Coffee shops in Normal Heights/University Heights/Kensington

Espresso drinks, Portuguese-inspired café, pastries; backyard patio

House-roasted espresso, drip, cold brew, specialty lattes; pastries

Lattes, cold brew, matcha, bread, sandwiches

Coffee, espresso drinks, paninis, breakfast

Espresso drinks, tea, signature lattes; own-roasted beans and vinyl records

Coffee (Guatemalan beans), espresso drinks

Espresso drinks, house-roasted coffee, pastries, sandwiches; late-night/24-hr hours

Espresso drinks, house-roasted coffee, pastries, sandwiches; late-night/24-hr hours

Coffee & pastry shop and roastery

Coffee and Mexican-American fusion food (e.g. salmon al pastor on blue corn sourdough)

Ceremonial cacao drinks, GF/vegan pastries, truffles, elixirs, zero-proof cocktails

Coffee, matcha, smoothies, acai bowls, avocado toast, paninis

Filipino-inspired lattes (Buko Pandan), single-origin filter, beans, baked goods

Specialty lattes/mochas, matcha, chai, horchata; breakfast burritos, tacos, tamales, bagels; beer & wine

Italian espresso, gelato, panini, pizza, wine

Latin American specialty coffee roaster café, espresso drinks, seasonal drinks

Savory & sweet pies, quiche, sausage rolls; full espresso bar, chai, matcha

Colombian specialty coffee (Gesha, Sidra, Pacamara), espresso drinks