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    Backlot Coffee

    4.7 (154 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Donuts, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    No 18 bagel
    Ina L.

    Wanted a nice spot to grab a bite and coffee and found Backlot! Walking in the space is very cute and spacious. Their menu had some fun drinks, I got the Mint Matcha Latte which was nice. I got the No 18 Bagel that has cucumber and pickled red onions and this was delicious! So good and I'll definitely go back to try their other sandwiches. Workers were extremely nice and attentive.

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    Joe M.

    Stopped into Backlot Coffee in Old Irving Park while I was out working and it was such a great find! I grabbed a quiche, a doughnut, and a large cold brew with an extra shot of espresso all for about $20. The quiche was delicious, flavorful, and the perfect size. The doughnut was huge and super satisfying. My cold brew with the extra shot hit the spot bold, smooth, and exactly what I needed to keep going through the day. The atmosphere here is really nice simple, comfortable, and perfect if you want a place to study or just relax with a good cup of coffee. The staff were kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to whenever I'm in the neighborhood. Backlot is one of those coffee shops that makes you want to sit down, take a breath, and enjoy your time. Highly recommend!

    Cortado
    Alexander C.

    Friendly and fast service and delicious espresso. A couple tables to sit at and I saw a few people working on computers. There's also a selection of takeaway options like yogurt and sandwiches if you're on the go. .

    Oat Mocha Latte
    Omar G.

    Cute corner coffee shop. The cashier always has a smile on his face, feels very welcoming. Been here a few times and it's always a great experience. Lemon Poppy Loaf Frosting on top really helped enhance the lemon flavor, great if you like lemon. Banana Bread Subtle Banana flavor, had chocolate chips more of a chocolate chip flavor bread if anything Iced Mocha with oat milk Espresso roasted well, no burnt taste Light mocha flavor and not too sweet

    Cardamom Rose Latte and Vegan Orange Olive Oil Donut
    Mikaella M.

    It's a very quaint local cafe in Irving Park. It's quiet and seems like locals love to frequent it. A friend wanted to meet up here and it's conveniently close by where I live. I ordered the Iced Cardamom Rose latte with oat milk. It's good but the cardamom definitely overpowers the rose flavor. I didn't get to take a picture since I ate it quickly but I also got the Ham and Swiss croissant. I wish they offered to warm it up. The vegan orange donut was also yummy! Slightly crispy on the outside and moist inside. I love the subtle orange flavor. Will definitely come here again!

    chai latte
    Nazia C.

    Wasn't expecting cute latte art on my chai latte, but I was pleasantly surprised! It's delicious, and I would totally get it again! This location is smaller than the Evanston location and don't seem to have as many breakfast options, but I noticed they have ice cream.

    Mimi's Autumn Latte And Breakfast Scone
    Steve A.

    Came upon this as kind of a surprise given the location around it is basically not much to look at. It ended up being pretty good actually, thanks to the coffee and some dairy free treats. Backlot Coffee is a good name for it to be honest. Kind of hidden from Irving Park Road, and you have to go in the back to get in. The coffee is pretty good priced and so are the cookies and scones. After getting off at the Metra stop, I came in at breakfast. It's not a big place, but there thankfully wasn't a crowd. There's a pretty easy to understand menu. It's not complicated like many coffee places are. Still has lots to choose from. It's about $5 for a medium coffee. The seasonal specialties they had included the Mimi's Autumn Latte. This was made with cinnamon, espresso, ginger, milk, nutmeg, and vanilla syrup. Non dairy milks are available. There's also non dairy treats. It's about $3 for a Breakfast Scone. They even have a microwave you can pop it in to warm it up if you feel like that. Good coffee. It's also a pretty good place to do some work because it doesn't get that much of a crowd and it's kind of quiet. There's also a few treats for vegans.

    Aesha E.

    So first the weird. They're apparently under renovation of some sort... no places to sit or anything, not even a bar or a single table. But not a terrible thing, especially since I was getting it to go anyway. But what was a little more strange is when I asked for a stopper for my cup and she said they didn't have them, but "we have tape". Um, nah, you can keep your blue painters tape. I got a chai, my go-to drink since us non-coffee drinkers really only have that or hot chocolate. Their chai is excellent. A lot of places just seem to get the chai concentrate and add some steamed milk. But here at Backlot they have a house blend which was well spiced and even if it is a concentrate it's enhanced and much more flavorful. It also has a small parking lot, which I wasn't expecting. Not huge, and it's shared with several other businesses. This coffee shop isn't exactly convenient to me, but I would stop by when in the neighborhood.

    "Dirty Matcha" Iced Matcha Shot of Espresso Honey
    Melvic J.

    Nice and quiet atmosphere. Small space but a good amount of space to work! Staff is very friendly and got my drink out within minutes! I ordered a dirty matcha, a little feint in matcha and sweetness but overall I would give it 7/10.!

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    Thanks for your review, Omar!

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    Thanks so much, Johanna!

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    So good! Love the vegan donuts! I go everyday when I'm in town to visit my friend who lives close by.

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    Thank you, Rachel!

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    Cozy coffee shop that fits in plenty of seats. And they sell delicious Do-Rite donuts.

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    WiFi never works. Never have banana bread. I'm typing extra words now so I can fulfill the word limit for reviews.

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