Came back 8 years later and they're still doing great! This is a bright, high-ceiling coffee shop with a small grocery type section of snacks and drinks. They have a small menu of various espresso, tea, and coffee options. They have some snacks that are gluten-free (rice Krispy treats, gummies, dried fruit, chips, pop corn, etc.). I ordered an oat milk cortado that came out piping hot in a for-here glass and saucer. They seem to default to to-go containers so stress whether you want a mug/glass if you're staying. The have typical coffee shop jams on low. With lots of seating and plugs or extension cords, it's a great place to work. The ambient noise was loud for a Zoom call so I went into a hallway off their side entrance with no trouble. Also wifi is listed near the bar. They have a single all-gender bathroom that needs a code to use. Next time: let's not wait for another 8 years! read more

Dollop Coffee - Oat milk cortado, nice and hot - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nutella Latte is a must have. Great ambiance and service. They also have Jeni's ice cream.

Honestly just ok. Not that much matcha flavor and pretty overpriced at $8 for what I got. I also asked for a printed receipt and they never gave me one. Nice people but fairly slow service. Probably wouldn't go back but the location is convenient. read more

Dollop Coffee - Oat milk matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute coffee shop in Chicago with the main draw (for me) that they carry vegan doughnuts from Beacon Doughnuts!! They carry a variety of flavors and not just 1 token vegan doughnut. I tried the raised glazed brioche, birthday cake and apple fritter- all amazing!!! Some of the best vegan donuts I've tried. Also looks like their menu has other vegan pastries that I did not try. Coffee-wise, they have the standard offerings of espresso drinks (lattes, cappuccinos etc.), drip coffee. They also have some specialty drinks such as pumpkin chai (seasonal?), nutella mocha, Chicago smaug (earl grey latte), and fresh pour over coffee. Tried the pumpkin chai (homemade chai) with oat milk which I am told is vegan with no honey. WOW! Delicious chai. It is on the spicy side with more ginger than other chai I've had. I enjoyed the gingery kick myself! It went very well with the pumpkin and was a rich drink. I added a shot of espresso to make it dirty. I tried their drip coffee the next day-- also very good! They have a variety of refrigerated drinks that seem local, such as kombucha, iced chai, and also sell jenni's ice cream! They also have some merchandise such as Dollop branded mugs/ tumblers, and coffee beans. The store is brightly lit with high ceilings, and lots of sitting space between the long window seats and large tables (long banquet style), and a cozy couch/lounge area. Came two days in a row on a Friday and Saturday morning and both were equally busy, and despite lots of seating it was mostly full and taken up. Definitely a popular spot in this part of town! There was a line for coffee so give some extra time when getting your coffee/pastry. Overall, a solid coffee spot with great coffee and delicious treats, and very vegan-friendly :) read more

Popped in for some caffiene and light nibbles before doing some exploring. The staff was so nice! My friend loved her iced strawberry matcha. Their oreo old fashioned was fire! Best dark chocolate donut I've had in a long time. Even though we were visiting, I loved they had work spaces and a pay as you go printer for their customers. There was a line to the door shortly after we arrived and it was easy to see why! read more

Very cute coffee shop with some indoor and outdoor seating. The iced Nutella latte was delicious and service was so quick, even with a line.

Stopped by this cozy coffee spot and loved it! We tried the mocha and the cookie butter latte -- both were delicious, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. The service was fast and friendly, and there was plenty of seating to relax and enjoy our drinks. Can't wait to go back! read more

Dollop Coffee - Mocha and Cookie Butter Latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just li this cute little Streeterville Coffee shop. The lavender latte is one of my favorites. I also tried their peppermint tea the other day and it was very good. The staff is always very friendly, and my daughter enjoys the vegan treats they usually carry. read more

You want to bring your work to this lovely coffee shop and just sit for a few hours. They serve a variety of drinks and do offer a limited selection of food items. Pre-pandemic they had more baked goods, snacks, sandwiches, etc but now the food menu has really been trimmed to be very minimal. My go to drinks are their honey cinnamon latte (when I need caffeine) and turmeric chai (when I don't need as much caffeine). They have the best prints on their cups, completely Chicago and totally adorable. Their sizes are more of the European variety, so a small is truly a small. Their lattes are very strong. I drink coffee daily and a small honey cinnamon latte from Dollop will keep me going for an extra few hours. read more

