Found this place by accident while I was in the area. It's got this cool coffee-brewery setup where you can actually see how they make everything and the Russian space theme is a nice touch. Right up my alley. I got an almond croissant and a hot chocolate. The croissant came out warm, crispy on the outside, soft and flaky inside. The almonds made it even better, adding a crunch and nutty flavor in every bite. It's the small details that just makes the whole thing different. The hot chocolate was rich, creamy and it had an after taste that I couldn't figure out but it matched perfectly with the croissant. The guys working there (pretty sure they were the owners) were super friendly and easygoing. Only thing is, they take their time with the drinks but you can tell it's because they actually care about what they're making. Totally worth the wait. Perfect spot to slow down and start your morning. read more

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Came in for some coffee on a morning. The coffee was cold like I like it this time of year. It was certainly cold brew. I requested sugar and milk. Did the job of waking me up. I read a book while I was enjoying my coffee and when I looked up occasionally you can see a plane fly by because Midway isn't terribly far away. read more

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Sputnik is a clean, spacious and welcoming cafe offering affordable food and drinks to their customers. I absolutely loved the widespread clean tables and friendly staff. You can feel free to sprawl out and study as long as you want without worry. Highly recommend you studying or working here! read more

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5/5 Almond Croissant 5/5 Cappuccino. My husband really liked the Caramel latte and stated the caffeine delivered and woke him right up. Street parking is available. The space itself is industrial and spacious. Limited menu which honestly I appreciate. I was told all their Syrups are housemade. I'm glad we made the trip out to Sputnik. All the staff are hospitable and the coffee itself is fantastic! We grabbed a bag of their beans and are excited to try it! read more

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When i discovered "Sputnik Coffee" when it was still on the W. 51st St. in Gage Park a few years ago, I just thought "what a gem!" The drip of coffee back in early 2019 was a buck and my budget for coffee wasn't ample at that time. Overall, the prices I saw on the menu warmed my heart. I follow "Sputnik" on the Instagram and know that they have moved in a much larger venue in McKinley Park. I don't live anywhere close to the southwest side of the city, but my partner and I took a trip on a Tuesday morning because we didn't think there would be another opportunity to do so with our work and personal schedules. Items are much pricier, but it is what it is with ongoing civilization. They now also have cafe-style pastries and sandwiches. I decided to treat myself a cup of cappuccino. It was frothy and strong. Good thing was that the smoked salmon sandwich slowed down the effect of caffeine, yet I should have ordered one of these nice-looking Belgian waffles as well. The cafe roastery is located on a neighborhood street, across from James Shield Middle School. The tables are spread out, unlike many smaller coffeeshops one find in the Northside. Overall, the place is great for individuals who enjoy a little more privacy in public. I also got myself a souvenir t-shirt. I just love the design and a slight touch of Chicago red stars that were incorporated with the graphics. I actually didn't notice that CTA Western Orange Line station was nearby, approximately 5-minute walk away. However, street parking was what we needed and was quite east to find. read more

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Exceptional coffee with a welcoming, local feel!!!!!!! Sputnik Coffee Company offers an excellent experience that really stands out. The coffee was rich, smooth, and clearly crafted with care, showing attention to both quality and flavor. Each cup felt thoughtfully made, whether you're grabbing something simple or trying a specialty drink. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, making it a great place to sit, work, or catch up with friends. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about coffee, which added to the overall vibe. Overall, Sputnik Coffee Company delivers outstanding coffee and a warm, community-focused experience. A well-deserved five-star spot that's easy to recommend. read more

My husband raves about this coffee, but we live in the north suburbs, and it's over an hour drive to get down here. The menu is rather limited, and there's no indoor seating. There was outdoor seating, which was nice for a little while before it got too sunny and we had to leave. The coffee is good. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. Be sure to stir the drink because the vanilla is at the bottom. Good thing the coffee beans are sold in stores so we can still have Sputniks at home. read more

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AWESOME!!!!I recommend u plz try the huge almond croissant it's delish. The ice chai latte was excellent. My daughter ordered their turkey sandwich, it was very good; had to steal a bite. My daughter ordered an iced caramel latte and it was also good. Plz give this hidden gem a try u will not b disappointed. read more

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Had a great time here. Came in right after they opened and spent some time in their dining room. Atmosphere was very nice. Coffee and pastries were good! read more

Edit: I've just come a few weeks later, and would like to add that their matcha is nice (better quality than some other places I've been to recently!) and they also have a wheelchair lift that I did not notice before! Love the accessibility of the place. Original review: Very cute place with nice workers. The inside is really bright and airy feeling, with lots of seating area. Perfect for computer work or just to chill with a book. I definitely recommend the mocha coffee. However, the chai was very cinnamon-heavy; you couldn't really taste the other spices. I also do wish they had size options! Would love a bigger coffee. Either way, I definitely recommend it! read more

