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RestaurantsGroundswell Coffee Roasters

Groundswell Coffee Roasters

8 reviews$$$$Closed6am - 3pm
☕Coffee Shop✨Solo OutingJust BecauseQuick & EasyWorkAndStudy👕Casual
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
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📍1168 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, US
📞(773) 754-7590
🌐groundswellcoffeeroasters.com
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Business Hours
Monday
6am - 3pm
Tuesday
6am - 3pm
Wednesday
6am - 3pm
Thursday
6am - 3pm
Friday
6am - 3pm
Saturday
6am - 3pm
Sunday
6am - 3pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

Groundswell Coffee Roasters
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📍1168 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, US
📞(773) 754-7590
🌐groundswellcoffeeroasters.com
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Business Hours
Monday
6am - 3pm
Tuesday
6am - 3pm
Wednesday
6am - 3pm
Thursday
6am - 3pm
Friday
6am - 3pm
Saturday
6am - 3pm
Sunday
6am - 3pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Groundswell Coffee Roasters is a micro-roaster cafe on W Madison St in Chicago's West Loop, sourcing and roasting coffees from around the world. The space has a casual, cozy feel that suits solo work sessions, study dates, and relaxed catch-ups with friends. Reviewers praise the kind baristas and the laid-back atmosphere, noting it tends to be quieter than other nearby cafes. A small outdoor seating area adds a pleasant spot to enjoy a morning cup. Beyond coffee, the cafe also carries brewing equipment, insulated mugs, and local honey.

Highlights

☕
World-sourced micro-roastsBeans are sourced globally and roasted in-house for a thoughtful, specialty cup.
🌿
Cozy, calm atmosphereA quieter corner of the West Loop makes this a relaxed escape for solo visits.
💻
Work-friendly setupFree WiFi and a laid-back vibe make it a go-to for studying or remote work.
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Cafe goods and gearShop brewing gear, insulated mugs, and local raw honey alongside your coffee.

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Groundswell Coffee Roasters is at 1168 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, in the West Loop neighborhood.

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