To create the beer, Goose Island’s Brewing Innovation Manager Mike Siegel soaked Intelligentsia’s whole bean House Blend in the beer base, similar to the way a brewer will dry-hop a beer. 1) Fulton Street Blend – Goose Island Brewery and Intelligentsia Coffee The BCCS remains an incredible beer, but coffee stouts and porters are somewhat old-hat as collaboration between players in the craft beer and coffee industries has become decidedly more experimental and adventurous.įor their spark, Goose Island and Intelligentsia recently re-collaborated to create an undeniably adventurous coffee golden ale called Fulton Street Blend, which leads off our list of seven great Chicago coffee beers (plus one honorable mention). Unfortunately, this has arguably been the case in recent years with Goose Island and Intelligentsia. Most relationships that have been carrying on that long, even if still strong, are bound to go a bit stale unless both parties are open to new sparks. Further, the two companies have been working together for over 10 years most notably on their renown annual collaboration, Bourbon County Coffee Stout. These two titans have storied histories, possessing nearly 50 years of combined brewing and roasting experience. When it comes to Chicago-based craft imbiberies, two companies immediately come to mind: Goose Island Beer Company and Intelligentsia Coffee. Today I present to you a brand new offering from two of Chicago’s longstanding craft beverage heroes, and a handful of other great coffee beers from the great City of Chicago. Being a specialty coffee enthusiast, however, I decided to pursue a specific kind of craft beer: those that are infused with coffee. During that time, I scouted out and, indeed, drank some of the finest craft beers I could find. Did your favorite cafe in Chicago make the list? Do have another coffee gem to suggest? Please share in the comments below.Here in Chicago, we just wrapped up our annual Craft Beer Week. The latter in particular is a saving grace right in the heart of the city, and makes for a perfect pairing with a visit to the nearby Art Institute of Chicago, one of the finest art museums in the world.
Such is the case for chic coffeemaker Bow Truss, which has cafes in the Lakeview, River North, Pilsen, Logan Square, Michigan and Jackson, and Chicago Loop areas. Local Chicago roasters seem to be really skilled at building networks across the city. Locals flock here to set up their laptops, sip on coffee, and while away the afternoon. Less polished than its neighborhood friends Gaslight and Intelligentsia, but with equally good coffee, Cafe Mustache is a cozy, den-like coffee shop that turns into a bar in the evenings. Order an espresso, which comes with a glass of refreshing sparkling water on the side. Spacious and minimalist, Gaslight Coffee Roasters sports a large zinc bar, vintage schoolroom seats and a comfortable communal table.Ī stuffed pheasant and a gold-dipped goose give the place a quirky feel, while their coffees are artfully made and delicious. In the heart of Logan Square, not far from the California train station, lies one of the coolest cafes in Chicago. Head here for breakfast and pair your cup of joe with one of their homemade everything bagels with toasted fennel seeds. You’ll need to don your woolliest socks and scarf in the winter if you’re trying Lula Cafe for brunch on the weekends – there’s always a sizable queue on the footpath.īut the excellent coffee and delicious food make this Chicago favorite well worth the wait.
Plus, this cafe offers a great space to curl up with some funny travel stories. It’s touches like this that elevate a simple cafe experience. The waiter even checked in at the end of the countdown and pressed and poured it for me. This care and precision extend to their other products, too I was delighted to see my Moroccan mint tea came with a personalized timer so it would steep for not a moment too long. With a wide, open bar that wraps around the whole cafe, Intelligentsia has a friendly and relaxed feel and a staff that take pride in their coffee-making skills. IntelligentsiaĪ Chicago staple, Intelligentsia Coffee has a number of venues around the city, though you can’t go past their Logan Square location, only a few yards from the “L” station of the same name. Here are five of the best coffee spots in Chicago: Photo courtesy of Intelligentsia. From the much-exported local pride Intelligentsia to the sophisticated, pared-back vintage vibe of spots like Gaslight, Chicago has the perfect spot for everyone to warm up over a mug of aromatic Aeropress or a creamy latte. And it doesn’t put these attributes to waste: the Windy City is brimming with cozy cafes, chic espresso bars and independent roasteries. Gigantic, diverse and chilly for a large part of the year, Chicago has all the makings of a great coffee city. Photo courtesy of Coffee Lover via Shutterstock.
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