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Sputnik has been on my list of cafes to try for many years and I finally got a chance to stop by. They roast on site and you can peak behind the register to see all the machinery in action. I had a delicious iced latte which was made perfectly. They also have a rotating menu of tasty looking pastries and some merch with their adorable dog mascot. Service was fast and friendly and the barista let me know their coffee can be found throughout Chicago land grocery stores. Excited to stock up for home! read more

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WOW WOW WOW! I love your new space. As my mom would say...it puts a bounce to your step. The iced coffee was fabulous and their pasteries are amazing. read more

Great place to grab a coffee and pastry. I came in yesterday afternoon and needed a pick me up and it hit the spot. Great service, friendly people, will be back soon. read more

Cool, crisp, clean and huge interior roastery. Fantastic cold brew - small pastry case with yummy raspberry frambuesa. Plenty of parking - reasonable pricing for such a great product. Fun marketing. Owner and roastery onsite. If near Midway airport definitely make a stop. We'll be back! read more

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Great product and excellent customer service. A very well-run operation. ..........................,,..

Yelp led me to the perfect spot for a great latte in the back of the yard neighborhood. The place is tiny and feels like an industrial local roaster in a very authentic way. Loved the milk substitution options. They house make their syrups - went with vanilla and splurged as normally I'll only do syrup if there is a sugar free option. This was worth it . Great little neighborhood gem- highly recommended! read more

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Friendly service, especially for when I was half-asleep! Calm and welcoming in the morning; good environment to walk into in the morning (not too loud or over-bearing when I am sleep walking). I ordered a mocha and it was delicious! A little bit of sweet, but not fake tasting. I'm very happy with the beverage and the cafe - I heard they're moving to a bigger location and congrats to them! I can see why the business is growing. Delicious. read more

If you are a big fan of astronomy or space. This is definitely the spot. If you don't know who is Sputnik look it up. Recently discovered this cool coffee shop. The cold brew is amazing, Totally in love with it. It is delicious and affordable. This is at the Chicago's historic Back of the Yards neighborhood. The shop is diverse, doesn't matter what you are and how. The customer service there is awesome, friendly and they are super nice. You are welcome to talk to them. Bring pretty awesome conversation. They % friendly. During covid, they were open even in hard time and now they are still open. I like this shop because it has a history, the care and passion for coffee especially cold brew. I enjoy my cold brew there is different, they can add flavor if you want, milk or whatever you need. Best part of the cold brew it's a sip lid that has a cover on top of it. Lifesaver. The food is really good. I enjoy it all. When walking in, they do have hand sanitizer. They do they card and cash. They have an outdoor seating, where you can relax and see this beautiful painting on the wall. Just make you feel that your in a little bit. This adorable coffee shop I would go back again. read more

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One of the best coffees ever. I live close to this place so I'm a regular. I always get the vanilla latte and my husband the mocha with oatmeal. Their coffees are strong and don't have much sugar but they taste so good. You must try their pastries, they are to die for. I always get the pistachio bread and their Beignets. The amount on sugar on top is the right amount. Service is always good, the lady that works there is nice and she makes the best coffee there. They also a small gift shop where you can get Sputnik merchandise. They have shirts, pins, mugs and more. The place itself it's very clean and very hipster. They have sitting outside and inside. Also if you have a dog bring it with you, they are dog friendly. My dog is very welcomed here. It's definitely a hidden gem and you all must go try it. read more

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Cute local coffee shop and roastery in back of the yards neighborhood. I loved that they roast their own beans in the back. The coffee tasted great and was very affordable. My vanilla latte was under $5, and the staff was friendly. No places to sit inside, but would recommend stopping in for a quick cup of coffee or some beans for home. read more

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This place is amazing. It's small and cozy not seating inside right now, but they have a nice little patio. Selection is a little small, but that's okay. I'll definitely be back. Vanilla latte was yummy and affordable. Plus I bought a bag of beans and a cup for home. Made a yummy coconut mocha last night. What a fun spot. read more

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Excited to visit this new location. The coffee was unique and tasty. This location has a very genuine look and feel and I noticed that it also has a wheelchair lift, which I've never seen before in a coffee shop. KUDOS for making it accessible. The music was very low key and I was easily able to concentrate on work. I spent a few hours there and felt very pleasant the entire time. The staff is very courteous and friendly. I will definitely be there again. read more

I liked sputnik better when it was affordable. Should have just stayed in the old spot or went to the northside. If your gonna start charging more for everything. It sucks i guess ill stick to water from now on. read more

the coffee is so good here ! The cold brew is delicious and also the coffee beans always give a great cup of coffee ! The cold brew is not bitter or acidic and very smooth tasting . The people that work here are very friendly and helpful . I wish they had more locations read more

