Pedestrian Coffee

Pedestrian Coffee

939 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

★★★★★4.6(359 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked beneath the Chicago L tracks, Pedestrian Coffee strikes that rare balance of serious espresso craftsmanship and genuinely welcoming vibes—reviewers can't stop raving about how kind and chill the barista team stays even when slammed. Whether you're settling in for hours of work, meeting a friend, or just craving an expertly-pulled shot with a quality pastry, the exceptional quality of everything here (coffee, food, and hospitality alike) makes it feel less like a caffeine pit stop and more like your new favorite neighborhood spot.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Wifi.

Outdoor seatingWifiTraditional drinksMeetingsPastriesSlow sitSpecialty drinksLaptop friendlyLight foodCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Melissa Schnecke
★★★★★2 months ago

This is my new favorite coffee shop!! I have been recommending it to everyone I know. Even when it's busy, the people working are so kind and so chill. This next part is specifically for Johnathan (I think your name is Johnathan...whoever is in charge of the drinks menu): I am…

Kent Grayson
★★★★★2 months ago

Hands down the best coffee shop in the area if you need to work while having your coffee. I had to hang out in this area for a few hours waiting for someone. I first went to the Starbucks at Belmont and Clark--Starbucks is usually reliable for plugs but this Starbucks location…

Kristen Gardner
★★★★★3 months ago

The quality of everything here is exceptional! Quality alongside a friendly barista team is a killer combo, making Pedestrian one of my favorite coffee spots in Chicago. High quality coffee beans (also for sale) and high quality matcha powder. Single origin pours are available…

Qaiynat Jassani
★★★★★5 months ago

They’re simply the greatest. So welcoming and so friendly. They’ve got an amazing range of options for your coffee, tea, pastries, etc. love pedestrian 💕

Michael Damato
★★★★★9 months ago

Nestled right under the L tracks, this spot has a very nice selection of drinks, some good pastries, and a few new hot food items. Lots of seating, including a small outdoor patio with an overhang if you don't mind the train noise. Great spot to work, study, or read.

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