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    VIETFIVE COFFEE - CHICAGO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Salted coffee (Ca Phe Muoi)
    Leon W.

    Ordered the salted coffee (one of my favorite types of Vietnamese coffee) and it was too bitter. I know it sounds weird, but Vietnamese coffee is not supposed to be bitter. It is supposed to be smooth and sweet and creamy. The service was nice, a bit on the slower side but they were fairly busy. Inside is crowded. Hard to find seating.

    Veg & Tofu Empanada ($7)
    Tabitha W.

    Unique coffees. The Pandan latte was really tasty, and I even returned specifically to order this again. Fairly fast service.

    Yining D.

    Yay, a coffee shop that closes after 3 pm haha. I found this place after picking up some bagels nearby. The staff were all passionate about the drinks and were telling the customers the background of the ingredients and where they come from. The ube comes from the Philippines and is processed from Indonesia. You can definitely taste the ube flavor and it's not too sweet. There's also a few food options here with empanadas and bahn mi.

    Deepti A.

    Love this hidden coffee spot in West Loop. The owners are very friendly and the service is always stellar. Prices are comparable to other spots in the neighborhood. I love the Jasmine oat matcha!

    Mythy T.

    Coffee/drinks were good, food was not. Cute concept but they kinda missed on the execution. How are you gonna serve a banh mi with frozen (literally) veggies. One of the servers laughed at my friend's name so the vibes were just off at this place.

    Mega phins
    John D.

    Street parking available on W Madison. Looove the ambiance with Vietnamese decor. The mega phins were a sight to behold. Coconut coffee was 4/5. Wish there was a slushie option.

    Matcha mango refresher
    Jessica K.

    Vietfive is a very chill place to work and enjoy a nice cup of their Vietnamese coffee or whatever other tea drinks you'd like to enjoy! I particularly enjoyed the Matcha Mango Refresher, and am excited to try more of their tea options! Their banh mi (I got the pork one, but they also offer chicken and veggie) was delicious and fresh. The baguette was crisp with a soft pillowy center that cushioned the crunchy veggies and tender meat perfectly. The presentation is also nice on a wood board, adding a rustic feel to an already vibey spot. I stopped in Vietfive for a couple of hours on a Saturday morning to knit and relax. At around 9:30am, it wasn't too busy at all. Around 11am, there was a rush and no more tables available for people to sit. With a couch and a few coffee tables, there is a decent amount of seating, but it goes quickly. Overall, Vietfive was a great place to stop for a morning work. I was able to get a lot of knitting done and finished an audiobook, but I also saw a couple of people working on laptops! It was chill, bright, and the staff was very helpful! Highly recommend!

    Ca phe trung and vietfive latte
    Amanda P.

    Was super excited to try this place considering it's one of the few viet cafes. Both my partner and I were very disappointed. I wanted to like this place but I couldn't. Although their ca phê trung was good, everything else was not. We ordered an iced VietFive latte without flavoring and it just tasted like watered down coffee, didn't even taste strong enough to consider it coffee. The combo bánh mì was good but I was not a fan of the xa xiu chicken bánh mì . Too much pepper and something in it was wayyy too salty. We waited almost 40 minutes for our banh mi because the workers didn't hear that the order came in. They were too busy changing the songs playing to pay attention. They gave us mochi donuts as an apology.

    ca phe trung
    David H.

    got the ca phe trung (egg coffee) and thought it was okay. i think that the coffee wasn't as strong as the vietnamese coffee i'm used too are. the coffee was good, sweet from the condensed milk and still had a nice flavor. the egg cream on top was kinda ehh as well. the flavor wasn't really strong or egg-y. i typically like my egg creamtop to be stronger and pack a punch. overall, the store is super cute and love all the decor. lots of references to vietnam which i love and would be a nice place to study at!! i do think that their coffees are not as strong or intense as a typical vietnamese coffees are (still stronger than most lattes lol), but was still okay yummy rating: 7/10

    Jerk chicken empanada  Coconut cream cold foam matcha latte
    Valerie M.

    I came here for the first time today and was blown away. I ordered a matcha with coconut cream cold foam, and it might just be my new favorite. The matcha wasn't sweetened (which I love) and the coconut cream added just the right touch of sweetness. It was perfectly balanced, super smooth, and honestly... so yummy in my tummy. I'm already plotting my return. I also tried the jerk chicken empanada, which was surprisingly flavorful and filling. I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly shocked by how good it was. I'm seriously considering grabbing another one tomorrow. The vibe of the place is eclectic in the best way: cool, artsy, and cozy. It's the kind of spot you could sit in for hours whether to chill, work, or people-watch. Bonus: the girl at the front was so friendly and helpful, especially since it was my first time. Highly recommend.

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    Em K.

    Ordered Vietfive Coffee for my work team through Uber Eats to our office in the Loop, and everyone really enjoyed their drinks and pastries! We tried a variety including Ube Horchata Lattes, matcha lattes, and teas--all were fun and flavorful. I got the Ube Horchata Latte, which I​​ enjoyed, though I could have ordered the smaller size since it was extremely sweet and very much a dessert drink. We also got the mango peach puffs, which were delicious. It's a great spot for unique, indulgent coffee drinks that feel like a treat. Would definitely order again!

    Empanada
    Kenna G.

    Great, unique coffee shop! More than just coffee, also has boba drinks, ube lattes, horchata, matcha, etc. Loved my empanada, fully filled and perfectly crispy. Loved the bright colors of the space and how light the space is! Staff were all very friendly and kind.

    Veggie tofu banh mi bowl
    G M.

