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Sawada Coffee

8.2Friend Score / 10

#1 of 7 Cafés & Coffee in Chicago

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Known forspecialty coffeeJapanese influenceaward-winningWest Loop

Tucked inside the Green Street Smoked Meats building, Sawada is the Chicago outpost of Japanese barista champion Hiroshi Sawada, and it shows in every cup. The Military Latte — a matcha-espresso hybrid — is iconic and worth the hype. The space is small and intimate, so seating is limited and it fills up fast during peak hours.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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8.2/10
  • Value7.5
  • iconic6.5
  • excellence9.0
  • Crowd level8.0
  • Authenticity8.5
  • Accessibility7.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.