The best coffee roasters in Chicago

The 20 top specialty coffee roasters in Chicago, ranked using independent quality data — expert cupping scores, industry awards, and community reviews. No paid placements, no affiliate fluff.

Last updated May 6, 2026 · Data refreshed weekly.

1. 1

   Verve Coffee Roasters

   12 coffees tracked·avg US$7.97/100g

   Top picks

   • Ethiopia Anasora Natural EspressoEthiopia · US$8.09/100g
   • Mexico La PerlaMexico · US$6.76/100g
   • Ethiopia Tamiru Tadesse Hybrid Washed Farmlevel ReserveEthiopia · US$12.71/100g
2. 2

   Klatch

   11 coffees tracked·avg US$6.80/100g

   Top picks

   • Dark ThunderBlend · US$7.09/100g
   • EurekaBlend · US$5.48/100g
   • Guatemala Huehuetenango Rio AzulGuatemala · US$7.09/100g
3. 3

   Kribi Coffee

   11 coffees tracked·avg US$8.18/100g

   Top picks

   • CalypsoCosta Rica · US$5.88/100g
   • Lilac RollerKenya · US$5.88/100g
   • K-Cups | 40 Winks DecafColombia
4. 4

   Caffe Vita

   9 coffees tracked·avg US$6.45/100g

   Top picks

   • Sumatra Gayo RiverIndonesia · US$7.09/100g
   • Nor'westerBlend · US$5.48/100g
   • Theo BlendBlend · US$7.09/100g
5. 5

   8th and Roast

   9 coffees tracked·avg US$7.09/100g

   Top picks

   • Condor DecafBlend · US$7.09/100g
   • JetsetterBlend · US$7.09/100g
   • Sunflower EspressoBlend · US$7.09/100g
6. 6

   La Colombe Coffee Roasters

   9 coffees tracked·avg US$5.23/100g

   Top picks

   • FishtownBlend · US$5.29/100g
   • All DarkBlend · US$5.00/100g
   • WaymakerBlend · US$5.29/100g
7. 7

   Intelligentsia Coffee

   8 coffees tracked·avg US$8.54/100g

   Top picks

   • Colombia Astrid Ipia Peña Pink BourbonColombia · US$25.25/100g
   • Frequency BlendBlend · US$5.15/100g
   • El Gallo BlendBlend · US$5.44/100g
8. 8

   Utopian Coffee

   7 coffees tracked·avg US$6.63/100g

   Top picks

   • Sumatra Pantan MusaraIndonesia · US$7.09/100g
   • ObsidianBlend · US$7.09/100g
   • Amber BlendBlend · US$5.48/100g
9. 9

   Obulu Coffee

   7 coffees tracked·avg US$6.89/100g

   Top picks

   • Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea · US$7.35/100g
   • Rise and Shine EspressoBlend · US$6.76/100g
   • A Boy and His DreamBlend · US$6.76/100g
10. 10

    Timeless

    7 coffees tracked·avg US$6.63/100g

    Top picks

    • Black SailsBlend · US$5.48/100g
    • Peru Vida AltaPeru · US$7.09/100g
    • The Doorway EspressoBlend · US$7.09/100g
11. 11

    Chapín Coffee

    7 coffees tracked

    Top picks

    • Paradise BreakfastBlend
    • Espresso AmorUnknown
    • Nicaraguan SegoviaNicaragua
12. 12

    Pastime Coffee

    7 coffees tracked·avg US$6.25/100g

    Top picks

    • Bolivia IllimaniBolivia · US$7.09/100g
    • Colombia Fidencio Adarme HoneyColombia · US$7.09/100g
    • The VoidBlend · US$4.41/100g
13. 13

    Dune

    7 coffees tracked·avg US$9.28/100g

    Top picks

    • Colombia Alexander VargasColombia · US$10.60/100g
    • Indonesia Pantan SinakuIndonesia · US$9.89/100g
    • Ethiopia Hamesho KebinaEthiopia · US$10.60/100g
14. 14

    Gold Handle Coffee

    6 coffees tracked·avg US$5.00/100g

    Top picks

    • Light RoastColombia · US$4.71/100g
    • Organic Medium RoastHonduras · US$5.29/100g
    • Medium RoastBlend · US$4.71/100g
15. 15

    Trade Coffee

    6 coffees tracked·avg US$7.20/100g

    Top picks

    • Colombia PalmeraColombia · US$7.09/100g
    • Ethiopia Buriso AmajeEthiopia · US$7.09/100g
    • Peru Lima DecafPeru · US$7.77/100g
16. 16

    Blueprint

    6 coffees tracked·avg US$7.95/100g

    Top picks

    • Ethiopia SegeraEthiopia · US$8.12/100g
    • Ethiopia Tuma TisaEthiopia · US$7.77/100g
    • Ethiopia Haro WachuEthiopia · US$8.48/100g
17. 17

    PERC

    6 coffees tracked·avg US$7.25/100g

    Top picks

    • Ethiopia ChelcheleEthiopia · US$9.67/100g
    • Colombia Huila DecafColombia · US$5.48/100g
    • Ethiopia Haro BadessaEthiopia · US$7.09/100g
18. 18

    Sightseer

    5 coffees tracked·avg US$6.77/100g

    Top picks

    • Season of the WitchBlend · US$7.09/100g
    • Eventide DecafBlend · US$7.09/100g
    • Sunshine DaydreamBlend · US$7.09/100g
19. 19

    Passenger

    5 coffees tracked·avg US$9.28/100g

    Top picks

    • India BhadraIndia · US$9.20/100g
    • Colombia Divino NiñoColombia · US$9.20/100g
    • Uganda NagasireUganda · US$9.20/100g
20. 20

    U3 COFFEE

    5 coffees tracked·avg US$5.61/100g

    Top picks

    • Almighty BlendBlend · US$4.71/100g
    • Dark DropBlend · US$5.81/100g
    • Slightly DangerousBlend · US$5.74/100g