There are plenty of places to grab a cup of coffee in the country’s third-largest city, but sometimes the comfort of a cozy space makes the difference between a regular latte and one that warms you to the core. We’ve rounded up 10 of the city’s coziest cafes with all the food, pastries, workspace, and of course coffee you could need before the winter months.
With factors like delicious drinks and cozy atmospheres in mind, these are the 10 friendliest coffee shops in Chicago.
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3982 north avondale avenuechicago, il 60641
tall windows that let in natural light make the patio cafe as warm and inviting as the lattes they’re making, like the lavender matcha oatmeal cookie drinks. bring your own mug or travel mug for $0.25 off (and the feeling of knowing you’re making the world a more sustainable place).
another plug? outlets are everywhere, according to a yelp reviewer, making the backlot a perfect place to go to work on a cold winter day.
In addition to the North Avondale location, there are also two other locations: Evanston and the Roastery.
2385 milwaukee avenue northchicago, il 60647
for seven years, this logan square neighborhood coffee shop has offered patrons premium blends of south american and african coffee. The food menu at the gaslight coffee roasters changes daily based on local availability, but the exposed brick, bold wallpaper, and pastry options make it a great place to stop.
755 west 32nd street chicago, il 60616
warm with an agave latte, hot apple cider, red-eyed jackalope and more at jackalope coffee & teahouse in the bridgeport neighborhood. or maybe you fancy a malt: they serve vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, chocolate, mint, and strawberry. bright colors and a multitude of wall decorations (even local art you can buy!) give the cafe a unique atmosphere.
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1641 west 18th streetchicago, il 60608
Beverages aren’t the only thing served at brew brew coffee and tea. grab a breakfast sandwich, a bagel and smoked salmon, or even a panini. The clean and bright space, filled with succulents, blond-wood tables and chairs, mosaic tiles, and the original tin ceiling, is sunny and intimate, even on cloudy days. Order a Mexican hot chocolate or oatmeal latte and enjoy this stress-free environment.
In addition to the Pilsen location, the cafe also has an outpost in Avondale.
643 north wells street chicago, il 60654
Lots of comfortable seating and beverage options like honey cinnamon lattes and dirty lattes make this great location on river north a great stop after shopping michigan avenue or exploring downtown the city. spoonful of coffee co. it also serves beer, cocktails, and wine, making it the perfect place to visit at any time of day.
the other 14 locations include streeterville, ukrainian village, south loop, hyde park, ravenswood, andersonville, gold coast, river west, four loop locations and evanston.
2530 north clark street chicago, il 60614
The space in the collective café is complete with fire pits that turn into an outdoor patio during the warmer months. That means you can enjoy a cold nitro brew (it’s available!), mint matcha latte, maple chai latte, or even a cold horchata, watch the snow fall, and stay warm on the inside.
Other menu items at this Lincoln Park staple include burritos, bowls, sandwiches, wraps, muffins, scones, croissants, bagels and more.
The coffee chain is also in Wisconsin, but also has other Chicago locations in Andersonville, Evanston, Logan Square and Wicker Park.
22 east jackson boulevardchicago, il 60604
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Come for coffee, stay for the photo shoot at the hero coffee bar. This quaint shop between two Chicago skyscrapers on the circuit makes a great social media post. the interior is small, but we still find this store cozy due to its picturesque location. be sure to try the location’s signature concoction (conveniently called “the loop”).
other locations include lakeview, west loop, printer’s row and riverfront.
812 grove streetevanston, il 602016254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
The extensive menu at this Evanston cafe covers breakfast, lunch and even dinner. combined with plenty of natural light, cupitol brands itself as an all-day lounge that can be a place to work or just relax.
In addition to the Evanston restaurant, there is also one in Streeterville.
1039 west granville avenue chicago, il 60660
This Chicago staple cafe sells its wares throughout the city, but the main cafe is in Rogers Park, right next to the Granville Red Line stop. Since its inception in 2003, Metropolis has provided a space to work, enjoy local art, and sip hot coffee. In addition to fresh coffee and other beverages, Metropolis offers pastries and other food from nearby restaurants.
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1325 west wilson avechicago, il 60640
Who knew coffee and bikes went so well together? Signature beers plus specialty bikes (plus repairs and accessories) are what heritage outpost is all about. Uptown Cafe specializes in coffee, tea, friendly baristas, and sunshine.
other locations in lakeview and west loop offer food and coffee and sell bikes. and some locations, like the two loop locations, the north river store, and another uptown location, only serve coffee.
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