Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

1. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

9.4
400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Chocolate Store · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews

Mitch M.Mitch M: Try the HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with both Espresso Bean and Vanilla ice cream... Probably the BEST tasting hot fudge I've ever had! Honestly! You will thank me.

Hamid A.Hamid Alan9ary: The staff here are super nice and professional 😊👍🏼Chocolate here is good and desert options are plenty.Hot chocolate for the winter 🥶Ice cream 🍨 in the summer Chocolate strawberry any time 😁

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: I am a total hot chocolate snob, and I can tell you that the salted caramel hot chocolate is stunningly wonderful.

La Colombe Torrefaction is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

2. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.9
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews

Brian D.Brian Duchek: The dark biscotti has their own espresso beans baked in. Yum.

C R.C Rey: Reigning "Best Coffee Spot in the West Loop". Iced coffee and Iced Latte served on Nitro Draft. Try them together for a Black and Tan. Few baked options make this a tasty coffee stop any time of day.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: La Colombe supplies coffee to West Loop restaurants as well as to cafe patrons. Try their Leonardo DiCaprio blend: proceeds go to the Actor’s foundation to support environmental sustainability.

Dunkin' is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

3. Dunkin'

8.6
6342 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Norwood Park · 3 tips and reviews

Elio P.Elio Perez: Hot chocolate and a glazed doughnut, perfect combination

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: Be sure to order the coffee!

Happi M.Happi Masih: Try the salted caramel hot chocolate...amazing!!!

Dunkin' is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

4. Dunkin'

8.4
5959 W Diversey Ave (at N Austin Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Belmont Central · 3 tips and reviews

Amber C.Amber Crocker: Jonathan M. Is amazing. So charming always smiling. I would tell anyone to go just to see him

Sal V.Sal Vazzano: Turkey sausage on English muffin is the best

Candy K.Candy Kisses: I love the New Jolly Mint Milk Shake!

Amy's Candy Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

5. Amy's Candy Bar

8.5
4704 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Candy Store · Ravenswood · 14 tips and reviews

Adelaide J.Adelaide Jenkins: sea salt chocolate covered toffee is to die for

bella d.bella dichoso: OMG bar! Oh my goodness...

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: French Pastry School grad Amy Hansen opened this super-cheerful Ravenswood shop, where jars of colorful candies appeal as much to adults as children. Read more.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

6. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews

Greg H.Greg Hamilton: Gotta love the black cat espresso beans.

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: The downtown location of the godfather of Chicago 3rd wave/specialty coffee. If you're serious about coffee put this on your list. Direct trade and seasonal espresso, cold-brew and pourover coffees.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

Ethiopian Diamond is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

7. Ethiopian Diamond

8.1
7537 N Clark St (Birchwood), Chicago, IL
African Restaurant · Rogers Park · 13 tips and reviews

Kathryn K.Kathryn Kawczynski: Delicious food! Ask for the honey wine: they make it in-house and it's so tasty!

Robert R.Robert Richardson: Great Sunday buffet.

Ryan M.Ryan Meyers: Definitely try their buffet on Sundays. Great variety and good price-point. It also comes with black tea or coffee.

Noon O Kabab is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

8. Noon O Kabab

9.0
4661 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Albany Park · 46 tips and reviews

Arielle I.Arielle India: What can I say that hasn't been said? Go to NOK. It can get pretty busy at peak times, so plan accordingly. The wait staff is excellent and always friendly. Food is phenomenal. Need I say more. 9.5/10

Sharif N.Sharif Nassr: You can't go wrong with the: beef koubideh, lamb koubideh, or chicken skewers. Order medium. The dill rice with saffron is moist as always. Love the cheese and bread amuse. Ask for their spicy sauce.

Adisak P.Adisak Pochanayon: Come for lunch and get the lamb plate with dill rice.

Fig & Olive is one of The 9 Best Places for Espresso Beans in Chicago.

9. Fig & Olive

8.7
104 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 61 tips and reviews

Lindsey T.Lindsey Toth: The dirty martinis are delicious with authentic Mediterranean olives. Don't pass up the truffle risotto or the chocolate soufflé - both are to die for!

StefanieStefanie: Absolutely gorgeous space inside and out! Lobster bisque special was disappointing...wish I ordered the pasta!

Antoinette A.Antoinette Arnold: The cucumber Cosmo is really good. You can go wrong with the truffle mushroom croquette for an appetizer.