New Wave, Logan
9 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
New Wave is a coffee shop in Logan Square that people name as a go-to spot for coffee in the neighborhood. One commenter says it seems relaxed about laptop use and usually has plenty of seats, making it a comfortable place to settle in. One diner says the vegan donuts are delicious.
Address
New Wave Coffee, 2557 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Vegan donuts
- Best for
- Work
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/aioliflight in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025ambience
Names New Wave among favorite shops for its atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Music_For_The_Fire in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Recommends it as a coffee option in Logan Square.
- Recommendsu/putonthespotlight in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Says New Wave's vegan donuts are delicious.
- Recommendsu/midwestcottagecore in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Named in a short list of favorite spots, with no further explanation given.
- Recommendsu/Jaded-Restaurant6621 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Says the place seems relaxed about laptop use and usually has lots of seats.
- Recommendsu/nomadicfeet in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
Names New Wave in Logan as a direct answer.
- Recommendsu/2BrainLesions in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
Co-signs the parent's New Wave suggestion.
- Recommendsu/DREWBICE in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026
Names New Wave as one of its two picks.
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- Recommendsu/Onederbat67 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Lists New wave among suggestions for this request.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.