    I absolutely loved this place! I popped in to do some work and grab a bite while waiting on a friend. It's cozy but still enough room for several different groups of people to sit. When I got there there was a line but while the staff member was helping a customer, the digital kiosk was still open to order. I like that nobody was rushed through getting help from staff, but it didn't feel inconvenient bc you could easily make a quick order at the same time. I got a coffee and a rice bowl. I love the vegetarian choices available. My drink came out quickly and my food took a little bit longer but the staff member, Minesha I think, let me know they were making fresh rice. She was incredibly warm and helpful. Hey energy just made everything so much more pleasant plus she knew so much about the food and drink and helped folks make decisions without being pushy. I feel like everything was good quality and a good value. I'll be back whenever I'm in the neighborhood!

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    Coffee is okay, but the BAHN MI. AMAZING. I got the chicken one, and I can't even describe the taste. Fresh, light and delicious!

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    Love this place. Hot coffee, ice coffee, food...everything is fabulous! Service is great! And the pastries delicious!!!

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    4 years ago

    Great tasting coffee and cute vibe inside. I didn't eat anything but several repeat customers came in to get sandwiches so must be good!

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    2 years ago

    So good! Really awesome vibe, family owned, and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Love coming here and supporting! Coffee is delish

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    The service is amazing. Great little place to stop for an empanada and a real coffee!

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    Perfect little spot to study and drink coffee. If I lived in Chicago, I'll be here more often.

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    Everything top to bottom. Friendly staff, cute shop, and don't get me started on the coffee and donuts.

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    Worked from here with a friend for a few hours this morning. Lovely atmosphere, service, and coffee! Another great addition to the area!

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    Absolutely amazing, thankful to know this business exist. Friendly staff, items on list or delicious. this is my new spot !

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    Blue Bottle Coffee - Wolf Point

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    4.1(181 reviews)
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    Some people might say, "if you been to one Blue Bottle, you've been to them all", well I beg to…read morediffer when it comes to this location. Located near the Merchandise Mart and overlooking the Chicago River, this location has floor to ceiling windows with amazing views in every direction. Considering the layout, I am sure this place is frequented those who work and/or live nearby. There are plenty of table/chair combos; the perfect setup for laptop and tablet work. I stopped through on Saturday morning and there was a number of people already setup with their respective devices. They also have music playing in the background (at a very acceptable volume level) which for me, just added to the vibe. The staff, were friendly and helpful. Add to that, they did an awesome job of managing the line as it never got too long. As for drinks and food, no complaints here. It's consistent with the Blue Bottle level of quality I have come to expect and appreciate. Overall, I highly recommend checking out this location.

    This spot is bustling! Can't say that I'm surprised given its prime real estate in the heart of…read moredowntown along the water- great for both downtown employees and tourists alike. I ordered a cappuccino and set up my laptop at their wrap around bar to work for a few hours. The energy here is great and I loved the abundance of natural light. The Wi-Fi was strong and the bathrooms were clean. And of course, the coffee was great. Note that it can take a while to get your order given the long lines. They have a variety of seating types for those sticking around. Overall, a positive experience!

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    4.5(217 reviews)
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    holy shit this was SO GOOD. we got chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate peanut butter, and twice…read morechocolate chip. we got all of them freshly baked piping hot at 10:45pm 15 min before closing they also had a few options left if you don't want to wait for them fresh. the overall store was also super cute, lots of decor and history and merch! CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT SO GOOD BEST CHOC CHIP COOKIE???? crispy outside melt chocolate inside so yums dark chocolate peanut butter v rich, same crispy outside gooey inside. p good but kinda too sweet after a few bites twice chocolate chip has hella chocolate chips and also dark chocolate. tasted diff then the og walnut one i think too much chocolate takes away the cookie flavor idk... yummy but not as good as walnut I WOULD GO BACK JUST FOR THE CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT AGAIN OMG

    Let's get to the point... - small menu, with most cookies…read morehaving chocolate in them (I'm not much of a chocolate person) - no fun cookies, like you would find at other bakeries - $6 for a single cookie is WHEW! + they stay open late + I LOVED the composition of the cookie: a biscuit/cookie mix, giving you both a crunch and soft interior + impressed by the fact that my cookie wasn't warm BUT when I split it in half, the chocolate was gooey + they have ice cream + coffee, I didn't get either

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    Firecakes Donuts - Glazed donut with chocolate ice cream and syrup

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    4.1(2k reviews)
    1.4 miNear North Side
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    Delicious! Simple house made donuts, fresh espresso and hot chai were perfect. Firecakes offers…read moremultiple locations, with easy access throughout the city, open early and closing late, making it the perfect sweet treat all day long. The raspberry bold orange donut truly was fire, no premade compote here, fresh raspberry filling was a game changer. The cinnamon roll donut was decadent but totally worth it with all the walking you do as a tourist.

    FireCakes Donuts in River North felt more like a quick stop-and-go donut shop than a destination…read moreworth seeking out. I wasn't particularly impressed by the selection, and the freshness of the donuts left something to be desired. The presentation also took away from the experience. Seeing donuts sitting exposed in boxes where customers can easily view them isn't particularly appealing and doesn't create the freshest visual impression. I tried the maple pecan glazed donut, which was overwhelmingly sweet. Even after just one bite, the intense sugar rush was immediate and overpowering, making it difficult to enjoy the other flavors. The vanilla donut was the better of the two--pleasantly doughy, though it still lacked the freshness I was hoping for. Overall, this was an average experience. The donuts were serviceable, but neither the selection, presentation, nor freshness gave me much reason to return.

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