Toni Patisserie & Café is one of The 7 Best Places for Black Coffee in The Loop, Chicago.

1. Toni Patisserie & Café

65 E Washington St (at Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 101 tips and reviews

Zoe Y.Zoe Yim: I was visiting Chicago. I went there for a Wednesday afternoon pick-me-up. Their black coffee was the best I had. Bold & smooth. (Most coffee shops had bitter drip coffees.) Also, refills are free!

Rachael D.Rachael Dahl: The macarons here are a MUST! Incredible pastry, incredible staff. I suggest coming early before they sell out of the pain au chocolat!

Matt C.Matt Cermak: This right off Michigan Ave. gem has so much to offer from extravagant pastries to delicious sandwiches. Perfect spot to take a break from shopping and a must try for any foodie or coffee lover.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 7 Best Places for Black Coffee in The Loop, Chicago.

2. Intelligentsia Coffee

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

MiaMia: Iced black coffee was delicious on a hot day!

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.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

Caffè RōM is one of The 7 Best Places for Black Coffee in The Loop, Chicago.

3. Caffè RōM

180 N Stetson Ave (btwn Lake St. & Michigan Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 19 tips and reviews

david f.david fagan: The coffee's strong and the gelato is delicious!

Lisandro T.Lisandro Tsai: WAAAY better than Starbucks....

Katy C.Katy C.: They may be a bit more pricey than the other guys, but the drinks are worth it, plus they have great specials for foursquare folks- every 3rd drink free! Can't beat it!

Starbucks is one of The 7 Best Places for Black Coffee in The Loop, Chicago.

4. Starbucks

7.3
180 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 32 tips and reviews

Armando C.Armando Cobian: Clover brewed is the best brew you can do

Kenneth H.Kenneth Hundrieser: The most personable staff I know! Love this place and my friends on the other side of the counter!

Armando C.Armando Cobian: Order a coffee from the Clover machine. It's full of epic win!

Beef and Brandy is one of The 7 Best Places for Black Coffee in The Loop, Chicago.

5. Beef and Brandy

127 S State St (Adams), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 39 tips and reviews

Luiz F.Luiz Fujita Jr: The waiters are very kind, the food is delicious and not costly! Best place we ate during our stay in Chicago. Recommend the Chicago Old Fashion cocktail!

Scott G.Scott Green: A little hole in the wall place...very friendly staff and good food for the price. Try the BBQ pulled pork. Very good for 7.95 in downtown chi-town.

Ashley W.Ashley Walden: Dave is a great waiter!! California fritatta is delicious!