Where locals drink instead of the chains.
Looking for coffee where locals actually go in Chicago, IL, USA? There are 22 local favorites on the map, including 10 that roast coffee. The longest-running is Ipsento, open since 2006.
See Chicago on the map606 Coffee Roasters is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Hiding from the horde in Chicago, IL? 606 Coffee Roasters is the coffee roaster locals duck into, holding the line since 2011 (founded by Purple Heart). Fresh roasts, made right here, and no horde in sight. It's marked on our map of coffee in Chicago.
A Cup Of Joe is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
A Cup Of Joe is a safe house in Chicago, IL: a coffee shop where the living still get real coffee. No tourist stampede, just locals and their coffee.
Afro Joes Coffee & Tea is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Hiding from the horde in Chicago, IL? Afro Joes Coffee & Tea is the coffee shop locals duck into. A local favorite, and the horde hasn't found it. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
Almendro Cafe is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
In Chicago, IL, the living know where to go: Almendro Cafe, a coffee shop. A local favorite, and the horde hasn't found it.
AndySunflower Café is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
AndySunflower Café is a safe house in Chicago, IL: a coffee shop where the living still get real coffee, holding the line since 2019. No tourist stampede, just locals and their coffee. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
Big Shoulders Coffee is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Hiding from the horde in Chicago, IL? Big Shoulders Coffee is the coffee roaster locals duck into. The stash: beans roasted in house and pour-over coffee. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
Build Coffee and Books is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
In Chicago, IL, the living know where to go: Build Coffee and Books, a coffee shop, holding the line since 2017 (founded by Bea Malsky and Hannah Nyhart). A local favorite, and the horde hasn't found it. It's marked on our map of coffee in Chicago.
Coffee Lab & Roasters is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Coffee Lab & Roasters keeps Chicago caffeinated. This coffee roaster is one of the safe houses the living swear by. Fresh roasts, made right here, and no horde in sight.
Colibrí Coffee is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Colibrí Coffee is a safe house in Chicago, IL: a coffee shop where the living still get real coffee. No tourist stampede, just locals and their coffee. It's marked on our map of coffee in Chicago.
Ex Libris Cafe is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Hiding from the horde in Chicago, IL? Ex Libris Cafe is the coffee shop locals duck into. A local favorite, and the horde hasn't found it. It's marked on our map of coffee in Chicago.
Four Letter Word is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Four Letter Word keeps Chicago caffeinated. This coffee roaster is one of the safe houses the living swear by. Fresh roasts, made right here, and no horde in sight. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
Intelligentsia Coffee is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Intelligentsia Coffee is a safe house in Chicago, IL: a coffee roaster where the living still get real coffee. Fresh roasts, made right here, and no horde in sight. It's marked on our map of coffee in Chicago.
Ipsento is a local favorite coffee roaster and coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Ipsento is a safe house in Chicago, IL: a coffee shop and roastery where the living still get real coffee, holding the line since 2006. Worth surviving for: beans roasted in house, matcha drinks and fresh pastries.
Metric Coffee is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Metric Coffee is a safe house in Chicago, IL: a coffee roaster where the living still get real coffee. Fresh roasts, made right here, and no horde in sight. It's marked on our map of coffee in Chicago.
Passion House Coffee Roasters is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Passion House Coffee Roasters is a safe house in Chicago, IL: a coffee roaster where the living still get real coffee. Fresh roasts, made right here, and no horde in sight. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
Printer’s Row Coffee Co. is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Pullman Club Coffee is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
In Chicago, IL, the living know where to go: Pullman Club Coffee, a coffee shop, holding the line since 2007. The stash: matcha drinks. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
Soul Soul Cafe is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Hiding from the horde in Chicago, IL? Soul Soul Cafe is the coffee shop locals duck into. A local favorite, and the horde hasn't found it. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
Sputnik Coffee Company is a local favorite coffee roaster in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
The Brew is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Hiding from the horde in Chicago, IL? The Brew is the coffee shop locals duck into. A local favorite, and the horde hasn't found it.
Two Mile Coffee Bar is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Two Mile Coffee Bar keeps Chicago caffeinated. This coffee shop is one of the safe houses the living swear by. Supplies on hand: fresh pastries. It's marked on our map of coffee in Chicago.
Westons Coffee & Tap Co. is a local favorite coffee shop in Chicago, IL, USA (a "safe house").
Westons Coffee & Tap Co. keeps Chicago caffeinated. This coffee shop is one of the safe houses the living swear by. The stash: matcha drinks, fresh pastries and bagels. Find it on our survival map of coffee in Chicago.
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Ipsento, open since 2006.
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