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We came across this place during our way to Navy Pier. It was pretty packed, but we enjoyed grabbing a quick drink before heading out to the cold. I got a London Fog which was good. Our friend got an expresso shot. There were unique seasonal drinks that I want to try next time. Overall, this is a good place for coffee or teas. read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time in Chicago and while walking from Union Station I saw this lovely coffee & tea shop. The name was inviting and drew me right in. Upon entering the Dollop I noticed how spotless this Cafe is. I was greeted right away by an employee behind the counter and he engaged with me immediately. His customer service was incredible as he made my coffee order he asked about my day and offered popular places to see in the area. I ordered a 12oz coffee with cream. The flavor was so smooth and the temperature was perfect. Thank you so much for providing such an amazing customer experience. BRAVO....I will definitely be back when I visit Chicago again. Zoom in on the photo and If anyone knows this man let him know he was appreciated!! Kindness is FREE! read more

Dollop Coffee - Front entrance of Dollop Coffee & Tea - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Meh, it was ok. They could use a better system of organizing the drinks and when they come out. They just shout the order "iced latte" or whatever specialty drink they have, which causes a lot of confusion. If they just shouted out people's names, or order numbers it would prob be better. The build your own bagels were ok. Cream cheese was good and I added tomatoes and avocados. The bagel did end up getting really hard in some parts, but I ate around it. The coffee was a let down. The iced latte was just so watery. The way the mixed the espresso and the ice just made it really meh, even though I had additional espresso shots in it, it still didn't taste very strong. Bummer. read more

Found a new study spot @dollopcoffeeco! It's bright and spacious with so much greenery. Both the Mexican hot chocolate and Nutella mocha were bomb. The Mexican hot chocolate definitely had a kick to it and the mocha was so creamy and rich. The barista was so helpful and friendly so s/o to him! Also, they have a collab with @beacondoughnuts so you can get a vegan snack with your coffee (oat milk available)!! Overall it's such a great study spot. read more

Dollop Coffee - Nutella latte (decaf) - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Eek. If it weren't for their misleading menu prices, I'd give this place five stars as it has everything I look for in a cafe: interesting menu, wifi, outlets (soo many outlets!), and seating. They clearly lean into being a co-working space as there's even a printer for use. Unfortunately the prices on their menu are incorrect and not updated, and there's no signage that indicates otherwise. The $4.99 iced lavender vanilla latte seemed too good to be true and it was: my total came to $7. The cashier told me the discrepancy was due to not being able to get someone to update the boards--I won't fault them for that, but they should at least put up a piece of paper near it saying so or have a correct menu somewhere. read more

Great spot for espresso and coffee. Super cute and quick. We will be back for sure! Check them out.

There is seriously something in Chicago water that makes so many of the coffee shops SO GOOD! Lavender Vanilla Almond Milk Latte Mexican Mocha Soy Latte The espresso was very smooth. Nice size seating inside, and some covered outside. Service was excellent. Prices are reasonable. read more

Dollop Coffee - Iced Lavender Vanilla Almond Milk Latte & Mexican Mocha Soy Latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee shop with a wide variety of unique latte options and an ever-changing seasonal menu. I've come here on several occasions to study with friends and my experience has always been great. I've never had a problem finding a seat to set up and work from. The interior is beautiful with bright lights and the service has always been kind. read more

Cherry danish was hard and inedible, spinach danish was not better. Iced latte was mediocre and milky and no flavor. read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great cold brew coffee! It'll get your caffeine buzz on . Here's more words because there's a minimum and I don't know what else to write as I only had one coffee beverage. read more

