CITY GUIDE
Espresso in Chicago
22 coffee shops in Chicago on Pulled serve Espresso. The foundation of everything. The cafes below have editorial coverage, claimed ownership, or active check-ins from Pulled members.
WHERE TO ORDER ESPRESSO IN CHICAGO
Big Shoulders Coffee
Specialty
Pick Me Up Cafe
Specialty
Happy Monday
Specialty
Robust Coffee Lounge
Specialty
Glass & Cup Coffee And Wine Bar
Specialty
Stewarts Private Blend Coffee
Specialty
The Stockyard Coffeehouse
Specialty
La Capannina Coffee
Specialty
Engine Coffee
Specialty
Necessary & Sufficient Coffee
Specialty
Señoritas Cantina
Cafe
Infuse Coffee and Tea Bar
Specialty
Nighthawk Chicago
Cafe
The Spoke & Bird
Cafe
Cafe L'Appetito
Cafe
What makes a great Espresso
A well-made espresso from quality beans tastes complex and sweet, often with notes of fruit, chocolate, or caramel. A poorly made espresso tastes sour (under-extracted) or bitter (over-extracted). Light roasts taste brighter and more acidic. Dark roasts taste more chocolatey and less fruity.
How to order
Say "single espresso" or "double espresso." If you want it pulled short, ask for a ristretto. If you want it pulled long, ask for a lungo. At specialty shops, a double is often the default.
Earn cash ordering Espresso in Chicago
Check in at any cafe with Pulled. Take a photo of your drink. Earn real cash on every Pull.
