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    Factotum Coffee

    4.4 (14 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Jay G.

    This is a solid 4 . A limited menu, no baked goods but a solid number of options. I do hope they get some Croissants or local Baked goods in the future. I ordered a plain latte and my husband got the coquito. There's a spiciness to this coffee that comes through at first sip and then it dissipates. I appreciated the latte art in my drink. Not sure If the roast is a lighter or medium roast but expect a lighter mouthfeel on this coffee. My husband's drink was, in true coquito form, quite coconut forward. It was very good though I prefer a less sweet drink. He is a fan of more sweet iced drinks and he enjoyed it. The space is in a warehouse in Hermosa. There's artist spaces which I don't think are open to the public but still cool to be around. The actual cafe is small and reminiscent of a cafeteria style or communal coworking space setting. Being in an industrial setting, you will get cold. Bring a sweater! Depending on the time, you'll either be listening to a cool chill music or the place next door will be testing their speakers so bring headphones too.

    Nazia C.

    I visited here after I saw a video on social media promoting the cafe for remote work space. It's a coffee stall inside of an industrial building with various other businesses. I ordered the Creeper drink and I found a table with access to an outlet so I could work. The drink was okay - it's matcha with a light blueberry flavor. As I was working, I saw more people started coming in. There is wifi available but heads up, there is no food or snacks for purchase. I also ordered a coquito latte for myself and a coquito cold brew for my husband before I left. The latte is delicious and topped with what looked like a toasted coconut topping. I hope to go back but they close at 2pm which isn't ideal.

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    Reyna R.

    This coffee stand was such a cool find! It looks like this warehouse is a shared space for several businesses/ offices. There is lots of space to sit down and even work from after you get your drinks. The baristas were very friendly and answered all of our questions. The matcha I got was so delicious, it was so smooth and with the little vanilla syrup I requested, it was top-notch! Excited to go back and work from this super cool space.

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    Rabia H.

    Stopped by the recently opened Factotum Coffee located in 4200 Workspace. The lovely barista mentioned Factotum has been roasting beans for 3 years and opened a cafe within the past month, September 2023. My latte was made quickly and delicious! There was plenty of seating although I spent most of my time walking throughout the workspace peering into the different offices that include perfume making, custom signs and a distillery. Super cool space!

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    Nessa C.

    Love how it's such a quiet cafe and cool designs and interesting set up. Definitely a place to study or catch up with a friend. A lot of space too.

    Caramel latte

    Great local spot! Ambiance 10/10. There were other small shops next to it that I have to check out. Coffee itself was surprisingly good, will come back again! There were seatings too if you want to do some work.

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    Inside a cool old organ factory, peta allowed, and people are so cool. Lots of places to sit too.

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    Great pour over and a super chill and quiet place to work if you need a few hours.

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    Backlot Coffee

    Backlot Coffee

    4.7(154 reviews)
    1.4 miIrving Park
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    I have been a barista for a few years and a coffee drinker since I can remember. There are a few…read morethings that I look out for when visiting a new shop (grinders, espresso machine, house-made syrups, ease of ordering/POP layout, seating...etc.). My fiancé and I stopped in as soon as they opened to grab some fuel for our roadtrip out of town. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door, bright and early at 6:30am. The baristas were super friendly. The atmosphere is nice and bright. Light wood tones and soft colors. Cute merch, too. The baked goods counter looked divine and wanted to purchase everything, but I stuck with a slice of banana bread. SOOOO GOOD. It was fresh, moist, and had the right balance of flavor between the banana and chocolate chips. Sometimes it gets too chocolatey, but the banana flavor was first and foremost. We ordered a drip coffee and a large iced vanilla latte with an extra shot. The drip coffee was fresh and hot with a nice flavor profile. The espresso used in the latte was fresh, bright, and slightly nutty. They have a La Marzocco, and you can usually expect pretty good espresso from those machines. I believe the vanilla was house-made, so bonus points for that. All things that I personally love in a latte! There was also a parking lot, so we didn't have to worry about street parking. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town! 10/10 recommend.

    This cute coffee shop has developed a lot more since I last visited. They have a community bulletin…read moreboard, local art on the walls, and a decent grab and go section. On this particular weekday morning, they had a great looking selection of donuts I sadly resisted, along with some other pastries. My boyfriend had the oatmeal cookie latte and I got the ginger snap latte. While tasty, the coffee flavor itself wasn't super strong, but overall the drinks were yummy. The vibe in here is quaint and bright, with different seating options. Would be a good spot to work from! Due to its convenient location and parking lot, I will definitely visit again!

