Coffee in Chicago 43 spots
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Sawada Coffee
Fulton MarketHiroshi Sawada's espresso bar. Order the military latte.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Hours: 7a–6p daily
- Signature: Military latte
- Oat milk: yes
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Big Shoulders Coffee — River North
River NorthLocal roaster. Bright, work-friendly.
- Wifi: ●●●●●
- Outlets: abundant
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Roaster: Big Shoulders
- Oat milk: yes
- Matcha: yes
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Big Shoulders — Old Town
Old TownCozy neighborhood outpost.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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Intelligentsia — Millennium Park
LoopOG Chicago specialty roaster, near the Bean.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Roaster: Intelligentsia
- Oat milk: yes
- Matcha: yes
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Intelligentsia — Logan Square
Logan SquareRoastery flagship with training lab.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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Intelligentsia — Monadnock
LoopHistoric Monadnock building cafe. Tower-quiet.
- Wifi: ●●●●●
- Outlets: abundant
- Noise: quiet
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee — Wicker Park
Wicker ParkDonuts + Intelligentsia drip. Classic.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: welcome
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Sip & Savor — Bronzeville
BronzevilleBlack-owned cafe with serious community.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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Heritage Bicycles — Lakeview
LakeviewBike shop + cafe. Espresso while you wait.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
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Métric Coffee
West TownLocal roaster with a big West Town room.
- Wifi: ●●●●●
- Outlets: abundant
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Roaster: Métric
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Sawada (Time Out Market)
Fulton MarketTime Out Market kiosk. Quick fix.
- Wifi: ●●●○○
- Outlets: scarce
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: limited
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La Colombe — West Loop
West LoopBig airy room with abundant outlets.
- Wifi: ●●●●●
- Outlets: abundant
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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La Colombe — Wicker Park
Wicker ParkSun-soaked corner cafe.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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Sip of Hope
Logan SquareMental health-focused cafe. All profits to non-profit.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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Hero Coffee Bar — Loop
LoopTiny standing bar tucked in an alley. Reliable cortado.
- Wifi: ●●○○○
- Outlets: scarce
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: discouraged
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Limitless Coffee — West Loop
West LoopSpecialty drip + bench seating.
- Wifi: ●●●●●
- Outlets: abundant
- Noise: quiet
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
- Matcha: yes
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Café Mustache
Logan SquareLate-night cafe. Coffee til 12am.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Hours: 7a–12a daily
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Hexe Coffee Co.
Logan SquareGoth-aesthetic cafe with serious specialty drinks.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Oat milk: yes
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Yafi Coffee and Gelato
Schaumburg1459 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194Specialty coffee + gelato in a cozy modern room. Open late on weekends.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–11:30p daily (later on weekends)
- Signature: Affogato + espresso
- Oat milk: yes
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Haraz Coffee House — Schaumburg
Schaumburg1420 N Meacham Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173Authentic Yemeni coffee with bold flavors. Great late-night hang.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 6a–1a (later on weekends)
- Signature: Adeni chai
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Vintage Cafe — Schaumburg
Schaumburg105 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194Quiet atmosphere ideal for work or study, with outdoor seating.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: quiet
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: deep work
- Hours: 8a–3/4p daily
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Tous Les Jours — Schaumburg
Schaumburg416 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173Bakery café with pastries and light coffee options.
- Wifi: ●●●○○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Hours: 9a–9p daily
- Signature: Pastries + drip
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Qahwah House — Lombard
Lombard406 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148Popular Yemeni coffee house with a lively social vibe.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: limited
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–1a daily
- Signature: Mofawar
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Matari Coffee Co — Lombard
Lombard1300 S Main St Unit T, Lombard, IL 60148Strong specialty coffee in a modern café.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–12/1a daily
- Oat milk: yes
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Joe Donut — Itasca
Itasca1221 Rohlwing Rd, Itasca, IL 60143Fresh donuts and coffee — best for a morning visit.
