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Gaslight Coffee Roasters

4.5 ★★★★★ 788 Google reviews · Coffee shop

EspressoPour OverCold BrewSmall Batch roasts in-housepour-over barcold brew on tapfresh pastriesfriendly baristas

Hip, shabby-chic coffeehouse featuring a changing roster of house-roasted java plus tea & pastries.

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2385 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

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Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–5 pm

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What's in the cup

What Gaslight Coffee Roasters is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 10 mentions

“It has a small menu of the classic coffee options like latte and cortado, and they have 3 syrup options of lavender, vanilla, or mocha (nope, no caramel!”

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🫖 Pour Over 2 mentions

“You can stay for fifty minutes or choose a quick pour-over; either way, you’re treated like a welcomed guest, not a customer in a rush.”

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🧊 Cold Brew 4 mentions

“Their signature cold brew unfolds gently over time, with low acidity and depth that lingers.”

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🔥 Small Batch

“Small batch craft roaster with a lovely cafe.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 788 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house 2 mentions

“Did I mention they have the best fresh roasted beans in the city?”

🫖 pour-over bar 2 mentions

“You can stay for fifty minutes or choose a quick pour-over; either way, you’re treated like a welcomed guest, not a customer in a rush.”

🧊 cold brew on tap 4 mentions

“Their signature cold brew unfolds gently over time, with low acidity and depth that lingers.”

🥐 fresh pastries 13 mentions

“One day on my way to work the bus stopped at the near f the station and why not I said myself The matcha muffin and cortado are so good!”

😊 friendly baristas 3 mentions

“The barista was super helpful and engaged with my random questions about the shop.”

What customers say

Always a good sign when they're serving espresso and tonic. The barista was super helpful and engaged with my random questions about the shop. Thanks :) Grabbed a cup of the tonic and even got a free drip cup with my bag of Songwe, Tanzania.

★★★★★ — Jon, 2025-03

Gaslight is my favorite coffee shop in Chicago, and I've visited them all over several years of living here. From the cozy atmosphere, unique interior (large windows in an acute corner property), and good music to the delicious drink menu, fresh pastries (fruit gallete is my favorite), and chill staff Gaslight has…

★★★★★ — Sam, 2024-08

Loved it! Finally a superb coffee shop with spacious coffee with enough sitting where you don’t feel you’re being rushed to leave your table. We had the latte (beautifully made 👌🏼), a drip, and a double shot of espresso (wonderful floral/fruity taste!).

★★★★★ — José, 2023-12

Cozy coffee shop and roaster in a narrow corner building. Interior is sparse, but what's there is very nice. If they're roasting you'll be able to smell the beans in Milwaukee as you approach. Pastry selection was small, but solid and the drip coffee was one of the best I've had in a while.

★★★★★ — Michael, 2024-04

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