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Local(773) 338-4908

1043 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

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Metropolis Coffee Company
Local(773) 338-4908

1043 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

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The Open View

Metropolis Coffee Company is a four star restaurant in Chicago. This is a great place. This place is located in the Andersonville area. It's known for its coffeehouse. This place features live music. This restaurant features breakfast.

Expert Reviews of Metropolis Coffee Company

Citysearch | In-house blends and a relaxed atmosphere bring Edgewater and Andersonville caffeine lovers to this coffeehouse.

A mixed crowd of neighborhood locals come to this coffee and teahouse to study, read the paper, meet friends and even knit. Seating is plentiful with plush brown couches, chairs and tables available for...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/23/2005
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Metromix

metropolis is the hippest coffee shop in town. great people, great joe. and great jazz, too!
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User Reviews of Metropolis Coffee Company

Yelp.com Review - by Jenn D.

4 of 5 stars. I don't really like their coffee, but it's hopping busy, I haven't had too much crappy service, and it's clean. Like many coffee shops, the atmosphere is borderline pretentious, but there are hints of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen C.

4 of 5 stars. I sincerely wish that Metropolis had been "invented" when I was a resident college student in Rogers Park, studiously wasting away my evenings amidst overpriced text books, caffienated brown beverages…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana C.

4 of 5 stars. it just smells of good coffee in here. i love it. really good place to plug in your ipod and work on your laptop, not so good for conversations since it's really loud. you have to be alert to snatch a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan A.

3 of 5 stars. Students....check. Laptops...check. Bohemian staff....check. Good coffee...check. This place has the mark that every good coffee house should have. I'd say no better or worse than many places like it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

2 of 5 stars. I went in today for the first time and got a mocha and some chocolate sweet bread. The mocha was kinda cold, or at least, it was barely warm.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica L.

1 of 5 stars. The coffee is good, no complains. Aside from the bagels and one or two pastries, the food is very dry and I guarantee even the worst cook can make it better at home. The prices are very high and not…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike D.

5 of 5 stars. Your beans in my mouth Bring me ecstasy in black
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by maria v.

3 of 5 stars. i like their coffee, but it's so busy in there sometimes. and the coffee is expensive and the sizes are so small! this is america people!
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica M.

5 of 5 stars. When I wanted to get away from my loud, smelly, college student-infested, dorm-esque apartment building, I would just walk across the street to the Metropolis Coffeeshop, get myself a skim mocha…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee C.

5 of 5 stars. When I first moved to Chicago a few years ago, I used to frequent Standee's quite a bit. Even though it was always late at night when I went, I always got a cup of coffee with my meal. One time I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chan K.

2 of 5 stars. I caught Metropolis on a bad day.Their wifi was not working on my visit. You cannot park in their small lot for more than 2 hours, and street parking was hard to come by. I could not find a seat…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane G.

5 of 5 stars. Metropolis gets extra brownie points for being so close to Loyola. It's a great place to meet up with friends, study, or to just relax. Their coffee is excellent, in every sense of the word. The staff…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yogi B.

2 of 5 stars. Metropolis Coffee Company , How The Mighty Have Fallen! Reason's to go:
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy D.

5 of 5 stars. I have been coming here for years. I'm so surprised I haven't written a review about it. I love this place. Their chai tea is the best I've ever had. Their coffee is strong and good. The food…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Chicago's best cafe

I moved into an apartment building right around the corner from Metropolis in September of 07. I had never been there before, and waited about a month or two before checking it out for the first time. I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela M.

4 of 5 stars. This place is, to me, the ideal coffee house. Not only do they roast their own beans in house, offer free wi-fi access, and cater to a diverse crowd, but also the interior decor is outstanding.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey C.

5 of 5 stars. I visited my brother this past weekend. It rained on Sunday, in Chicago, in February, so needless to say we didn't have an umbrella. We stopped here because it's one of his favorites and we needed to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie P.

5 of 5 stars. On a college campus that's sadly ignoring it's coffee needs (that's right, LUC...I'm talking to you), Metropolis stands as a coffee oasis in a concrete desert. I'm a fan of both brewed coffee and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy O.

3 of 5 stars. I live right around the corner from Metropolis currently, and while I love supporting local businesses, I have to say there are much better coffeeshops in town. If you're looking to grab a quick coffee…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca J.

5 of 5 stars. This ties with Dollop for my favorite coffeeshop with Wifi. A bit out of the way, but close to Granville red line. Free wifi! (though they just put a 2 hr limit on it, boo!) Fucking amazing coffee.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley K.

4 of 5 stars. This place is charming & tranquil with friendly staff and an extensive tea list. I had the "Peppermint Tea" and it was incredibly fresh and soothing. The space is perfect for studying or socializing,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K. J.