One of the reasons I like the North side of Chicago is that you can find these cute, intimate restaurants, coffee houses. I live on the southwest side of Chicago and we don't usually experience these types of spots...until now. I was heading east on 51st street and saw this nicely decorated corner spot with a sign that read $1 coffee. What??? I am so there. I found street parking and entered the spot. A guy behind the counter spoke and was very nice. I ordered a glazed donut & the $1 coffee. He informed me that they make their own coffee, can grind the beans for u. Nice decor, nice ambiance, the donut melted in my mouth and the coffee was refreshing. Will I be back?? No doubt. I hope to see more spots like this. We need it. read more

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I decided to update after I wrote another review for this visit (3/18/19) under. "Cafe Week: Sputnik Coffee Company" Thanks to Yelp Cafe Week, I made a point to get back here for a cup of great coffee. I also had the Spinach Feta Pie and a sample of the blueberry scone. The scone - -the last scone left that morning - - was heavenly. The spinach Pie is best when heated and heated it is the best! Short hours on weekdays : 6 AM to 1 PM and closed on Sundays. : (. Hours on Saturday are 7 AM to 4 PM. : ) Bakery goods - - which are provided fresh daily by Delightful Pastries - - usually sell out quickly and I do mean quickly! : ( It was just a bit after 8 AM and I would have had more than a sample of a scone if there had been more scones to be had! Moral of story: the early bird gets the best selection of pastries but great coffee is available throughout the hours Sputnik is open. read more

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I'm giving it 2 stars because everyone else is saying how great the coffee, but I did not try it. The inside has no sitting not comfortable no café experience. It has a outdoor patio that you use occasionally but it's useless in cold weather. I know it's in a rough neighborhood but you should be able to sit down and not get beaten while getting coffee. I guess this hood is not gentrified yet. read more

Really good coffee followed by great hospitality. This is a must try if you like small coffee shops with a comforting ambience.

First, the coffee is incredible. They take great pride in roasting the perfect beans, and let me tell you if they aren't perfect they are pretty darn close. Second, the atmosphere at the cafe is warm and welcoming. It was a great place to hang out pre covid, but they still go out of their way to make you feel welcomed. I go in there pretty much every morning for coffee and also for a quick chat. Much credit goes to their fantastic barista Angelica. Always friendly with kind words. Definitely a great start to the day and worth checking out if you haven't been! read more

Very good coffee. Good price. Great service. Nice and clean coffee shop. Will definitely recommend

Awesome place with nice workers . The delicious coffee that they brew themselves is also a nice price for 2 Dollars for a large. (I have boycotted Bridgeport coffee house that keeps raising their prices to insane levels.) Check the place out! read more

Good cup of Joe for $1.00 they do sell some donuts and bake goods through another vendor very delicious with the coffee. Owners and workers are friendly and fun to chat with them. Check this place out for good coffee. It's got a very different taste they roast the beans right there you can smell the coffee bean goodness. read more

I went here today for the first time and I'll be coming back again. The donut I got today was fresh and yum! The coffee I got was really good too. Plus, the staff is friendly which is always a plus for me! read more

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Went out of the way to try the coffee. Got a cold brew, girlfriend got a latte. Both were amazing. Love that they roast beans in house. Owner's were incredibly nice. Love the effort they've put into their brand with the logo and the overall aesthetic. Keep it up! read more

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Seriously stellar. Hailing form Grand Rapids, we stopped in to grab a much-needed caffeine boost on our way downtown. No-nonsense quality served up by friendly folks. Strong, flavorful and sure to impress anyone else who worships Our Dark Lord and Savior; coffee. Take some beans home- you won't regret it! read more

Stopped by since its close to where I live. The owner was very friendly and provided great service. I had a cold brew when I was there. My wife had a latte. Both we're amazing. My wife also got a spinach and feta cheese pastry they had at the counter. Very tasty! Not dry like in other places. We will come back again. read more

First star: cleanliness Second star: location Third star: friendliness Fourth star: quality Fifth star: that blueberry muffin, is that blueberry muffin freshly made ? What's the deal with it ? It taste so dang good read more

I enjoy supporting independent coffee roasters so my recent trip to Chicago was a perfect opportunity. Tucked away in a residential area of the neighborhood known as Behind the Yards lies Sputnik Coffee. During my visit they were busy roasting beans. The gentleman behind the counter was polite and had a true desire to ensure I enjoyed my visit. I ordered a drip coffee and was treated to a sweet treat. I stayed briefly after doctoring up my drink. I think some groovy music and some images related to Sputnik could really add to the atmosphere. If you enjoy a solid cup of coffee take the time to visit Sputnik. read more

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They have FANTASTIC cold brew and employees. Pretty please give them a visit! You won't be disappointed.

Great customer service! Coffee is a well balanced blend. They focus on wholesale coffee and you can check out the roasting tue and Fri morning. If you live or drive by, it's worth it. I like the drip coffee and cold brew. Can't wait to try their espresso drinks. They have pastries too! Cool space, exposed brick, good ambiance. read more