Backlot Coffee, Old Irving Park
16 people recommendvia r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Backlot receives recommendations across Chicago, including Old Irving Park. Two customers praise the espresso, including one who describes it as silky and light. Individual visitors mention dine-in mugs, Do-Rite donuts and an early coffee deal. Check the chosen shop before relying on an older food or promotion report.
Address
Backlot Coffee, 3982 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Espresso
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/El_refrito_bandito in r/chicago · Sep 2024taste
Prefers the coffee at Backlot over Perfect Cup.
- Recommendsu/One-Weird6105 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025value
Points out an early weekday coffee deal here as a budget-friendly option.
- Recommendsu/SorryWave5248 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026variety
Says this coffee shop also stocks Do-Rite donuts.
- Recommendsu/Pecos-Thrill in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Names this as their pick for the favorite-shop question.
- Recommendsu/chicity1186 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Names Backlot as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/theblocker in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Backlot as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/WobblierTube733 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Enjoys the espresso at Backlot Coffee.
- Recommendsu/chijeuburger in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Says they really like Backlot Coffee.
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- Recommendsu/Bluegil333 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Lists any Backlot location among spots with solid drinks and espresso.
- Recommendsu/Haigatama in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024service
Says this branch uses mugs for in-store drinks.
- Recommendsu/Onederbat67 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Lists backlot among suggestions for this request.
- Recommendsu/RaspberrySea3654 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Backlot as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/MathieuSorbet in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Backlot as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/someones_mom1722 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Backlot as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/CommanderWar64 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025taste
Agrees with the Backlot pick and finds its espresso silky and light.
- Recommendsu/random-bot-2 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2024
Calls it pretty wonderful and adds an unclear remark about Starbucks.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.