I ordered a capp with an extra shot of espresso, oat milk, and their seasonal apple spice syrup. Perfectly balanced (I even forgot to ask for it half-sweet, like I usually do, but my coffee still tasted like coffee, not like straight sugar 🙌🏼 - much appreciated!!)
Coffee was quick to come up, and there’s plenty of street parking in this sparse industrial neighborhood. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Ruiz
Ive gone to this place over 50 Times I believe . I would go often with my golden retriever . The staff is always very friendly and the two brothers ( owners) make you feel right at home. They are always very polite and welcoming . I think this is a beautiful space for coffee enthusiasts to visit. I would definitely recommend getting a pastry or two when you are there, they're sooooo good. The sandwich selections is simple but great as well. A lot of seating is also available . A great place to knock some workout in the computer. This is a great addition to the Brighton Park area. I wish them nothing but the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moises Treviño Garcia
Found this place by accident while I was in the area. It’s got this cool coffee-brewery setup where you can actually see how they make everything and the Russian space theme is a nice touch. Right up my alley.
I got an almond croissant and a hot chocolate. The croissant came out warm, crispy on the outside, soft and flaky inside. The almonds made it even better, adding a crunch and nutty flavor in every bite. It’s the small details that just makes the whole thing different. The hot chocolate was rich, creamy and it had an after taste that I couldn't figure out but it matched perfectly with the croissant.
The guys working there (pretty sure they were the owners) were super friendly and easygoing. Only thing is, they take their time with the drinks but you can tell it’s because they actually care about what they’re making. Totally worth the wait. Perfect spot to slow down and start your morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanna Martinez
wow best matcha ever so amazing and aesthetic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
zmasters2
Place was very chill and very empty. I found it as a spot to work from for a couple hours before my flight.
Coffee - great Service - great Orange juice- FRESH AND GREAT! food - simple.
I would highly recommend if u need space and a place to chill / work.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sebastian Villa
I had thought they closed!!! Omg my FAVORITE coffee spot in the city. This new location is huge and beautiful and Soo clean. I ordered an iced latte and an apply pastry (photo) and I think I'll come back tomorrow for that pastry lol. Wow I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer
The coffee was strong but good, and very inexpensive. I tried the blueberry pastry and it was tasty. The service was nice and welcoming, and I appreciated that there was plenty of seating. It's laptop-friendly too since it's quiet with lots of tables, making it a perfect spot to get some work done. I had planned to order their breakfast sandwich without bacon, but since it was pre-made they couldn't remove it. They don't have many vegetarian options, but that wouldn't stop me from coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Boxerian
I've been trying to hit all of the big coffee roasters in Chicago and think this is a contender for the best in the city (at least top 4). It's located (fairly) deep into Chicago's southwest side but I think it's worth making an adventure towards.
They moved the shop a few blocks closer to the western orange line, which I am pretty sure was already where they roasted their beans. It means they have to work with very little, and on that end I think they've done a great job. The inside is very spacious and there's more than enough seating if you want to dine in. They also use their minimalist aesthetic to really play up the space theme by using an assortment of grays with a few branches that reds make the place pop. Their roasting machine could also be seen through one of their windows. I prefer this layout over a very stuffy interior, but just note that the company is selling itself more on its great food and drink rather than its sit-down atmosphere.
I'm not sure if they make their pastries in-house or not. But even if they're imported, kudos for having a good eye for sweets. I've gotten their brownies, almond croissant, and their pistachio-hazelnut danish and all of them have felt fresh and tasted great. No further notes.
Their coffee is the best part though. It's a lighter roast that's a little acidic. It is one of the most distinct coffees in the city and worth tasting. The acidic flavor may make it an acquired taste, especially if you prefer your coffee clear (you monster 😜), but the flavors really work when paired with something else. The coffee really is one of the best latte grounds in the city, and I'd argue the best coffee to have if you like to have something sweet paired with it.
Any negatives are mostly negated by the incredible price. You could buy a 16 oz. coffee for only 3 bucks. In comparison, any drip coffee from starbucks of any size will probably not be cheaper than $3.50 (the Starbucks website makes it a little vague so sorry if I'm incorrect). The grounds themselves are cheap too, with the 8oz. Bags being $8 in store and $9 on website.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownies, Almond Croissant, Coffee Regular, Large Drip Coffee
Berenice Martinez
I asked the barista for recommendations and she told me to try the Belgian Waffle and the latte. Both tasted very good, but what she didn’t tell me was that the drink had 4 shots of espresso! I got a lot of work done though so I am grateful. Will be returning!
Great spot and nice staff. Coffee and food are awesome too! And if you have kids there is a great playground nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Sommer
Some of my favorite coffee, and great food too. really nice coffee roasters to visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Medel
I’ve been to plenty of local coffee shops around Chicago and Sputnik is the absolute best. I stumbled upon this hidden gem a few years ago on my commute to work when they were on 51st. It’s been my almost daily stop since then. I’ve switched jobs a few months ago and a Sputnik pit stop adds an extra 20 min to my commute but it’s absolutely worth it.
I highly recommend a hot oat milk vanilla latte but anything you order will be amazing. They roast their own coffee, make their own flavored syrups, and they’ve done both right. The fresh pastries and growing food options have made Sputnik the best all around coffee shop. If you’re a coffee lover, DO NOT sleep on Sputnik.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Franco
Glad there’s a delicious coffee spot on the southwest side. It was definitely needed! Staff is friendly, place is nice and clean, and the quality of the coffee was great. Will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omer Rana
This is such a beautiful space but somehow it feels empty. The sandwiches all say made from scratch but are premade so can't substitute anything. The coffee was delicious and definitely worth getting.
