Ground Up

Decent coffee - we got an iced latte and a baklava coffee, both of which were decent. However, for a place with so many people working, I was surprised that the wifi wasn’t working at all. Also, I feel like the music was slightly louder than a comfortable level. Servers were pretty friendly though!

Ground Up Coffee & Bites is a welcoming addition to the West loop. Hard to miss the shop and friendly vibe steps from the UIC/Halsted Polk exit. Ordered a Dark Roast, and it was definitely strong and tasty, not burnt or overpowering and added a touch of cream for color. The price is on par with larger chains as a 16 oz coffee was $3.91 after tax. There's Wifi, plenty of seating inside and additional space through the lobby. Would definitely return for the pastries.

Wonderful cafe. Staff has always been really approachable, bright, and friendly. Coffee has always been spot on & has never botched any of my orders. High quality espresso and tea. Has a print with me printer and usually plenty of seating. Calming atmosphere which I love and can spend time relaxing and journaling. Thank you to the staff for always being so great!

This place is NEXT LEVEL coffee!!! My wife and I have been hooked on it ever since we started going here. The food is amazing!!! The almond croissant, ham and cheese pie and baklava are among my favorites. If you are looking for coffee like you’ve never had before, stop looking and go to Ground Up Coffee & Bites.

Cool spot with good music and a productive vibe. I went for a light roast espresso their own roast and I really liked it. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. If you’ve got a project to work on or something to get done on your laptop and need a little boost, this is the place. 👌🏾 One thing though… guys, please stop calling pain au chocolat a croissant. 😂☕💻🎶