First coffee on the first day here in Chicago for the weekend! My wife had the Honey Cinnamon Latte for obvious reasons (she loves both those things lol). I had just a black coffee (as recommended by the barista). The Coffee was not really good, personally. I can see how a lot of people would enjoy it for the smooth "cold brew"-like taste. But it's just not my cup-o-coffee, if you feel me. The Honey Cinnamon latte, however, was fire. It was pretty dang good & im not really a sweets person. They even added a nice heart latte art for added flare. The interior decor is amazing. I loved the brightness and natural light that just comes through the whole cafe. A very nice & modern feel that I'm accustomed to. Little to no wait to order and find a seat. (Came at 10am). Prices are very low as compared to New York coffee ($4.65 for Honey Cinnamon Latte & $2.60 for a medium coffee). I'd come back again and maybe try their specialty drinks. Skip the coffee if you're an avid Starbucks black coffee drinker like me. read more

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One of my favorite coffee spots in the country. Smooth and on the sweet side. I always order my mochas extra hot and they hit that temperature perfectly. They have a collaboration with Beacon Donuts and the classic glazed is perfection. I plan on grabbing a mocha every morning I'm in town and will definitely come back on future trips. read more

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The iced latte was a bit too watery for me with not a lot of coffee flavor, i might prefer other options in the area

Great service and the lavender vanilla latte was delicious. Lots of space to hangout and they have wifi read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You know when you're in the mood for something a little special? Not a drip coffee, but maybe a half sweet mocha with oat milk? That's when I go to Dollop. The inside is bright and hip - you'll usually find people working on their laptops or catching up. The chairs are actually really uncomfortable, so I tend not to stay for too long. They have free WiFi and outlets too. They have a nice selection of speciality beverages - I have to say Dollop was an early adopter of offering oat milk and the origin of where my love for oat milk started. Their drip coffee and cold brew can run on the pricier side so I usually choose to splurge on a *fun* latte or chai. A hack! They have great pastries and a few bites. I create my own bagel with an everything bagel, hummus, avo, and tomato and it's just around $5. So good! Depending on the day, the wait can be a little while to get your drink, but I notice they've been staffing better and getting faster at this. Thanks for being my neighborhood coffee shop Dollop! read more

Dollop Coffee - Oat milk cappuccino * everything bagel with hummus, avo, and tomato - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is one of my favorite neighborhood go-to coffee spots. I have tried the honey vanilla latter, cherry almond latte, and my favorite the lavender latte and the coffee never disappoints. The pastries are also very good and I enjoy the kale cheddar biscuit and spinach cheese danish the most. They usually sell out of these by early afternoon, so I try to grab one when I can. The ambiance is conducive to studying and remote work with tables and chairs taking up the bulk of the space. It usually isn't too noisy and has excellent open lighting. A great place to grab a quick coffee or sit down to get some work done! read more

Dollop Coffee - Lavender Oatmilk latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice service, credit card only. Ordered a vanilla latte which didn't taste like vanilla. Glad I tried it but don't think I'd return.

Our drinks were delicious and ready quick! This seems like a great place to go if you work from home. I got a lavender honey oat milk latte, my mom got the same but with vanilla instead of honey, my sister got a tea. We all really enjoyed our drinks. I would totally come back to try a fall drink next time. Cool little place! read more

Dollop Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While I enjoy the specialty drinks and cold brew, it's a standard coffee shop. Not my favorite but always an option if it's in the area I am in. read more

My kind of coffee shop. After my morning run around Navy Pier, a quick search on Yelp brought me to Dollop Coffee & Tea. I got in some photos before my phone died on me, which left me a little uneasy because I was worried about how I would get back to my hotel. Thankfully, I remembered the way back. Dollop has a delicious and strong cold brew. I also had an Almond Croissant. Great quality stuff in here, and for a reasonable price. The offerings are quite large. I sat outside on one of the tables and enjoyed the people watching and beautiful summer weather. There is plenty of seating inside and outside of Dollop. Probably one of the biggest coffee shops I've ever been to. They're not often this big. The décor, spacious seating, and overall attractive qualities would keep me coming back....If I lived in Chicago. It's Chicago- I'm not sure about parking in the area, but I quickly learned that it's better not to have a car. Within walking distance to Navy Pier. read more

