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    The Coffee & Tea Exchange

    4.6 (388 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Johanna H.

    Did you know they have matcha tho?! have been coming here for awhile for loose leaf tea and found they also carry ceremonial grade and grade A matcha as well as the wisk and all you need! What a neighborhood gem

    Annette D.

    Cool neighborhood spot for a great cup of coffee or tea. Always busy, so expect a wait but it's worth it. No seating, which is a bummer but the quality of the drinks and pricing are really good.

    Emily M.

    One of my favorite ways to start my day is at The Coffee & Tea Exchange. I always try to go to locally owned coffee shops over a chain, and what CTX does is all I can ask for in a coffee shop - they showcase their specialty drinks and menus. I love the thoughtfulness and creativity that goes into their monthly menus. (Can you tell that I will immediately buy something if I know it's for a limited time?) The baristas are wonderful people. Their coffee is incredible and so is their vast tea selection. Sometimes they have seasonal tea box offerings, which are fun and make great gifts. They always have an iced tea on tap too. The Coffee & Tea Exchange is a charming, welcoming shop. It's always a highlight of my day when I stop in.

    Rows and rows and shelves on shelves of wares!
    Jenna C.

    Wow, this place is awesome! As soon as you walk in, you're affronted by large barrels of beans, shelves of jars with fun labels, and lovely scents! I was a bit confused of the setup even though there was a clear as day sign lol and I jumped out of line to look more closely at the teas so I could be more ready to order at the register... this was a mistake! It's unusual, but the employees switch off helping customers at various counters/registers. The very nice woman who helped me abandoned the front register to take me through some tea options and someone else jumped in for her to continue helping the line. So what did I get? I opted for their iced tea special that day - herbal peach, which was refreshing. I also got a bag of cardamom, and the honeybush peach rooibos, which smells delightful but after brewing I decided it's not punchy enough in flavor for me. Maybe just what a chose, so I'll just have to return and try a different one next time :)

    24 oz matcha latte iced $7.20
    Maley S.

    One of the best coffee shop matcha lattes in Lakeview, Chicago. It can get busy in the mornings / afternoon especially on the weekends but it's worth it. Quality service always from the nicest team too!

    Alice W.

    What a great local coffee shop to have in the neighborhood! As a person who needs her daily coffee to function within society, I had quite a few people recommend this place to me. The line does move fairly fast and they have monthly themed drinks as well, which was a fun touch. There isn't much room to do anything other than stand in line to order and then stand in line to pick up. There are a lot of options to buy coffee and tea to take home, too. The coffee wasn't too sweet and the prices were very fair. The wait times weren't bad either for a late Saturday morning. Given a lot of big chain coffee shops, it's really nice to see this place succeeding and having such great coffee. Of course, as a Heated Rivalry fan, I had to get a themed drink. I went with the We didn't even kiss and my friend got I'm coming to the cottage. Both were SO GOOD! I'm glad I got a bigger size because it was so tasty. Can't wait to go back for more drinks!

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    Mirella K.

    If you're looking for literally any and all flavors of tea, The Coffee & Tea Exchange is the place for you! This is truly where tea lovers unite. They have a lot of coffee, as well, but their tea is what takes over. I have seen flavors I've never even heard of before. They had pumpkin pie tea, apple cider tea, and seriously any and all kind of fruits and combinations. I wish I remembered more flavors but there was a TON! They had a special Halloween/October menu where I ordered a matcha latte that also had blackberry and another fruit in it. It was good, I'd try something different next time but it wasn't bad! The prices here were very reasonable, too. One thing about this business is it's a tight space with no seating inside. It was superrrr busy on a Saturday midday and there was a line that reached the door. There's lots of barrels with tea and products in the center of the store which takes up space; the line to order is on the right and then people wait on the left to get their drinks, but you can also purchase teas and other products on the left side too if you don't want to order a drink. I think this is why it gets a little cramped. The baristas were booked and busy, too, and they seemed a little understaffed. The staff was very nice, though! For how busy it was, it went by relatively fast. They had quality tea & coffee and tons of cute products like mugs and accessories. I would come again and try their tea!

    1 pound fresh roasted best hazelnut coffee around!
    Michelle F.

    The Coffee & Tea Exchange has been roasting award winning beans from all over the world for over 3 decades in the Lakeview neighborhood. I've been getting my coffee here for that long and have never been disappointed. I LOVE all their beans! They roast onsite and you get premium taste every time! They have regular standby roasts and blends as well as epicurean mono varietals (the bean is single sourced from one plantation). You can even make your own custom blend/mix; anything goes here! They will gladly grind the beans fresh for you and have different grinds depending on your machine and taste pallet. I'm not a fan of flavored coffees but at C&TE I do love their toasted almond and hazelnut beans. They toast the nuts in with the beans so you get a real original flavor and not imitation. You actually see the nuts scattered in the bag amongst the beans. Prices are fair and the quality is excellent. They also have a huge selection of teas, accessories and gifts. Service is fast and the store is kept clean and organized.

    Jacqueline M.

    This is my go to spot. I love their lavender lattes and matchas, but will always try something new! I continue to come back here and the staff is great! Pricing is good too

    Pride month menu!! So fun

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    I've always loved this place!! Friendly service, amazing products and they are really good at making suggestions!

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