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Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

(Now Closed)

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$

Lake View East, Chicago

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BrianMarch 28, 2014
Better than Intelligentsia - which is a difficult feat. Each member of the team really cares about the coffee they serve you. Ask about the alternate espresso/Capuccino. Ours was Sumatra Lintong
Linda AdamsSeptember 22, 2016
It was hot one day and the barista recommended their Iced Lavender latté and it rocked. I love that she suggested something that really matched what I was looking for 👍🏻💯
Scott KleinbergDecember 20, 2015
Bow Truss has excellent espresso. I would recommend a latte for that or wait a few extra minutes for a pour over coffee for the freshest flavor. Really excellent.
Bon Appetit MagazineJune 2, 2016
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Eric TurnerJuly 7, 2013
I have held Bow Truss in high since they opened. Then I went today and they pulled the longest, thinnest shot I've had in a long time. I passed a lot of OK places for something great. Didn't get it.
Wesley KeyserMarch 29, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Best V60 coffee and espresso in the city. Don't come here expecting frills, they don't have wifi or a bathroom. However, the staff and quality of coffee far outweigh any negatives,
Philip ChangDecember 27, 2015
If you've never experienced coffee jitters, a 16-ounce cup of house-roasted dark matter ought to do it. Shake things out on their Ms. Pac-Man machine.
Travel + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014
A funky new coffee shop in East Lakeview complete with sleds, canoes, and an incredible speaker installation built out of vintage suitcases.
Paul BrennerAugust 10, 2014
True coffee lovers making magic in Chicago. Don't just get your usual, ask for a tip from the barista and get something exciting.
Virginia ThomasAugust 3, 2013
Love that they play records- they have great coffee & espresso- Iced coffee on TAP & Affogato (espresso over ice cream!) but NO RESTROOM :(
Ozge YJanuary 3, 2015
Really different from the photos. I liked the coffee and people watching. No pastries, no wifi. Really good beats.
AVJuly 30, 2016
Bow truss is good! Staff is awesome. Between Bow Truss and Intelligentsia for coffee, Intelligentsia is slightly better ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Linda FelterApril 14, 2014
They brew their own iced coffee and it comes in a bottle! So good!
Zach Solomon-BeloinJuly 31, 2016
You can print documents here (for a fee). Very convenient and quick.
Jeremiah KetnerApril 27, 2013
Great coffee and atmosphere. No bathroom and limited places to sit. For a place that big you would think they would offer more seating.
Wes DearbornDecember 2, 2012
Great vibe, coffee, and interior design. BUT no bathroom yet! That's just plain torture for coffee/tea drinkers.
Emily BauersfeldJuly 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Excellent cold brew and a great place to stop in for a cappuccino
Zach Solomon-BeloinJuly 31, 2016
If you like cold brew or iced coffee, try its nitro tap cold brew. 💯
Lee DiazJune 18, 2016
The coffee! The music! The ambiance! Love this place!
Christian TrappDecember 23, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Some of the best coffee and staff in Chicago!
Ben BlueSeptember 13, 2014
Amazing spot. Come for the coffee, stay for the vibe.
Kellen TerrettAugust 8, 2014
Location has a lot of personality, and the espresso is always on point.
Chelsea CramerJuly 20, 2013
Chemex is the best! Good coffee without a pretentious vibe.
Elliott RamosJuly 19, 2012
This place forces you to enjoy coffee. It's an amazing thing to take in
Allison KaminskiJanuary 8, 2016
Love their espresso!!
Serious EatsJanuary 8, 2013
coffee offerings you might not have seen elsewhere in Chicago
Rishabh AgrawalApril 15, 2013
Good coffee and a chill ambience. No restroom.
Kate SilverDecember 8, 2012
Kind staff, relaxed atmosphere and the best coffee in town.
Javier OsorioSeptember 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great coffee. Nice atmosphere. Get a Cortado.
John LiottaSeptember 28, 2014
Really good. Def worth a trip.
David Laskowski IIJanuary 24, 2013
Great coffee but no restroom. Better get it to go as this sends that message!
Lane PelovskyAugust 14, 2014
Great coffee and cool location.
Laura WSeptember 21, 2013
Steer clear of the hipster lawn chairs. Two words: butt splinters.
ColinJuly 29, 2012
Friendly staff and truly great coffee.
Zach Solomon-BeloinJune 12, 2015
Favorite latte in Chicago.
Laurie LaningApril 21, 2013
Best coffee in town!
zfelsJuly 14, 2012
Great place to focus and chill - no WiFi to distract you.
Theodore TzApril 22, 2015
Cold brew coffee, decoration
James MichaelApril 7, 2013
In a latte state of mind
Jim WApril 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I tried multiple seats; all were uncomfortable.
IggyAugust 4, 2013
Almost overlooked this gem!
MacchaOctober 13, 2016
Yummy coffee
Lucas FuessFebruary 22, 2014
Coffee is good. But it is so loud, no restroom, no WiFi, horribly uncomfortable stools.
Adam HickeyJanuary 4, 2015
Skip the hot chocolate. It's no good.
T CallahanMarch 18, 2016
Nitro cold brew.
Ronnie EyerOctober 19, 2012
This place is beautiful.
Arteen ArabshahiAugust 19, 2012
Bendy strawz. :)
Matt LJuly 2, 2012
The sidamo kicks ass
Girish JoshiApril 28, 2013
No bathroom + no wifi + crappy seats = insufferable hipster dom
Brad ChmielewskiJuly 23, 2012
No public wifi!

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