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On a Thursday morning, my husband and I decided to visit the Navy Pier and make our way to The Art Institute. We decided to find a coffee place nearby this are and came across Dollop Coffee. I read in reviews that the Mexican Mocha was worth trying. Being a lover of hot chocolate and still jet lagged, this drink was made for me!! I got this hot as it was chilly being next to the lake, and my husband got himself an Iced Vanilla Latte. He found his drink having a very good taste of lavender. It wasn't very sweet but the bartender expertly adjusted the taste to his liking. She also was very good at making my latte art! Inside this coffee shop is a roomy environment filled with greens and browns. It was filled with quite a bit of people who were just hanging around and enjoying their coffee, or doing some work off their laptop. It wasn't too packed where there were no available seats, but a healthy level of people were in the building for 11AM. If we lived here, I could see ourselves visiting this spot often for our usual and doing some work there! read more

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Came here to get work done and kill some time while in the city. The space is wonderful, naturally lit during the daytime from huge glass windows. The furniture and decor is modern with succulents and wood accents throughout the coffee shop. It was fairly quiet, making it easy to get work done. Plus, there are some comfy black couches in the corner for those that want to relax a little. While I was there, I decided to try their honey cinnamon latte. It was $4.10 for a small, which was fairly expensive compared to their other options. The coffee itself was bold and on the bitter side. I couldn't taste the honey or the cinnamon which was disappointing. I enjoyed the coffee but it seemed I could have gotten a normal coffee and it likely would have tasted the same. I wasn't particularly impressed with their coffee but did enjoy the environment. This is a great place to get some work done while in the Streeterville area. read more

Dollop Coffee - Honey cinnamon latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to the one on DeWitt Place. Nice area to sit outside and have a coffee. Food looked decent, but didn't partake myself.

Came here because most of the reviews were great! However I left extremely disappointed. I got an iced lavender latte and I did not get a hint of lavender taste, coffee was mediocre. Customer service also lacked - it was not welcoming whatsoever and everyone working there looked annoyed and unhappy to be there. It was truly a disappointing experience. read more

Amazing coffee shop with unique menu in Streeterville. It is spacious and has great ambiance to work or have a nice conversation. Ordered the hot Nutella Mocha which was super delish! Would love to come back and try other items on the menu! read more

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The staff here told me they don't get paid after closing time. So in other words they close at 3pm and don't pay their staff after, who of course can't leave right at 3 if there are tables to be cleaned, etc. Terrible and illegal. Boycott this place. read more

Vegan donut-yes! Cheddar Biscuit-yes! Coffee- absolutely! Friendly service, would definitely go back. read more

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Great coffee and friendly people, nice atmosphere. But not letting two police officers use the bathroom because they didn't consume is about the stupidest thing I have ever seen. These officers watch the place, protect the place and risk their lives for these workers, and they refuse them the bathroom? AN OUTRAGE DROWNED IN STUPIDITY !! And I don't believe that's why the police officers were refused the bathroom, because I have seen many people including migrants and homeless use the bathroom without consuming. The police officers were refused the bathroom because this coffee shop hates cops, until one of their shops is held up at gunpoint. And good luck calling police if God forbid that ever happens. read more

Coffee isn't made right here. Watched as the barista making my drink missed the cup as she poured the espresso, milk was also poorly steamed. They all seemed busy talking to one another. Additionally, the front desk lady yelled at me when I asked where the bathroom was and obnoxiously waved her arms saying it was a guest area-- as if I was trespassing. Overall, an uncomfortable experience. read more

This is a cute shop. Calm ambiance, pretty fast service given the amount of options they have. The drink was fairly tasty. Comparable pricing to chains. There was a bathroom and water station, which was nice. And plenty of seating. I think I also saw a printer but not sure how to use it. There was also outdoor seating although I chose to sit inside. A nice area to quietly work on your laptop. read more

Dollop Coffee - Iced Lavender vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee made by great people in a place with the perfect Chicago atmosphere. Really nice little trendy oasis in the middle of the city. read more

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