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Groundswell Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★★★★☆ 237 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Cafe · Coffee wholesaler

Roasts in-house Wholesale Espresso great espressofresh pastriesfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Relaxed coffeehouse featuring single-origin java roasted in house, plus pastries & panini.

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4839 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

+1 773-754-7590

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Hours

Monday 6:30 am–3 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–3 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–3 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–3 pm
Friday 6:30 am–3 pm
Saturday 7 am–3 pm
Sunday 7 am–3 pm

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What's in the cup

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

Espresso 5 mentions

“My cappuccino was the perfect balance between espresso and foamy milk.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 237 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

great espresso 3 mentions

“My cappuccino was the perfect balance between espresso and foamy milk.”

🥐 fresh pastries 4 mentions

“Dropped about $12 on a flat white and a cheddar bacon scone—both were excellent.”

😊 friendly baristas 5 mentions

“The staff are friendly, and the vibe is relaxed—perfect for catching up on work or just unwinding.”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 4 mentions

“Groundswell Coffee Roasters is a cozy spot in Ravenswood that's become my go-to for a quality coffee fix.”

What customers say

The baristas are skilled and know how to assemble a good beverage. My cappuccino was the perfect balance between espresso and foamy milk. It also helps that they use the right quantity of high quality coffee that makes their espresso shot strong and perfectly acidic.

★★★★★ — Andrea, 2019-07

Decent coffee cafe with their own roasting. Fairly standard menu with a few unique specialty options. Donuts are from do-right and the food was decent as well. There's some art on display and seating is a bit limited. Worth a stop if you're nearby.

★★★★☆ — Michael, 2025-03

Groundswell Coffee Roasters is a cozy spot in Ravenswood that's become my go-to for a quality coffee fix. Dropped about $12 on a flat white and a cheddar bacon scone—both were excellent. The coffee is smooth, and the scone had just the right amount of savory kick.

★★★★★ — Rob, 2025-05

A nice place to stop for a quick coffee. I kept it simple and just got a drip coffee. Pretty good for early on a chilly morning. The staff was friendly and efficient. While there another customer in the location was being abrasive to them about his drink and they handed it with grace.

★★★★☆ — Darryl, 2024-11

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