Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership

Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership

738 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

★★★★★4.8(1,303 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Dark Matter Coffee's Mothership location is a vibrant hub for espresso enthusiasts and adventurous coffee drinkers alike, with baristas who genuinely care about matching you with the perfect bean and crafting drinks with real flair. Beyond stellar espresso and pour-overs, what sets this place apart is its creative spirit—from artist collaborations like the Robin Eisenberg designs to playfully named signature blends that feel like inside jokes among a devoted community. Whether you're grabbing a quick Marky Ramones Bowery Beat blend or settling in for a slow sit, the energy here is infectious and the coffee lives up to the hype.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu.

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Google Reviews

Jason Sandoval
★★★★★2 months ago

Great selection of coffee and drinks. This time around I picked up the Marky Ramones Bowery Beat blend and had a cup of drip coffee to go. One of my favorite coffee roasters in the area. I recommend their A Love Supreme blend. I’ll be back soon for the Heroine and Nectar Gadget…

Claire Ackad
★★★★★4 months ago

So fun. Delicious. My girlfriend loves the original Chicago location, so I wanted to stop by. The baristas were both super nice and helpful in recommending beans for me, and the iced quad cappuccino was ACTUALLY that. And yummy. Surprisingly difficult to get a solid iced…

sav
★★★★★6 months ago

This coffee is delicious! I found this company through a collab with my favorite artist, Robin Eisenberg. I love to collect her art, so I jumped at the chance to order coffee with her designs on it. I've never ordered coffee online before this, and had no idea what to expect. I…

Ticker
★★★★★7 months ago

Demand Badger fudge. Ground control for the Dark Matter Dark Star World Domination Strategy. Wether you paint fences or build rockets we all need fuel to feed our fyre. Burn on. Save Yourself

Amanda Hunter
★★★★★8 months ago

What a crazy cool coffee shop! Probably some of the best espresso ☕️ hands down. We’ve traveled around the world 🌍 and this place just does everything with flare, freshness and friendly smiles. If in Chicago definitely make the effort.

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