The cuptown
1435 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“The Cuptown's crème brûlée latte is the real draw here—a genuinely inventive drink that justifies a visit on its own, backed up by a rotating lineup of 10+ house-made syrups that elevate even their seasonal offerings. The whole operation strikes an impressive balance between specialty coffee ambition and neighborhood hangout comfort, with a genuinely welcoming staff and enough seating to actually settle in with a laptop or friend without feeling rushed. If you're in Chicago looking for a coffee shop that actually takes creative drinks seriously while keeping prices reasonable and the vibe low-key, this is exactly the kind of place that makes the city worth exploring.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Highly recommend their crème brûlée latte & honey chicken sandwich! Service was sweet and welcoming. Simple and cozy interior, perfect place to get some studying or work done or catching up with a friend.
Loved everything we ordered here! They have a list of 10+ homemade syrups that are delicious! We got the gingerbread seasonal latte which wasn’t too sweet and a great amount of spice. They also use a chai concentrate that is awesome- we got a hot dirty chai that was one of the…
Great, fast service and good prices. We got the creme brulee latte and coco matcha and were very happy with both! The muffins were fine but nothing special, I wish I had tried the house bread!
It’s such a cute spot! There’s free parking on the street around the corner and a bus stop nearby which makes it easy. It’s got high ceilings which makes the corner feel bigger. The coffee was unique and a good pick me up in the morning! I tried the gluten free strawberry muffin…
Stopped by The Cuptown for a coffee and something sweet, and the staff recommended the almond and pistachio cream croissant. Honestly, it was amazing, super flaky on the outside and soft inside, with a really nice texture. The coffee was incredible too, and the service was…
Crema Reviews
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