Kay de la Cruz2 months ago
We stopped by after exploring Fulton Market and loved the industrial warehouse vibe. It has a warm, laid-back atmosphere, with upbeat music and moody lighting. It’s a self-order coffee shop, but the process was quick and easy. I tried the Military Latte, a unique blend of matcha, coffee, and cocoa powder that was surprisingly well-balanced. A great spot to recharge before continuing your day.
We're visiting Chicago and heard about this coffee place. The area is just outside the downtown area making this a very busy area. The surrounding area is very hip with many new buildings mostly residential with some businesses. It feels quite safe during the early morning with many young people walking and jogging around. To our surprise, the shop is actually quite big inside. The corridor and stairs leading to the counter are very tight and congested with customers. This is definitely a bottle neck for the business. The decor is rustic yet tastefully done. It feels and looks contemporary. Looking at the menu, there's not a lot of choices. We tried one of each coffee from each category; hot Military Latta, cold brewed Coffee, etc... Prices are reasonable, each costing around $7-8. After tasting the Military Matcha Latta, I still do not know what the flavor is. There's a strong creamy Matcha taste but not much coffee. Also, it's not too sweet, just enough without overpowering the Matcha flavor. Give this place a try if you're in the area. In the meantime, I will go find other coffee shops to try.
I don’t normally give 5***** but here we are! Lol
*high on my list of top cafes to visit in Chicago
Matcha & Espresso lovers alike will be very happy here. Even the ‘free’ water is good!
The ambiance is chill. We (3) went during lunch hour- waited in line less than 5 minutes. (Twice)
First impressions: From the cool entrance off the sidewalk to the beautiful lights, the CLEAN spacious place, the friendly staff, highly skilled baristas & of course, the awesome drinks, you won’t be disappointed. Pastries are fire!(haven’t yet tried the food tho)
We got a round of matchas and didn’t leave without our lattes,
matcha & sprinkle cookies. Recommend All.
Hojicha Iced Macadamia Latte w/Tokyo Syrup
8oz traditional hot
latte with cinnamon powder
Iced Almond milk Latte & Tokyo Syrup
Iced Matcha, macademia, Tokyo syrup
Iced Ceremonial Almond milk Matcha-Tokyo
P.S. Did I mention place is super clean? Clean Bathrooms say a lot!
James T. Gordon3 weeks ago
Killer atmosphere and really cool vibes, especially with the collaboration between the restaurants in the area. Jayden was great at the counter. Really impressed by the espresso quality, milk steaming, flavor, and speed of service. All around an exceptional experience. Definitely worth checking out!
I had an amazing experience here, easy 5 star spot for me.
The drinks were on another level, super well-crafted, balanced, and clearly made with a lot of attention to detail. I ordered the military latte, black camo latte, and the matcha. They were all rich, smooth, and memorable rather than just the standard coffee.
The vibe of the place also play a big part of the experience. It has a really cool modern feel with a bit of an industrial edge and it manages to feel both energetic and comfortable at the same time. It's the kind of spot you can sit and hang out in but you also know they take their coffee seriously.
Service was friendly and efficient, it wasn't too busy and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed.
I would absolutely come back anytime I'm in the area.
