The Most Scrumptious Coffee & Tea in Chicago

Girl & The Goat

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10207) • $$$

"We luckily scored a last minute reservation few hours before the reservation time. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. If you're going at daytime, I highly recommend the outdoor seating to enjoy the summer weather. The staff were super friendly and service was great. The menu is small, portions are small, and prices are on the higher end for what you get. Each dish is unique and creative - taking the traditional dishes and adding an interesting twist. For two people, we ordered the chili crab noodles, chicken skewers, and crispy short ribs. Everything was absolutely delicious. * Surprisingly, the grilled chicken skewers were my favorite. They were very well cooked and tender, combined with the cashew butter, savory mushroom oil, and crispy sunchokes. It was a burst of flavors and textures in each bite! Easily 5 out of 5* The short ribs were crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside, and so well marinated. The japchae served with the short ribs also had bits of pineapple, which added an unexpected sweetness to the dish. This dish was a bigger amount of food compared to the other two we ordered. * The chili crab noodles were great, but my least favorite. It was more of a crab dish as there was a very small amount of noodles in the dish. There were strawberries with the chili sauce, which was an interesting combination. It was a light and refreshing dish. I highly recommend checking out Girl & the Goat! The food is sooooo good, but be prepared for the small portions."

Yolk - South Loop

★★★★☆ 4 (2767) • $$

"I am here in town for business I walked down the street from the hotel. I was seated immediately at the bar. Absolutely, awesome! I got to check out the different plates before ordering . The presentation was remarkable . The host was kind and friendly. She greeted me with a smile. I'm a southern girl so that was nice. My waiter was attentive and courteous. The food came out quick . This was a win !"

Yolk - Streeterville

★★★★☆ 3.9 (2705) • $$

"Another place that were told to try! Food is good, I would give them 4/5. It's easy to make a reservation through Yelp but you have to show up for them to check you in so you're actually in line! We had few dishes. I had their egg Benedict caprese, I expected it to be good but it was super runny I would give it 3/5 My husband and friends loved california omelet! Countryside skillet. We also had very berry and Nutella crape. Overall I would give them 4/5. Regular coffee was good, service was fast. I have had better breakfast places though but this get 4/5 overall Check in on Yelp for 10% off total bill"

The Wormhole Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1300) • $

"Cool, retro themed coffee shop in wicker park.The coffee options are great if you enjoy sweet, creative concoctions. I always just get the iced vanilla latte.The whole coffee shop is themed to the 90s. There's a model of a delorian from back to the future. Gremlins, Mario bros and other iconic characters sprinkled throughout the shop. Great place to drop in for a coffee of post up for a few hours and get work done."

Beatrix - Streeterville

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1324) • $$

"I swear all the Beatrix locations are the same - mid food with spacy service. Some ingredients weren't listed in the menu (namely a VERY garlicky condiment) and my sandwich wasn't warm at all. Our server had to be asked several times for simple things.If you're at Northwestern, the food here is better than hospital - but not by much. Pass."

Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1573) • $$

"Goddess and the Baker Bakery (Location: Millennium Park- 33 Wabash) is a delightful upbeat bustling place to have light breakfast, quality snack, lunch or goodie. The vibe in here is fun and casual. Service is excellent.Try their signature "Cruffin" or any of their huge variety of breakfast treats! They are all top drawer baked fresh and wholesome.The warmed blueberry muffin I had was full of premium large soft berries. The batter was deliciously moist and dense. Decorated cookies, brownies, cakes, cake slices and croissants. They have a variety of it all for everyone. The coffee was brewed fresh, hot and had no bitter aftertaste.Don't settle for the mundane breakfast, cup of coffee or old treat at the other places. This place doesn't disappoint as baked goods ARE fit for a Goddess as the name implies!"

