Bombastic Cafe
3732 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Bombastic Cafe roasts beans in-house and leans into creative, signature drinks like their polka pistachio and Turkish delight lattes alongside solid espresso and pour overs, all served in a cozy, eclectic space that's equally welcoming for lingering work sessions or casual meetups. The neighborhood spot earns praise for its innovative syrups, friendly staff, and seamless transition from daytime coffee destination to evening cocktail bar, though recent visits suggest service consistency could use some attention.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Open late.
Google Reviews
I paid $5.58 for a large black coffee here. This trend of gouging people in Chicago with Dark Matter/Intelligentsia/Metropolis/Big Shoulders has to stop. These bags are $17 at any grocery store, but you want us to pay 1/3rd of that price for 1/10th of the bag? You're not adding…
I used to really enjoy coming to this coffee shop (I live in the neighborhood and have been patronizing for years), but service has really gone downhill as of late. Often now when I walk up to the area to order, there are multiple employees engaged in personal conversation, and…
I love their dark roast and cozy vibe. They also have a great selection of innovative syrups and drink combinations. The entire staff is super kind and friendly. Great spot!
Nice coffee cafe that transitions into doing cocktails later in the day. Atmosphere was nice with some good art on walls and other eclectic decor. Beans are roasted in house and the coffee was solid.
Thanks Ilirida! The coffee and lattes are amazing, I highly recommend the polka pistachio and mocha signature latte as well as the Turkish delight latte. A place to hang out and work, outdoor patio is amazing, and the service is so friendly and welcome it and professional.…
Crema Reviews
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