Crema's Take
“Backlot Coffee roasts its own beans and pairs them with an impressive pastry selection that locals specifically rave about—the banana bread alone is worth the detour. The compact, art-filled space has a relaxed college-town vibe that makes it equally suited for a quick caffeine hit or a long morning of work, plus you'll find friendly staff and in-house breakfast options. If you're an espresso purist, know that mochas here lean subtle on both the coffee and chocolate, so order accordingly.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Mocha was just okay, needs more coffee and slightly more chocolate flavor but it was very smooth. Ive been to 70% of the small shops in chicago and only get mocha's. Service was very nice and their mugs for sale looked amazing! Donuts were fantastic and they have parfaits which…
The coffee shop, just off to the side of the Metra Railway station (hence backlot?) is a very chic and somewhat hippie-vibed coffee shop that would be very at home on a college campus. The shop is adorned with modern art and creative wall paintings. The clientele meshes nicely…
I wanted to try something new on my way to the Skokie Festival of Cultures and glad I stopped at Backlot Coffee! It’s a small space that packs a lot of character! They had art for sale on the walls and plenty of space to sit to enjoy your coffee or work on your laptop. I got a…
Compact coffee shop with a large selection of pastries, in house roasting, and some hot breakfast options. Staff were very friendly, and there was a nice amount of art for sale and on display. Specialty drinks had some very unique options and the drip was pretty good. Did…
Great local coffee spot right off Irving Park blue line stop in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. They have a huge selection of delicious pastries and goodies (banana bread is awesome!) and excellent coffee ☕️ everyone working here is really friendly and welcoming. The place…
Crema Reviews
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