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    Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop

    4.7 (136 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Blondie Brownie Latte w Oat Milk. Seasonal drink

    Drinks and pastries? 10/10 Ambiance? 10/10 Baristas? 100/10 Thank you Ren for the best blondie brownie latte, and compliments. Great spot for coffee, sitting down, or just chitchatting with awesome people.

    Hazelnut beignet
    Amanda G.

    I really liked the choices and the barista was friendly. I liked the concept, refined imperial dog rescue -- kitch, helpful. They served my hazelnut beignet in a dog dish which was funny, if odd. The ambiance implied soft space, but it was not super loungey, heavy, too dark maybe? More of a pop-in for takeaway than a third space.

    Hagar A.

    Small, cute coffee shop with reasonable prices near Lincoln Park. I ordered drip coffee and enjoyed the calm atmosphere with very nice French music. The barista was very sweet and helpful. There are free stickers at the register too

    Annette D.

    Cozy neighborhood coffee spot. I enjoyed a holiday special latte as did my spouse. I didn't realize we could sit and enjoy our coffees in a warm cafe setting. It was a nice surprise and the lattes were delicious.

    Carys L.

    The coziest little cafe! The barista's here are super nice and welcoming and happy to provide you with drink recommendations. They also have a selection of pastries. Very dog friendly. I love the ambience of this café! The darkly painted walls give it a nice warm atmosphere to study or work in.

    Snickerdoodle oat latte
    Alex O.

    The cutest little coffee shop in Lincoln Park! Amazing and dog-themed! They usually have an incredible special latte like a snickerdoodle or something like that on offer which is always amazing. The staff is super friendly and the place is adorable and quaint. I love stopping by when I'm in the area.

    Allison G.

    Got a hazelnut iced latte. Espresso wasn't very strong & it really just tasted like milk.

    Peppermint Mocha
    Shay R.

    Ludlow is a hidden gem! I've been in the area many times and I somehow never stopped inside. I was drawn in by their advertisement of a peppermint mocha. I'm so happy I stopped in because it was one of the best mocha's I've had in city. The coffee was delicious, I'm not familiar with the Counter Culture brand, and the peppermint wasn't overpowering along with not being too chocolaty. The cafe itself is very cute but it is jam packed with smaller tables. Ludlow is a cute place to work from if you're solo or a small group of people. I absolutely love the decor and the love that Ludlow shows to pitbulls. They donate 50% of their merchandise profit to Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control. I visited on a Saturday and the cafe was busy. Luckily I was just grabbing a coffee to-go. The staff I interacted with was friendly. Since it's a smaller cafe you have to be patient getting your coffee because they have a smaller staff so it takes a little longer to get your drink. I look forward to my next visit!

    Justine C.

    Such a whimsical coffee shop in the busy Lincoln Park area! My boyfriend and I were obsessed with the dog theme decor throughout the coffee shop. This coffee shop dedicates raising funds for the shelter dogs of Chicago, so you're buying tasty coffee and doing it for a great cause. I got my typical go to - iced latte with milk and vanilla and it was delicious. My boyfriend absolutely loved his snickerdoodle latte - the flavor was on point! Many people come here to chat or do work, so get a table or bar seat when you can as it appears always busy!

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    Charlie H.

    One of my go to coffee spots in LP! They have great espresso drinks and the pastry selection is usually solid. They have fun seasonal specials like the Maple latte currently is delicious. Fun atmosphere with all the dog themed decorations, and the staff always gives your dog a bone when you bring them in. Fun place in the morning!

    Two tables outside
    Alex Anne M.

    My friend, Allison, suggested this place and it was worth the hype! Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop is family-owned and founded in 2020, opening its doors amid the covid pandemic on August 2nd, 2021. Service was fast with one person manning the register and creating the beverages. For dog lovers, this place is a must as it is covered in dog artwork and has dog treats for sale, books about dogs, and merchandise with their dog-inspired logo. If you have a dog they will ask if your pup wants a treat when you walk in! Every dog owner's dream is when other people make their dog feel special and this place does the trick. Relaxing music is playing around two two-top tables of four and twelve-bar seats available for seating with patrons working on their laptops. A drip is $4 and the Strawberries and Cream Latte could not have tasted more like strawberries and cream. I wish I asked what they used for the cream element because it made the drink so velvety. I got it iced and it was an inspirational way to kick-off a Friday. I've also got the blueberry cobbler latte and an almond croissant. The almond croissant is top-tier quality being flakey and crunchy on the outside and oogey gooey on the inside.

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    Genna G.

    Quaint little philanthropic coffee shop that gives 50 percent of their proceeds from the merch purchased at the shop to support dogs through Chicago's Orphan Animal Community. Upon walking in I felt like I was in a dark shop you'd find in Diagon Alley right out of a Harry Potter book. The walls are filled with portraits of dogs dressed as royalty which I half expected to start talking. My latte was great and had all the options I was looking for ( eg sugar free vanilla syrup and unsweetened almond milk ). Food options were limited to a few pasteries so go elsewhere for a more substantial meal. Great coffee/ lattes AND philanthropic owners? Of course I'll be back. Fun, random, quirky addition to the neighborhood.

    Chai Latte & Maple Latter (sub non-dairy milk).
    Tammy N.

    The coffeeshop has a classy, modern, and quirky ambience with walls painted emerald green adorned with gold ornate pictures of dressed up, adopted dogs. The drinks were smooth and really like that they had a printer available.

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    Ask the Community - Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop

    What's parking like in the area?

    Very limited free parking on side streets (a few are one-ways) and then metered parking along Clark Street except for a few tow zones. Meters are off on Sundays so parking is free.

    Is it dog friendly?

    They love and support dogs but they aren't allowed inside at this time according to the posting on their front door.

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