Cafes - Chicago, Illinois | ArrivalGuides.com

CafesGuide was updated: June 25, 2025

Locating a great cafe in Chicago poses no difficulty. Choose from large American chains or smaller, more intimate cafes that serve artisan coffee and hand-made pastries. They are scattered across the city, so enjoy one while taking a break from sightseeing and shopping.

Atwood

Atwood offers customers an original interpretation of American cuisine. At this stylish hotel restaurant you can find something for everyone, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

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Gallery Cafe

Located in the Wicker Park / Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, this locally-owned coffee shop roasts all of its own coffee beans. Affordable breakfasts and lunches are made to order, with vegetarian options available. The cafe also displays works by local artists. Wi-Fi available.

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The Wormhole Cafe

Enjoy your coffee while checking out the Wormhole's collection of 80s memorabilia, from retro movie posters to the 'Back to the Future' DeLorean. Also serves breakfast and lunch.

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Pick Me Up Cafe

This late-night diner and espresso bar is located close to St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery and Chase Park. A local favorite, Pick Me Up serves a wide variety of menu options, including vegan. Street parking is available.

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Bridgeport Coffee Company

Bridgeport Coffee Company was founded in 2004. They roast their own coffee beans, which are sold to coffee bars and restaurants in Chicago and throughout the U.S. With a commitment to providing organic, fair trade products, Bridgeport Coffee Company has been named the Best Coffee Shop in Chicago by TimeOut Chicago. Also serves breakfast and lunch.

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Intelligentsia Coffee

Intelligentsia branded coffee is served all over Chicago, but why not go straight to the source? Always a smart choice. While Intelligentsia is now a national chain with locations in Los Angeles and New York, this high-end coffee roaster opened its flagship location on North Broadway in Chicago in 1995.

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Star Lounge Coffee Bar

With an ever-rotating menu of uniquely-flavored coffees, Star Lounge Coffee Bar serves Dark Matter Coffee, which is locally roasted by the owner. Come for the coffee and stay for the artsy atmosphere and friendly staff.

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The Coffee Studio

The Coffee Studio is a modern, independent espresso bar focused on expertly crafting delicious drinks and snacks from fresh locally-roasted coffee beans and simple, flavorful ingredients. Now serving wine and craft beers.

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Beverly Bakery

Beverly Bakery's custom coffees are brewed fresh daily and can also be ordered online. Stop by for breakfast or order a delicious pastry to go with your coffee.

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The Perfect Cup

For a great cup of coffee, try the Perfect Cup. They have coffee classics like lattes and espressos, as well as house specialties. They also offer a light breakfast or lunch, as well as delectable pastries.

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Cafes in Chicago, Illinois

Atwood

Gallery Cafe

The Wormhole Cafe

Pick Me Up Cafe

Bridgeport Coffee Company

Intelligentsia Coffee

Star Lounge Coffee Bar

The Coffee Studio

Beverly Bakery

The Perfect Cup