Metric - Chicago, Illinois

Kevin B.

Hands down one of the best coffee roasters in the city. We made the pilgrimage to finally check it out and ended up buying way too much coffee but so worth it. Looking forward to coming back in the summer so we can take advantage of their patio outside as there is no seating inside.

나리

one of the best coffee i've ever had <3 you MUST try it when you're in the area. also the best part is that they don't charge extra for alternate milk (oat) so you know they have their priorities right. i tried their seasonal drink and enjoyed it so much i ended up ordering it again. finding parking can be a bit difficult; it's mainly street parking.

Kyle S.

Great views of the bean roasting equipment while waiting for your order. Indoor space will get tight during busy hrs. Beans are pricey (12/24) and the cortado did not convince me to try any of them.

Bill W.

One of the best local specialty coffee roasters in Chicago with a well-curated selection of single-origin beans. With each bean purchase, you get a complimentary 8 oz drip coffee of the day. The store space is compact with limited outdoor seating and no public restroom.

kim E. P.

3.8 | great coffee shop that came recommended as a spot with great roasts and specialty coffee. the service was good, the coffee was great, and atmosphere was nice, though it seemed a bit cold. not temperature wise, although it is Chicago in the fall lol, but I think sometimes you can walk into a spot and tell the atmosphere is just a bit tense. might be over projecting here but I also know the coffee industry can be difficult. I would go back and recommend for just a good drip or pour over. the espresso was a tab bitter but the flavor profile I could tell was still good. I also enjoyed the squash and rosemary scone. very unique.

Neil O.

I'll keep this as short and sweet as I can; the pros are that the espresso and all things coffee-related are indeed incredible and you can tell they put so much work into their craft and everyone should go for that alone.

The cons are only that parking is very limited and there are parking security enforcement officers all over the place and really weird areas where it looks like maybe you could park there but maybe it would be an issue and you'd get a ticket.

The other is that there is no public restroom in the cafe or really anywhere remotely near to the business, which can create a bit of a precarious situation when you're dealing with the aftermath of drinking 2 double espressos if you catch my drift.

Michael D.

Coffee roaster tucked away in an industrial area. Most of what they sell goes to businesses but there is a small storefront and shop.

High quality drip, pour overs, and lattes - some of the best I've had in the city. Pastries are brought in and also very good - but limited in supply!

There is no seating indoors but weather permitting there are tables and chairs outside.

Luke S.

This spot is the real deal. If you’re looking for high quality coffee in Chicago, don’t miss it! I visited Chicago this weekend and was already planning to go, but several shops I went to beforehand sold their coffee, so the hype only grew. Didn’t disappoint in the least. Bought some of their beans.