
Wicker Park
4.61462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
A retro 80s-themed cafe in Wicker Park with a DeLorean parked inside and solid espresso drinks in a fun atmosphere.
“Wormhole nails the balance between novelty and quality. Yes, there's a DeLorean inside. Yes, the walls are covered in 80s nostalgia. But the coffee is legitimately good — Intelligensia beans, well-pulled shots. It's fun without being gimmicky.”
Love the vibe here. Great for casual hangouts. The iced coffee is super smooth.
My go-to work spot when I need a change of scenery. The DeLorean never gets old honestly.
2,123 reviews on Google
This café is quirky in the best way walls adorned with retro memorabilia, robot-like coffee cups, and a casual energy that’s instantly disarming. Behind the fun is serious craft. Their flat white was silky, with a fine layer of crema and a smooth finish. The staff were warm and genuine, making the place feel like a second home rather than a novelty. It’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon stop, quirky brainstorming session, or anyone craving coffee with personality and a friendly buzz that invites more than just caffeine.
80's themed coffee shop with modern coffee flavors. Nice atmosphere and pretty popular with the customers (it was packed). The baristas worked like a machine behind the counter, made sure to leave a tip for their hard work.
A café with an extremely retro, hippie-inspired interior and so many visual details packed into one space. I did not expect to see such a long line, but there was so much to look at that the 10-minute wait never felt boring. I basically spent the whole time staring at random decorations. The menu is genuinely interesting too. Almost every drink sounds like something you would rarely find at another café, and I wanted to try all of them. From the conversation behind us, it sounded like quite a few people regularly come here to buy their coffee beans as well. Menu at the end. 👉 The Ghostly Trio ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ ($6.25) A salty-sweet latte, and so good. It was slightly sweeter than I usually prefer, but the savory miso flavor created this addictive sweet-and-salty balance. The coffee itself was good too. The sesame stayed subtle, appearing faintly in the background rather than taking over the entire drink. The flavors were especially noticeable while it was still hot, and the milk foam was beautifully textured. 👉 Cool but Rude ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ ($6.25) Such an unusual drink. It genuinely tastes like a curry latte. It was also fairly sweet, but still within an enjoyable range. The first sip starts with cinnamon and coffee, while the curry spices linger in your mouth afterward. It sounds strange, but the flavors do not clash at all. Somehow, the espresso, milk, cinnamon, and curry work together surprisingly well. So weird, and I loved it. Definitely worth trying.
It’s a fun little cafe, the counter at the window needed a wipe down and the place looked like it needed one. But the coffee was good. The vibes were good. They carry Beacon donuts, which I absolutely love, but did not get any this time around.
I was thrifting in the area, searched for a coffee shop nearby, and ended up at The Wormhole. Really glad I did. The whole place has a fun, laid back vibe. Even going to the restroom was entertaining because there was so much wall art, writing, and stickers to look at. It feels like a place with a lot of personality. They did not have lactose free milk, but they had other non dairy options. I went with an iced vanilla soy latte, and it was really good. People were just hanging out, talking, working, and enjoying themselves. There was also a little nook by the window where a few people could sit together and look outside, which I really liked. Overall, just a really nice experience. If I were local, I could definitely see myself coming back regularly.