
Ukrainian Village
4.8738 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
The flagship cafe of Chicago's beloved punk-rock roaster, with bold blends and an unapologetically loud aesthetic.
“Dark Matter doesn't play it safe, and that's exactly why I love it. The UniverSoul blend is my daily driver. Star Lounge has that perfectly chaotic energy — art everywhere, loud music sometimes, but the coffee is always dialed in.”
UniverSoul blend is dangerously good. I've been buying bags of it for home too.
The patio is great in summer. They're dog-friendly which is a huge plus for me.
Not the quietest spot for focused work but the energy is amazing if you want a creative buzz.
1,312 reviews on Google
Great 👍 coffee ☕️ spot when you need that pick me up to get through your day. Staff is friendly, if you not sure what to get 🤔 just ask for their recommendations. They typically ask what you like and they try to make you a an ice coffee/ hot coffee close to your likes. They also have empanadas from Cafe Tola and pastries. My favorite is the blueberry scone. I usually get their house drip coffee very delicious and strong for that extra pick me up get a REDEYE coffee ☕️. Need a pick me up for later the little cans of cold coffee they sell also also good and strong 💪. 10/10 will buy again.
So fun. Delicious. My girlfriend loves the original Chicago location, so I wanted to stop by. The baristas were both super nice and helpful in recommending beans for me, and the iced quad cappuccino was ACTUALLY that. And yummy. Surprisingly difficult to get a solid iced espresso drink in this city. Great mood in there. I’ll be back.
Great selection of coffee and drinks. This time around I picked up the Marky Ramones Bowery Beat blend and had a cup of drip coffee to go. One of my favorite coffee roasters in the area. I recommend their A Love Supreme blend. I’ll be back soon for the Heroine and Nectar Gadget blends too.
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Dark Matter is easily our favorite coffee in Chicago. I’ve been a monthly subscriber for years and it never disappoints. Incredible coffee, unique flavors, and some of the best branding anywhere — every location has its own personality and identity while still feeling unmistakably Dark Matter. We recommend them to clients and friends constantly. If you love coffee and haven’t been yet, you’re missing out.