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Brü Coffeeworks

4.9 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · Coffee shop

EspressoCold Brew roasts in-housecold brew on tapfresh pastries

Craft roastery & part-time cafe serving single-origin brews from around the globe, plus donuts.

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3005 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

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Hours

Monday 8 AM–2 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–2 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–2 PM
Thursday 8 AM–2 PM
Friday 8 AM–2 PM
Saturday 8 AM–2 PM
Sunday 8 AM–2 PM

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What's in the cup

What Brü Coffeeworks is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 3 mentions

“Keep in mind they only have iced and hot coffee, no espresso drinks or flavors.”

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🧊 Cold Brew 8 mentions

“menu is simple with just 2 coffee offerings (drip and cold brew) and the price listed is the price you pay— no added tax or tip.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 171 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house

“My husband and I buy the freshly roasted beans regularly and are grateful to live so close.”

🧊 cold brew on tap 8 mentions

“menu is simple with just 2 coffee offerings (drip and cold brew) and the price listed is the price you pay— no added tax or tip.”

🥐 fresh pastries 3 mentions

“Walk up window with a small selection of coffee, pastries, and donuts.”

What customers say

Love this place. Some of the best coffee in the city, very friendly owner and employees. Take note that they only do brewed coffee, cold brews and donuts (no espressos, lattes, etc). They had limited indoor seating prior to the pandemic but - much like Beans+Bagels - now only have a walk-up window for takeout.

★★★★★ — Kurt, 2023-09

We love their beans (especially the light roast). Some of the best coffee in the city. We usually buy their beans to make coffee at home, but every time I've been to their walk-up window, everyone has been very friendly and brewed a good cup of coffee. Grateful to have you all in the neighborhood!

★★★★★ — Anne, 2024-01

Outdoor walk-up window only! No dine-in or even indoor standing room. That's just to clarify expectations this is not a coffee shop / cafe but roaster and take out window. (I couldn't tell from Google listing and then drove across town hoping to sit and discovered you can't).

★★★★☆ — Chris, 2022-10

The best cold brew in the city, perhaps in most cities. I get my whole bean coffee mostly here as well and I know that they'll be fresh when I get them. Always a great selection of light, medium, or dark roast, you get one of three choices and they won't let you down.

★★★★★ — Miles, 2021-11

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