Crema's Take
“Astra roasts their own beans and keeps things deliberately approachable—you'll find solid espresso drinks and pour-overs without the pretension that sometimes comes with specialty coffee. The Ravinia District location draws a steady crowd of regulars who camp out on the outdoor patio during warmer months, and there's genuinely ample seating if you want to linger with a laptop. Just be warned that cleanliness seems inconsistent based on recent reviews, so you might want to scope it out before committing to a long sit.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This could be a great coffee shop if they would KEEP IT CLEAN. how could the place be filthy at 7:30 am. Crumbs (and worse) on all of the chairs, couches and floor. Saw a guy spill his coffee on the floor and they told him not to worry about the huge puddle since they would…
Hooray for local coffee shops and businesses. Astra is a wonderful coffee shop in the heart of the Ravinia District that always has a handful of neighbors out front during the warmer months. It’s also a great place to bring your laptop and to get some work done.
Who writes these reviews?!? Poor coffee, unfriendly service, un-cozy interior. Had 1 bitter latte and 1 weak Americano that were discarded after a few sips. Unfortunate as the location is good. I did not purchase beans due to subpar, uncaring experience. Too many other…
Found this place by happenstance and was so glad I did! I had a nonfat café miel and it was delicious. Someone at another table got tea and received a little teapot for it - adorable touch! They are dog friendly, so I was able to see a few furry friends as I worked. Free parking…
Amazing place, great coffee and great staff! They roast their own coffee. Ample space to sit and enjoy your coffee. Very reasonable prices as well. This is the last coffee shop to grab some before you go to the beach. Would highly recommend the place
Crema Reviews
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