Elaine&#x27;s Coffee Call

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

the food is mad good for a quick snack. i love central asia cuisine, and i will most definitely be…read moreback! this place gets busy quick. limited seating, so we got rlly lucky having found a seat right as it got busier in the afternoon.

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)

2.1 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(358 reviews)

2.2 mi•The Loop

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.

1.8 mi•River North, Near North Side

Avena latte

$8 for that lil ass cup is diabolical

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Caffe Umbria

4.4(388 reviews)

Quick coffee! Only swung by since we passed it but they work really fast and the employees are…read morelocked in. I see they make their own syrups in house and that's a great sign of loving the craft in my book. No complaints!

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(145 reviews)

1.6 mi•Near North Side

I was walking around the Magnificent Mile when it started drizzling, so I searched for the closest…read morecafé and ended up here. It turned out to be a cozy little spot with a great selection of pastries and a few indoor tables, making it a nice place to escape the rain for a bit. The staff was friendly, and I ordered a hot latte along with a chocolate croissant. The croissant was absolutely delicious, fresh, flaky, and definitely the highlight. My only disappointment was that even though I was dining in, my latte was still served in a paper cup instead of a "for here" mug. The croissant was also handed to me in a paper bag rather than on a plate, which made eating it at the table a little awkward. It's a small detail, but I think serving dine-in orders on proper plates and in nice ceramic mugs would make the experience feel much nicer.Other than that, it was a lovely little café and a perfect place to warm up while waiting for the rain to pass.

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....

Aesthetic couch

Mimosa, Cold brews, Cronuts & butter croissant

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Mojo Coffee

4.0(12 reviews)

1.9 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(110 reviews)

2.1 mi•The Loop

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.

This is a neatly and brightly designed French cafe in the Loop. I have been looking forward to…read morevisit for the longest time. My friend and I met up for a Friday lunch at 12 pm. We used the kiosk to place our orders and indicated we will dine in. The whole experience was mediocre at best because of several reasons: 1) Despite a dine-in indication at the kiosk check-out, our order arrived in a paper bag with single-use disposables. 2) They were not particularly busy but we had to wait 25 minutes for our order to be ready. 3) Our order had four items and two of them were missing at pick-up. Here is what we tried: latte, pain au raisins, carrot curry soup, and quiche with spinach and mushroom. The latte and soup were lukewarm. The pain au raisins is soft and packed with golden raisins but I think it could have had a better caramelization. The quiche was tender and creamy but it did not come with the salad that was indicated on the menu.

Entrance lobby and counter...

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Interior seating

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

4.0(719 reviews)

2.1 mi•The Loop

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.

Coffee and donuts, a classic combo. Stopped by this popular…read moreestablishment during a recent visit to Chicago. Service was ok, not super friendly but not terrible. I ordered an Americano which was good. My donut was just ok. I was a little disappointed because I didn't really taste the lemon or pistachio, it was more like a glazed old fashioned, which I love, but was looking for the flavor I actually ordered.

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)

2.4 mi•The Loop

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.

No issues with my order. Coffee was good and strong. The service was fast and the inside was clean!read more

Pick up area

Vietnamese cold brew and the Grilled Cheese & tomato soup combo

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Area to order

Egg Tuck

4.3(513 reviews)

2.0 mi•The Loop

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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Bill D.

9 years ago

They have some nice coffee. The staff are very friendly. They have good prices. I like this place when I go there to get coffee.

Elizabeth L.

143

11 years ago

I like to know about you, I will have leftover I can get the password. are a big hit mnote

Jack C.

5 years ago

Great staff. Great Coffee. Highly recommend

Ann S.

Elite 26

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570

13 years ago

Chocolate chip cookies- heavenly.

Elaine's Coffee Call - cafes - Updated September 2026

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