Bow Truss

My favorite coffee shop in the world and perfect pre-work location. Strong but smooth Americanos, even smoother Colombian beans and friendly people. Rotating specialty foods set up shop here, from doughnuts to Argentine affogatos and hand-crafted pastries, some gluten-free options!

The Merch Mart area has a rare indie option! Don't expect wi-fi or sugary drinks. Instead, ask for a pourover and watch the baristas work their magic.

This artisanal roaster (with outposts in Lakeview and River North and one on the way in Pilsen) grinds and brews its beans – some of them direct-trade – into drip and cold-pressed coffee drinks, luring locals jonesing for java. The hipster, utilitarian settings have limited seating, and the no-frills coffee bar on Broadway sits in front of the roasting facility that supplies the roaster's shops...

My favorite coffee shop in the world and perfect pre-work location. Strong but smooth Americanos, even smoother Colombian beans and friendly people. Rotating specialty foods set up shop here, from doughnuts to Argentine affogatos and hand-crafted pastries, some gluten-free options!

The Merch Mart area has a rare indie option! Don't expect wi-fi or sugary drinks. Instead, ask for a pourover and watch the baristas work their magic.