Whispers Coffee and Tea
1031 N State St, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Chicago's Gold Coast, this café trades bustling energy for a luxurious kind of stillness, serving traditional espresso drinks and European-style gelato in a gorgeous tree-lined square that feels worlds away from the city. It's the kind of place where you'll linger over a $5 coffee while watching expensive cars roll by and dogs pad across the pavement, perfect for those mornings when you need to center yourself before the day begins.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late. Dog friendly.
Google Reviews
It's a bit expensive, but to sit in a gorgeous square within sneezing distance of an Aston Martin dealership, $5 for a coffee is a bargain. Live it up. But just a little bit. Maybe pet some dogs. Coffee's pretty good, too.
Visited Whispers Café in the Gold Coast with my family for ice cream, and sadly, our experience was very disappointing. The staff member on duty was unusually rude and unhelpful, refusing even simple requests like sampling flavors. We noticed that other guests seemed to be…
Fabulous European style coffee ice cream and more! This is a must visit! Who is a wonderful water fountain that people sit around services pretty good it's a very quaint park with a lot of people watching activity. I particularly like the pistachio muffins. They are really…
I only tried their gelato and those are delicious. Tried their vanilla, coconut almond fudge and chocolate almond gelatos. Wait time is longer as there were 2 people managing the customers. I went during the heatwave in June 2025 and they closed the gelato section due to…
I enjoyed my daily morning iced coffee here one day while out for my walk. The little park is quite quaint and a perfect space to center yourself for the day while enjoying a coffee from Whispers. The iced latte was standard and yet the charm of the park it is nestled in makes…
Crema Reviews
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