Ground Up Coffee & Bites

363 W Erie St, Chicago
(312) 600-9128

Recent Reviews

Michelle Parks

Love finding small businesses in a big city and this was a charm, great service, perfect coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tanvi Prabhakar

Muffins, lattes and cold brews are great. Limited seating but good for getting something to eat on the go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Muffin

Steve Bagienski

Decided to give this place a try cuz I live nearby. Cookie was mushy and had to eat with a fork after they offered to warm it up...tasted raw and way too sweet. No prices on half the menu items either, with the cashier quoting $5 as the cheapest item despite there being lower prices on the very few items that actually displayed a price. Not much seating available either aside from window seating.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

kacper123ful

Very good latte ♥️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Electro Fist

Strong coffees just the way I like it. Even the peppermint latte was perfect and not too sweet. Nice window seating facing out. The ham and cheese hand pie was good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ham and Cheese Pie

Ryan Hall

Everything was outstanding - highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nick L.

I loved the music, and the asthetic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Croissant

Meagan McCall

I chose to venture to Ground Up Coffee & Bites based off one of my local free s’s recommendations and I was not disappointed! They have seating both along the window and at the coffee bar, it was the perfect temperature inside, they have free WiFi for customers, and I always appreciate a healthy looking coffee shop plant.The cashier let me know that the three different sizes have different amounts of espresso; small has 1.5 shots, medium (16oz) has 2 shots, and large has 3 shots.For the espresso, I recommend ordering it with Half-Light so that you get the light roasted espresso beans. It makes a smooth and balanced hot oat milk latte that you’re sure to enjoy when it’s cold outside, and it was my perfect companion for my chilly walk back. The Half-Light is their Pure Gold Espresso Roast; an inviting front, smooth mouthfeel, with a subtle zesty finish to seal the deal. A broad, balanced, and deep cup with a rich, nut-milk body and riesling acidity. Base tasting notes of black cherry-chocolate mousse are complemented with honey and almond for a blancmange finish. You can also just simply order any espresso-based drink with the light roast and the staff will know what you are looking for. It’s a little extra for oat milk and the light roast, but it’s worth it.The barista Osama was hilarious and made a perfectly balanced oat latte. He truly made me feel welcome and seemed so genuinely grateful that I chose to purchase today’s coffee there; his hospitality makes me want to return again and again.The theme is black and shiny gold, being the colors the walls are painted to the custom retail bags. I enjoyed the motivation printed on the back side of the retail coffee bag displayed, which read:Remember why.Why you filled your tank on the way home.Why you picked your outfit and prepared lunch the night before.Remember why.Your why is an unparalleled standard and how you go about your pursuit should be no different.Rise & Grind's why is how you fuel yours.Truly crafted for purpose.A lively beginning, peppy core, and natural urbane demeanor.Just like you.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meagan M.

I chose to venture to Ground Up Coffee & Bites based off one of my local free s's recommendations and I was not disappointed! They have seating both along the window and at the coffee bar, it was the perfect temperature inside, they have free WiFi for customers, and I always appreciate a healthy looking coffee shop plant. The cashier let me know that the three different sizes have different amounts of espresso; small has 1.5 shots, medium (16oz) has 2 shots, and large has 3 shots. For the espresso, I recommend ordering it with Half-Light so that you get the light roasted espresso beans. It makes a smooth and balanced hot oat milk latte that you're sure to enjoy when it's cold outside, and it was my perfect companion for my chilly walk back. The Half-Light is their Pure Gold Espresso Roast; an inviting front, smooth mouthfeel, with a subtle zesty finish to seal the deal. A broad, balanced, and deep cup with a rich, nut-milk body and riesling acidity. Base tasting notes of black cherry-chocolate mousse are complemented with honey and almond for a blancmange finish. You can also just simply order any espresso-based drink with the light roast and the staff will know what you are looking for. It's a little extra for oat milk and the light roast, but it's worth it. The barista Osama was hilarious and made a perfectly balanced oat latte. He truly made me feel welcome and seemed so genuinely grateful that I chose to purchase today's coffee there; his hospitality makes me want to return again and again. The theme is black and shiny gold, being the colors the walls are painted to the custom retail bags. I enjoyed the motivation printed on the back side of the retail coffee bag displayed, which read: Remember why. Why you filled your tank on the way home. Why you picked your outfit and prepared lunch the night before. Remember why. Your why is an unparalleled standard and how you go about your pursuit should be no different. Rise & Grind's why is how you fuel yours. Truly crafted for purpose. A lively beginning, peppy core, and natural urbane demeanor. Just like you.

Evelyn Kylander

my favorite coffee shop in the area!! hard to find somewhere with good coffee, pastries, vibes and service and this place has it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Croissant, Ham and Cheese Pie

Jack N

Vibes, food, coffee, has it all. My favorite spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte

S. D.

Recommend: coffee was great here.Not too many seats inside if you are looking to sit and chill a bit this is not really the place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ozias Washington

Hey there! So, I've been on a quest for the best consistent cortado in the city and I haven't found anything that can beat my favorite spot. But, I'm open to suggestions. Do you know any place that can prove me wrong? Let's chat and exchange some coffee tips! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lyn Harvie

Cute coffee shop with super friendly staff. It’s a nice place to work from because it’s a very chill vibe. They have homemade pies that are delicious. Apparently it’s a family recipe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dominic Buscemi

Great location! Extremely friendly and engaging staff. Very good espresso drinks. My Latte was delicious and so was each and every goody we chose. Both sweet and savory. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant

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