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    Big Shoulders Coffee

    4.4 (87 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Megan E.

    Service was quick, the latte was superb, and it was nice and bright inside on a moody day. If you have big shoulders, watch out, this place is itty bitty inside. Overall I savored my vanilla latte and left happier than I arrived.

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    Peter M.

    The marshmallow latte was really good. It wasn't too sweet at all. I would recommend it... I was in and out in a hurry.

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    Parysa A.

    Very calm and relaxing vibes! If I lived nearby I'd think it was a great place to do computer work or read a book. I was excited to see that there were 4 shots in the 16 oz hot drink. It definitely kept me caffeinated for a long day of exploring. Although strong, it had a delicious taste. The marshmallow was both a fun aesthetic and tasty.

    Anne-Marie N.

    So good, we did it again. I seldom go to the same place twice when I'm visiting a city because I'd like to try multiple options, but this was so good, we returned. So yum. So comfortable and welcoming. Just a nice spot to spend an hour.

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    Anna M.

    Good coffee and good vibes! Plenty of seating. Haven't seen stickers again since my first visit. But they make good stickers too

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    Connie L.

    Good location, nice staff, meh coffee. Tried their marshmallow latte and man, was it so watered down. Maybe it would've tasted better warm, but there was basically no flavor. Americano was fine. That said, the place itself is nice & clean with free wifi. Solid spot to get work done but don't expect some spectacular coffee.

    Brown Sugar Miso Iced Latte
    Anthony D.

    This coffee chain stands out not just for its quality but also for its mission--they're woman-owned and actively give back to various initiatives, which is a nice bonus. The coffee itself is above average, with a solid selection of unique specialty drinks. My favorite is the Brown Sugar Miso Iced Latte. The brown sugar brings a rich sweetness, and the miso adds a nice twist. The location itself in the loop is a little small, but it is quiet and clean. Since the location is less busy you get full attention from the staff and the service is quite quick.

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    Neal B.

    Solid coffee shop! Vibes are nice and in an amazing area Barista are smart and recommended a pour over and noticed I'm interested in all this (they did not know I'm a reviewer) and gave me info on the beans. It was really interesting. Brewed nicely, I sipped it at work. A coworker got a cappucino and enjoyed it. Beans are very fresh if you want to buy a big as well. Nice location, clean!

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    Sean D.

    Was visiting in Chicago and I came across this coffee shop which seemed to be connected to an office building. Walked in and noticed the Chicago mural on the wall which was a really nice touch. The staff was extremely friendly and made great recommendations based on our likes. He suggested the chai tea with lavender which was hit the spot on a especially on the cold day it was. It is a combo that I'm willing to try again any chance I get. The spice with a little of sweet you couldn't go wrong with that ever. The roasted marshmallow with coffee was the second drink which the roasting of it was done in-front of you which was cool to see and then added to the drink for that sweet flavor and aroma. I visited this shop at least 3 times in the 3 days I was in Chicago.

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    Suhani P.

    Had a delicious latte here as I randomly stumbled upon this coffee shop when I was in the area! The staff was really nice and offered their favorites as recommendations. They have a good amount of options and variety, which was nice. Loved that there plenty of seating and the shop felt open with the windows!

    Audrey P.

    I really like the aesthetic of this coffee shop! It's really cute. I went right when it opened on a freezing day and the staff was so nice and welcoming. I didn't get the chance to try any food but I plan on coming back. I think I need to give the latte another chance :)

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    7 years ago

    Big Shoulders Coffee is Delicious coffee! It's always worth making the trip. It's a great place to hang out at too with great music.

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    8 years ago

    I come here almost every day and I love their coffee. Also great staff whom I know by name. Keep it up!

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    9 years ago

    Great coffee and fast service. Definitely worth checking out if you like good coffee, or if you want to upgrade your morning routine.

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