5 of 5 stars. My husband and I LOVE Metropolis's coffee! Spice Island is our favorite. The quality of the beans is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and folks who work there are top-notch. We look forward to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeverr w.

4 of 5 stars. five things i love about metropolis coffee 1 the smell of fresh roasted coffee
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jillianne M.

5 of 5 stars. This was my 2nd home when I was in College. It was the perfect place to stop by before hopping on the el to go to work because they have some damn fine coffee that will make you nice and jittery! I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J Y.

4 of 5 stars. You know...some things are required in life ...a good pair of patent leather round toe pumps
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt G.

4 of 5 stars. Metropolis...what usually comes to mind is the city Superman so faithfully protected, but what should come to mind is a great coffee shop! I like this place for the independent coffee shop feel but a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan B.

3 of 5 stars. I should say at the outset that I am not a coffee shop person, nor much of a big coffee drinker, so please take my rating with a grain of salt. I like Metropolis just fine, and I'm proud that it's in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara R.

5 of 5 stars. i never walk in and sit down for coffee here, as it's filled to the gills with Loyola students busy being students so i just run in, get a cup to go and get fresh ground coffee that they roast on-site…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve K.

5 of 5 stars. i've only gone to metropolis once, but i think about returning often because the coffee and lemon cookies are so good. the atmosphere was pretty busy, but i still got some work done and when i got…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel M.

4 of 5 stars. Their coffee is good and I met outstanding service. Plus, free cup of coffee with a 1 lb bag. Delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Santiago V.

5 of 5 stars. Top notch on the coffee quality and outstanding service. I've tried several of their pastries and even their quiches and I've never been dissappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura P.

5 of 5 stars. The best coffee in Chicago. Red Line beats Black Cat, it's true. I just wish I was in Edgewater more often...Luckily, there are a couple of places closer to where I live that serve Metropolis's…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann Y.

3 of 5 stars. Metropolis has decent coffee- I have had better in Chicago. The owner is pretty nice though since they have become more well known in chicago I never see him anymore. The hot chocolate is just bitter…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett B.

4 of 5 stars. Metropolis' coffee is excellent, hands down the best I have had in Chicago. Thats the reason why I gave them four stars. Why not five? Read on: This place needs better organization. When it is busy,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse S.

5 of 5 stars. I live just about 2 blocks away from here. You'll often find me here sucking down ginger coffees and munching on the tasty baked goods. The wi-fi is fast enough and I've never had trouble getting on.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren p.

5 of 5 stars. How have I not yet reviewed Metropolis? I must repent. Metropolis is one of those places that makes Chicago the great city it is. I first became aware of it at my old job, as it was the delicious brew…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina K.

5 of 5 stars. If you're a junkie as well as a believer in the virtues of supporting quality local businesses instead of bitter-beaned behemoths imposed upon us by corporate monsters, you really can't do better on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

5 of 5 stars. My wife and I love good coffee. Several years ago we welcomed Starbucks to Chicago - we were hopeful for some good coffee compared to the flavored stuff Gloria was offering. We became Starbucks…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Skipper D.

5 of 5 stars. w00t!! Who doesn't love Metropolis?!?!?! Tony and Jeff rock the coffee Kasbah!! Love it!
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick B.

5 of 5 stars. As I gaze eerily across the room, I really start to question the choices these patrons are making with their lives. Knit hats, hoodies, three day old beard growth talking away about relationships,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason L.

5 of 5 stars. "Ain't never been there, they tell me it's nice . . . ." Living in the East Bay, there are a number of excellent "micro-roasters," within range . . . Blue Bottle and Ritual in the City; Flying Goat and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by igor I.

5 of 5 stars. Metropolis Coffee Rocks! Not in the "hmm this stuff is better than Charbux" type of way, but more in the "so, if I drink coffee that's been roasted this week, I can actually tell the difference!" kind…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew C.

5 of 5 stars. Best cafe in Chicago! I love everything about this place! Reasonable prices, very cool atmosphere, workers and customers are very friendly! The people that work here seem to be very very chill and are…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawna T.

3 of 5 stars. Metropolis Coffee is a great place to read a book & enjoy a wonderful coffee or dessert! Don't expect to get on the wireless with your laptop. The Good:
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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all in all, awesome- odd service experience

I have been a regular ever since I discovered it. The coffee is amazing- better than Intelligensia for sure. And it's strong. Great study atmosphere, lots of tables and free wireless is always a plus. My bones...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by EarthToDori S.

5 of 5 stars. Mondo Breve Latte, folks. To go. Get one. You will never be the same. I have been a coffee whore for 25 years, you name it, I have tried it or coveted it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert L.

4 of 5 stars. It was actually all the raving Yelp reviews that convinced me to trek over to Metropolis. I can truly say that Metropolis is a breath of fresh air to the Chicago coffee scene. Aside from a great…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tristin m.

