I did a quick trip to Chicago, which may become my new home in a few months. I did research online and one friendly Redditor left a great list of all the most notable cafes in the city. He said:
The only local roaster spots that are specifically worth traveling to for espresso (i.e. you’re a total coffee nerd/in the industry/this is how you usually spend vacations) and are on par with the best spots in the country are going to be Metric and Four Letter Word.
So, naturally, I went to go see what was up with this cafe that was reportedly so good that it was worth traveling to for some espresso.
I arrived and found the description online was very accurate. Standing room only, outside patio. The baristas were moderately friendly. The machine was normal, but had some modifications with a monitor on top and a wire running out of it into a small display. They didn't have multiple options on espresso, just the one I ordered. I was in search of great espresso, however, and I was told they have it. Marionberry, Cacao Nib, Tangerine Zest" did not matter to me. I wanted someone to make me great espresso on the merits of the brew.
The flavor was not memorable, but it was a very approachable and well done espresso with very little of the attributes that you find in most cafe espresso. I drank it very fast, which was disappointing to me. I do not enjoy the fascist nature of fast coffee, I like to luxuriate in my beverage. However, they did a good job. I would return and order coffee.
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