Yolk Marina City

★★★★☆ 4.2 (927) • $$

"This yolk location slaps. Quick service, consistent quality, and the yolk menu items we know and love. We came on a Friday morning after the 4th of July and we didn't have to wait. The seasonal items we got (bourbon caramel cold brew and Key lime pie pancakes) were both amazing. We will definitely be back'"

The Crepe Shop

★★★★★ 4.8 (567) • $$

"Still looks the same which means it continues to be a hip and coolat the same time. It gives you a tropical island vibe in Chicago! My previous review on the food stands.Please check that out"

Bourgeois Pig Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (982) • $$

"Phenomenal sandwiches and ambiance!!I came here on a Saturday mid morning with wonderful recommendations about the food. I was a little sad to hear that they were sold out of their breakfast panini and also gluten free bread, which was surprising for only 10am on a Saturday (maybe there's an early morning rush?). I ordered the Great Gatsby which seems to be the popular option and for good reason! This sandwich was phenomenal!! The focaccia is so fresh and even had herbs mixed into the greens. The sauce on the sandwich was also awesome. The sandwich was about $15. I love their porch area with the string lights and the music was such a cute chill vibe. I will absolutely be back! Great lil lunch spot in Lincoln park."

Tempo Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (975) • $$

"As always Tempo is just perfect!!I LOVE that they're not like most diners who serve greasy eggs, potatoes, etc.If you're looking for a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner Tempo has you covered! I've ate here probably 10 times whether it's in person or through Uber eats or DoorDash and everything has always been perfect !10/10 for their egg white omelettes which are Massive! 10/10 breakfast potatoes10/10 Turkey club!Highly recommend Tempo cafe!"

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

★★★★☆ 4.4 (645) • $

"The croissants here are unbelievably delicious! I highly recommend the pistachio chocolate croissant. The almond one was also great!The cafe storefront is really tiny and they have a little seating area right around the corner when you order your food. The breads all smell amazing. I was tempted to buy a variety of things. The oat milk latte was good, too. This is just the cutest little breakfast spot. I recommend stopping in to get a little treat."

La Fournette

★★★★☆ 4.4 (614) • $

"Super cute and affordable french bakery!! There was a line when we went at 10am on a Saturday but it moved quickly. There is a free macaron with yelp check in so make sure to do that - they have tons of macaron flavors to choose from. I ended up buying a pumpkin beignet which was SO GOOD and very unique .. I wish a bakery near me in NYC sold this bc I'd buy so many. Also got a hot chocolate which was solid. Would def come here again!"

Dollop Coffee

★★★★☆ 4 (592) • $

Chiya Chai Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (530) • $$

"I love this franchise - such an amazing taste of Indian cuisine with a couple of twist on dishes. Logan square location is massive and can house you and your family or friends for a good time. I placed an order rather quickly and all the dishes arrived within 15-30 minutes. Thankfully we order multiple dishes to get a taste of their menu. Each dish was a nice size portion that matches the price and that wows me. The fries were very well seasoned and the sauce to pair was tasty. The wings were so tender the meat fell off the bone. The sauce seasoning and flavor was a triple knockout and worth the taste. Definitely don't miss out on that. The creamy chicken masala was indeed creamy and incredibly Generous with the meat provided. The pot pie was alright and filling. What elevated the dish were the sauces on the sauce. I believe one was Apple base and the other was another fruit base. Super delicious on their own! Definitely visit this location or the one located in downtown Chicago. My only downfall was not ordering their chai flight. This gives me a reason to return!"

Kopi A Travelers Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (601)

"My favorite cafe in Chicago. They stand on their taste in art, furniture, music, food, etc. Great smoked salmon, nice pastries, extensive and intriguing drink menu. Wait staff are smart and kind and do their own thing which suits me fine. No wi-fi or outlets so you are forced to live in your surroundings, which in this case is a welcome opportunity."

Cafe Jumping Bean

★★★★☆ 4.4 (451) • $

"Heads up, if you come on a Sunday morning, the line will be to the door which you know is a good sign. This was my first time here and was overwhelmed with how large their menu is but I got their golden latte (which I think has butterscotch) and got it with less sugar since I read many reviews that their lattes are really sweet. It was super delicious and I tried my friends matcha and that was also delicious. There isn't much room to sit but would be a great WFH location."

