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    Dark Matter Coffee

    4.3 (160 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tigui D.

    Beautiful space and well decorated! Minimal seating and tables. We got a a decaf latte and espresso- very well made. I wish I would taken a photo of the menu because they had some cool creations on ther. Service was service lol Tables could of been cleaner but overall good experience.

    Pooja P.

    I tried the Vanilla Suburbs Nitro at Dark Matter, and honestly it was mid. There was no flavor of the vanilla or the cocoa and was just watery. I get that it's not supposed to be sweet, but it felt like it was missing something. The barista was very sweet though and patiently answered all our questions and let us take our sweet time to choose from the menu. The cafe is chic and nice. Would I order from here again? Meh, probably not.

    A traditional demitass cup, about 1/3 full, and they claimed it was a double shot.
    Steve H.

    I stopped in here recently only because I've seen their coffee on sale in the coffee aisle at my local grocery store. I was disappointed with the lack of attentiveness by customer service, the sloppy uncomfort appearance of the employees, the overall Vibe of the place, the quality of my coffee and the presentation of it, and the price. The biggest insult of all, they served me a single shot claiming it was a double. That was the straw that broke the camel's back.

    Gregory F.

    My brother-in-law swears by Dark Matter and I love it too. The overall spacey vibe to their product is unique and fun - and the quality they shovel out is quite impressive. Got a nitro coffee that was "out-of-this-world" (see what I did there), and it was STRONG. Heavy bitterness in the way I expect from a Nitro.

    Beautiful latte art on our Cafe Miel and Gingersnap Trainwreck which were both delicious!
    Mike J.

    Meddle Coffee in the West Loop is as advertised, a psychedelegance coffee shop. The mural fantasies, by Jason Brammer, on the walls surround patrons with gorgeous hallucinatory images upon entering the front door. On our recent visit, we were greeted with a smile and offered the intriguing menu. We ordered the Cafe Miel and the Gingersnap Trainwreck. The cafe miel had a rich coffee flavor which was delightfully accented with honey. So tasty! The gingersnap trainwreck was a festival of coffee gently merging with spices and honey. This fresh flavor sensation was a wild new discovery. We loved the delicious coffee at Meddle which was enhanced by the gorgeous fantasy displayed in the art encircling us. Yay!

    Charisma H.

    The drinks are verryyyyyy sweet. I asked for my drink with light syrup but is was still way too much. Maybe I'll try a straight espresso. It's only worth it if you're in the area though

    Iced Mayan Mocha (12 oz)
    Ailun H.

    I stopped by with a couple friends this past Saturday afternoon 15 minutes before closing. The barista was helpful with recommendations and the drink was delicious. I'm glad I stopped by before heading to Union Station to head back to the burbs. ICED MAYAN MOCHA (12 OZ) - 4.75 4.75 for a 12 oz mocha is pretty darn good in 2024. The mocha had a slightly spicy kick after every sip and it wasn't too sweet. I really enjoyed this drink and it's been awhile since I enjoyed a mocha. It had a strong chocolate flavor and I could still taste the espresso. Solid option for sure. My only regret is not copping a bag of beans while I was here. There's quite a few Dark Matter cafes in Chicago, so definitely stop by at one of them and give their drinks a try!

    Small honey latte with a pastry
    Ivette M.

    Strong a** coffee, in a good way! Needed a little pick me up on Saturday morning and the small coffee did the trick! Had a strong but delicious taste to it! Regret not buying their coffee beans but we will be back! Cashier was okay and could've been a bit friendlier but I came for coffee not to make friends I guess, in the nicest way. The barista was super friendly and said bye to everyone leaving the door, so that was nice! The decoration and murals on the wall are on point, had great music playing as well! Definitely a vibe in there.

    Ice Vanilla Latte
    Olivia F.

    Great coffee and vibe! The employees were very nice and helpful with giving recommendations. Will definitely be back!

    Iced Mocha Latte
    Lisa P.

    Want a strong cup of premium coffee, then this is your go-to spot. Cozy space with lots of colorful art work and quotes to stimulate thoughts. I ordered the iced mocha latte with oat milk and it was perfect. The server was pretty cool and my order was ready quick. They also offer pastries. I was heading to a training class for work and knew donuts would be provided.

    Jurel H.

    Absolutely love the aesthetics of the coffee shop.. the decor definitely is a good conversation starter. The barista (Stephanie) is a wonderful person. She recommended an iced coffee named Cafe Miel, and it was absolutely delicious. Well worth taking a trip here

    Ham & cheese croissant, small agave latte
    Rachael H.

    Got the agave latte and a ham & cheese croissant. Agave latte was delicious and not too sweet with it served at the perfect temperature (not scalding but just hot enough to drink right away). The ham & cheese croissant was fine too but I wish they could warm pastries there. The croissant was also wildly expensive, at $8-9 for a cold croissant. For those two reasons, I gave this place four stars. Service was quick with decent inside and outside, and there's cool decorations inside!

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    Ambrose is my favorite barista in Chicago!! Oh, and the coffee is really is a really good too!

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    One of the best Lattes I've had. Friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. Try the cold brew as well. It was really good.

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    Best coffee in the area, beats Pete's and Starbucks by a huge margin. Love the unique and interesting flavor combinations

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