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    Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea

    4.1 (232 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Matcha Latte
    Marin G.

    The coffe and matcha latte were excellent! I really enjoyed the flavors of both beverages. The service was also amazing, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. The building itself was very beautiful as well!

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    Ariana J.

    Not sure why it's so highly rated and raging reviews. Both our drinks were just ok. My husband had the shaken espressos banana dates flavor and I had the match. Nothing fancy or out of the world. Except the total bill of course lol. Overpriced. We only had a coffee here coz it is so hot today in Chicago that hubby wanted to have something cold. It is a cute place, I'll give that. Service is quick.

    Matcha with honey and cinnamon, egg and cheese sandwich
    Brianna B.

    Right across from millennium park so great spot. This location is a smaller one so there were times I would ask for something from the online menu and they would tell me they didn't sell it at that location, an example is they do not do frozen coffee drinks such as frappes. Extremely quick on getting our drinks made and food is all premade so if you want a food item without a topping you aren't able to do so but again it makes it a very quick in and out experience . I got a matcha with honey & cinnamon and it was very very good and my sandwich was great too!

    Leila S.

    Black coffee is good. Service was friendly and ambiance is pretty relaxed and casual.

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    Megh L.

    Hit up Fairgrounds after a class in the Chicago Athletic Association. Had a delicious coffee, and baristas were very nice. It's a very small space - perfect for pick up and go. There are a few seats, but it's pretty tight. They were a little slow BUT my drink did end up coming out well. I've enjoyed their other locations where there's a bunch more space to sit and chill.

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    Nathan P.

    Connected to the hotel, also next to the elevators that lead up to Cindy's. Conveniently located across from Cloud Gate. Ordered: Vietnamese cold brew 2.5/5 - was expecting more of a Vietnamese coffee taste with condensed milk. It's just a cold brew with no elements or resemblance of Vietnamese coffee. Iced Honey lavender latte 5/5 - on par, delicious. Pickup 2/5 Order came out separately. 1st they called my name and gave me 1 drink. I had to ask them which drink it was, the barista had to look it up on the system although he just handed it to me 5 seconds ago. Confirmed it was the honey lavender latte. I took the drink and left the counter to give my wife her drink. As I was giving it to her I heard the other barista call out "Vietnamese cold brew" and not a name, then another patron went up to take the drink. I then went back to the counter and waited for my Vietnamese cold brew. 30 secs later barista calls out "I have another Vietnamese cold brew" and she hands it to me, I ask is this for Nathan ( my name) and she says I don't know. I looked at it and it's a small. I ordered a large. So they called the other patron back and ask if he ordered a large, he didn't and ordered a small. He brings the drink back to the counter and gives it to me while the small goes to him. I just think they should keep the orders together and call them out by name to avoid the confusion.

    Alexis M.

    This is a solid coffee spot to stop in and stroll before wandering over to Millennium park across the street. This location is in the Chicago Athletic Club Hotel and has its own entrance from Michigan Ave. It has a limited amount of seating available but it is worth walking around to check out the marble staircases and mosaic-tiled interiors. The coffee is solid and they have a rotating selection of beans! I would even grab some beans to roast myself at home.

    Vietnamese cold brew and the Grilled Cheese & tomato soup combo
    Dorothy P.

    I love the proximity of Fairgrounds to my office; is very convenient to grab lunch or a quick coffee from there. The ambiance is fun - a little industrial with a good soundtrack. Today, I ordered the Vietnamese cold brew & a grilled cheese and tomato soup. If you're looking for a rich, punchy Vietnamese coffee, this isn't it. While I do appreciate the mint and cinnamon in the drink, it bears very little resemblance to Vietnamese coffee. The grilled cheese & tomato soup are on point, however. At $11, it's easily one of their menu's tastiest combos.

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    Smooth expresso beans. Delicious naturally sweetened kombucha. Nice outside seating to enjoy authentic coffee!

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    Best matcha ever. Love that you can choose your matcha drink instead of only having the option to order a latte. Very cute inside too!

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    Thanks so much Megan!

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    5 years ago

    amazing drink options and add ons, i had a iced matcha latte and it was amazing! staff were super nice and had a great experience

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    The people were polite and welcoming, the woman who made my latte was sweet and made an amazing drink! Will definitely be coming back.

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    8 years ago

    Recent visit was great with the new staff. She described all the coffee on tap and recommended the caramel coffee, which tasted great!

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    Espresso is super great though the price is a bit high for a breakfast and staff is so nice

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    Coffee, matcha all was great. Great service and I got a discount because I am at Columbia college Well worth dropping in.

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    Excellent bevearage and food options. Design and service is excellent. Very ccool spot, not as large as their Bucktown location

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    Ask the Community - Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea

    What brand of oat milk?

    Hi Eileen - At Fairgrounds we use both Oatly and Pacific Farms. Thank you for reaching out and please let us know if you have any additional questions.

    What brand of coconut water do they use in their elixirs?

    Hi Michele - we use Coco Libre, organic and no sugar added.

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