In need of nourishment on a trip to Chicago, we stopped by Magnifico Coffee Roasters for some food…read moreand coffee. The establishment has a chill atmosphere and the owner was so incredibly friendly. Even though we were out of town, we were immediately invited to a small event they were having the next day and asked about our days in a manner that reflected genuine interest. I wish this could be my local coffee shop, you're so lucky if this is! Their unique offering was a wonderful selection of coffee and a delicious array of Colombian pastries. We ordered an empanada, a churro donut, almojabana, and the pan de bono. I'm vegetarian so I was very happy to see such a wide number of options for me! The churro donut was delicious and cinnamony - if you like sweet breakfasts, definitely get this! I really enjoyed the almojabana and the pan de bono. I liked the pan de bono so much, I even took a picture of the crumb to share with my mother, who is Colombian! Truly, I could have eaten 5 of the pan de bono because they tasted just like the homemade one's my abuela would make when she visited.

The service is really great here. Parking was very easy to find. I came during a busier time so…read morethere wasn't much seating available at that moment. I had a lavender latte which was pretty good.

Such a cute, cozy, lovely cafe! This place made me smile. I love all the pink! The decor is so fun…read more I love all the roses and they also have a decorated phone booth. Friendly service and my brown sugar shaken espresso drink was fantastic! Great vibes! I definitely want to come back here. This place is pure joy!

This is such a cute, delicious new addition to 18th street! I ordered an iced matcha latte with oat…read moremilk and asked the server what their favorite sweet in the refrigerator was. They recommended the cheesecake churro which is a cup of little churro bites sandwiched around cheesecake filling, then covered in fruit, chocolate drizzle, and cream. YUM! The vibe is immaculate, though seating is tight, so don't count on a seat during busy cafe times. Everything is decorated pink and cutesy, which is any Instagramer's dream. I'd definitely recommend this as a cafe stop! Can't wait to try more of their drinks/food!

Ancient Coffee Grounds is such a fun and unique coffee spot! I went specifically because I wanted…read moreto try something a little different, and the cereal coffee flight definitely did not disappoint. It was such a fun way to try a few different flavors, and everything was really good. I also grabbed a pastry, which was the perfect addition to the coffee. The space itself is cute and has a really fun atmosphere, definitely somewhere I'd recommend.

This cafe is SO spacious with plenty of seating, comfy couches, free water, and lots of people…read moreworking. Definitely a great spot to chill or get some work done (8.5/10). Service was great and the drinks came out pretty fast (8.5/10). We got the coffee flight, and all four drinks were on the sweeter side but not too sweet. I really liked the espresso here. It had a great flavor without being too bitter or too weak. The Biscoff (8/10) was my favorite. It was delicious and SO chuggable. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch (8/10) was super cinnamony, which I loved. The Salted Caramel (6.5/10) had a little too much caramel flavor for me. The Peanut Butter Cup (6.5/10) was good, but I couldn't really taste much peanut butter. They also have cereal coffee flights and matcha flights, so there's plenty more I want to try next time!

Please come back or please make it permeant in Chicago…read more It was a popup inside of Design within Reach in Westloop. Bear hug no notes, that's it.

My roommate was raving about Canyon Coffee, so I knew I needed to try them out. I came by on a…read moreWednesday morning. The pop-up is located inside the DWR store; it's a super aesthetic space but on the smaller side with limited seating. I got the seasonal Espresso Tonic, which was plum-flavored. It was DELICIOUS. I felt that the espresso quality was very good, and the drink was well balanced. The plum taste added the perfect amount of sweetness without overpowering the coffee. They also had pastries from Allez Cafe, which all looked super yummy. All in all, this was really good coffee! I will definitely recommend them for a good caffeine fix.

Fantastic coffee shop!!! Excellent coffee! I loved my two iced lattes, the milk and honey, and the…read morelavender sunrise. They also offer water and fun tin glasses to drink from. I look forward to trying the food next time. Beautiful wooden tables and plenty of seating. Fun decor and atmosphere. I love the lights and jars hanging from above. Fabulous service from Logan! So personable and he really brought the positive vibes. I really appreciate that there are two rooms you can choose from. The main room has great music playing, and there is also a quiet room if you need a peaceful space to focus. It's a great cafe to do work at. I loved it here and I'll definitely be back!

