Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in The Wire

We've collected top 10 mentioned best cafes and coffee shops in The Wire from other articles such as Cozymeal, Serious Eats, Culture Trip, including the cute, coolest, and best for work places.

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in The Wire

Lula Cafe
Lula Cafe
4.7 (2061 ratings)
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
New American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeEclectic restaurantRestaurant
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
4.4 (1393 ratings)
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, milkshakes, hot coffee drinks & cold brew on tap.
181 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCafeCoffee shopDessert shopPastry shop
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Stan’s embraces the vintage vibe of a classic donut shop, with a modern spin. They’ve perfected the classics (glazed old fashioneds, cinnamon sugar cake donuts, massive apple fritters) and added in some of their own creations (peanut butter pockets, croissant-donut hybrids, and gluten-free options). Find the one closest to you here"
Mentioned by Travel Crog
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"The Best of the Batch: Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts ($2.75) or Nutella Pocket Doughnut ($3.75). Stan’s yeasty doughnuts have become a Chicago staple in the past few years. Stan’s was one of the first specialty doughnut shops to open in Chicago."
Mentioned by Loop Chicago
Where to order takeout and delivery in the Loop
"Stan's Donuts has quickly become a Chicago icon with decadent flavored donuts, cookies and delicious beverages. They are currently open every day for takeout and delivery."
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
4.5 (490 ratings)
Bright cafe & bakery offering lunch & an array of European-style pastries in sleek, airy surrounds.
1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
RestaurantBakeryCafeCoffee shopFamily restaurantOrganic restaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"Probably the most modernized bakery on this list, Floriole quickly rose to the top after its inception. This Lincoln Park bakery in Chicago is beautifully designed and even features a relatively large cafe area where you can sit and enjoy your pastry. The bakery is specifically European-style, featuring wines and beers to accompany your sweets, and plenty of coffee."
The Wormhole Coffee
The Wormhole Coffee
4.7 (1427 ratings)
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
1462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
CafeCoffee shop
Mentioned by Do312
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"The Wormhole will take you back to the future—a model of Marty McFly’s DeLorean is literally in the shop. This ‘80s themed coffee shop has a menu full of delicious coffee options and is one of the coziest spots in Wicker Park. Order for pickup now!"
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Like a trip back in time, The Wormhole Coffee in Wicker Park serves coffee in an atmosphere filled with quintessential nostalgia pieces, complete with an almost-to-scale model of the Delorean."
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
4.6 (5772 ratings)
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by travelwithaplan.com
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"Wildberry is a favorite stop for many when visiting downtown Chicago and gets amazing reviews on both Trip Advisor and Yelp. With 2 equally awesome locations in downtown Chicago, be sure to visit Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe near Millennium Park, or when close to the John Hancock Building and 360 Chicago in Water Tower Place. Wildberry is widely known for offering huge, delicious portions of breakfast and lunch comfort food."
Sweet Maple Cafe
Sweet Maple Cafe
4.5 (1212 ratings)
Country-style comfort food including all-day breakfasts & hearty lunches served in a homey space.
1339 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeRestaurant
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
7 Must-Try Pancakes in Chicago to Please Picky Eaters
"A post shared by Chicago Food Blogger • 312food (@312food) on Jun 6, 2020 at 11:17am PDT. The maple syrup at Sweet Maple Cafe comes from Vermont and the recipe for the pancakes is all original. Try it “bursting with blueberries” or “not-so-plain” buttermilk, and add the extra maple syrup for a sweet breakfast taste."
Mentioned by CBS Chicago
Best Pancakes In The City
"Neighborhood locals and Chicago visitors alike, can be found enjoying the Sweet Maple menu. Family recipes and fresh ingredients make this restaurant feel like home. Pancakes: Good-Old-Fashioned Pancakes-Their great taste comes from our original recipe."
Tempo Cafe
Tempo Cafe
4.3 (1443 ratings)
A full menu is served around the clock & it's BYO booze until 10 PM.
6 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Breakfast restaurantCafe
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Tempo Café is a family-friendly 24-hour diner that serves an all-day breakfast that is packed with favorites such as fluffy omelets, egg scramblers, gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, hamburgers, and more. Established over three decades ago, the warm and welcoming neighborhood diner has been providing locals with delicious comfort food for more than 30 years and continues to do so today. Breakfasts are wholesome and hearty, with dishes such as huevos rancheros, continental chicken livers, steak & eggs, corned beef hash & eggs, eggs Florentine, poached eggs and eggs Benedict."
Nookies Wells
Nookies Wells
4.4 (733 ratings)
Family-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
1746 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeDiner
Etta - River North
Etta - River North
4.5 (104 ratings)
Laid-back locale offering inventive Italian cuisine & wood-fired pizza, plus weekday happy hours.
700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Italian restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCocktail barCoffee shopPasta shopPizza restaurantSalad shopSandwich shop
Mentioned by LL World Tour
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"This newer delicious hotspot comes from the same owners as Maple and Ash. Located in Wicker Park, Etta is known for its mediterranean-leaning menu with lots of tasty wood-fired options like pizza and the “bubbling shrimp.” The large second floor terrace offers the same menu and warm breezes above North Avenue."
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
4.8 (351 ratings)
European cafe offering pastries, cookies & a savory breakfast/lunch menu with crêpes & pierogi.
2524 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Ukrainian restaurantBakeryCafePastry shop

