Fairgrounds Coffee Tea - Chicago

Great coffee, great ambience! read more Great coffee, great ambience!

Great local specialty coffee shop. They have a pour over menu (it's on the left) and espresso drinks. They were fairly busy but the line still moved fairly quic... read more Great local specialty coffee shop. They have a pour over menu (it's on the left) and espresso drinks. They were fairly busy but the line still moved fairly quick. The staff seemed friendly. I got a local roasters Ethiopian pour over and it was good, exactly what I expected and hoped for. If you looking for specialty coffee this is a great place downtown. I would recommend and would love to come back.

So I really like this place, but 3 out of my last 4 experiences have not been great. I try to come here everytime I finish my run down Lakeshore and through the... read more So I really like this place, but 3 out of my last 4 experiences have not been great. I try to come here everytime I finish my run down Lakeshore and through the parks. My first not great experience was about a month ago. A couple weeks before Chicago had mask mandates again, they were requiring masks. I didn't have mine because running outside with a mask on is terrible if I am not forced to, so I just couldn't go in. Not terrible but a little annoying. I always get their cold brews, and last ti … – show

I loved the atmosphere. Good coffee and pastries. read more I loved the atmosphere. Good coffee and pastries.

I got a hot turmeric ginger late and I was in love! Also got a hot chai late with almond milk and a shot of espresso, a yogurt parfait and a chia pudding. All d... read more I got a hot turmeric ginger late and I was in love! Also got a hot chai late with almond milk and a shot of espresso, a yogurt parfait and a chia pudding. All delicious! Quick and friendly service!