Emerald City Coffee
1224 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“This artsy, community-minded Chicago cafe excels at both creative specialty drinks and hearty breakfast fare like tacos and pesto mozzarella bagels, making it equally suited for a quick caffeine fix or an all-day work session. The intimate space—with its thoughtful mix of couches, picnic tables, and local event postings—cultivates a genuinely cozy vibe that feels small despite comfortably seating 40, while the strong WiFi and welcoming staff make it a go-to spot for anyone seeking to work, create, or simply soak in the ambience.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Very solid artsy & community focused coffee cafe with specialty drinks, sandwiches, and breakfast tacos. Coffee was great and some of the specialty drinks were very unique. The sandwich and pastry were also both delicious. Cafe is double wide with additional seating and a…
WiFi: 234.5 mbs down 18.6 upload; Printer: YES!; Seats: 40 with two inside rooms and outside picnic tables. Couches, tables, benches. Great variety, feels small but cozy. Intimate proximity to each other; Outlets: lots of power strips throughout; Lighting: Bright, Natural…
I have been to a few coffee shops and this is the best I have attended in a while. The art work, music and ambience makes it the ideal spot to work, study or relax. The pesto mozzarella bagel sandwich was good but the iced cafe latte lacked any sugar. The disadvantages are…
Very cute storefront there, one of the more affordable local coffee shops. They always have a little news board of local events which is nice to check out. Plus a large selection of board games, puzzles, and books. They also have a back quiet section for those who just want…
👋🏻 Hey fellow Google Maps users! ☺️ I went to this coffee spot/cafe on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 for a remote work day. I stayed from around 10 am - 3 pm. The lady that took my order was very nice. Unfortunately, they don’t have lemons so they were out of lemonade. I decided…
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