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La Colombe Torrefaction
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
West Town, Chicago
The folks at Travel + Leisure and Time Out Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"Reigning "Best Coffee Spot in the West Loop"."(5 Tips)
"The Pure Black and the Pure Tan cold brew coffee on tap is awesome!"(3 Tips)
"Best coffee and espresso drinks in the neighborhood!"(28 Tips)
"Almond croissant is delish and goes well with the coffee!"(3 Tips)
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C ReySeptember 15, 2016Reigning "Best Coffee Spot in the West Loop". Iced coffee and Iced Latte served on Nitro Draft. Try them together for a Black and Tan. Few baked options make this a tasty coffee stop any time of day.Upvoted Feb 17
Athena CeeSeptember 13, 2013Double shot espresso over ice with a small amount of half and half, mmm! Tastes incredible! Consistently friendly staff and right near my hair salon so I make sure to get me some!
Anything through the steampunk is top notch. A genuine hipster atmosphere with some of the friendliest and knowledgeable baristas around. Two thumbs way up!
Aaron CruzJune 19, 2016Pour over goodness at the West Loop craft coffee roaster. No wi-fi as your focus should be on savoring the handcrafted cup of coffee and great conversation at this neighborhood spot.
trillateezyDecember 15, 2013Cafe au lait's are on point. Executed well, so it's a good middle between straight coffee and a latte. Not a fan of the bakery, bc the can't warm anything up. Cold/hard croissant? Not tasty.
JenKuduAugust 27, 2015Mocha really is a mocha. Delicious! The iced coffee on draught is pretty good, note the latte on draught is nearly straight milk. Croissants are pretty good too.
PhilippeMay 6, 2013Their espresso kicks serious ass. I love that small chain. Been to the original location in Philly many times. Need to have wifi and less attitude in Chi Town. But come here for the coffee. Top notch
Small spot but usually a few tables. They keep it simple here, and it works. I recommend the latte for here - comes in a ceramic mug and feels like home.
The chai tea with steamed milk & a bit of sugar is really a wonderful treat. Much better than that stuff I usually drink at Starbucks, Peets, etc.
Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014The Philadelphia equivalent to Intelligentsia opened its first Chicago café quietly (though the location, across the street from a Starbucks, certainly sent a message). Read more
Mark DregerNovember 1, 2017Really like this spot – coffee tastes great and comes in fancy porcelain cups. Also, they take Apple Pay.
Martial BénardAugust 18, 2019Minimalist decor. Great roast, La Marzocco machine. Impeccable cappuccino!
Explore ChicagoApril 18, 2012La 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.
Maxwell HendersonDecember 2, 2015Great coffee, unique atmosphere. No WiFi, and staying is not the most comfortable. I'm assuming they want to encourage conversation.
JABRIL YOUSEFMay 20, 2023chill, trendy spot but … no wifi (though, you can pick some up from Nando’s next door).
John KhuuDecember 16, 2014Amazing coffee. Very limited space - small tables in the front, big communal in the back. No prices posted anywhere on drinks.
Prince ModsNovember 23, 2019:( Drank the espresso here, it did not delight me and made me sleepy for the the price. However, nice atmosphere and great service! :)
Margaret LopezDecember 31, 2013Hands down, the best Americano I have ever consumed. My friends have often raved about this place, and now I know why! :)
Chris SteeleFebruary 23, 2016If you're lucky, your Barista will harmonize seamlessly with the Beatles background music. If you're not, the coffee with still be good.
Travel + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014This café serves some of the best coffee in town, thanks to its personal touch and unbeatable brews.- That Basque cake is delicious! A great accompaniment to a chai tea with steamed milk.
Heads up - They don't give you a free cup of coffee with purchase of beans.
This is one of my favorite places to get coffee. Wonderful atmosphere great coffee.
Get the Gibraltar. Espresso in a glass with a bit if milk!! Great stuff
Samantha RangelDecember 2, 2014Barista #1 was kinda wack, checking his phone no less than 3x while "dealing" w us. Barista #2, however, was redeeming. V chill and cracking jokes. Macchiato was more foamy than frothed.- Plenty of seats past the main counter. Great little place with great coffee.
Obviously the coffee is the best in the city but the true gems are the baristas! Tiffany rocks- The Basque cake is a great accompaniment to chai with steamed milk.
Great vibe, delicious coffee, and phenomenal location.
Leonardo GastmannFebruary 7, 2015Their coffee is amazing and so is the place... Simple but really cozy
The Steampunk Brews are legit. Very friendly baristas.
- Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011Try the Pure Black, a deep, dark, bottled cold brew from our 100 Best list!
Great coffee, awesome service, pastries are good too.
Really high-quality coffee offerings, 3 cold brew options on Tap
Kristin WeislerJune 14, 2012Gibralter is divine. Everything is well priced for a cafe of such high caliber!
- Easily the best coffee in the city, served in an open and warm environment.
TO SolomonApril 8, 2016This place is awesome, good coffee and quintessential snacks that are always on point
Jessica FreyJanuary 15, 2012A chill gem on Sunday's with a more amicable crowd than Starbucks across the street.
Stephanie SimonSeptember 3, 2014No wifi, so you gotta actually talk to people or read a book. Ya know, like back in the olden days.
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La Colombe’s mission is to consistently provide the finest quality coffee to establishments which display a real interest in serving premium grade products to their clientele. In this we accept the challenge to be the premier coffee roasting company in the United States, setting benchmarks for taste, service and knowledge. All efforts any member of La Colombe makes is to this end.
Closed until 7:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
(312) 733-0707
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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