First Sip Cafe, Argyle
16 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood, r/chicago16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
First Sip is recommended for playful latte flavors in Uptown. One regular especially likes the toasted coconut latte; another enjoys its Vietnamese-style coffee and varied flavors. One visitor describes cozy lighting, and another likes the greenery. A separate commenter includes it among cafes serving enjoyable espresso and coffee drinks.
Address
First Sip Cafe, 1057 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Toasted coconut latte, Vietnamese style coffee
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/epicrobotbattle in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026variety
Recommends First Sip on Argyle for playful latte flavors they treat themselves to now and then.
- Recommendsu/ChronicallyPale in r/chicagofood · May 2025ambience
Says the place has a cute vibe and praises its interesting flavors and Vietnamese-style coffee.
- Recommendsu/daouellette in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Lists this as their top pick, on Argyle.
- Recommendsu/motherofluna in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Agrees on First Sip and says its toasted coconut latte is excellent; visits often.
- Recommendsu/card28 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025ambience
Visited recently and found this Uptown shop cozy, with good lighting.
- Recommendsu/lilpuglvr in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Named as a favorite in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/onsereverra in r/chicagofood · Nov 2023
Lists it among their recent favorite independent coffee shops.
- Recommendsu/whoisklt in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Recommended as a cafe near Argyle, listed alongside one other local spot in a single reply.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Healthy_Plankton_738 in r/chicago · Sep 2024
Recommends First Sip in Uptown.
- Recommendsu/rhymeswithbanana in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Singles out First Sip as a standout among earlier suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Sl33pyGary in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Lists it as a suggested cafe in Uptown.
- Recommendsu/Bluegil333 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Names First Sip in Vietnamese Village among places with solid coffee drinks and espresso that don't just taste like sugar milk.
- Recommendsu/FunSentence9365 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names the Argyle location of First Sip as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/cheesert0n in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Suggests First Sip in Uptown as another option.
- Recommendsu/Kat_Isidore in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025ambience
Agrees with the parent and adds praise for the plants.
- Recommendsu/unclear-nation in r/chicago · Feb 2025taste
Ranks First Sip near the top as their favorite coffee spot.
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