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Standard Coffee & Tea

4.0 (26 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Milk curd coffee! Yumm!!
J K.

"Certainly!" Milk needs to be explained, large curds floating in my coffee the explanation came with hipster attitude "Certainly!" Floating fat is what they prefer and you should too. They mentioned others have the same surprised look but offer no gratuitous customer service.I can look past the chunky milk "Certainly!" But "Certainly!" not the attitude.

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I'm here most days at 7am for a latte before work. 2022 edit. Ten years on, and they are still making great latte. New cups today, but Maria managed to make nice latte art on them first go.

Thea H.

I have high standards when it comes to coffee and Standard Coffee&Tea hit the bullseye each time I run in before work to grab a latte. I hold good coffee to the standards of tasting authentic and not drowned in sugar, comparable to coffeehouses such as Dark Matter Coffee & Buzz: Killer Espresso in downtown Chicago. I may not be able to go downtown often now that I work full-time but the coffee at Standard Market hits the spot. I like this coffee much more than the big chain places (you know what I mean). There is never really a line here so to be able to pop in and grab my coffee and leave for work is a breeze! It's really neat that they put some latte art on their lattes even if it is to-go, I highly appreciate it. The staff is friendly each morning and they are good at what they do, and that is to make good coffee -Well done Standard Market, Well Done.

Pretty latte art in my vanilla latte
Courtney C.

Ohh yeah. Standard Market takes their coffee very seriously and I love & respect them for that. This isn't no run of the mill 'bucks. No, this is real freaking coffee! To start, the coffee shop opens an hour before the actual store. Since this was my first visit, I was wondering if there was some super secret entrance or if I was just supposed to go in the main doors. I sat in my car for around 5-10 minutes so I could watch someone else's entrance. In case you're curious about this too, you go in through the main market doors. The produce and other sections that are right inside the front doors are roped off so you're forced to walk to the coffee shop. It took me a few minutes to peruse and walk around the bakery case before making my decision. In this time, a super rude guy got in line in front of me and it was apparent he needed his coffee because he was quite snippy with the barista. She handled it like a pro, though I couldn't help but be upset if i was in her shoes. I made sure to be extra friendly once I made it to the register to try and invoke some good vibes in the area. (Why do people have to be such jerks for no reason???) I decided on a latte and one of the breakfast burritos. I wish I would have written the name down, but it had chorizo in it. Since the only breakfast burrito I've really had was from the golden arches, my taste buds were in for a real treat. It was very flavorful but not greasy at all (as chorizo can sometimes be.) My latte came out so pretty and was really really good. I'd go so far to say, it was one of the best coffees I've had in awhile. I also found out that Standard is less than 10 minutes away from my work, so I'm thinking this will start being a more frequent destination. Don't pass up a chance to come here and DON'T be a jerk to the nice baristas either.

Mike M.

Loved the Knife & Fork Grilled cheese sandwich- James and his team rocked It! Try the sushi too- Spicy Tuna Roll - excellent !

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By far the best coffee in the area; on par with any of the high end cafes in the city. These baristas are knowledgeable and passionate about coffee. Don't let the fact that this place is housed in a grocery store from letting you try this place. They offer all the usual espresso drinks and brewed coffee, but also a variety of pour over methods.

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I am an everyday regular...coffee and service are outstanding. Staff could not be more friendly. Best coffee in the area.

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Really impressed with their selection. Had a Chemex pour-over with Guatemalan beans - great quality for a market coffee bar!

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I may not be able to go downtown often now that I work full-time but the coffee at Standard Market hits the spot.

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The Baked Apple Breakfast Co.

The Baked Apple Breakfast Co.

4.4
(1k reviews)
2.5 mi
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We went here after a work volunteer event and they were amazing. Very attentive to 18!people, food…read morewas delicious and they even have gluten free pancakes!!! I highly recommend.

