Top 5 Chicago Coffee Houses Worth the Visit

Top 5 Chicago Coffee Houses

Chicago is famous for a lot of things, tall buildings, the wind, the Cubs, the Bulls (and Michael Jordan) and pizza may be on the top of that list, but there are some unbelievable Chicago Coffee Houses that you don’t’ want to miss out on when you’re there.

The next time you are in Chicago, be sure to check out these Chicago Coffee Houses.

#1 The Coffee Studio

Andersonville’s go-to for a cup of java celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2017, and owners Miguel and Lee are residents of the neighborhood. You can check them out here, and be sure to pick up a gift card for a friend if you’re compelled to do so.

#2 La Colombe Coffee Roasters

An Andersonville based coffee house, La Colombe is most noted for its vastly wide open space as well as its draft lattes. The Black and Tan is another one of their popular beverages.

Read more about the history of the draft latte here.

#3 Oromo Cafe

You’ll have to stop in for a taste of their “United Nations of Coffee” moniker.  Taking flavors from India and Turkey, Oromo also spikes their beverages with superfoods. No my friends, it’s not a typo, you read that right.

Find Oromo on the web here.

#4 Intelligentsia Coffee

This coffee house, which sold to Peet’s in 2015, is known for its South American and African coffee blends. There are six locations in Chicago.

#5 Caffe Umbria

The hot chocolate’s on par with the coffee at this uniquely set River North establishment (you’ll find it in the historic Thompson building) which has its roots in the US coffee capital– Seattle.  

If you are looking for other great resources for coffee shops you can check them out here. For fun things to do nearby, you can read about them here.