- Wifi: ●●●○○
- Outlets: scarce
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: limited
- Hours: 6a–2p daily
- Signature: Donut + drip
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Qahwah House — Skokie
Skokie / Devon5238 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077Authentic Yemeni coffee — great late-night spot near Devon.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: limited
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–1a daily
- Signature: Mofawar
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Shibam Coffee
Albany Park / Devon5241 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625Trendy café known for honey-based drinks and desserts.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Hours: 9a–10p daily
- Signature: Honey latte
- Oat milk: yes
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Starbucks — Devon Avenue
West Ridge2300 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659Free Wi-Fi and work-friendly seating on Devon — flexible work and casual meetings.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, deep work
- Hours: 5:30a–9p daily
- Oat milk: yes
- Matcha: yes
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Qahwah House — Bridgeview
Bridgeview7045 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455Detroit-born Yemeni coffee house on the Harlem Ave Arab corridor. Honey-rich Mofawar and rotating sweets.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: limited
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–1a daily
- Signature: Mofawar
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Qahwah House — Naperville
Naperville504 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540West suburban Qahwah outpost. Same Adeni chai, calmer room than Lombard.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–12a daily
- Signature: Adeni chai
- Oat milk: yes
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Qamaria Yemeni Coffee — Lombard
Lombard440 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148Specialty Yemeni single-origin pour-overs and Sana'ani in a clean modern room.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat
- Hours: 7a–12a daily
- Signature: Sana'ani pour-over
- Oat milk: yes
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Qamaria Yemeni Coffee — Bridgeview
Bridgeview9201 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455Bridgeview branch of the Yemeni specialty chain. Strong wifi, late hours.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–1a daily
- Signature: Mofawar
- Oat milk: yes
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Qamaria Yemeni Coffee — Orland Park
Orland Park15021 S La Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462South suburb Qamaria. Spacious seating, popular with families post-Isha.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: after-hours
- Hours: 7a–12a daily
- Oat milk: yes
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Behtak Café — Bridgeview
Bridgeview7340 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455Desi/Yemeni hybrid cafe — karak chai, Adeni shai, and saffron pistachio drinks.
- Wifi: ●●●○○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: limited
- Best for: after-hours
- Hours: 10a–1a daily
- Signature: Karak chai
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Shagf Cafe — Bridgeview
Bridgeview7100 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455Late-night Yemeni dessert café. Honeycomb cake and pistachio cream lattes.
- Wifi: ●●●○○
- Outlets: scarce
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: discouraged
- Best for: after-hours
- Hours: 11a–2a daily
- Signature: Honeycomb cake + Adeni shai
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Tea Time Anytime — Bridgeview
Bridgeview7301 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455Chai bar with karak, Adeni, kashmiri pink, and saffron-cardamom variations.
- Wifi: ●●●○○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: limited
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 9a–12a daily
- Signature: Kashmiri pink chai
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Matari Coffee Co — Bridgeview
Bridgeview7100 W 87th St Unit B, Bridgeview, IL 60455South-suburb branch of the Lombard Yemeni specialty roaster.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–1a daily
- Oat milk: yes
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Haraz Coffee House — Bridgeview
Bridgeview9135 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455Detroit-born Yemeni chain's south-suburb outpost. Big late-night room.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–1a daily
- Signature: Adeni chai
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Mokafe Yemeni Coffee — Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn9525 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453Quiet Yemeni cafe with mufawar, sahlab, and rotating Yemeni sweets.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat
- Hours: 8a–12a daily
- Signature: Mufawar
- Oat milk: yes
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Aroma Yemeni Coffee — Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook168 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490Far-west-suburb Yemeni specialty bar. Honey latte and Sana'ani drip.
- Wifi: ●●●●○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: moderate
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
- Hours: 7a–12a daily
- Signature: Honey latte
- Oat milk: yes
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Karak Chai House — Devon
West Ridge2540 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659Devon Ave karak chai bar. Cardamom-heavy, served in clay cups.
- Wifi: ●●●○○
- Outlets: some
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: limited
- Best for: after-hours
- Hours: 10a–1a daily
- Signature: Karak chai
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Chai Wala — Devon
West Ridge2418 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659Late-night desi chai stop on Devon. Masala chai + samosas til 1am.
- Wifi: ●●○○○
- Outlets: scarce
- Noise: lively
- Laptop policy: discouraged
- Best for: after-hours
- Hours: 11a–1a daily
- Signature: Masala chai
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Sahab Coffee — Naperville
Naperville120 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540Boutique Yemeni-inspired roaster in downtown Naperville. Calm, work-friendly.
- Wifi: ●●●●●
- Outlets: abundant
- Noise: quiet
- Laptop policy: welcome
- Best for: deep work
- Hours: 7a–10p daily
- Oat milk: yes
- Matcha: yes