I was surprised to find myself across the street from the Lincoln Park-based Printer's Row Coffee Company. Yes, I was disappointed that they were not actually based in Printer's Row. I think they are either the only or one of two or three true specialty coffee shops in Lincoln Park, which is also peculiar. Why not open a specialty coffee shop here? Why are they always in gentrifying neighborhoods on the Blue Line?
They also are not a purely light roast shop. Don't burn your coffee! (actually, it is respectable and okay to roast a little darker)
The coffee was good. It was tasty, sparkly, bright, and had notes of grapefruit and plenty of sweetness. But it left me with many questions. Why is this cafe the most specialty one in Chicago's bougiest neighborhood? Why is Chicago not playing on the coffee world stage? Why is there no, like, La Cabra, or other prestigious cafe here? A %Arabica perhaps? I feel like there is a business opportunity for a specialty cafe that appeals to normies and coffee weirdos in Lincoln Park.
