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Intelligentsia
1850 W Fulton St. Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-0023
Intelligentsia is Chicago's coffee mecca: a must visit for die-hard coffee-philes. Crowd pleasers include specialty coffee drinks like the Vanilla Latte Macchiato or non-coffee classics like smoothies and hot cider. But at Intelligentsia, it's all about the beans. They roast their own custom bean blends in-house for the freshest, boldest, and most unique coffee flavors, and have bags to brew it yourself. Take your cup to go or stay a while and chill at a comfortable table. Hours: Mon-Thu 6am-10pm; Fri 6am-11pm; Sat 7am-11pm; Sun 7am-10pm
The Fix Cafe
736 W Irving Park Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-1422
Get your caffeine fix at Lakeview's newest coffee gallery, The Fix Café! Choose from fresh, organic, fair-trade coffee imported directly from Peru, a huge selection of gourmet loose teas, fresh squeezed, tart OJ, or a variety of specialty coffee and tea drinks. Filled with intimate nooks and crannies, it’s the ideal spot to cozy up with a fresh baked pastry and a book from the take-a-book-leave-a-book shelf, or to get some work done on your laptop with free and FAST WiFi! The Fix also offers made-to-order sandwiches and panini with the freshest organic meats and cheeses, fizzy and refreshing Italian sodas, and thick, creamy shakes like the Chocolate Banana Big Train. Be sure to check out the art on the walls--it's all painted by local artists and may look even better on your walls at home--it's all for sale! Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 8am-7pm
Julius Meinl
3601 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 868-1857
Julius Meinl brings all the ambience of a Viennese coffee experience to Chicago's very own Southport corridor. Come expecting fresh, bold coffee and your prayers will be answered. No flimsy paper cups here--Julius Meinl serves coffee in a mug with a saucer, just like home. Be sure to bring your appetite; whether you've come for a rich, flaky apple turnover or Meinl's signature Roast Beef Sandwich on a Pretzel Roll, you will leave satisfied. People watch with friends at the lively sidewalk patio or read at a cozy booth with authentic Viennese touches like hand-carved light fixtures. Einen gesunden appetit haben! (Happy eating!) Hours: Mon-Thu 6am-10pm; Fri 6am-11pm; Sat 7am-11pm; Sun 7am-10pm
Sip Cafe
1223 W. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 563-1123
The search for Chicago's most beautiful outdoor seating area has come to a close! Sip Cafe's tranquil, flower-filled garden is open all spring and summer long, and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy their specialty coffee drinks like lattes, crowned with a generous dollop of whipped cream and delicious house made pastries like triple decker brownies and blueberry-banana bread. Socialize at a table or stroll to a bench and park in the shade of a tree and listen to the silvery sound of Sip's many wind chimes. Inside, you'll find intimate, cozy seating, comfy couches, and free WiFi so you can earn your keep! Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm
caffe De Luca
1721 N. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-6000
Caffe de Luca is Bucktown's intimate answer to raucous coffee houses. Melt into a cushy booth or enjoy the sights and sounds of the sidewalk cafe. Breakfast options like fluffy Quiches and frittatas satisfy any savory craving while you can sate your sweet tooth with homemade pastries like flaky croissants, buttery scones, and chewy cookies. Freshly roasted Illy coffees and espressos are sure to blow any sleep out of your eyes! Caffe de Luca is open for lunch and dinner, with tasty salads and paninis. Stop in late for an after dinner digestif and a dessert pastry-- Flourless Chocolate Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream is the perfect decadent dessert to pair with de Lucca's creamy cappuccinos! Hours: Mon and Tues 7am-5pm; Wed and Thu 7am-10 pm; Fri and Sat 7am-11pm; Sun 7am-10 pm
Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-1011
Letizia's Natural Bakery has the freshest coffee and pastries in Wicker Park! Kick off your morning with a steaming mug of freshly brewed Caffe Umbria coffee, and a fresh baked, seasonal muffin, with mouth-watering flavors like Pear Hazelnut and Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed. Or stop in at lunchtime for a crispy Classic Panini, served on homemade olive oil foccacia. Letizia's has a full vegetarian menu if you're off meat, and the tastiest imported gourmet meats and cheeses for all you carnivores. They also carry a full selection of tantalizing tortes, cheesecakes, and pies, baked to order - perfect for a late night nosh! Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-11pm; Sat-Sun 6:30am-11pm
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