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Chicago cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Chicago where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Must Visit picks

One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

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Four Letter Word Coffee in Chicago

Four Letter Word Coffee

Logan Square, Chicago

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Quick Stop

Compact Logan Square roastery cafe for Turkish coffee, pour-over, and pastry-led quick stops.

Ranked • 2024
Intelligentsia Broadway Coffeebar

Intelligentsia

Lakeview, Chicago

Must Visit Laptop-Friendly Open Late House Roaster Pour Over

Original-rooted Lakeview coffeebar for Black Cat espresso, brewed coffee, matcha and tea, patio seating, and a spacious but busy neighborhood-room feel.

2 recognitions
Metric Coffee in Chicago

Metric Coffee

West Town, Chicago

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Beans & Gear

West Town cafe for house-roasted coffee, retail beans, and a small counter beside the training centre.

6 recognitions

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