What to order at Metric Coffee

Signature drink
Single-origin pour-over
Editor tip
Ask for the bar seat by the pour-over station; the baristas talk you through the cup as they brew it.
CuisineCafé
Price$
HoursDaily 07:00-16:00
Signature drinkSingle-origin pour-over
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Big Shoulders Coffee ★ 4.2

$ CaféWork-friendlyWifi

Big Shoulders Coffee in Chicago is the Noble Square cafe on Chicago Avenue with a strong cortado and a small back room of communal-table seating.

DrinkCortado

TipThe breakfast bagels from Beard Papa next door work well at this counter; carry one in and pair it with a cortado.

Dark Matter Coffee (Mothership) ★ 4.3

$ CaféWork-friendlyWifi

Dark Matter in Chicago is the Ukrainian Village roaster cafe (the Mothership) on Chicago Avenue, a heavy roaster with Unicorn espresso and rotating gallery.

DrinkUnicorn espresso blend

TipThe cold brew on tap is the high point. Get one for the walk to the next stop on Chicago Avenue.

The Wormhole ★ 4.0

$ CaféWork-friendlyWifi

The Wormhole in Chicago is the Wicker Park cafe on Milwaukee Avenue with a DeLorean in the shop, pop-culture latte art and a comfortable back-room study.

DrinkPop-culture latte art

TipCloses at 19:00 most nights. The back room is the working seat; the front is for picture-taking by the DeLorean.

Valois Cafeteria ★ 4.0

$ Café

Valois Cafeteria in Chicago is the Hyde Park cafeteria on 53rd Street since 1921, an Obama-era regular, with the See Your Food sign and a steam-table.

DrinkCoffee and the daily breakfast plate

TipCash only. The Obama-favorite tray is scrambled eggs, two sausages, hash browns and toast for under $7.

Lou Mitchell's ★ 4.3

$ Café

Lou Mitchell's in Chicago is the West Loop diner on West Jackson since 1923, the historic Route 66 starting point breakfast, with Milk Duds passed out.

DrinkCoffee and Milk Duds at the door

TipOrder the Greek omelette and an orange-cup fresh juice. Saturday queue is 45 minutes; arrive at 07:30.

La Colombe Coffee (Randolph) ★ 4.0

$ CaféWork-friendlyWifi

La Colombe in Chicago is the West Loop branch on Randolph of the Philadelphia roaster, with the draft latte (nitrogen-infused) and a large airy front room.

DrinkDraft latte

TipDraft latte is the room's signature; buy the can to take home if you don't want to wait for the tap pour.

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