What to order at Sawada Coffee

Signature drink
Military latte (matcha, espresso, cocoa)
Editor tip
The window counter has the best light; the back of the room is louder than it looks because it shares with the BBQ kitchen.
CuisineCafé
Price$
HoursMon-Sat 08:00-16:00, closed Sun
Signature drinkMilitary latte (matcha, espresso, cocoa)
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Intelligentsia Coffee (Monadnock) ★ 4.4

$ CaféWork-friendlyWifi

Intelligentsia in Chicago is the Monadnock Building flagship of the third-wave roaster (founded 1995 by Doug Zell) on Jackson Boulevard, with Black Cat.

DrinkBlack Cat espresso

TipOrder the Black Cat as a single-shot macchiato; it shows off the roast better than a long milk drink.

Metric Coffee ★ 4.5

$ CaféWork-friendlyWifi

Metric Coffee in Chicago is Xavier Alexander and Darko Arandjelovic's West Town roaster-cafe on Fulton, in a former blacksmith shop, with single-origin.

DrinkSingle-origin pour-over

TipAsk for the bar seat by the pour-over station; the baristas talk you through the cup as they brew it.

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.

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