This cafe is conveniently located in the middle of the Roosevelt Collection shops on the second level, in its own standalone building right by the parking garage entrance. Lots of great coffee options, I went for the berry jas lemonade- made with jasmine tea, it was awesome and a beautiful color. Love that you can get small tea bags too, made for a perfect gift. Staff was super friendly and helpful. They serve empanadas from local Cafe Tola and other pastries as well. I tried poblano, potato, and cheese and it was amazing! Always love the opportunity to support a black owned business too! read more

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I passed by this place on my morning walk. I ordered a warm Black Chai and the vegan Coconut Curry Empanada. Both were fantastic... highly recommend. The service was great. The inside could use a little TLC but it's winter. When the weather is better I can see ppl enjoying themselves outside on the patio near the fire pit. read more

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Good place to stop by for quick bite or drink before the architecture boat tour. Located on the second floor in the same plaza as AMC! I ordered the spinach feta croissant. Service was good, the cashier took my order & toasted my croissant in a timely manner. read more

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Staff is really friendly, and it was a great spot to sit and enjoy coffee in on a Sunday afternoon. Waited for my second movie at AMC Roosevelt here and it was perfect to order. My only complaint is the AC, not cool at all during the summertime. Take care of your staff please, and subsequently your patrons. read more

This was some of the best and smoothest coffee I have had. It was my favorite coffee shop in Chicago while traveling. They have multiple dairy free options like soy milk, oat milk, and almond milk. The cold brew and iced latte were great. read more

I've been here a couple of times and it's a really neat coffee shop located in the center of Roosevelt Collection. The atmosphere is cozy and has a clean, luxurious look to it. The barista was friendly and welcoming. I ordered an iced Tres Leches Latte and it was really good. They also sell bagged coffee here. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Food and coffee is always good. Service is always a hit or miss. Cashiers always take one order at a time, and don't tend other waiting customers. I want to love it enough to keep coming back but waiting 20 minutes for one coffee and a BURNT croissant is making this my last visit. read more

On my search for great coffee experiences, I came across this location. It's a very small coffee shop that specializes in a few drinks, including coffee/lattes and teas. I think this aspect gives them the chance to perfect their execution on these drinks. They also sell their own beans and tea, so you know it's a unique experience. I ordered the Maple Pecan Macchiato with half and half, and my theory proved correct. The drink was smooth, with subtle but noticeable notes of maple, Pecan, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It was like Christmas in a drink. Also, the drink did have pecan pieces inside as well, which reminded me of a few korean style teas i have had. They had a few other drink options I'd like to try out next time, and I think other coffee/latte lovers would enjoy this place. read more

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I had an iced caramel latte there recently and it might be the best one I've ever tasted. The espresso used is great quality. They use coffee ice cubes so it never gets watered down, which I really love. Plus, the cinnamon rolls they sell on weekends are sooo good! read more

After a bad coffee purchase at another coffee shop we went here and were not disappointed. Customer service was great and our coffee was excellent. Will return! read more

This is a really sweet coffee and tea spot. They offer a variety of tea and coffee flavors for a reasonable price, and they sell bags of them as well. I had the seasonal Peach Blossom Latte, which was really delicious - the peach flavor was present with a hint of sweetness, but didn't overpower the coffee at all. I also ordered a poblano potato & cheese empanada, as they also sell empanadas from Cafe Tola, and that was pretty good as well (though a tad pricey at $7). It's a clean, bright cafe, but don't expect to work here, as they don't have many seats to offer (and there are no outlets for computers at the seating locations). read more

So happy to stumble upon this quaint shop located at the Roosevelt collection . The staff is friendly and helpful ! The selection of tea and coffee is huge and I love that you can buy different sizes to try at home . Black owned and woman owned read more

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Yummy iced lavender latte & delicious Cafe Tola rajas empanada - I love that the ice cube is a coffee ice cube so it doesn't get watered down. Flavorful and rich. Nice barista. Would definitely come back! read more

We visited this cute and quaint coffee shop while waiting for the movie theater to open. Naturally, I arrived early for the movie because that's just who I am, and I shan't apologize for it. lol I saw this place, went in, and was greeted warmly by the cashier/barista. I ordered a small cold brew with vanilla and oat milk, and it was delicious! I will most definitely be back the next time I'm headed to the movies. read more

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I stopped in here recently! Small location, but many wonderful offerings for both coffee and tea selections. Staff member ground my two coffee purchases for separate brewing machines-Drip and French Press. There is a table for two inside seating. Notably listed in Forbes Magazine for being one of the top 100-American Businesses in The United States! Women owned! Yay!!!! FYI-also known for their coffee subscriptions! read more