4 of 5 stars. oh the quiche was so good... free wireless internet... good vibes... i got an iced green tea latte but I didn't like it cause it was actually jasmine green tea... oops... they should put "jasmine…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene W.

4 of 5 stars. I used to date a girl who lived a block away. Boy do I miss having an excuse to drop by here all the time. When it first opened up the owner/manager would come by the table all the time with samples…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mads G.

5 of 5 stars. The best coffee in the city with beans roasted on site. Yummy Mexican hot cocoa for people like me who get the jitters after half a cup of caffeine. We're thinking about moving up to Loyola just to be…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Thane M.

4 of 5 stars. Metropolis coffee is for the most part the best coffee I have ever had. I don't really stick around after I've gotten my bag of coffee and complimentary cup from the friendly people who work there.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Naomi L.

3 of 5 stars. The Coffee is wonderful. The servicewas fair. However they are very chaotic. They don't serve food, real food that is fresh daily. I find that a little hard to understand as they are so busy. I was up…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Farrin A.

5 of 5 stars. Metropolis. What can I say? I'm a junkie. I go sometimes several times a day. That was before getting my own French Press from the shop....and now I can, as one barista so eloquently put it,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Great Place

I used to live across the street from it when it opened. It's a great place -- the drinks and food are excellent, and it's got a good atmosphere. I recommend it!
openlist - user review - 07/05/2007

Yelp.com Review - by danielle C.

2 of 5 stars. OK, the other reviewers have had quite a bit to say. Great coffee, nice atmosphere. It is my neighborhood coffee shop. BUT, SERVICE IS GOING DOWN HILL! DO NOT STOP not when in a hurry!! I was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by love s.

1 of 5 stars. I am an avid coffee lover. The coffee served at Metropolis is indeed quite good however, a few of the 'baristas,' are totally incompetent & the pricing is a tad high. The service is amazingly SLOW and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by George B.

5 of 5 stars. Note: I am a Loyola Student. One of the best coffee places I've ever visited. The coffee, which is roasted on site, is very well brewed and roasted.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Neil E.

4 of 5 stars. I have not found anywhere else in Chicago that is on the level of Metropolis Coffee. When it comes to espresso drinks, Metropolis is one of the only places in this city that has both impeccable…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by penny h.

4 of 5 stars. very nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee and read a book. The coffee is a unique blend and if i am not mistaken they brew it themselves. Very nice place to hang out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany A.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite coffee place. I am lucky to live only one stop away.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin J.

5 of 5 stars. I love Metropolis coffee so much that I was a little nervous going to where the coffee was born. It's a cute little shop and the staff seemed really happy to be there. That always makes me happy in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J H.

5 of 5 stars. I love Metropolis as I talked frequently to the baristas, head roaster and the owner. Metropolis's Redline blend is one of the best espresso blends available in America. It consistenly hits the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth K.

5 of 5 stars. I heart Metropolis beans so so much! Finally I made it up to Edgewater to visit their shop. If you buy a bag of beans, they throw in a free cup of coffee! I love that I'm buying coffee that was just…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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#2 by a hair

In just about any other city on the planet, Metropolis would be the #1 cafe in town by a wide margin. Unfortunately, Chicago is also home to Intelligentsia and their three retail locations. And while there's...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennie S.

5 of 5 stars. This place has really good coffee. The BF's parents go here virtually every weekend. Sometimes we like to tag along for some free coffee. The decor is pretty straightforward. A bunch of mismatched…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tea Treats L.

5 of 5 stars. This place is great and the employees are very friendly. I love the fact they make everything and individual. Each person wore their own hat, tables were different and it was not so uniform like…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan C.

5 of 5 stars. I'll give it 5, albeit a little reluctantly. Four-and-a-half would be more my feeling. Coffee is great, as is the consensus. Roasted on location. Excellent flavors, great variety, and on the whole…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by maeve P.

5 of 5 stars. I really like this place. The atmosphere is very cozy and although it was pretty crowded when I went, there was surprisingly a lot of seating still available. Maybe I'm spending too much time in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

5 of 5 stars. Two words: GINGER COFFEE
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad C.

5 of 5 stars. Well I don't think Metropolis is Central Perk, and I am very glad of that. But this might be Stumptown's (Portland, OR) replacement. Maybe the best coffee I have had in Chicago. I usually try the same…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

5 of 5 stars. The service is outstanding. The cafe au lait's are the best in Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Davi d.

4 of 5 stars. Free wi-fi. Great coffee. Local baked stuff (NY Bagel/Bialy, Bleeding Heart, Hoosier Mama Pies). Another option to hitup to and fro work. Plenty students here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt N.

