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.

there’s free wifi here!
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.
La Colombe believes that America Deserves Better Coffee, and so they’ve vowed to bring us quality stuff.
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 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.
“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.
Since this is a blog about third places, it’s only fair we sometimes talk about libraries, bookstores, bars, and other hangouts that aren’t necessarily coffee houses, despite the blog’s name. Â Â Continue reading
On my way to Printer’s Row LitFest I stopped at Hero because I’ve been meaning to pay them a visit. I had heard amazing things about their Lavender Latte, but, unfortunately, they had just ran out of their lavender syrup and were getting ready to make more. You see, they boil their Lavender to extract its essence in-house.  Continue reading
Dark Matter coffee is served at Osmium in Lakeview, and if you haven’t tried it, you really must. Continue reading
Dollop is a bit of an institution in Chicago, if independent coffee shops can be institutions. It’s 11 years old and it has eight shops all over town, but my writing group has a special relationship with it because the first meetups used to be held at Dollop Buena Park some years ago.  Continue reading
La Catrina is a great space on 18th street in Pilsen. Its lively murals beckon you to step in and you are welcomed by all kinds of catrinas (typical Mexican female skeleton representations of Death) displayed all over a very light, spacious, and colorful interior.
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