Boar&#x27;s Head Cafe

Loved the food here so good . The coffee is way better than…read morein fam coffee shops . Try matcha too

We met with one of our friends at TARY, which was highly recommended to her. I wasn't aware of…read moreKazakh cafe culture, so I was excited to try something new. The cafe was very pretty with its ornate rugs and textured materials, and their menu was unique. I got the coconut shaken espresso and cottage cheese pancakes. Both items were delightful. The coconut shaken espresso used coconut water instead of milk, which was different but surprisingly smooth. It also wasn't thin or watered down as I would've expected by mixing with coconut water. The cottage cheese pancakes were pretty good. Fluffy, light, and not too sweet. It came with a sweet sauce with the slightest tang to it. Maybe also created by cottage cheese? Worth trying. Lastly, service was a bit slow. It took about 20 minutes for us to get our food.

Interior

American with oat (poured) and a Cinnamon Rollcinnamon

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Balkaimak Cream

Two Zero Three

4.1(237 reviews)

0.4 mi•The Loop

Morning coffee and tea with a pastry! Two Raisin Danishes, a Grim Steeper, and a Applely Ever After…read morehot beverages.

Finally came back to check out a different drink. Ended up getting the London Calling Latte, which…read morewas much better. I have tried a latte with honey and sea salt before; that one I didn't like but this one was much better. Like last time, pretty fast & friendly service. Coffee place seems nice and calm; I would come back and work next time! Note: London Calling Latte is usually made with oat milk but I ordered mine with whole milk.

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My afternoon coffee break! Not only is the coffee delicious, but it's fresh at 4pm!

Intelligentsia Coffee

3.9(356 reviews)

Quick take: very quick process…read more This cafe was recommended by our hotel lobby front desk staff. I ordered an iced macchiato latte. Very good! Would have ordered again if I had more time.

I heard a lot about this coffee shop and was eager to try it. I got a 16oz vanilla latte with pumps…read moreof honey and I would rate it a 8.5/10. My friend got a matcha latte that she wasn't the biggest fan of, but as a someone who doesn't love the matcha taste, I enjoyed it. The server was nice and worked quickly to give us our drinks. Would recommend as a good place to wfh cause of the cute and quiet ambiance and interior.

0.3 mi•River North, Near North Side

Avena latte

$8 for that lil ass cup is diabolical

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Caffe Umbria

4.4(385 reviews)

I went here twice on a recent visit to Chicago and ordered a latte with a touch of honey and…read morecinnamon. Perfection is how I would describe it. This shop knows how to make an elevated latte! Highly recommend!

The sign of a good coffee shop TO ME is if they 1) make their syrups in house and 2) don't charge…read moreextra for plant-based milks - they charge $1 for plant based milk - the honey in my honey oat latte was described as half honey, half water (so a honey simple syrup) - no working space, this is more of a grab & go shop, with bar seats and 2 small tables outside - /+small latte is 1 shot of espresso (could be useful for a late coffee when you don't want to be wide awake). This is the first shop I've been to that offered a single shot in a small latte. + if you like straightforward coffee this is the place for you + my half sweet latte was perfect. Some shops my half sweet latte is still very sweet + they have tea options + clean interior and friendly staff + extra shop of espresso is only $0.50 + honey oat latte was delicious + they sell their beans This coffee shop seems to fit the area, working professionals coming in for their caffeine fix and leaving.

Coconut cloud (amazing!!)

Coconut cloud

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Hot vanilla latte

Café Crèmerie

3.9(143 reviews)

0.6 mi•Near North Side

What an absolutely cute place! I recently visited Chicago…read morefor my yearly trip. Stopped at Cafe Cremerie after seeing posts on IG. I'm always on the hunt for cute coffee shops. The place is super clean with faint pink vibes, wood and marble. I ordered an iced latte and the Cronut and a creme filled pastry. The latte was made to perfection! The pastries were for later at home and were so good the next morning! I really liked the texture of the Cronut. The filling in my donut wasn't overly sweet and I loved it! I would definitely go back....

Usually I left a couple days after my visit to write my review, but this time I could not wait!…read moreIt almost NEVER when my husband eats cake, because he is lactose intolerant. He picked the chocolate coconut slice. Not only he likes it, he gave it a 5/5! He was like "it's moist. It's chocolate! it's coconuty! Great balance!". He never give such score on cake, let alone a full sentence review (he is man of few words. He usually devour the whole thing before you get to taste/try it, or automatically push his food to your plate type...)

