New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“New Wave's corner-spanning layout with dual street entrances and abundant natural light creates an airy, gallery-like atmosphere that feels both trendy and genuinely welcoming, whether you're settling in with a laptop for hours or meeting a friend with your dog in tow. Their cold brew has real punch, the breakfast sandwiches are legitimately excellent, and their specialty drinks—like the soymilk iced matcha with strawberry syrup—show they take both traditional and creative coffee seriously. Just budget extra time for parking and come hungry, because the pastries and full breakfast menu are worth the visit on their own.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly.
Google Reviews
Breakfast sandwich was 🔥 fire. Would make any Chicago Coffee Shop Top 10 Breakfast Sandwich list. Ample seating and space with windows on 2 different streets. Iced caramel latte was also excellent. Friendly staff and quick order turnaround.
Possibly the most difficult place in Chicago to find parking but if you don’t mind walking a bit or taking public transit then you’ll be find. Plenty spacious inside with a good amount of two- and four-tops as well as bigger tables for groups or communal seating. The mocha was…
Very spacious and trendy coffee spot!! Black Cold brew got a kick to it, and the husband loved his soymilk iced matcha with strawberry syrup! Coming back to try the bagels for sure. Patio is dog friendly! 🤎
Cute shop with an artsy vibe, spans the width of a corner building so there's an entrance on both sides. Service. Pastries, and coffee were good. Very much the type of shop to set up in and work out read a book.
The 1st question I asked was "do you have any sugar free options" she said no. That was disappointing as a diabetic. They did have Splenda. The place is very spacious. Comfy chairs and long tables. It looked like a lot of people on their laptops and working. The staff was not…
Crema Reviews
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