Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

1. Intelligentsia Coffee

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

Krystal O.Krystal Olson: Best Pourover in Chicago!

David A.David Adler: True artisan coffee shop. Pour over are great!

Angel j.Angel jacques: This is my #1 all-time fave coffee shop (any of the intelligentsia locations). I must stop at one everyone I visit chicago.

Heritage Bicycles is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

2. Heritage Bicycles

9.3
2959 N Lincoln Avenue (Wellington), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 66 tips and reviews

Margaret P.Margaret Pak: Stumptown coffee, Little Goat treats, Chicago made bikes, grumblers AND growlers to buy more Stumptown Brewed Coffee -- this place is a true Chicago Gem!!!

Global H.Global Highlander: Very nice pour over coffee from Stumptown, amazing chai latte, and very nice pastries and baked goods. Nice outdoor seating makes this place a neighborhood gem.

Kevin D.Kevin Dudley: This is a really cool place. Rwanda pourover was excellent and cinnamon scone was delicious. Owner seems like a great guy. Don't forget this is half bike shop!

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

3. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 112 tips and reviews

Mary Beth L.Mary Beth Leisen: LOVE the design of the Intelligentsia cafes (and the coffee, of course!). This is a joint to hang out in.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Gone are the extra-large drinks and blender mochas, and in are a constantly rotating series of seasonal single origin coffees for the manual brew bar, or feature single origin and blended espressos.

SvenSven: The third or fourth Chicago Intelligentsia I've visited and just as good as all of them.

Caffe Streets is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

4. Caffe Streets

8.7
1750 W Division St (btwn Wood St. & Hermitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 69 tips and reviews

ElizabethElizabeth: Great coffee spot! Can't go wrong with their cold brew selection. The black & gold are both delicious as is the house cold brew

Steph T.Steph Taylor: Definitely try the cold brew!

D J.D J: Black cold brew, monkey latte, scones everything!!

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

5. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 481 tips and reviews

DrinkMoreCoffee J.DrinkMoreCoffee Jensen: This place serves a huge breakfast for a very reasonable downtown Chicago price. Very tasty and they have Intelligentsia coffee!

Don K.Don Kincaid: The Intelligentsia coffee bar in the foyer is a must to survive the wait for a table. Smart ides Wildberry!

Chrissy N.Chrissy Nickel: Shorter waits before 9 am, but worth the wait if you come after. Have Intelligentsia coffee bar for the wait. Delicious Benedict, good pancakes, hash browns have nice crisp. Wish fruit was fresher

The Wormhole Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

6. The Wormhole Coffee

9.1
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 250 tips and reviews

David S.David Saslavsky: Get the Pour Over. Takes awhile to make but is worth it

Lucas R.Lucas Repullo: Delicious Iced Coffee, Aeropress and Espresso in one of the coolest coffee shops in Chicago.

Adam K.Adam Keene: Amazing Ethiopian v60 pourover here.

Colectivo Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

7. Colectivo Coffee Roasters

9.0
2530 N Clark St (W Deming St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Park West · 23 tips and reviews

C R.C Rey: Milwaukee based roaster with prime location and enormous patio. Fresh baked goods w/filling breakfast and lunch options. Try a cortado or pour over for hot. Nitro for cold. Cold brew is too bitter.

Amy C.Amy Carr: Awesome outdoor patio! Cold brew was delicious.

Spencer P.Spencer Petersen: Nitro cold brew! Love the free sparkling water on tap and abundant seating

La Colombe Torrefaction is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

8. La Colombe Torrefaction

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Pure Black, a deep, dark, bottled cold brew from our 100 Best list!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The Philadelphia equivalent to Intelligentsia opened its first Chicago café quietly (though the location, across the street from a Starbucks, certainly sent a message). Read more.

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Pour over goodness at the West Loop craft coffee roaster. No wi-fi as your focus should be on savoring the handcrafted cup of coffee and great conversation at this neighborhood spot.

Goddess and The Baker is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

9. Goddess and The Baker

8.0
33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · The Loop · 108 tips and reviews

Courtney J.Courtney Jill: Cold brew on tap was great! Really nice atmosphere- perfect spot in Chicago to stop for coffee.

Barbara B.Barbara Bellinger: Love the cold brew!

Emily S.Emily S.: Excellent cold brew and their Mexican coffee beverage is very tasty with a kick!

Osmium Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

10. Osmium Coffee Bar

8.9
1117 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Clifton Ave & N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews

Zach D.Zach Daniel: Great place to sit down and work. Fast internet, top notch coffee. Try the cold brew on draught!

Saif D.Saif Dia: The cold brew is massive.

Jonathan M.Jonathan M.: Cold brew!

The Allis is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

11. The Allis

8.2
113-125 N Green St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Café · West Town · 37 tips and reviews

trillateezytrillateezy: Pour over coffee is incredible. Try their avocado egg sandwich. Really great place for working lunches or a solo lounge while reading or catching up on emails.

R N.R N: The only place in Chicago where you will find Blue bottled coffee :)

C R.C Rey: Beautifully prepared brunch in a trendy SoHo House environment. Had the croissant sandwich but there were plenty of other morning options. Serving Intelligentsia coffee and La Colombe cold brew.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

12. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.6
259 E Erie St Ste 1-100 (N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 46 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Artisanal doughnut complemented by a cup of Intelligentsia! Wicked!

Derek H.Derek Hoffer: Fantastic donuts, Intelligentsia coffee! Great service!

C R.C Rey: It's Stan's on the hospital campus. That means delectable donuts and Stumptown Nitro coffee on tap. Go for a dough boy's best!

Portage Grounds is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

13. Portage Grounds

9.0
5501 W Irving Park Rd (at N Linder Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Portage Park · 30 tips and reviews

Shannon C.Shannon Crummy: I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening! Friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, well-brewed Intelligentsia coffee, and close to home! I'll be back. Go check it out for yourself! :)

Jessica U.Jessica U.: Intelligentsia coffee!! Great addition to Portage Park. Get the pumpkin spice coconut latte. Smooth and delish!

Kirb T.Kirb Torres: Cold brew (rocket fuel 🚀) , hot teas, specialty/seasonal espresso drinks, and scones!

Beatrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

14. Beatrix

9.0
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews

Jensen W.Jensen Warner: The cold brew iced coffee is amazing!

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Coffee connoisseurs who enjoy cold brews year-round are in luck, because the nitro, complete with its myriad tiny bubbles and creamy head, is now a permanent fixture of the Beatrix coffee program. Read more.

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: $2 nitro coffee all day or upgrade to new fall favorites caramel cream or pumpkin cream nitro for $1 more. Plus, bring your National Coffee Day receipt Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and recieve $1 off any coffee. Read more.

Big Shoulders Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Third Wave Coffee in Chicago.

15. Big Shoulders Coffee

8.2
1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · 80 tips and reviews

Luke A.Luke Avery: So hard to choose what to order - amazing pour over or sublime cardamon spice latte?

ben m.ben m: The chemex is worth the extra time. Great coffee and really likable staff.

C R.C Rey: Chicago roaster dedicated to the craft of both roasting and coffee. Multiple brew options make decisions tough but try a cortado, marshmallow latte, or tasty cold brew.