Aesthetic couch

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Mojo Coffee

4.0(12 reviews)

0.4 mi•Near North Side

Small little coffee spot to the right of the Langham Hotel entrance…read more The coffee is wonderful, prepared well, consistent & tastes great. Had an almond milk latte on three separate occasions during my stay and each were delicious. THANK YOU for using Califia brand. The staff is nice and friendly, and bring the drinks/food to your table. Well, I didn't order any food, the items also looked really good I've seen popular as many people ordered food. Note, there is no public restroom available at this location -not at the hotel or office building, which is super lame. The coffee shop is also limited to seating on the two long tables nearest their coffee shop only. The rest of the seating areas are off-limits. *eye roll* and the closest bathroom is across the street at the Yolk restaurant. But don't skip out on trying Mojo, just know the facts ahead of time!

This isn't a full shop, it is a kiosk-like setup in the lobby of an office building and the hotel I…read morewas staying at during my quick trip to Chicago! I had a latte with their Maple Cinnamon syrup, and it was delicious. The chocolate croissant was also nice and flaky, though I wish they offered the option to heat it up. Service was friendly and the coffee came out quickly as well! Not a ton of seating and it is slightly awkward since it is in the lobby of the building, but they have some communal tables around where you order.

Almond milk latte

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Avo Feta Toast $11

Lea

4.0(109 reviews)

Middling iced coffee (a bit more watery than I like) but very tasty and fresh Brie sandwich with…read moreexcellent bread! It would be nice if there were an option to have it slightly warmed (not melted) because I tried a few bites fresh in the cafe but enjoyed it more after walking through the conservatory gardens, by which point the cheese had softened for a satisfying chewy / creamy bite.

Unfortunately, this location packages every order in multiple layers of landfill plastics/…read moresingle-use disposal packaging, even if you ask them not to. Not a sustainable choice and nearby businesses should take note. There is a decent amount of seating in a nicely designed space. Touch screens actually say you can take it for here but it's not the case. Quiche is excellent for fast casual format.

Entrance lobby and counter...

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Interior seating

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

4.0(714 reviews)

I got a hash brown, donut and coffee and everything was amazing! staff was very friendly and it has…read morea very nice atmosphere

Another Michigan avenue staple that was packed on a Sunday morning with locals and tourists it…read moreseems. Be prepared to wait if you come during a busy time. All in all though waited 15-20 min for the coffee's while the crazy awesome donuts (Dough Boy Best & LeStan Croissant). Overall great start to our 17,000 step day as we needed the sugar & carbs to power us until lunch.

The vibes

Prickly pear refresher and almond cronut

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Brown Butter Glaze with Salted Caramel Drizzle

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea

4.1(232 reviews)

0.6 mi•The Loop

AMAZING! Get the breakfast burrito!!!! A must try if you're…read morein the Chicago area. When visiting Chicago last week I was looking for coffee spots within walking distance of Grant Park and I found fairgrounds. I'm so glad I chose to stop in! The indoor seating area is small with one larger table, a single seat & table, and some bar like seats. I was able to snag the single seat with a small round table to myself. It was so cute inside and while I wish there was more indoor seating there was a lots of space to sit outside which I also enjoyed after finishing my food. I got the tahini caramel latte, the staff was very kind in helping me decide on a drink, I made a substitution to have it made with almond milk and it was delicious! So rich in flavor and a great coffee taste without being too sweet. Also you have to get the breakfast burrito with an extra side of salsa. I've never had a breakfast burrito and salsa like the one I ate at Fairgrounds and I'm still dreaming of it! The burrito was piping hot, had so many different bright flavors and the salsa on the side was very bright and fresh. Absolute 10/10

Cute coffee shop with little seating inside. Attached to a fancy hotel. Beautiful decor around you…read moreif you're able to sit. Service was fast. Selection of coffees were good and the coffee was great. I would definitely come back for more when I'm in town. Conveniently located right across the street from the bean.

Pick up area

Vietnamese cold brew and the Grilled Cheese & tomato soup combo

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Area to order

Egg Tuck

4.3(508 reviews)

Absolutely amazing! Great food, bold flavors, superb packaging. For those who eat slow like me and…read moretake 3 hours to finish a meal, the bread hold up perfectly. 10/10 I got the bacon egg n cheese with tater tots and black coffee.

Randomly stopped in. My mom wanted to try it because she's apparently been watching Korean soap…read moreoperas and they are always eating these egg sandwiches and she wanted to try it. We order our sandwich and wow! It came out quickly and the eggs really were sooo fluffy. The bread was super soft and it just a really good sandwich. I would absolutely recommend and would go again. I work in the area and I can't believe all the times I've driven by I never stopped in. Its location is walking and you can't park on Michigan Ave is probably the biggest downside.

Dining area

Egg sandwich

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Art sign in restaurant

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