John Ringor
Staff Writer, Chicago
John grew up in Albany Park and likes to play the xylophone when he isn’t busy eating and filling his camera roll with videos of pasta twirls.
CHIReview
With framed posters from local artists, a designated DJ corner, a merch section, and chairs shaped like giant hands, this West Loop coffee shop looks like a mix between an art gallery and a creatives’ loft studio. They serve nutty spiced ube lattes, Ovaltine mochas, and a sweet and funky espresso drink with gochujang, five-spice, and sesame oil. Be sure to check out their social media for updates on their DJ sets, food pop-ups, and bring-your-own-vinyl sessions.
Unrated: This is a restaurant we want to re-visit before rating, or it’s a coffee shop, bar, or dessert shop. We only rate spots where you can eat a full meal.