Cafés in Chicago

Uncommon Ground

30s / Acoustic / Anything goes

Party Earth Review A lively coffee house, restaurant, and live music venue, Uncommon Ground features nightly acts and hearty sustainable cuisine that bring in everyone from crunchy young hipsters and aging hippies to music lovers and mellow Cubs fans. Students and artsy types in need of a caffeine kick take their books to the back room, where ... more

3800 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

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minibar Ultra Lounge & Café

20s / 30s / Bottle Service / Brunch

Party Earth Review Situated in the epicenter of Lakeview’s gay scene, minibar Ultra Lounge & Café caters to a higher-end clientele with swanky décor, intricate drinks, and bartenders who could double as Abercrombie & Fitch models. A narrow, sexily-lit bar takes up part of the U-shaped front lounge, whose intimate low banquettes and VIP sections ... more

3341 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657

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The Coffee Studio

20s / 30s / Anything goes / Artists

Reviewed by Ann N.

"Looking for a nice, relaxing place to unwind from a busy day? The Coffee Studio is probably the best place to do just that. Very relaxed, and clean ..." more

5628 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60660

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Whether it’s cold, hot, windy, or calm, there’s never a bad time to hit up the wide range of cool cafés in Chicago.

Chicago cafés differ in style and size, but what they all have in common is the desire to make customers feel relaxed and at ease while drinking down a cup of Joe or noshing on some small bites. There are literally hundreds of cafés and coffee shops throughout Chicago from Lakeview to Wicker Park to Bridgeport.

While the majority of cafés in the city are good spots for a quick meal and some coffee, there are many others that double as bars, live music venues, pastry shops and more. The cafés are good for everything from eating brunch or lunch, working in a public setting, curling up with a good book, grabbing a mid-day glass of wine, or just hanging out with friends in a comfortable setting.

Regardless of what you’re looking for, there is no shortage of great Chicago cafés to choose from, the only reason to vary your decision may be based on whatever the weather is at the moment.