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Coffee shops near City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

76coffee shops within 1 mile
37within a ten-minute walk
71%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 76 coffee shops within a mile of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, 37 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 159 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Michigan Ave (8) and Wacker Dr (6).

The closest coffee shops to City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

The whole picture is in the coffee guide.

Questions about coffee shops near City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

How many coffee shops are near City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
Open map listings put 76 coffee shops within a mile of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, 37 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 159 within 3 miles. About 71% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
Nutella Cafe Chicago (0.1 mi), Alonti Market Cafe (0.2 mi), Toni Patisserie & Cafe (0.2 mi), The Good Eating Company (0.2 mi) and Ember Grille (0.2 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
The busiest streets are Michigan Ave (8) and Wacker Dr (6).

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