Ridman's Coffee
16 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ridman's receives recommendations for straightforward coffee and flavored lattes. Customers describe couches and soft chairs as part of its appeal. One visitor enjoys a large iced latte, and another praises the banana pudding latte for a subtle flavor that is not overly sweet.
Address
Ridman's Coffee, 4758 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Banana pudding latte, Iced latte
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/neverabadidea in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026ambience
Also notes couches and mugs; usually visits early in the morning.
- Recommendsu/Pickle-Surprise8596 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
Lists Ridmans Coffee among its picks, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/jackunderscore in r/chicago · Sep 2024
Recommends Ridman's on Clark and Lawrence.
- Recommendsu/lbos2740 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Strongly vouches for Ridman's at Clark and Lawrence.
- Recommendsu/Whubbus in r/chicago · Feb 2025
Their pick is Ridman's, located near that intersection.
- Recommendsu/blackestsea in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Ridman's as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Chi_CoffeeDogLover in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025ambience
Praises this coffee shop's couch area as the strongest seating option.
- Recommendsu/Elvis_Fu in r/chicago · Jan 2024
Fairly sure the Lawrence and Clark shop does this.
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- Recommendsu/Investigativefinch in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Says the Ridman's spot near Andersonville is great as well.
- Recommendsu/siguelobailando7 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Says they love Ridman's.
- Recommendsu/Body_By_Carbs in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Found this spot's large iced latte very good and generously sized, though tax and tip pushed it higher.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous-Attempt-20 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Adds Ridman's as another spot that offers a banana pudding latte.
- Recommendsu/AbjectStar11 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026ambience
Says it has a cozy feel and plush, comfy seats.
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026taste
Suggests it to someone who likes flavored lattes, naming one maple drink.
- Recommendsu/cheesert0n in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Found Ridman's drink not overly sweet with an understated banana taste and really enjoyed it.
- Recommendsu/CountChoculasGhost in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Says they're a fan for more straightforward coffee orders.
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