Bottom Line: Family run, good food, pleasant experience, overall decent value…read more First time here. This Greek family-run diner/restaurant is not much to look at from the outside. You could drive right by thinking it was a vacant building except for all the cars in the lot. The notion of vacant building is dispelled immediately upon entry. The place is busy, loud, vibrant with customers clearly enjoying the food and experience. The interior is decorated simply, with muted colors, is well lit, and clean. There are a lot of hard surfaces which makes the ambient noise level fairly high; however, it did not detract from the experience (but just be advised in case you feel this is bothersome). We were greeted warmly and though the place was packed, we were seated quickly. Despite the diner-like vibe, there is no counter, just tables and booths. Our server was prompt, very pleasant, and efficient. The coffee was hot and flavorful. The food: Large portions, well prepared, warm, savory, satisfying. The loaded Cheers omelette, with hash browns and pancakes, was more food than I could enjoy in one sitting so I have leftovers for tomorrow. Prices are in line with more reasonably priced independent eateries. A two-egg, hash browns, pancake combo is $14. This place will be an option in the future.

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The Foxtail

4.5
(289 reviews)
2.6 mi
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What's great restaurant, we had a group of 20 and they had a side room for our group, the bar…read morelooked like a good place to sit and have a drink, outdoor seating is available directly in front of restaurant. Street parking may be hard to get but public parking lot nearby. Food was excellent, I had the foxtail paella, plump shrimp, mussels, sausage veggies and orzo instead of rice made it feel creamier, full portions. The "big wood" was a tasty whiskey drink, but the Negroni was a little too bitter. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about all the menu items and made good recommendations, fast attentive and good service.

Another great dinner at Foxtail!…read more We had to come back to try more of the menu, and this time we ordered: * Pork belly bruschetta: 5/10. Unfortunately, this one wasn't for me. The pork belly, ciabatta, and balsamic were all good individually, but together the flavors just didn't work. It felt mismatched... * Colorado lamb kebab: 10/10. This is one of the more $$ entrées on the menu, but it's absolutely worth it. The portion was generous, the lamb was high quality, and the artichoke pesto paired really well with the rich, gamey flavor. The roasted pearl onions were a great addition too. I would definitely recommend this dish. * Foxtail paella: 8/10 flavorful orzo paella loaded with seafood. Definitely a sharing type of entree! Always a great time at Foxtail with great food and great service!

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The extensive bar area of the restaurant and the vibe of the indoor seating space.
The extensive bar area of the restaurant and the vibe of the indoor seating space.
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Beatrix

Beatrix

4.0
(607 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Reservations recommended here because of crowds. I met a friend for happy hour/dinner. They have a…read morelot of drinks and appetizers as well as beef and vegetarian burger on menu. I had a margarita on happy hour menu and it was tasty. For my entree, I got the chicken enchiladas. They were presented very nicely and very flavorful. Since they are known for the caramel pie, I got a slice of that as well. Tasted like caramel candy with the texture similar to pumpkin pie. Service was friendly. I hear their brunch is also amazing as well.

Not the experience I was expecting. I had high hopes and unfortunately everything fell short. The…read morehost was not accommodating at all. I requested our group to be placed in a corner since we were dining in with 2 kids and an infant who would be sitting in a stroller. She had said they were fully booked and a different party needed the table I was eyeing since they would be coming in with 3 strollers. I was there from 9am-11am on a Friday and it was not packed nor did a family use the table I wanted while I was there. No one came in with 3 strollers either. Aside from that, I was trying to be helpful so the stroller wouldn't get in the way of customers and wait staff. The host basically made it harder for them, not me. I started with the hazelnut oat mocha and this was delicious. This was the highlight of my time there. For food I tried the Shakshouka and it was not good. The pouched eggs were not cooked. From my pictures - it looks like the eggs were cracked in the dish and the chef called it a day. I didn't chance eating it, I ate the pita it came with and left very hungry. I'm giving Beatrix a generous 2 due to the space being beautiful and my latte being great. Unfortunately this is not a spot I'll be returning to.

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Seated at the bar as we were walk-ins on a busy Saturday morning
Seated at the bar as we were walk-ins on a busy Saturday morning
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Standard Coffee & Tea - coffee - Updated July 2026

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