Metric Coffee

Lists Metric among spots they like.

Reports the free drink isn't reliably given at Metric, so asking may be needed.

Named as a favorite for great espresso.

Finds Metric the most consistent option; everything they have ordered there was great.

Says the West Town location is the best.

Thinks it may be the city's top coffee; lists it as a go-to.

Calls Metric top-tier in their own view and asks the other commenter's take.

Considers Metric still the top choice.

Recommends it for light-roast coffee.

Calls it great among several Chicago options.

Recommends Metric as a go-to, alongside Dayglow.

Enjoys a straight espresso shot and likes the coffee selection.

Backs Metric and mentions its Friday-morning tastings, which they found fun and educational.

Suggests Metric for pour-over, while finding its espresso drinks fine but not especially notable.

Says Metric is good, pointing to its location near Fulton Market.

Agrees with the Metric suggestion.

Lists Metric among favourite local espresso picks.

Suggested as one of two starting points for good Chicago coffee.

Calls Metric the city's top roaster and is excited about an upcoming location.

Notes the free drink only covers hot coffee, with no discounts on iced or other drinks, though still positive about it.

Says it used to be great; hasn't visited in a while, so the view is dated.

Author calls their espresso exceptional, praises the coffee-only focus and bean selection, and bought beans to take home.