Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop

Swift Hall, 1025 E 58th St, Chicago
(773) 834-9052

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I had heard good things about this little basement coffee shop and decided to stop in while I was out for a walk. The atmosphere is fun and the service was fast and friendly. But the coffee was a letdown. My Americano was under-extracted and quite quite sour. My wife says I'm too picky about coffee, but this is the University of Chicago campus. If the intelligentsia aren't after good espresso, then who?

All of that being said, an espresso shot can...
November 2025
I was here like 1,5 years ago before Chicago marathon. That's really nice cozy place, I bought a mug there)) And that has some magic, still remembering small coffee shop in the basement ruled by the students, and located in thousands miles from you. Plan to visit it again :)
May 2025
CASH only!MENU:Great coffee--I believe the least expensive on campus--and some yummy premade meals.Coffee - 8oz = $1I like the LSD blend.CAFE:The place is pretty small but usually packed with people. It's located in the basement of Swift, so it is also rather dark. Honestly, the vibe makes me feel like I'm in a wood laden tavern in Europe... which I love. However, the darkness is not conducive for my studying; so, I usually grab a coffee and bounce.LOCATION:When you...
April 2023

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Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop

Swift Hall, 1025 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-9052