Located on a side street, near the river Seine, this gem of a coffee-house is not terribly conspicuous unless you were specifically looking for it or happened to walk by and see the red sign out front.
Delicious Café
I scheduled my writer’s meetup at this cafĂ©, sight unseen, for the single reason that they had gluten-free goodies and vegan options for some of my regulars. None of us had ever set foot here, but as we filed out the door three hours later we agreed we all loved it.
Two Hearted Queen
I cannot claim I discovered this adorable little cafe. One of my friends suggested it because it had the enviable advantage of being located smack between the red and the brown lines and I loved it at first sight.
Emerald City Coffee House
If you saw a piano, a fireplace, couches, some books, tables with reading lamps, and maybe a few board games, you might be in someone’s living room. But if that living room had black walls, local art, a skull, and amazing coffee beverages that rumble across your table every time the red line train passes by, you’d be at Emerald City Coffee House.
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
Groundswell is a great find in Ravenswood. A former Starbucks manager decided to open a micro-roaster of beans from around the world and we are very grateful for this.
Buzz Killer Espresso
I’m delighted with my recent discovery of Buzz Killer Espresso. I have a really hard time hosting a writing group in Wicker Park because their good coffee shops are all overcrowded and their livingroomy settings make it cozy for a chat but a nightmare to type on a laptop for hours in comfort.
La Colombe
La Colombe believes that America Deserves Better Coffee, and so they’ve vowed to bring us quality stuff.
La Farine Bakery & Café
If you find yourself north of Logan Square you’ll notice Polish and Mexican influences vying for your attention while a discreet storefront practically goes unnoticed.
The Atrium Café at The Little Traveler
The Atrium Café is located within the Little Traveler in the peaceful setting of an indoor atrium. Though, next necessarily a 3rd place due to its limited hours, it is a neat place to visit with a friend or a group during a visit to historic Geneva.
Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse
“Worry is a misuse of imagination.” says the sign above the counter at Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse in Geneva, IL. And worry free is the feeling you get when you walk into this converted, cozy home—now coffeehouse.
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