La Colombe, Armitage
25 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
La Colombe receives recommendations across Chicago, with queues at its small Armitage shop drawing particular attention. Draft oat drinks have fans, and some visitors say the line moves quickly. Others find the coffee ordinary or not worth waiting for. Wifi reports differ across outlets, so check the chosen branch before planning a laptop visit.
Address
La Colombe Coffee Workshop, 858 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Oat draft latte, Iced oat black and tan, Cold brew
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/Joynorma in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Recommends the oat draft latte and says the very small store makes lines form quickly.
- Recommendsu/The_Upvote_Beagle in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Was a daily regular for years; calls it the best coffee nearby, with short waits.
- Recommendsu/SharkLaser85 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Says the line moves quickly and rates one oat drink as solid, though not life-changing.
- Recommendsu/pixelfishes in r/chicago · Aug 2025taste
Included in a list of Chicago shops with high-quality coffee.
- Mixedu/nomadicfeet in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Calls the iced oat drink pretty good, but would never queue for it.
- Recommendsu/Bucs-and-Bucks in r/chicago · Jan 2024
Names La Colombe when asked which coffeeshops give free drip with bean purchase.
- Recommendsu/happilyfour in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Finds the coffee pretty good; thinks the tiny shop causes most of the line.
- Mixedu/ChiEspressoEnjoyer in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Calls the coffee fine and typical, not worth the lengthy queue.
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- Recommendsu/fxlatitude in r/chicagofood · May 2026consistency
Likes the espresso's less-sour taste and finds it consistent.
- Recommendsu/emilycecilia in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024ambience
Says the Andersonville branch used mugs on their last visit, and the mugs looked attractive.
- Caveatu/Acceptable_Start2814 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Says the West Loop location doesn't have wifi.
- Caveatu/Ok-Cryptographer7424 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Calls the coffee mediocre and wonders if the shopping strip explains the crowds.
- Mixedu/mmeeplechase in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
At other La Colombe branches the coffee seemed fine, but not special enough for a queue.
- Recommendsu/DonttestmeIamamother in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Calls it a favorite city coffee spot with great coffee and friendly service.
- Recommendsu/k0nig1 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Thinks the coffee is generally excellent and calls it their top chain.
- Recommendsu/Corgisarethebest123 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Says the Lincoln Park location has wifi too.
- Recommendsu/sofi_dot in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Confirms the Andersonville branch also offers wifi.
- Caveatu/Magificent_Gradient in r/chicago · Aug 2025taste
Doesn't rate its coffee much.
- Recommendsu/cleo-banana in r/chicago · Sep 2024
Calls La Colombe one of their favorite roasteries in Chicago.
- Recommendsu/BlckVlvtGddss in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024value
Auto-ships its roasts; says buying in-store earns a free coffee.
- Recommendsu/Lacy-Elk-Undies in r/chicagofood · May 2026wait time
Regular at the Wicker Park branch; has seen no lines outside market days.
- Recommendsu/imthehamburglarok in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names La Colombe as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Share_4618 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Regulars who found the flat white pretty decent.
- Caveatu/Intelligent_Pitch_16 in r/chicago · Aug 2025taste
Calls it garbage.
- Caveatu/Asleep_Wasabi_8926 in r/chicago · Aug 2025taste
Doesn't understand why people are so into it.
- Recommendsu/QuantityTop7542 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Gives it as a short, direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/neverabadidea in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024service
Says La Colombe uses mugs and accepts customers' reusable mugs.
- Mixedu/rp2DaC in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024ambience
Has never felt unwelcome there, though notes a more industrial feel.
- Caveatu/topofthebrown in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Dislikes the coffee despite appreciating the location.
- Recommendsu/lipstickandpjs in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Names the Andersonville La Colombe as a direct answer.
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