The Bagelers Coffeehouse

★★★★☆ 4.3 (462) • $$

"Fantastic spot for breakfast. Close by to our air bnb...quick easy drive via Uber. We ordered the following:The Bageler- one of their signature breakfast sandwiches which consist of egg, cheese & bacon.The Gardener- yum! Their main vegan offering. I'm not vegan but I really enjoyed this! So light and refreshing. Consisted of hummus, roasted red peppers, cucumbers and red onions. We got both our sandwiches on an everything bagel. Perfect portion for breakfast! Thank you Yelp for helping me discover this little hidden gem. Besides bagels, they serve muffins and an extensive list of coffee concoctions. Quiet little spot for those who want to get some work done also."

Wake ‘n Bacon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (501) • $$

"I love an aesthetic and Instagrammable brunch spot, and even better if there's ube! Managed to make this a pit stop for brunch before our flight (back in Aug 2022) and I'm so glad we did. Make sure to make a reservation or you'll spend a long time waiting. I see other reviews say parking in the area is difficult, but we took an Uber so we didn't have any trouble. You scan a QR code, order and pay through the website, and then the staff brings out the food. I ordered the ube flapjacks with the purple haze drink, and my partner ordered the big bird burger. His chicken was so perfectly friend and tender, and the syrup had all the right sweet and savory balance! My pancakes had nice strong ube flavor to them and the eggs and bacon were a nice touch."

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (443)

"Friendly employees. Cozy environment. Great coffee. What more could you ask for?The cortados were perfect and the latte art was too cute! The pastries and food looked good too so I will definitely need to come back and try them. I loved that they have a clear glass wall so you can see where they make the pastries. The table area is a bit cramped but very comfy. Overall, it seemed set up well for catching up with friends and coworking with a community table and outlets near the tables."

Libanais Sweets And Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (484) • $$

"Good , clean place Service is great Food is good too I usually get the beef shawarma wrap"

Goddess and the Baker, Wacker & LaSalle

★★★★☆ 3.6 (595) • $$

"Come here for the juices, remain for the avocado toast, and soak in the ambiance. Goddess and the Baker has it all. Their food is fresh and the portions are quite satisfying. It's a busy morning spot for commuters and conference attendees. Definitely get there early if you're looking to sit and enjoy your bites before the laptops come out and seats are available only for timeshare holders. The toughest decision was which in to get to remember the experience. Although I didn't get to take a slice of the rainbow cake with me on the plane, I did get the pin to remind myself to go back. If I wear the pin, people might ask if I bake, and I do not."

Jackalope Coffee & Tea House

★★★★★ 4.5 (365) • $

"One of the better local coffee shops in the Bridgeport area. Locally owned but it's still basically the same price as Dunkin and cheaper than Starbucks.They have a large list of beverages and a list of food too. Service is consistent. Folks in here are always friendly. And they have a great aesthetic inside the shop with merch to buy if you're interested."

Dat Donut

★★★★☆ 4.4 (376) • $

"The dough wasn't as soft as I was expecting and the icing was as sweet or generous as I was hoping. We had strawberry icing, glazed, and lemon cake glazed donut. The lemon was the best. The area is a bit sketch, but the staff was willing to help me with making my order."

11 Degrees North

★★★★★ 4.8 (305) • $

"Small business with a huge menu! :) I was a little discouraged they are only open for breakfast and lunch, but was blown away with the breakfast options when I was able to stop by over winter break! I absolutely loved everything about the Santa Monica arepa - The chive cream cheese is something special!! Service is a little slow because they are making everything from scratch, but they are up front about that and it's well worth the wait! Seating is pretty simple since it's counter service, but we found space for 6 people comfortably! Will definitely be back!"

Letizia's Natural Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (432) • $$

"Vegan Panini with hummus, eggplant, sun dried tomatoes & arugula is soooooo good! They always have a vegan soup of the day and really good dirty chai lattes. This place has been open for over 15 years. There's a reason why. They're consistent with food quality and customer service. It also helps they open early and close late."

Cafe Tola

★★★★☆ 4.4 (356) • $

"Stopped by here for the 2nd time getting off work to grab the cheese n potatoe empanada, and it was equally as good as the first time. I must say it was smaller just like the interior of the store but flavorful/unique things come in small sizes. Very beautifully decorated with cute outdoor seating, you have to stop by."

