Milli by Metric
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Milli draws praise for pastries and coffee in Avondale. One visitor especially likes a crisp, flaky croissant and the warm interior; another enjoys the caneles. Price is a recurring complaint. Drink execution is disputed too, with individual reports of a watery cortado or disappointing espresso and drip despite liking the space.
Address
Milli by Metric, 3110 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Croissant, Caneles
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
- 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/CalmAfternoon in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Enjoyed the food, drinks and interior, particularly the crisp, flaky croissant.
- Caveatu/tittycopterz in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026price
Finds the pastry prices extremely high.
- Mixedu/biteater in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026price
Enjoys the pastries but thinks pour-over prices are absurd.
- Mixedu/kimnacho in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026price
Visits often and enjoys the coffee but objects to pastry prices and the credit-card surcharge.
- Recommendsu/Probgoingwrong in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Suggests Milli by Metric for breakfast so a trip involves only one stop, calling it a good choice.
- Recommendsu/Ishezza in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Suggests Milli by Metric as an additional stop, with a quick bus hop to Sugar Moon.
- Recommendsu/sourdoughcultist in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026taste
Recommends Milli by Metric, a walk from the Blue Line, and notes strong pastries.
- Recommendsu/Proper-Reflection867 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026
Discovered Milli by Metric in Avondale near Kedzie and Belmont and really enjoyed the visit.
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- Recommendsu/SpiritedSilicon in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Calls this spot outstanding, in a list of several.
- Recommendsu/lotusm00n in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Lists Milli by Metric among Logan Square options and mentions a delicious citrus matcha, unsure if it is still on the menu.
- Recommendsu/GoPackGoinChicago in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Suggests Milli by Metric as a stop near the Belmont Blue Line before heading to Kasama.
- Mixedu/emz272 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026price
Thinks the croissant looks well made, but finds its price far above what they expected.
- Mixedu/ragesauce9 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Loved the space and pastries, but found the cortado watery and overly foamy, planning another try.
- Recommendsu/MsDrJ2U in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026variety
Says the place has tasty gluten-free baked goods.
- Recommendsu/Murky-Ingenuity-671 in r/chicago · Oct 2026taste
Says they enjoy this spot's caneles.
- Mixedu/curdistheword in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Visited twice; found espresso, drip and a seasonal tea drink flawed, though the space and service impressed.
- Recommendsu/Bess-er in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Prefers Milli over Metric; sits nearer the Blue Line and is less hassle.
- Recommendsu/ooahah in r/chicagofood · May 2026value
Lists espresso drinks at reasonable starting prices and implies its prices are good.
- Caveatu/IronLung2270 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026price
Says the same croissant is much cheaper elsewhere and calls pastry prices overinflated for similar quality.
- Recommendsu/RogRoz in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Calls its pastry offerings unique and tasty.
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