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    Groundswell Coffee Roasters

    4.3 (157 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Breakfast Burrito
    Omar G.

    Nice coffee spot with friendly staff. Nothing to complain about but nothing that stands out either. I like the seating options as well, open, clean and spacious.

    James R.

    This place provides a real solid shot of espresso. The service was fast and we loved the glassware choice for the shot. They don't provide a side of soda water with the shot as some places do, but this was still a nice experience.

    Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
    Aleah H.

    Service was really kind and efficient, and I also love this location with patio seating and high top seating inside. However, my matcha latte was SO clumpy - The most important thing with a matcha latte is to just take the 30 seconds to whisk it, but that wasn't done as you can see in the photos. This was on a weekday morning around 10am, so there wasn't a large line/rush, either.

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    Karen N.

    Stopped in for a lavender latte on a cold afternoon just before closing, The staff did not rush us, even though it was 5 minutes before closing. The staff were nice, but not overly friendly. The cafe has a clean aesthetic, with seats and tables. The coffee was good, but not the best I have had. If in the neighborhood, I would try again, but not go out of my way for.

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    Angelica T.

    Great oat latte, fresh selection of donuts, cute sailboats on their cups. I'll visit this chill neighborhood cafe again and again.

    Rosa J.

    A semi-gloomy, chilly, but could-use-a-stroll in a neighborhood day, with "Tell Me" by Groove Theory playing on my Pandora while riding the CTA, I felt like I needed some coffee. I was glad I had spare time before heading to work. I checked my Yelp bookmarks and saw "Groundswell Coffee Roaster." As soon as I walked, I had an instant connection with this place. The decors were quite minimalist. Pastries and merchandise were laid out nicely. Patrons seemed to be comfortable and diggin' the atmosphere. I ordered a large, 16 oz. mocha. It was smooth, calmative, yet deceptively strong. The balance of chocolate, hot milk, and espresso was spot-on. I initially felt that I wanted to cuddle with my blankets and take a nap (though I was heading to work), but their post-caffeine effect kept me energized. Overall, it was a delicious cup of mocha and was well worth the trip. I wish I could actually stay and enjoy my cup of joe. I promised myself that I would come in and relax under no time crunch on my day off. Although it wasn't ideal weather for sitting in the patio, their sidewalk patio area was delightful and inviting. This part of Ravenswood has many local shops and boutiques and is very walking-friendly.

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    13 days ago

    The espresso is delicious and the baristas are kind. Oftentimes these two things don't correlate

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    2 months ago

    It's fine, and always nice to have more coffee shops in the neighborhood, but the prices are a bit crazy for the quality.

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    6 months ago

    It's okay. I liked my latte, but my boyfriend's drip coffee tasted very burnt. Quick service.

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    Fresh single origin beans and great staff! I always enjoy stopping in this place to get new beans and relax with a great coffee.

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    Delicious latte, vegan pastry options, and cool & calm vibe for dine in! Definitely a repeat customer.

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