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in The Wire

The Publican
The Publican
4.5 (2200 ratings)
A creative seafood & pork-focused menu plus global brews in a hip setting with communal tables.
837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantBarBrunch restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"The Publican has become a part of the fabric of Fulton Market highlighting farm-to-table fare long before it was a culinary catch-phrase. Among the first to open in the uncharted meatpacking district in 2008, its star has not dimmed and The Publican is now serving lunch, Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m."
Brobagel
Brobagel
4.1 (257 ratings)
Takeout-friendly place with housemade bagels & all kinds of cream cheeses plus sandwiches & soups.
1931 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Bagel shopBreakfast restaurantTakeout RestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"We love our bagels here in Chicago, and Bro Bagel is the best of the best. Purists can choose from plain bagels and a variety of cream cheeses, and the adventurous can explore bagel sandwich options like ‘The Veggie’ and ‘The Pizza Bagel.’"
Sarkis Cafe
Sarkis Cafe
4.5 (803 ratings)
Small mainstay draws crowds for its classic breakfast fare served in a diner-style environment.
2632 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeRestaurant
Mentioned by PureWow
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"This Evanston hole-in-the-wall has earned a devoted cult following among North Shore denizens. They flock here for Loretta—a sandwich, not a woman. A feast for $7, the Loretta layers white cheese, mayo, peppers, tomatoes, onions and your choice of bacon, ham, turkey or chorizo on a six-inch French roll."

Best Nightlife in The Wire

Big Star
Big Star
4.4 (3399 ratings)
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
1531 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Mexican restaurantBar
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Wicker Park & WrigleyvilleOne of Chicago’s most iconic outdoor dining destinations continues to do what it does best as we gladly resume our normal positions in the sun with a couple of tacos and a huge pitcher of margaritas in front of us. Both the OG Wicker Park and dog-friendly Wrigleyville locations are summer staples, where you can get your al pastor fix set to the musical stylings of the appropriately named DJ Funky Cowboy on the first Tuesday of the month.How to book: Reserve via Tock (Wicker Park, Wrigleyville)."
Mentioned by Vox Creative Next
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"This beloved hangout offers tacos to-go with all the necessary fixings. Their Big Star DIY Taco Kits equip at-home diners with everything needed to assemble the ultimate taco, from tortillas and sauces, to veggies and proteins. Go for some of the house specialties — namely the al pastor, with pork shoulder and pineapple, or the barbacoa, with braised beef and guajillo."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
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"It's cramped and noisy, and the service is often ambivalent, but most locals are willing to bear the substantial waits at Big Star because the...Read More"
Bar Siena
Bar Siena
4.4 (2052 ratings)
Regional Italian fare & drinks served in a stylish, 2-story space with a patio & a buzzy bar.
832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantBarPizza restaurantRestaurant
WestEnd
WestEnd
4.4 (542 ratings)
Large sports bar with 33 TVs, American food & a free shuttle to & from games at the United Center.
1326 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Sports barBarBar & grill
Mentioned by Make it Better
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"Making fetch happen: This friendly neighborhood sports bar in the West Loop welcomes your pooch to their patio, and that’s reason enough to visit in my opinion. Your pup will watch jealously as you scarf up your crispy Chicken Tenders, Mini Cheeseburgers, Blackened Mahi Fish Tacos, or Big Pepperoni Pizza. There’s also a Kale Salad for those so inclined."
Mentioned by The Gardner School
TGS Parent Picks: Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
"Kids love the lively atmosphere and sports focus at WestEnd. Even young Chicago sports fans enjoy supporting their team together with a group of people. Kids can grab a soda and some wings, while watching as their parents and siblings cheer on a hometown team."

Best Comedy Club in The Wire Area

Gallery Cabaret
Gallery Cabaret
4.6 (252 ratings)
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
2020 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BarArt galleryBeer hallComedy clubLive music venue
Mentioned by Flat Price Moving & Auto Transport
Chicago Nightlife | City Guides | Flat Price Auto Transport
"If you’re looking for fresh comedy or considering doing a 5-minute set yourself, the Gallery Cabaret is perfect for you. Located in Bucktown, just north of downtown, the Gallery Cabaret is a fun dive bar with comedy open-mic nights. They offer decent food, great cocktails, beer, and everything you need for making the nightlife in Chicago fun for you and your friends."
Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory
4.3 (1390 ratings)
Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.
3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Comedy club
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Comedy Clubs In Chicago, Illinois
"The Laugh Factory is a small yet cozy establishment that has an intimate ambiance. The biggest highlight of this comedy bar would probably be its occasional open mic nights, which give guests the opportunity to realize their dream of being stand-up comics, even for just one night. Be aware that there’s a two drinks minimum policy here, but even non-drinkers can go around this, as non-alcoholic beverages are sold here as well."
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
4.7 (450 ratings)
Long-running performance space with 2 theaters showcasing improv & sketch comedy & new plays.
851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Performing arts theaterBarComedy club
Mentioned by Passion Passport
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"The Annoyance Theatre is (proudly) edgier than the other comedy bars in the Windy City — think buckets of fake blood, actors stripping down to their underwear, and wacky premises for improv shows. The theater’s first big hit was its original musical, “Coed Prison Sluts,” which ran for 11 straight years, and then came back to the stage in the late 2000s. Although the musical isn’t currently being performed, you don’t need to fret — the theater has replaced it with plenty of other bawdy shows."
Mentioned by The Chicago Traveler
Top 10 Chicago Comedy Clubs
"The Annoyance Theatre & Bar is in the process of moving their venue, but it is well worth following their updates to see when they reopen. They focus strictly on improv shows, from all out themed shows to witty comedians doing their best one-offs. They usually enter the night with the mentality of ‘there are no rules’, but the rule of ‘no comedian can refuse a drink’ comes into play on occasion to transform an already hilarious comedian into a hot-mess that entertains like no other."

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