A cute cafe with lots of seating inside and friendly baristas, a great find overall!…read more My friend and I were at the farmers market nearby and popped into Ground Up afterwards. I love a specialty latte so the Honey Bee latte caught my eye and oof, delicious but maybe a little too sweet for me. I think with an extra shot of espresso and a little less sweetener it would have been PERFECT, but as is, it was just a little too weak and a little too sweet. My friend got the banana coffee from the same specialty menu and felt the same way. This is one of her favorite spots in town, so definitely good coffee and worth another visit, but I might stay away from the specialty drinks menu. We also got a spanakopita as a quick bite and that was a hit!

Just came here for the first time and everything was wonderful. Incredible staff, most delicious…read morematcha latte, and GF banana chocolate chip muffin. The atmosphere was also so cute, I didn't get to stay but I will be back!

I wanted to enjoy groundswell, but the espresso just tasted extremely weak to me, so much so that I…read morequestioned if I even got 2 shots or just one. It ended up tasting like oat milk with a splash of espresso. I ended up having to get a matcha in the afternoon as a pick me up as I didn't quite feel awake. I didn't try any of the pastries but they did have a few. Despite the lackluster coffee experience, the cafe is a decent area to work in, with seating, free wifi, bathroom, and outlets. Sorry I forgot to take pictures :(

Always my go to coffee spot in the city…read more Love supporting local Chicago brand that supports the city

We got everything delivered through Uber Eats with no ice, and unfortunately they forgot the…read morestraws... The Cà Phê Muối + Caramel (3/10) was NOT for me. It tasted almost like an espresso martini without the alcohol. The coffee flavor was super strong and bitter, but I did really like the salted foam. Still couldn't finish it. The Ube Latte + Phin Brew (4/10) tasted pretty watered down with barely any coffee flavor. The ube was also very light, so I didn't end up finishing this one either. The Milk Tea with Boba (8/10) was actually my favorite. It tasted more like jasmine or green tea, which I loved because of the floral notes. Just note that the "boba" was crystal jelly rather than traditional tapioca pearls. The OG Banh Mi (4/10) had great toppings, but the bread was pretty dry and didn't seem toasted. I also wished they had some kind of creamy sauce to bring everything together. Overall, pretty disappointing for all the good things I've heard about this spot.

Such an amazing friendly place!! Loved everything about it. The barista Melanie made my drink and…read moreit was amazing!! customer service was on point !!!

The service here is not bad, and the staff generally do a good job of working under the conditions…read morepresented. Most of them show genuine interest and experience in coffee, so for those unsure of what to order you can definitely get help in finding something to suite your needs: that being said the quality of the coffee varies wildly, often depending almost entirely on who is behind the bar rather than the ingredients in the drink. I've come and eaten from here multiple times and brought friends for different food truck events, dj sets, etc. their cuisine is all massively overpriced for the neighborhood, the worst example of this being the jalepeno chicken salad sandwich which was chicken salad between two plain pieces of untoasted white bread sold for a staggering 13.99. The empanadas are also serviceable, but a hard sell at 8 dollars a piece;especially when much better empanadas (ones actually from locals rather than a greedy wannabe Michelin star chef) can be found for 3 bucks each down the block. I'd advise against ordering these items but there's a good chance whatever you order is out of stock anyways since management seems to have major issues on the operational front, not to mention the perpetual lack of updates to the online menu. Online responses to reviews will show the back of the yards PR team boasting that their community "deserves nice things too" to justify their pricing, but the disconnect between these prices and those just down the street are not the sign of a business which serves its neighbors. A great alternative for cuisine in the area is Grano Panaderia y Cafe or just down 47th. The vibe inside this place is cold, sterile, and dreary despite the efforts of many of the hardworking employees it is clear the are understaffed, underpaid and overworked. If you attempt to tip, the employees will inform you they aren't allowed to receive tips as a part of their "livable wages" though you'll never see them there more than three times a week. Curious. It doesn't match the lovely decor of the other businesses in the the neighborhood. The establishment proudly wears their back of the yards and Mexican pride yet the owner drives a Tesla. Even more interesting now that they're rolling out "trans joy" drinks driving the car of the country's richest transphobe. Every aspect of this establishment is a performance. The food performs as local upper echelon cafe food despite tasting often average at best, the drinks perform as in-house made despite tasting strikingly similar to Costco brand coffee, and the management perform as paragons of equity despite clear signs of poor business practices. If you support back of the yards as a neighborhood and want some good food and drink during your visit here, there's a half a dozen places within a mile that are worth the walk to. Back of the yards coffee makes lots of bold claims, but falls short across the board. 2/5.