The Coffee Studio is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

1. The Coffee Studio

8.9
5628 N Clark St (at Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 77 tips and reviews

Tina C.Tina C: Amazing espresso done the right way! Forget those push-button machines at big chain stores. As a former barista, I noticed they timed espresso shots by eye (presumably watching the colors)! Best ever! Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The quiche selection, featuring a wild mushroom pie and the vegan desserts are a draw and the smooth shots of espresso and midcentury-modern design that make this the sexiest coffee shop on the block.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The quiche selection, featuring a wild mushroom pie and the vegan desserts are a draw and the smooth shots of espresso and midcentury-modern design that make this the sexiest coffee shop on the block. Read more.

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

2. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

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

Lu B.Lu B.: Ice cream and espressos drinks are a must try here. Everything with a espresso shot worth it!!

Carolina J.Carolina José: Salted caramel sundae is a MUST TRY!

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

Metropolis Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

3. Metropolis Coffee Company

9.1
1039 W Granville Ave (at Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater Beach · 119 tips and reviews

Carey C.Carey Clifford: have the spicy (non-oregon) chai with two shots of espresso

Amer M.Amer Mallah: The redeye is a cup of coffee with a shot of espresso, so good.

Christopher H.Christopher Hughes: Get the sour cherry scones! Awesome!!

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

4. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.0
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Steele: Coffee contains more aromatic and flavor compounds than wine. The good baristas here tease out the best of them. Try a shot of espresso and pourover side by side to taste what I mean.

Roger C.Roger Chen: I call this place the "old reliable" - perfect espresso shot every time. Seating is kind of limited, so if you're looking for a table to yourself you're out of luck.

Stephen L.Stephen Luo: Espresso is awesome and amazing, probably the best coffee shop you will find in downtown Chicago.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

5. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.0
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 112 tips and reviews

Rafael C.Rafael Coss Y Leon Zarco: I like the new image but liked the old one better. Great for a shot of espresso with a sparkling water cup aside!

Ixta G.Ixta Gerard: Great coffee, great place, great people - just don't go when you are in a rush

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.

La Colombe Torrefaction is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

6. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.8
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews

Billy D.Billy D: You can't go wrong with the Redeye, drip coffee with a shot of espresso.

Louisa B.Louisa Balach: Almond croissant is delish and goes well with the coffee!

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.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

7. Starbucks

7.4
1599 N. Clybourn (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

Patrick J.Patrick Jay M: I highly recommend u always get as a default, the Carmel Macchiato Venti with at minimum 2 extra shots of espresso and non fat milk with a dash of extra Carmel!

Alyse P.Alyse Pineda: This is going to be my new regular location, so far the baristas seem nice

Eugene Kimmons O.Eugene Kimmons Old Man Johnson corporate Office: Watch out what you say to people this is 2013 and folks just don't seem to value honest conservation any more

Capital One Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

8. Capital One Café

8.6
3435 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · Lakeview · 2 tips and reviews

Lori F.Lori Foreman: Really nice chill vibe. Friendly staff great coffee wonderfully quiet. Great place to learn about money too

Knick B.Knick Banas: Great place to sit quietly and get some work done.

Dunkin' is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

9. Dunkin'

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

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

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

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

Dunkin' is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

10. Dunkin'

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

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

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

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

Caffè RōM is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

11. Caffè RōM

7.3
72 S Franklin St (at Hyatt Center), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 21 tips and reviews

Marcia I.Marcia Ingram: Order the Chai Tea Latte with Soy & a shot of Espresso! Cream Cheese Croissant the best!

John S.John Skeffington: Great medium roast coffee, and the blueberry muffins are incredible!

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Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

12. Starbucks

7.4
7101 South Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · South Shore · 41 tips and reviews

Michael Antonio C.Michael Antonio Canganelli: The wonderful, friendly staff here is only one of two that remembers my usual (venti Mocha Frappuccino with two added shots of espresso and whipped cream). Enjoy!

Darealchitana C.Darealchitana Chitana: Very nice place to come to . I love carmel frappes

Kevin D.Kevin D.: Get a Gold Card

Goddess and The Baker is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

13. Goddess and The Baker

8.0
181 W Madison St (Madison in between Wells and Lasalle), Chicago, IL
Café · 1 tip

Brooke L.Brooke Louise: Avo toast can be vegan - watch out for the entire packet of rocket!!!

Nonnina is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

14. Nonnina

8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews

Nour H.Nour Haddad: AmaZing!! Our favorite dishes were the octopus , the halibut and the raviolis. Full of flavor and not expensive. Also try the sorbets for dessert!!

HaileyHailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!

Tim B.Tim Backus: Cozy and delicious. The sommelier is on point.

Nutella Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Chicago.

15. Nutella Cafe

7.5
189 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Café · The Loop · 65 tips and reviews

Percy H.Percy Holmes: You must try the gelato with the espresso shot.

Carolina R.Carolina Restini: Great place! Everything with Nutella! Also delicious sandwiches ! Device is also very nice.

Bruno V.Bruno Valadão: The food is delicious! I had a waffle and if I could I would have 3 more!