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.
Tag Archives: tea
most coffee houses have tea, but this place has a good tea selection
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.
Hero Coffee Bar
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
Osmium Coffee Bar
Dark Matter coffee is served at Osmium in Lakeview, and if you haven’t tried it, you really must. Continue reading
Dollop – Loop location
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
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.
Eva’s Cafe
Eva’s Cafe feels less like a coffee shop and more like home.
Not yours, mind you, more like your grandmother’s or the common area at a guesthouse somewhere in Latin America.
CoffeeHouses.org 