Ground Up Coffee & Bites
363 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Ground Up is a West Loop gem that takes its espresso seriously with house-roasted beans that shine whether you're ordering a traditional dark roast or diving into their creative specialty drinks. The bright, welcoming space strikes that perfect balance between a quick coffee stop and a productive work hangout, backed by genuinely friendly staff and an impressive lineup of pastries like almond croissants and baklava that deserve their own cult following. If you're after coffee that's both technically excellent and served with real warmth, this is a neighborhood spot worth seeking out.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Opens early.
Google Reviews
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Crema Reviews
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