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    Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea

    Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea

    4.3(292 reviews)
    2.2 miPortage Park
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    Great environment to come and study and get work done. They even have a conference room you can…read morereserve if you need more privacy. The drink was great got their special Pistachio Cloud Almond Iced Latte, very good taste only thing is $10 for a small latte might be much even with all the positives of this place. Service was fast and friendly, no complaints on that aspect.

    I went to Portage Coffee after a morning of pickleball at Portage Park, and this was a great…read morelocation to stop at! I wanted to take more pictures of the location itself, but it was bustling so I didn't want to bother others. But the place is spacious, they have indoor and patio seating, as well as a great space to wfh! They have a printer you can use, a work meeting space in the back corner away from the noises, and a clean background too. But the main area still gives a great coffee shop vibe, with outlets for laptops. Also, the service is great! The food was really good, I loved the chocolate croissant. It was melting all over my hand with how much chocolate it offered. The cold brew was great as well, it was a great boost after an outdoor session. I did pull out my laptop to work on stuff, I do suggest either your own internet or if you have xfinity, use the hotspot. Their WiFi is ok for work and such, but due to the business it does slow down a bit, which is an average experience. Overall, 5/5! Great location, great team, great food. Will be back!

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    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

    4.8(25 reviews)
    2.7 miAlbany Park

    Cozy and huge coffee shop! They have my beloved oat milk for lattes. And tons of donuts, cakes,…read morecroissants, cheesecakes and also custard and pies! And cookies and danishes and muffins. Oh my! The pies kind of look like homemade individual sized pizza pockets with either spinach, chicken, veggie or zatar. They're on the bottom shelf in the picture. All kinds of pastries from savory to sweet. I was eyeing the chicken pie for a future visit during lunchtime. If you want to work on your laptop, the free WIFI is good and there are charge cord plugs all along the wall. I like how spacious and bright it is inside, not to mention the high ceilings. When I get cabin fever it's nice to "escape" to a clean and friendly location like this.

    Qamaria is quite literally tucked away in Albany Park so I was shocked to see the ginormous space…read morewhen I entered. There's seating for probably 50 people, if not more, and it's open till midnight most days. This is the perfect 'third space' for anyone looking to catch up with friends or looking for a new work/study area. I loved the iced mufawar because it's a perfect blend of spices like cardamon and it gives me a caffeine high. There's an assortment of sweets and a few savory items like croissants. A shared parking lot in front is a major plus, but it's also steps away from the Brown Line making it super convenient. Definitely a great place to get some work done.

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    Nice sitting space

    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee - Dubai cheesecake. Delicious. I recommend to have it with black coffee.

    Dubai cheesecake. Delicious. I recommend to have it with black coffee.

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    Taste of Colombia

    4.7(45 reviews)
    2.1 miPortage Park
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    Tried this place on a whim and so glad I did. The store itself is small but super cute. No room for…read moresitting but looked clean and smelled like fresh pastries. Staff were so nice and charming. Very polite and welcoming when you walk in. Some of the best cold brew I have ever had. I'm a black coffee drinker and will definitely be back. They also had an assortments of baked good and their almond croissant is a must try.

    I've always wanted to try this small cafe but they're only open on the weekends! Finally got my…read morechance and they have some lovely people inside who greeted me and my dog warmly. There is street parking but no seating except for a small bench outside. It was hot outside so I wanted a cold drink, so I went with their Chocolate and Pistachio Iced Coffee. Unfortunately, this wasn't it for me. I couldn't even taste the chocolate and pistachio...it was like garnish on the cup more than anything. I tasted the espresso shots briefly but it was all milk afterwards. Since I got there in the afternoon, I decided on their Breakfast Sandwich for a late lunch. This one hit the spot for me! Bacon, soft scrambled eggs, caramelized onions and sriracha...delicious! For my pastry, I chose the Guava Cheese Bread. It's like a bigger and denser version of pao de queijo. Really liked how the tartness of the guava jam complimented the savoriness of the bread. A little bummed the drink wasn't a home run for me because that's mostly the reason I came but I'll give it another chance! Also, it's a dog friendly place so that's always a plus for me!

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    Taste of Colombia - Iced cafe con leche, pan de bono chicharron, guava and cheese and chorizo pastries.

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    Iced cafe con leche, pan de bono chicharron, guava and cheese and chorizo pastries.

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