Love the service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delish coffee, superfriendly staff 💜☕️
I ordered a capp with an extra shot of espresso, oat milk, and their seasonal apple spice syrup. Perfectly balanced (I even forgot to ask for it half-sweet, like I usually do, but my coffee still tasted like coffee, not like straight sugar 🙌🏼 - much appreciated!!)
Coffee was quick to come up, and there’s plenty of street parking in this sparse industrial neighborhood.
Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ive gone to this place over 50 Times I believe . I would go often with my golden retriever . The staff is always very friendly and the two brothers ( owners) make you feel right at home. They are always very polite and welcoming . I think this is a beautiful space for coffee enthusiasts to visit. I would definitely recommend getting a pastry or two when you are there, they're sooooo good. The sandwich selections is simple but great as well. A lot of seating is also available . A great place to knock some workout in the computer. This is a great addition to the Brighton Park area. I wish them nothing but the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this place by accident while I was in the area. It’s got this cool coffee-brewery setup where you can actually see how they make everything and the Russian space theme is a nice touch. Right up my alley.
I got an almond croissant and a hot chocolate. The croissant came out warm, crispy on the outside, soft and flaky inside. The almonds made it even better, adding a crunch and nutty flavor in every bite. It’s the small details that just makes the whole thing different. The hot chocolate was rich, creamy and it had an after taste that I couldn't figure out but it matched perfectly with the croissant.
The guys working there (pretty sure they were the owners) were super friendly and easygoing. Only thing is, they take their time with the drinks but you can tell it’s because they actually care about what they’re making. Totally worth the wait. Perfect spot to slow down and start your morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
wow best matcha ever so amazing and aesthetic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place was very chill and very empty. I found it as a spot to work from for a couple hours before my flight.
Coffee - great
Service - great
Orange juice- FRESH AND GREAT!
food - simple.
I would highly recommend if u need space and a place to chill / work.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had thought they closed!!! Omg my FAVORITE coffee spot in the city. This new location is huge and beautiful and Soo clean. I ordered an iced latte and an apply pastry (photo) and I think I'll come back tomorrow for that pastry lol. Wow I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffee was strong but good, and very inexpensive. I tried the blueberry pastry and it was tasty. The service was nice and welcoming, and I appreciated that there was plenty of seating. It's laptop-friendly too since it's quiet with lots of tables, making it a perfect spot to get some work done. I had planned to order their breakfast sandwich without bacon, but since it was pre-made they couldn't remove it. They don't have many vegetarian options, but that wouldn't stop me from coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I've been trying to hit all of the big coffee roasters in Chicago and think this is a contender for the best in the city (at least top 4). It's located (fairly) deep into Chicago's southwest side but I think it's worth making an adventure towards.
They moved the shop a few blocks closer to the western orange line, which I am pretty sure was already where they roasted their beans. It means they have to work with very little, and on that end I think they've done a great job. The inside is very spacious and there's more than enough seating if you want to dine in. They also use their minimalist aesthetic to really play up the space theme by using an assortment of grays with a few branches that reds make the place pop. Their roasting machine could also be seen through one of their windows. I prefer this layout over a very stuffy interior, but just note that the company is selling itself more on its great food and drink rather than its sit-down atmosphere.
I'm not sure if they make their pastries in-house or not. But even if they're imported, kudos for having a good eye for sweets. I've gotten their brownies, almond croissant, and their pistachio-hazelnut danish and all of them have felt fresh and tasted great. No further notes.
Their coffee is the best part though. It's a lighter roast that's a little acidic. It is one of the most distinct coffees in the city and worth tasting. The acidic flavor may make it an acquired taste, especially if you prefer your coffee clear (you monster 😜), but the flavors really work when paired with something else. The coffee really is one of the best latte grounds in the city, and I'd argue the best coffee to have if you like to have something sweet paired with it.
Any negatives are mostly negated by the incredible price. You could buy a 16 oz. coffee for only 3 bucks. In comparison, any drip coffee from starbucks of any size will probably not be cheaper than $3.50 (the Starbucks website makes it a little vague so sorry if I'm incorrect). The grounds themselves are cheap too, with the 8oz. Bags being $8 in store and $9 on website.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownies, Almond Croissant, Coffee Regular, Large Drip Coffee
I asked the barista for recommendations and she told me to try the Belgian Waffle and the latte. Both tasted very good, but what she didn’t tell me was that the drink had 4 shots of espresso! I got a lot of work done though so I am grateful. Will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great spot and nice staff. Coffee and food are awesome too! And if you have kids there is a great playground nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of my favorite coffee, and great food too. really nice coffee roasters to visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been to plenty of local coffee shops around Chicago and Sputnik is the absolute best. I stumbled upon this hidden gem a few years ago on my commute to work when they were on 51st. It’s been my almost daily stop since then. I’ve switched jobs a few months ago and a Sputnik pit stop adds an extra 20 min to my commute but it’s absolutely worth it.
I highly recommend a hot oat milk vanilla latte but anything you order will be amazing. They roast their own coffee, make their own flavored syrups, and they’ve done both right. The fresh pastries and growing food options have made Sputnik the best all around coffee shop. If you’re a coffee lover, DO NOT sleep on Sputnik.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glad there’s a delicious coffee spot on the southwest side. It was definitely needed! Staff is friendly, place is nice and clean, and the quality of the coffee was great. Will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is such a beautiful space but somehow it feels empty. The sandwiches all say made from scratch but are premade so can't substitute anything. The coffee was delicious and definitely worth getting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
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