Chicago cafés for getting work done—and meeting up
Photo: Logan Inn Lounge & Cafe
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  • Neighborly
  • Low-key cool
  • Creative

Chicago cafés for getting work done—and meeting up


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Not every coffee shop is built for a workday. The best ones have enough room to open a laptop, enough food and coffee to make a few hours feel welcome, and the right level of bustle for a one-on-one meeting or a low-stakes brainstorm. These Chicago cafés are places to get through your to-do list, meet a colleague or collaborator, and stay awhile—without having to choose between a functional workspace and a place you want to spend time in.

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Logan Inn Lounge & Cafe
  • All ages
  • Low-key cool
  • Neighborly

Logan Inn Lounge & Cafe

Bar$Logan Square

Milli by Metric
  • Creative
  • Low-key cool
  • Slow morning

Milli by Metric

Spacious all-day coffee shop serving specialty roasts and house-made pastries.

Coffee shop$$Avondale

Colectivo Coffee Andersonville
  • Institution
  • Local loyal
  • Neighborly

Colectivo Coffee Andersonville

Coffee shop offering a wide range of coffee-based beverages (including lattes) along with pastries, smoothies and savory items, plus seating.

Cafe$$Andersonville

Kopi Cafe
  • Creative
  • Neighborly
  • Worn-in

Kopi Cafe

Breakfast, sandwiches & other light fare served in a bohemian cafe with a boutique in the rear.

Cafe$$Andersonville

Cafe Korzo
  • Hidden gem
  • IYKYK
  • People watch

Cafe Korzo

Cozy European-style cafe serving Balkan dishes like cevapi alongside specialty crepes and coffee.

Cafe$$Lake View

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