West Town Bakery & Diner

★★★★☆ 3.6 (529) • $$

"I just went in for a lil sweet treat so I won't speak too much about the ambiance or in store service, but this location is very cute and is big, when I went it was pretty full but everyone seemed happy. If you get one thing from here make it the almond croissant!"

Maison Marcel

★★★★☆ 3.5 (537) • $$

"Perfect poached egg . Perfect baguette. Lovely jam. A menu with much to try and beautiful baked goods.Sweet place with good service worthy of return visits."

Goddess and the Baker

★★★★☆ 4.1 (386) • $$

"Arrived on an early flight and my hotel checked me around 10:30 AM. Needed to prepare for a meeting, so needed some brunch to go. Became a goddess at cute Goddess and the Baker around the corner. Buzzing business. Pastries, coffees, brunch mains all looked great. My Goddess Breakfast and Chocolate Croissant (which counter guy recommended warming up) were huge portions and delish. Saving some of the pastry for later. Good coffee options and amazing merch! Goddesses rule this morning!"

Cafe 53

★★★★☆ 4.4 (332) • $$

"Service was a little indifferent and annoyed (?) with me asking a couple of questions. Order a Turkey sandwich and a Turkey with Lingonberry sauce. French bread was crusty deliciousness and I liked the lingonberry sauce. My daughter enjoyed her chocolate gelato. Would recommend for to go food. Ambiance was odd, as in it seemed a college student hang out with high school or college art lining the walls. If not for the other good reviews, I would've skipped it on the lack of welcoming atmosphere."

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand

★★★★☆ 4.1 (379) • $$

"Arrived on an early flight and my hotel checked me around 10:30 AM. Needed to prepare for a meeting, so needed some brunch to go. Became a goddess at cute Goddess and the Baker around the corner. Buzzing business. Pastries, coffees, brunch mains all looked great. My Goddess Breakfast and Chocolate Croissant (which counter guy recommended warming up) were huge portions and delish. Saving some of the pastry for later. Good coffee options and amazing merch! Goddesses rule this morning!"

Caffe Umbria

★★★★☆ 4.4 (321) • $$

"I enjoyed the cappuccino al cacao. I thought maybe it would be something special compared to a regular cappuccino but I'm pretty sure it was just your standard cappuccino. It was still good. There is pretty limited seating in the shop but there is a quaint little lobby with additional tables and seating. This was a nice place to stop into on a chilly day."

Elly's Pancake House

★★★★☆ 4 (387) • $$

"We went out for our usual Saturday brunch with my 91 year old mother. Elly's is close to her residence, and while she goes there with friends, we hadn't tried it before. It is a brunch location so they didn't go overboard of decorations. But, although not decorated, it was ample in size and it was clean.The restaurant is nice, and has a great brunch menu. Mom ordered her usual, Eggs Benedict (and as usual, ate a few forkfulls, only). I had the Lox and Onion Omelette - the lox used is very salty and made the omelette itself too salty, but delicious none-the-less. My son had a Skillet. The food, overall, was great.The service was fair. We had a server who was either new or distracted. We had to remind them several times to bring items, some of which never made it at all. When the check came, we made sure those items were removed.I don't believe service like that is typical. My mom would never recommend we go there since service is more important than the food to her. So, when Elly's comes up in our brunch location rotation, we will return."

Yolk West Loop

★★★★☆ 3.7 (427) • $$

"This is an American style resturant. Excellent service. Our provider Dayanara was very attentive and informative definitelyenhanced our experience. I had the home made cornbeef hash with pancakes. More than enough food my daughter had the chicken and waffles my wife the Yolk combo which is eggs breakfast potatoes and pancakes. All delicious. I would def recommend this fine eating establishment. The ambiance is casual med noise Leven and about 20 dollars a person but well worth it."

Maison Parisienne

★★★★☆ 4.4 (290) • $$

"Omg! Heaven in my mouth! Their quiche Loraine is the best I ever had! So fluffy light and delicious! Their vanilla chai latte - to die for!! Almond croissant - warm, flaky, scrumptious!! I'll be back for sure! :)"