5 of 5 stars. strong coffee will keep you awake all day. I had a double shot latte and you can just tell they carefully roast their own beans and deliver it to you fresh. The food isn't bad either, I tried the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen P.

3 of 5 stars. The coffee and food offered are pretty good, but I don't find it as warm and welcoming as it's purported to be. I live in the neighborhood and was happy when a cool cafe opened up there. The first…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Modibo S.

4 of 5 stars. Great for coffee, but expect to battle it out with Loyola and Northwestern grad students for seating. Metropolis roasts its own coffee and you can't get a better cup in the city. The cafe won the 2007…
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Yelp.com Review - by ed B.

5 of 5 stars. Being less than a block away is a plus for me, but it worth any commute. It tends to be a Loyola college hangout, but a mix crowd can be found there. this is what a true coffee place should be,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon J.

4 of 5 stars. Tasty coffee, friendly staff and patrons, and usually nice and warm inside. The baristas also make it a point to do foam-milk art on most drinks, which I appreciate for the aesthetics of it! My only…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5 of 5 stars. I live in Evanston and I like Metropolis' coffee enough to make the trek down to Granville when I have the time, driving past all the coffee shops that have cropped up in Evanston for NU students. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by erin d.

5 of 5 stars. Beware that Metropolis is so good, it will ruin you for all other coffee. Seriously. The good news is, if you are not in the Chicago area, you can get a monthly delivery of beans, like me. Awesome…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack E.

4 of 5 stars. Excellent coffee and tea selection, good pastries, great artsy decor, very good place to meet people while at the same time do work. Free-Wifi is a big plus. Very accessible. So what's the catch? The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by phil t.

5 of 5 stars. everyone loves metropolis, they have quickly gained the whole cities respect in ways of seriously yummy coffee and old school comfort. thanks!
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin C.

5 of 5 stars. 5 stars! One of my favorite coffee places in the whole world, and yes that would be rhetorical if I hadn't been to places all over the US and UK. I have a hard time finding anyplace who can show…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katsuyuki W.

4 of 5 stars. I love the coffee served in Dollop in uptown, and found out that the coffee is from this place. The coffee shop is great: good coffee, fun atmosphere, lots of people. If you are looking for an…
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark S.

5 of 5 stars. I have coffee from many places and not one place can touch Metropolis. Not with a ten foot pole. I used to be a huge advocate for Intelligensia, but given the quality of bean at Metropolis, my loyalty…
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Yelp.com Review - by Unknown K.

1 of 5 stars. If you like "Friends" you will love this place - if you find "Friends" as nauseating as I do, might want to go somewhere else. The staff is very "opinionated" which would be very cute, if they were…
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah R.

5 of 5 stars. i was never a coffee drinker until my husband took me to metropolis. i was hooked after my first beautifully crafted latte. it's no wonder they were picked Microroastery of 2007 by Roast magazine.…
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffiany T.

5 of 5 stars. If you want a place that will make you feel welcomed, that has a cozy atmosphere, great coffee, great tea, great workers, and guess what, free wi-fi, Metropolis is the place to go. It is the place I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophie J.

3 of 5 stars. I was disappointed. I grew up in the Chicago area, and come back to visit a couple of times a year. I am a coffee lover and wanted to check out a cool new coffee joint on my trip to Chicago. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy R.

5 of 5 stars. This place truly lives up to its hype -- outstanding coffee! Bought a pound of beans (Ethiopian Harrar); taste and freshness were impressive. My barista was friendly and took the time to try to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by aileen b.

5 of 5 stars. Oh Metropolis how I miss thee. My ex lives right down the street from here and it would make our day if they were brewing their "Red Line" blend when we stopped in on our way to work. Now that I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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The day my con panna blew away

I've been going to Metropolis since I moved to Chicago. Was a time I would hang out late at night at Standee's Diner. Loved their coffee. "What kind is it?" I asked. "Metropolis," the guy behind the counter...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mojo T.

4 of 5 stars. If they were open past 8, this place would get 5 stars. Upon moving to Chicago, I was pleased to find the neighborhood coffee shop was one of the best in the city. I have almost no complaints.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha G.

3 of 5 stars. Several of my coworkers recommended this place to me for a variety of reasons, ranging from the coffee to the location to the price to the munchies. So of course I had to check it out. The first…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dianne G.

5 of 5 stars. I really can't say enough good things about Metropolis Coffee. I love coffee and would venture to say they have the best cup of coffee in the country! I love good coffee and whatever Tony & Jeff are…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindley E.

5 of 5 stars. Very good fresh roasted coffee. Excellent espresso. Great micro roasted beans, supporting small farms and estates. They roast well, really well, keeping the characteristics of the terroir of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ashley r.

3 of 5 stars. really love the atmosphere, coffee isn't any better than a starbucks but the cute designs the barista's make in the froth add a special touch
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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