The Wormhole is a cafe in Chicago.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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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 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 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.
Milli by Metric is the 12,000-square-foot all-day Avondale cafe Metric Coffee opened in September 2025. Order the metric house espresso and seasonal filter.
DrinkMetric house espresso and seasonal filter
Sawada Coffee in Chicago is Hiroshi Sawada's West Loop cafe on Green Street, doored with Green Street Smoked Meats, home of the matcha-espresso-cocoa.
DrinkMilitary latte (matcha, espresso, cocoa)
TipThe window counter has the best light; the back of the room is louder than it looks because it shares with the BBQ kitchen.
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.