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Stumbled upon this place while taking a detour in downtown Chicago. Walked into the shop and asked the kind barista what was really popular. It was highly recommended to try the Oatmilk Blueberry White Mocha. I ordered it hot. And the barista told me all their beans are roasted and infused with flavors and aromas. Wow the coffee was delicious. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. I also found out this establishment was a black women owned business which I was proud to support. read more

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I'm so happy I got to accidentally try so many of my saved places during my trip to Chicago! Chicago French Press is very close to my friend's apartment, and I was working from home earlier this week. I desperately needed coffee and ordered an iced blossom latte. It was delicious. The coffee flavor was very strong, and the blossom was such a nice touch. I would definitely visit again and understand why this is such a popular coffee shop. They have a lot of specialty drinks and specialize in French press coffee. read more

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Delicious drinks and quick service. This quiet little black woman owned gem has nice outdoor seating perfect for the summer and bags of their coffees and teas for purchase. A great new find in the SL neighborhood! read more

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This cafe has really unique flavors of coffee. In their iced coffees, instead of using normal ice, they put in a frozen block of French press coffee. While nice in theory, the French press cube is really large, and i drink my drinks really fast so I just end up with a large cube by the end of it, and less caffeine in my system due to the volume displacement of the large cube. I got the orange cream cold foam cold brew. It was unique and had a nice aroma with the dried orange slice at the top. The drink is on the sweeter side. However for a cold brew drink it typically is ready pretty quickly -- this drink took about 10-15 minutes to make even though there were only 1-2 other customers in the store. If you're in a rush I recommend not getting this drink. The store does have flavored coffee beans for you to make coffee at home, as well as cute cups/mugs/miscellaneous merchandise to purchase. The French press they had on display looked cool although a bit pricy. There are tables set up outside in the patio to enjoy your beverage and there are other stores to browse in the Roosevelt Collection. Our favorite is the Container Store. Chicago French Press does validate parking so parking in the garage is free up to 2 or 3 hours. Using the validation machine can be a bit tricky, I think you need to lay it flat and the machine should take the ticket in. read more

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Ordered an iced coconut lavender latte and was just in heaven. It was so good! I think they toast the coconut that they add to the top! They also have different milk options, regular, soy, almond. The decor is so cute inside-they've got some plants and flowers for sale and it's lovely to look at while you wait. There's also a big patio with tables and a fire pit. Only two tables have an umbrella for shade, wish there was more shade, since it was really sunny. But there's one toy of other spots to sit in at the RC-so not a big deal. The staff is really friendly and efficient! And since they validate I'm sure I'll be stopping by more often! read more

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I got the iced lavender matcha and it was delicious!!! They were so friendly and the space is on the smaller size but there they do have seating area. They also sell Cafe Tola empanadas which was a nice surprise. I got the vegan coconut curry empanada. Highly recommend! read more

I got the caramel hot coffee drink and it was good, it came quick, and the staff was friendly. The only downside is that it's extremely tiny with limited space on the inside, so you will have to bump shoulders with strangers to find your way, but there's not very much that can be done about that. Either way, a solid place to go for coffee. read more

So coming in to this place I wanted something hit like just a regular black coffee. But seeing the menu I went to try the vanilla something latte and the lavender something latte. The vanilla was okay but the Levander one was like eating the lavender plant that how it tasted. But maybe other people like it but to me I gave it a 4/10. read more

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Nice add on to the icon place ... neat space with a variety of teas and coffees. I really liked the plant section which is such a cute feature to add for guests to buy gifts . The service was a bit slow but I will be back read more

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LOVE. Now yes I'm a little biased because this is right in my backyard but honestly, they have some of the best coffee you'll find in the city. The regular cold brew is my go to but I've tried the Maple Pecan and the Peach and man, WORTH IT. The coffee itself is great but they have their own housemade syrups that really kick it up a notch. Plus, you are always greeted and served with a smile! read more

Located in Roosevelt Collection, an amalgamation of shops and green spaces, this coffee shop has instantly become one of my favorite coffee shops in the world (this is pretty impressive, since I have an unhealthy relationship with caffeine). I ordered the Black Chai City Latte and it blew my expectations out of the water. Dusted with a healthy dose of cinnamon on top, the tea was mildly and pleasantly sweet and had more of a deeper flavor than most chai lattes I have tried. Priced at around 4.95 for a small, the price is pretty standard for coffee/teas nowadays; however, though their prices do not set them apart, they have iced out other coffee shop competition with one lovely, lovely choice that prompted this review: the ice does not dilute the drink! Chicago French Press serves their iced lattes with one giant ice cube that is tea-flavored and it honestly made me so happy to see. The trouble with most iced coffees and teas is no matter how good they are, unless you drink them at a speed that would reduce most people's enjoyment of the drink, you will find that you are left with a sad, watered down version of what once was a yummy beverage. In the worst case scenario, it was never a yummy beverage to begin with and you are left disappointed, stricken by the fact that you paid 6 bucks for watered down milk. The iced drinks here on a different level and though I have only had one drink here, there are definitely some other cool drinks worth coming back to try. I hear their raspberry jasmine tea with agave is recommended, and the latte flavors offered here are pretty unique and special sounding (peach blossom latte?!) 5/5 would highly recommend! read more

