Coffee Houses
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Kafein
by James Stoker on 3-9-2011 12:00 AM
Located just two blocks from the Northwestern campus, Kafein (pronounced like caffine, get it?) resides in an area of Evanston heavily saturated in cafes. There seemingly exists one coffee house for every ten people on the street, making it my kind of neighborhood. Yet Kafein has carved out a loyal....
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Lutz Cafe and Bakery
by Jay Beaton on 1-4-2011 12:00 AM
I grew up in one of the oldest cities in our country, but I found it quite humbling to be in Vienna that is five times older. In Vienna, you can feel the architecture, traditions, and culture with all five senses. That culture is on display through food and beverages, especially pastries and coffee. I am....
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Julius Meinl Coffee House: Company Profile
by Direct Org Post on 12-29-2010 12:00 AM
Still relatively fresh to Chicagoland, and specifically on the corner of Montrose and Lincoln Avenue, is a landmark of sorts with a long history that dates back hundreds of years. Perched on a canopy over the entrance to the Julius Meinl coffeehouse at 4363 N. Lincoln is what employees refer to as the Meinl....
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Metropolis Coffee Co.: Company Profile
by Direct Org Post on 12-29-2010 12:00 AM
Father and son proprietors Jeff and Tony Dreyfuss run their shop with all the pride you'd expect of a family-run business and it shows. In short, they believe everyone in the world deserves a good cup of coffee. And how about that coffee? Whammo. It's strong, micro brewed stuff, made from....
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Earwax Cafe
by Ginger Snap on 12-28-2010 12:00 AM
A friend took me to the Earwax Cafe mentioning that it would be a good place to check out for writing a review. Initially the place came off as stuffy, but the carnival-type decor and big top visual stimulation made it interesting enough for me to look around. As a side note, the bathroom walls....
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar
by Eric Wells on 10-13-2010 12:00 AM
Up front, everything is delivered with a smile, and not that fake kind of I-hate-my-job-but-at-least-I'm-employed-somewhere smile, but with genuine enthusiasm for the product. In addition, this place is not only a great place to get coffee, but they are also a small coffee roaster with big ideas....
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Family Grounds Cafe
by Eric Wells on 9-29-2010 12:00 AM
A humorous fellow coffee drinker (at least he is entertaining to me) recently sent me an email about the Family Grounds Cafe on the North side. Although the subject line had a sharp snide remark, I knew deep down that he would not have sent me the info unless the location warranted true value....
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Sip Coffeehouse Chicago
by Eric Wells on 9-19-2010 12:00 AM
After passing Sip Coffeehouse on the Grand bus a few times with wonder, I decided to give it a try as part of my Chicago Coffeehouse critique log. This place has a great feel. Sip is one of those places that encompasses everything a stereotypical coffee house should contain....
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Mocha Lisa in Racine
by Eric Wells on 9-12-2010 12:00 AM
Before 2004 where could one find a well-brewed cup of coffee on the north side of Racine? The answer is nowhere. Mocha Lisa seems to have developed out of a pure need (or demand) for coffee enjoyment. Not too far north of the Illinois border, Mocha Lisa is a place to stop for a solid cup of joe....
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KISS Coffeehouse
by Eric Wells on 9-2-2010 12:00 AM
What a perfect combo. The most capitalistic American band of the past quarter century, joined with the most popular American beverage that can be made in a coffeemaker. KISS, unlike many rock acts of its time, never claimed "artistic integrity." No, KISS sold out almost from the beginning....
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No Longer a Gas Station, but Still Serving up the Premium
by Eric Wells on 7-28-2010 4:11 PM
A big personal plus to writing coffeehouse reviews is supporting local establishments that really seem to get it right among other franchise backings. And when I find a unique place like It's All Good, in Zion, (www.itsallgoodcoffee.net) others should check it out for themselves. As some know....
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