Had a need for some matcha and on the quest of who has the best in the city.
Pretty good. I would go back.
Wasn’t aware it shared the same space with the meat kitchen/ restaurant place but it was cool.
Visited around 3pm on a Wednesday, and this place was poppin' ! I had the iced black camo latte and it was absolutely amazing. The matcha level was perfect and, apparently, it looked amazing because the folks at the other end of our table asked what it was :) A very fun, warm vibe overall!
I always come here for the matcha and military latte when I’m downtown, it’s very pricey but so good!! The first U.S. coffee shop of world renowned barista and latte art master Hiroshi Sawada. Love the industry style of the place and that you can get bbq under the same roof.
I'm not a fan of big chain coffee spots (like Starbucks), so if you're not either this is definitely the spot for you!
Easily one of my favorite coffee shops in the West Loop area. It has a very dark, rustic and cozy vibe to it, so if you're looking for a place to work or just have a chill coffee time for yourself this is it.
It's connected to Green Street Smoked Meats, so it's a super spacious place in general. I always get the Military Latte (matcha, cocoa powder and espresso).
The entrance to the actual coffee shop is on Green St, but you can also enter through Green Street Smoked Meats and find it in the back.
Definitely check it out if you haven't already!!
Great coffee with an equally great atmosphere. I ordered their best seller, the Military Latte, on the staff's recommendation. A friend of mine ordered a cortado (pictured here). The staff explained the differences between the coffee options to us. They were even nice enough to remake the drink I spilled, free of charge! 10/10, or in this case 5/5.
Heard good things about this place from a friend so had to check it out. I'm not a latte person but the thing to get here is the Black Camo Latte. Cold is better than hot. Personally, a simple black coffee is all I get here and it's great. Would skip out on the pastries. I've gotten the matcha donut and the croissants here and they're not very good at all. While the inside has a cozy ambiance to it, I would recommend going out back to the little alleyway. One a nice day, it's a great spot to relax with a nice cup of coffee.
such a cool place!! the atmosphere is awesome, and there is more than enough seating both inside and outside - the perfect place to get work done or meet with a group of friends.
glad matcha is getting the attention it deserves!
There are other reviewers that do justice for Sawada. The atmosphere is awesome. Such a cool Chicago coffee house vibe in here.
I walked in for the first time and no idea it was connected to Green Street Smoked Meats or whatever. That means, they serve food. Delicious looking and smelling food.
For all the things… 10/10 recommend
Great coffee shop! The space is very spacious and the espresso has a uniquely sweet taste. I got the iced vanilla latte and it was delicious.
Super cool coffee spot that is attached to an open area where there are other places to get some food and drinks from. We had the Military Latte and the cold brew jasmine tea. Both were excellent choices.
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