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Ordered an iced vanilla latte and was surprised to see the ice cubes are what seems to be frozen coffee, such a nice touch that I've never seen another business offer. Will definitely be returning read more

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Got their coconut lavender iced latte, probably the best cup of coffee I've ever had! The staff were friendly and suggested this drink, will absolutely recommend and come back for more. Indoor area was nicely decorated with displays of they tea leaves and French press coffee bags. There's also outdoor seating to enjoy the warm weather this summer. Took one star off because they said they do not accept cash. read more

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Are you the type of person that likes to take the stereotypical millennial coffee pic? (You know the one I mean) This is a great spot to get your inspo, caffeine fix, and your next plant child. I picked myself up an herbal iced tea and my youngest succulent. It's a great stop in the middle of your shopping session or just on a walk. They have custom tea blends and unique coffee flavors along with some really tasty looking baked goods. read more

Wonderful coffee and great service! I absolutely loved the energy in the space and I will be back!!

Perfect place to grab coffee with friends or even chill solo. Prime location, surrounded by shopping options, cutest lil patio area. The coffee is amazing! Lots of variety, plenty of additional merchandise and goodies to add on too. My favorite thing about this location during my most recent visit is the energy from the staff. Very warm, very inviting, personable, and the type of crew that entices you to return. Will definitely make this a staple to visit every time I'm in the city. read more

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So many things to like about this place! The Baristas were so nice and helpful we had a great conversation. The ambiance was everything and oh my god they put coffee ice cubes in their iced coffee that was amazing! Generally I want a lot of cream and sugar in my coffee but this coffees flavor was just so on point I even drank the coffee leftover when the ice cubes melted. read more

Love the location and the variety of offerings. I tried the lavender lemon with agave and it's delicious. Definitely recommend this. Perfect spot for after yoga. read more

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I should've known better. I didn't go in as I saw there're people inside to social distance. So I ordered a pickup on ubereats. I waited outside for 15 min and ubereats told me it's ready. I walked in, the barista didn't even know my order. He said it only takes one minute, which was really the case. I ordered a lavender latte, and I found out they didn't have an espresso machine! What kind of cafe doesn't have an espresso machine and selling latte? Till then I started to notice Oh it is Chicago "French press" which means French press is their only brewing method. He did not even make it fresh, just poured coffee from a carafe and add some frothy milk frothed using a hand wand for a mere seconds. They also sells single origin brewed coffee, eg. Ethiopia yirgacheffee. They seems also in some big vacuum carafe waiting to be served. Idk, just..spare those beans or give them a proper fresh brew. They also sell bags of coffee beans at $16.75/8oz. In the meantime intelligentsia sell at 16/12oz. Last, the latte tastes bad. read more

Damn the coffee is incredible I've never had anything like it and found out it's black owned so that's a plus too read more

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Love this place! I'm usually more of a latte/cappuccino drinker but I was so pleasantly surprised how the owners creatively used French press to create latte-type of drinks. The drinks taste amazing - Coconut Lavender latte is my favorite so far. I'm really excited to try the rest of the item on the menu. read more

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Love this place. Great outdoor seating, friendly staff and delicious drinks. The Black Chai City was so good! I definitely recommend this drink if you like chai. read more

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Chicago French Press is a quaint coffee shop located in the Roosevelt Collection. During the summer, their patio is a great spot for working and catching a little summer sun. During the winter, it's a drivable grab and go. The baristas are always friendly and kind. They're the cool cats that engage in pleasant conversation and take note that you came. On my last visit, Crystal the barista made my drink. She offered great recommendations and pleasant conversation. I'll definitely be back. read more

Might not get coffee anywhere else ever again! Chicago French Press sets the bar high. This location is conveniently located in the center of Roosevelt Collection so I swung by after my yoga class. I was greeted immediately by the barista and he offered some suggestions on the menu. I decided on the Maple Pecan Macchiato and omggggg it was delicious! I've already decided I'm going back tomorrow lol. The barista was so friendly, personable, and helpful. They also have bagged coffee to purchase as well as some baked goods and cute potted plants! Just the perfect little coffee shop. I highly recommend! read more

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The service was great and my drink was as well. The barista was so friendly and gave me a recommendation as it was my first time visiting. The chai special was great and I'll definitely return. read more