The Brewed
2843 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Chicago's quirky landscape, this horror-themed café serves expertly crafted espresso drinks with playful creativity—think cranberry-tonic "Krampus" concoctions and banana-forward "Skull Island" lattes alongside perfectly toasted bagels and buttery croissants. The nostalgic 80s pop culture and genuinely fun monster decor transforms your coffee break into an experience, making it the kind of place where you linger over smooth macadamia lattes and actually want to try their signature experimental drinks. Whether you're chasing exceptional espresso or just a great spot to settle in, this is where specialty coffee meets personality.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I had a great experience at The Brewed. I ordered a macadamia milk latte, an almond croissant, and a bagel with peanut butter—everything was fresh and delicious. The latte was smooth and perfectly balanced, and the pastries tasted amazing. The vibe of the place is really nice…
I happened upon The Brewed one day after a visit to the store across the street, Horror House .. and The Brewed was a perfect next stop! The 80s pop culture/horror decor is so fun and intriguing. My favorite part, though, just might be the fact it's connected to an awesome…
A MUST IF… 💡You like good espresso. 💡You like a good latte. 💡You are open to unique espresso drinks(their cranberry syrup & tonic Krampus drink was fantastic). 💡You like/love horror themed movies. 💡You like/love 80-90s themed collectibles. 💡You like coffee shops with…
Very cool place, a horror themed cafe featuring Godzilla, scary killer alien snakes, nostalgic cereal in large bowls, to die for coffee, and some seating. We came here on a Sunday morning around 10am, there were a few people in line ahead of us an all the main seating was taken…
The Skull Island drink had an interesting taste since I don't usually go for drinks with banana syrup, but it was fun to try. Their bagels were very good and perfectly toasted, and the vegan cream cheese wasn't bad either. The staff was super nice and welcoming, and the…
Crema Reviews
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