaslight reminds us of a fancy cabin where someone may hunker down to do some reading. Though to be fair, every spot on our list veers away from that.ĭrink Recommendation: The completely legal Wake & Bake Gaslight Coffee RoastersĢ385 N. It’s low key, dive-y vibe is perfect the person who loves coffee but not the fancy nonsense. Plus as one of the locations under local roaster Dark Matter Coffee™, they offer a variety unique and delicious coffee blends The super laid back vibe makes it one of our go-to spots for bringing along a friend. The interior features an actual bar and they serve coffee from a tap. From its sign outside, you may actually mistake it for a bar and that’s what we love about this place. Star Lounge has been accurately described as a dive bar without the beer. ‘ Coffee Bar‘ by Payton Chung via Flickr, CC BY 2.0 Star LoungeĢ521 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, For anyone looking to know a little more behind their coffee, their popular class delves into the history of the beloved drink, brewing techniques and more.ĭrink Recommendation: The Nutella Mocha is the grown up version of your favorite childhood snack. Like many of the places on our list, Ipsento offers the typically cozy space you imagine when you think of a coffee shop, and it’s great for relaxing but what we especially love is the Coffee 101 class they offer every month, making this our favorite spot for drinking and learning about coffee. Ipsento Coffee HouseĢ035 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, They have a no-nonsense approach to providing coffee (just one cup size for all!), so while their interior may look beautifully hip they say it best- there’s “no fancy lingo required.” As far as hanging out goes, you just can’t beat the natural light that floods the space from the windows, which makes it the perfect on those sunny winter days.ĭrink Recommendation: It’d be a crime not to recommend the Marshmallow Latte (includes a roasted marshmallow). Literally right off the Chicago Blue Line stop, Big Shoulders Coffee is a small but never overcrowded spot perfect for a sit but equally suited for on-the-go commuters. Big Shoulders Coffeeġ105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, Their staff is always up for talking coffee and if you follow their blog, you’ll realize one thing’s for certain- the people behind Wormhole put thought, passion and fun into everything they do.ĭrink recommendation: The always there Honey Bear Latte is heavenly but we say, you can’t lose if you go for whatever signature drink is on the menu. ![]() ![]() ![]() They always have a rotation of brews from smaller coffee roasters, guest roasters and unique signature drinks that are sometimes worth ordering for the names alone (see past drinks: The Tim Curry, Clove Encounters, The Harrison Gourd). Beyond the atmosphere of course is a spectacular selection of drinks. When we’re looking for a dollop of pop culture whimsey with our coffee we head over to Wormhole to drink surrounded by old school video game motifs, movie posters and tchotchkes that could have been curated from the room of a kid in 1985. ‘ Wormhole coffee‘ by Jeff Wilcox via Flickr, CC BY 2.0
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